spongebobbiii's reviews
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I love these books and this author! While this one was not as good as the first this absolutely is a worthwhile read. I just love the character of Vera! I also particularly enjoyed the inclusion of human trafficking awareness in this book. The story is still light hearted and funny with a few mild heavy moments. If you read the first, very similar to the mild heavy moments in the first. 

As a therapist, this is absolutely a must read, especially since I work with Gen Z and younger.

This was such a surprising 5-star read!

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty completely caught me off guard. Considering it had elements I typically avoid spice (not my thing!) and an age gap between the love interests i’m shocked I ended up rating it so highly. But wow, the writing was exceptional, and the commentary on grief was absolutely stunning.

The story was heart-wrenching and, honestly, a bit of a train wreck in the best way. You couldn’t help but keep reading. Despite the chaos, the romance felt so compelling—like their souls found refuge in one another. You know it shouldn’t have worked, yet it did.

My two-word summary for this book? Soul refuge.

Just not for me. Maybe a bit too sci fi for my liking.

The Wedding People by Alison Espach was an enjoyable read, though not one that left me in awe. It’s the kind of book I’m glad I picked up after all the hype last year, but it’s definitely a one-time deal for me—not something I’d re-read.

What stood out was the author’s ability to take serious topics, like suicidal thoughts and infertility, and weave them into a story so absurd that it brings much-needed comedic relief. Espach strikes a balance between addressing heavy themes and lightening the tone with humor, which is no easy feat.

While it didn’t blow me away, it was still a solid, entertaining read, and I can see why it resonated with so many people.