The perfect commercial fiction. All the heart; people I know and love! All the issues; I knew Egypt was conservative, I didn’t really realise that’s the least of it…All the absolute compulsiveness of the plot (you’ll see…)Absolutely my book of the year, this is SO good! Sisterhood, womanhood, goddesshood…no spoilers from me because this is
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Could not have loved Sunrise at Sunny Cross Farm more. Maya Linnell is an autobuy for me, and that feeling of ‘it couldn’t possibly be as good as you thought it was last year..hang on no it’s even better..omg this is the best Maya Linnell ever’ is next level! Sunrise at Sunny Cross Farm is just
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I adore Sophie Green novels, the female connection and friendship I find on the pages are just so comforting. The Frock Shop is my new favourite. I spent 13 years in my own coffee shop/ book shop so I love the idea of a shop being a meeting place/ if these walls could talk space;
I just had to keep reading! This is so twisty and compulsive!!!!! Just when you think you know you turn the page level of twist!!! What a psychological thriller!!! I also have to say I am a big fan of Dinuka McKenzie, this is the fourth novel I’ve read of hers and she is an
This read like the breeziest summer time fun! Corn cooking, trips to the beach, berries and so much icecream…but it’s a novel that gives you so much to think about too!! Definitely a sister to Pinapple Street! Team Caroline ✊
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It’s Maggie O’Farrell, you know it’s going to be beautiful, but I just have to say this is SO beautiful. Big life, love, grief and determination all wrapped up in the most beautiful love letter to land. Just as exquisite as you know it’s going to be, and almost heartbreaking in its scope. Poignant, empathetic
An accidental reread for me because I wanted to check something at the start hahaha I love this novel, all the quietly (and not so quiet) heroic women, the connection and real love and respect. Historical fiction done so perfectly. I loved it
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I would have LOVED this in my earlier days, the love, the clear cut right and wrong, the forgiveness and grief…but I can also appreciate I may think it’s pretty trite and emotionally manipulative (in the best way possible but still) when I look back on it in years to come…But did I just have
I would have loved this one in my 20s, all the little women references, all the best friends to lovers maybe vibes, the seriousness of being the grown up you want to be…loved it and all the nostalgia! So fun and romantic, and another one perfect for that new adult zone when you really are
Could not put this down!!!!!!!!! Make sure you read it over your weekend because gosh there was no good place to put it down!!!!!!!! What a sliding doors!!!!! Nothing felt repetitive or convoluted at all either, just compulsive and full of me yelling at Suz!!! So clever and twisted as well as being thoughtful and
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