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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

What I've read recently

My rating: 3 1/2 to 4 stars out of 5
I would say that this book probably would be a 3 star book without that ending, I didn't see it coming at all. I enjoyed how the story was told from 3 different people's perspective and how they all weaved together. I wouldn't read it again but it was a quick, easy read that I ended up enjoying.

My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this one!  I couldn't put it down.  I ended up reading it in two days.  It was such a fun, light-hearted story with realistic characters, that I was hooked.  So many of the characters could have been my friends in real life!  I had heard so many good things about this one, that I was hoping I wouldn't be let down.  This is one I could see myself reading again one day.  I am really looking forward to reading Fangirl soon (I just bought it!)



My rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Uggghh, this book!  I almost abandoned it multiple times.  The story line just got more and more unbelievable and far-fetched.  It was definitely not one that I would recommend to anyone, but also not the absolute worst book I've ever read.



My rating: 4 out of 5 stars
I had heard so many amazing things about this book so I knew I wanted to read this one as soon as I could.  And I was not disappointed.  I have never cried so hard over a book in my entire life!  You will definitely want to read this one with tissues on hand.  I can't tell you why I took away a star unless you've already read it, I don't want to give away any details!  So if you've read it, message me so I can't talk about it!! haha!

My rating: 2 out of 5 stars
I went into this book thinking it was going to be more of a scary ghost story, and found that it ended up being more of a romance. Which wouldn't have been quite as bad if it didn't seem so forced and the insta-love had me rolling eyes.
(c/o NetGalley)

( I received a copy of Until You're Mine from Blogging For Books and also The After House from NetGalley for free for review, however all opinions are my own)


What have you been reading lately?  If you are on Goodreads, we should be friends! ;-)

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38 comments:

  1. Claire @ fashion + feathersApril 14, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    Have you read other Jennifer Weiner books? Because I read one a long time ago and I can't remember if I liked it or not. But good to know not to pick this one up!

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  2. Julie Tucker-WolekApril 14, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    LOVED Me Before You!!!!!!!!!!! I am reading another series that I am loving ... by Rick Mofina!!!!

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  3. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephApril 14, 2015 at 5:53 AM

    I also cried really hard at Me Before You. I loved it.


    Most Jennifer Weiner books I've tried have annoyed me so I stopped trying with her.

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  4. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 14, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    Best Friends Forever was the first Jennifer Weiner book that I've read, but I really wasn't impressed at all. It was so all over the place and ridiculous. I only tried it because so many people seemed to like her books.


    Me Before You was really good. I still don't think I'm over it yet. lol! I'm still a little mad/sad

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  5. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 14, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    Wasn't it good! I have another Jojo Moyes book to read: One Plus One, that I am really excited about. Hopefully this one doesn't break my heart, hahaha! I will have to look up Rick Mofina!

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  6. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 14, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    I haven't read any of her others, but friends of mine seemed to love her so I gave this one a shot. I may give another one of her a try eventually but I was not a huge fan of this one at all. It just seemed a little too ridiculous. lol

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  7. Biana PerezApril 14, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    I am going to be downloading Attachments ASAP!! Thanks so much for all your reviews - lots of great books!! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston

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  8. KelliApril 14, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    I cried for the last 50 pages of Me Before You, such a good book.

    I have Attachments on my to read list, I'm excited to pick it up after reading a few reviews.

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  9. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 14, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    haha me too! It was so bad that my 2 year old got concerned and came over with her teddy bear for me to cuddle.


    Attachments was really cute! I liked it a lot. I can't wait to read Fangirl!

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  10. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 14, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    I really loved Attachments! I can't wait to start her other one, Fangirl!

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  11. melaniekayApril 14, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    I haven't read any of these! I need to get back on my reading game!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  12. Jana @ Jana SaysApril 14, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    Me Before You and Attachments were both excellent!!! I know that I read Best Friends Forever a few years ago and I'm pretty sure I didn't love it which is why I can't remember anything about it (even with reading the Goodreads summary!).

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  13. Llinos @ The Lilac LinnetApril 14, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    I just reserved Attachments in the library! Can't wait.

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  14. Kristen @ SYIAPApril 14, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    i'm so glad you loved attachments and me before you. best friends forever was on my list, now i think i might take it off! i read a few of her books years ago, before the in her shoes movie even came out and loved them!

