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I totally understand the buzz around this book, but it just didn't do it for me. And the amount of time it took me to read it definitely backs that up.

The Power deals with many of the issues we face in society today, but I couldn't get behind the way it dealt with those issues. I'm not a fan of fighting violence with violence, or taking someone down simply to rise up and be as cruel as they were, and felt that that was the message that was being pushed throughout this book. Although I know it's science fiction, I found it to be extremely unsettling, and felt tremendously disturbed while reading parts of the book.

And I would've been okay with that feeling if I truly walked away feeling 'the power' of The Power, but I didn't. There wasn't some grand moment where it all came together for me. There wasn't a conclusion that made all of the weird, little story lines make sense. The story just lacked.

Please tell me if I missed something! I went into reading this book really wanting to like it and am extremely disappointed that I didn't.

This was such a refreshing read after I struggled through my last read! The perfect blend of past and present, with historical events and individuals beautifully woven into a story taking place today. I absolutely loved Tom's character and many of the other characters that were brought into the book. Beautifully written with a beautiful message and some incredible quotes!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an ARC of The Liar's Girl for review.

I want to start by saying that this isn't your typical fast-paced thriller, so if you're expecting that, you're going to be disappointed. But that's not to say that it isn't worth a read for suspense lovers. The Liar's Girl is a slow build suspense, with a sort of crime solving aspect that is very easy to get overly involved in - just the way I like it! There are twists, yes, but they're not constant - but they are worth it. You'll become invested in the characters, in the crime, and in solving the murders.

I absolutely love a book that can make you hate a victim and sympathize with a criminal, and The Liar's Girl does that well. You become invested in and form opinions about all the characters, which is largely due to Catherine Ryan Howard's brilliant characterizations of them.

I definitely recommend The Liar's Girl - especially if you're a fan of Dublin. It's so fun to read a book that references place you know, and Catherine Ryan Howard is sure to point out some popular spots in Dublin, in addition to making the Grand Canal the focal point of the book.

If you have ANY interest in business, entrepreneurship, or just bettering yourself in your career, you NEED to listen to #AskGaryVee! This audiobook follows a Q&A format and you honestly feel like you're just chatting to a friend the entire time. Gary Vaynerchuk is so personable and tells things as they are, so I felt like I was constantly learning throughout the book and not wasting any time.

The only reason this book received 4* from me instead of 5 is because, at times, the questions were very targeted toward one type of business, or toward entrepreneurs only. I personally felt like I benefitted from listening to all of the questions, but it would have been useful to have a 'Skip Question' button. It's also a few years old, so slightly out of date in terms of the social media aspect & how to succeed on those platforms. So - Gary, can we get an update!? I'd love to hear your thoughts on the current situations.

BRB, watching all of Gary Vee's videos on Youtube!

LOVED listening to this - the audiobook version is fabulous!

After watching the mini series, I could imagine all of the characters as I listened to the book, and it was such a fun way to replay the storyline in a different way. The narration is brilliant and it was like having a TV show on in the background - I listened while cleaning, cooking, walking the dog...any chance I could get, really!

A big thanks to the author and Netgalley for providing me with an ARC of Hurricane Season.

Hurricane Season is an emotional story about two sisters who took completely different paths in life, and approach things in completely different ways. The story touches on major emotions like loss, jealousy, love, and risk taking in a beautiful way, and the characters are developed wonderfully throughout the novel.

The novel is centered around an approaching hurricane. Betsy and her husband, Ty, are preparing for the hurricane and manning their dairy farm when Jenna drops her two little girls off with them so she can follow the opportunity of a lifetime. Betsy and Ty settle into some form of parenthood while Jenna spends some time trying to find herself and figure out what she wants to do in life.

One of the things I really loved about this book was that it felt REAL. Every decision that was made in the book, every event that happened, was something that could happen in my life. It wasn't a suspenseful story, and was a bit too slow for my liking, but everything felt so genuine, as if a friend had sent me a really long email about the events of her life. A wonderful spring read!