Today, I've got a few mini reviews to share, but who knows what will be in the next post ...
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This was a lovely read: decadent and comforting and wholesome and so very like a hearty, rustic country dinner. It's not as "light and fluffy" as you might think, but it is infused with hope and heart and flavor. It feels both cozy and somehow true - I savored it, but read it in a day. It is, quite simply, a lovely treat of a read.
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Whenever a book has so much buzz surrounding it, I'm always a bit skeptical. But I finally gave in and read this one - to see what the fuss was about - and I can understand why people are talking. It's a quick read: I could barely put it down when real life interrupted my reading time! It is also ... Unusual. Engrossing. Salacious. Riveting. And a bit more complex than anticipated. Evelyn's story is messy and convoluted, and completely Hollywood-dazzle. She made decisions that make me cringe and shake me head, but I had to know what she would do next. It reads like a tell-all, but also a late night sleepover gossip session. It may not be for everyone, but I can definitely understand the buzz.
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This was an intriguing read. There's secrets and hints of things lurking in the shadows. There's struggle and quiet joy in the simple things. There's friendship - unexpected but real. It's a quiet, comfort-sort of read, with a true homage to the act of cooking and the delight of eating good food.
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I can't help but fangirl a bit over this one. A gorgeous cover? ✔ An equally gorgeous story? ✔ Victorian fashion? ✔ Horses? ✔ Social drama? ✔ Brainy women who don't wish to be pigeonholed? ✔ A dazzling love story with a kind and respectful hero? ✔ This one checked all the boxes for me, and I cannot wait for the next book in the series to be released (in October).
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