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  15. Dressed2dNines.ComApril 14, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Wow, you've read quite a few books! I used to be such the avid reader and then my time just seemed to keep getting shorter and shorter..ugggh! Thanks for the review!

    www.dressed2dnines.com

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  16. Jennifer CampbellApril 14, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Great post! I love book reviews, might have to check some of these out :)

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  17. Kasi ZlochevskiApril 14, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Me Before You is next on my reading list! I've also seen so many great reviews so I want to know what all of the buzz is about. I've never read any books by that author so I don't really know what to expect from it!

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  18. TexErinApril 14, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    I added Until You're Mine from your review. I kinda like psycho thrillers with surprise endings, and it sounds like one I'd read. Attachments was adorable! Me Before You is on my shelf at home...waiting...

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  19. KerryApril 14, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    I really liked Attachments too, the characters were so likeable. I was a little disappointed with Me Before You maybe because I was expecting more or a different ending.

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  20. JennApril 14, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Now I'm curious why you took away a star from Me Before You! (Though to be honest, I think I gave it 4 stars too even though it's one of my top books to recommend.) I loved Attachments as well!

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  21. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 15, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    Just sent you an email about it! haha! I really did love the book and it probably deserved 5 stars buuuut....yeah. lol! I really loved Attachments! I can't wait to start Fangirl!

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  22. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 15, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    haha I know what you mean about Me Before You which is why I ended up giving it 4 stars instead of 5. Attachments was so good, I really looking forward to starting Fangirl!

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  23. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 15, 2015 at 4:57 AM

    I thought Attachments was super cute too! I added a few of her other books to my Goodreads as soon as I finished Attachments because I enjoyed it so much. lol

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  24. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 15, 2015 at 4:58 AM

    I had never read anything from Jojo Moyes either and Me Before You was my first one. Make sure you have a box of tissues ready, you are going to need it! haha! I won One Plus One (her newest book) from a giveaway so I'm excited to start that one soon

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  25. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 15, 2015 at 4:59 AM

    Thanks so much! I really enjoyed Attachments and Me Before You A LOT! I would definitely recommend either of those

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  26. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 15, 2015 at 5:00 AM

    haha yeah, I did pretty good with my reading this month. I think it's because I downloaded the Kindle app and started reading books on my phone. lol! I never remember to bring a book with me but I always have my phone. lol

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  27. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 15, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    I've heard such great things about Jennifer Weiner books that I was so surprised that I didn't enjoy this one. I may give her a try again one day, but I just couldn't get into this one. Attachments and Me Before You were both so good! I really enjoyed them a lot. Now I just have to decide if I want to read One Plus One or Fangirl next....eek! lol

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  28. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 15, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    Ohhhh I hope you love it as much as I did! It's so cute

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  29. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 15, 2015 at 5:05 AM

    I loved Attachments and Me Before You so much! I just have to decide between Fangirl and One Plus One for my next read... Eeek! That's a tough one! I just could not get into Best Friends Forever at all. I was surprised because I heard so many great things about her

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  30. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 15, 2015 at 5:06 AM

    I definitely would recommend Attachments or Me Before You both are such great stories, but be prepared to cry your eyes out for Me Before You! lol

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  31. lisacng @ expandng.comApril 15, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    I have yet to read a Jojo Moyes books but want to! And can't wait to hear what you think of Fangirl because it's one of my favorites! I agree that the characters in Attachments were so real that I'd totally be friends with any of them!

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  32. ChristinaApril 16, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Me Before You is on my nightstand right now! I also have Best Friends Forever, but sounds like I should skip it. I hate unbelievable stories.

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  33. Lauren @ Exploring My StyleApril 16, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    Sorry to hear about the bad books lately! You have me very curious about Me Before You. Hey I see you've already read 13 of your 20 book challenge for the year. Way to go!

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  34. Sara StraussApril 19, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    I love Attachments!! I'm so glad you liked it too!! I've heard Me Before You is great, so I'll have to check it out!
    ~Sara

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  35. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 20, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Me Before You was definitely a good one but it is a big tearjerker. I wasn't prepared for that part. lol Attachments was so good, I can't wait to start Fangirl!

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  36. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 20, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Me Before You is really good, but I wasn't prepared for it to be so heartbreaking. I had no idea, I thought it was just going to be the usual love story. I am so surprised that I'm doing so well with my reading challenge! I'm going to have to pick a higher number for next year, I guess. lol!

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  37. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 20, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    You will love Me Before You, just make sure you have your tissues waiting. lol! I really didn't care for Best Friends forever at all...There were multiple times in the story when I wanted to scream "who actually does that?!" haha!

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  38. Julie @ Artwork by JMApril 20, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    I haven't started Fangirl yet but I'm excited to start that one. Everyone seems to love it!

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