A little, emotional story about the realities of growing older and the ties between generations. Some beautiful thoughts here, but the story didn’t stand out to me overall. The narration is great though, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a short, thoughtful read.
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A short read that had me chuckling more than once. It’s a rather hodgepodge of funny stories and quips from the perspective of a very relatable new parent, and the narration was excellent. Light and sweet, I’d recommend for any new parents looking for a read to give them a laugh and make them feel seen.
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Trying a few short novella reads to try to dig myself out of my reading slump. I always enjoy Backman’s writing and this novella packs a lot into a short number of pages—so many good lines. Overall though, from a story perspective, I don’t think it’s one of my favorites of his.
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I honestly didn’t think I would describe a story about a death metal bard as adorable, but here we are. Unexpectedly cozy, original, and metal in the best way. Cute characters, short and sweet, and definitely recommend if you’re looking for something different and fresh.
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So I started reading Split Therapy by EP Stavs after my last two book had endings that kind of left me unsatisfied, and I was a little worried about an impending reading slump. But this book was such a breath of fresh air!
I really enjoyed EP Stavs’ Shendri Series, so when I saw the chance to get an ARC of her thriller novella, I just couldn’t help myself! Split Therapy follows sweet college student Jane as she tries to carry on with life after a traumatic incident. Meanwhile, her vigilante alter ego, Jae, roams the night finding a different way to come to terms with the incident.
First of all, I just love EP Stavs’ writing style. It is sharp and snappy but still paints the clearest picture of the action. Her banter is always on point, and she always manages to paint the most loveable characters that are so easy to connect with. I read this book in one enjoyable evening, totally drinking in the building tension and the sweet love interest, and I put it down feeling ready for another!
I totally recommend to anyone looking for a fun thriller to get lost in (that doesn’t mind adult themes and language) and can’t wait to see what Stavs writes next! Thanks so much to EP Stavs for the ARC; Split Therapy comes out on 4 Nov!
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Hayley Reese Chow 