Nine Women, One Dress by Jane L. Rosen | Book Review #87

The Bookish Island's Book Review:
Nine Women, One Dress by Jane L. Rosen

Are there spoilers?

I don't really think so.
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This is one of the books I read after the passing of Hurricane Maria here in Puerto Rico. With no water, electricity or internet I took to reading my books.

I decided to not do this for the books I've read on 2018. But it has been 4 months since Hurricane Maria. And I'm happy to announce that now we have water, and electricity.  

Title - Nine Women, One Dress
By - Jane L. Rosen
Publication - July 12th 2016 by Doubleday

Copy -  ARC, 261 pages

Genre - Chic Lit, Fiction, Romance, Cotemporary

A charming, hilarious, irresistible romp of a novel that brings together nine unrelated women, each touched by the same little black dress that weaves through their lives, bringing a little magic with it.

Natalie is a Bloomingdale’s salesgirl mooning over her lawyer ex-boyfriend who’s engaged to someone else after just two months. Felicia has been quietly in love with her happily married boss for twenty years; now that he’s a lonely widower, she just needs the right situation to make him see her as more than the best executive assistant in Midtown Manhattan. Andrea is a private detective specializing in gathering evidence on cheating husbands—a skill she unfortunately learned from her own life—and can’t figure out why her intuition tells her the guy she’s tailing is one of the good ones when she hasn’t trusted a man in years. For these three women, as well as half a dozen others in sparkling supporting roles—a young model fresh from rural Georgia, a diva Hollywood star making her Broadway debut, an overachieving, unemployed Brown grad who starts faking a fabulous life on social media, to name just a few—everything is about to change, thanks to the dress of the season, the perfect little black number everyone wants to get their hands on… 

The Rating:

My Review:

Started this book on December 4, 2017.
I finished reading this book on January 22, 2018.

The Cover:

Although they say never judge a book by it's cover I believe the cover should represent what the book is going to be like or at least some aspect of it.

The cover of this book is simple an pretty but I like the other covers better. Check the Goodreads page for this book to see the other covers.

The Story:

Nine women that are united by one little black dress.


Overall:
I loved this book so much. Specially chapter 35. Its so good. Creepy but good.

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Waiting on Wednesday #18 - Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases.

Even though I own a Siobhan Vivian book (The Last Boy and Girl in the World) I still haven't read one. So I'd totally be looking forward to this adorable book. Plus it has ice cream in the story.
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Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian

From the author of The Last Boy and Girl in the World and The List comes a bold and sweet summer read about first love, feminism, and ice cream.

Summer in Sand Lake isn’t complete without a trip to Meade Creamery—the local ice cream stand founded in 1944 by Molly Meade who started making ice cream to cheer up her lovesick girlfriends while all the boys were away at war. Since then, the stand has been owned and managed exclusively by local girls, who inevitably become the best for friends. Seventeen-year-old Amelia and her best friend Cate have worked at the stand every summer for the past three years, and Amelia is “Head Girl” at the stand this summer. When Molly passes away before Amelia even has her first day in charge, Amelia isn’t sure that stand can go on. That is, until Molly’s grandnephew Grady arrives and asks Amelia to stay on to help continue the business…but Grady’s got some changes in mind… 



Published by: Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers

The Release Date for the book is:
April 24th 2018

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There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins | Book Review #86

The Bookish Island's Book Review:
There's Someone Inside Your House  by Stephanie Perkins

Are there spoilers?

Some.
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This is one of the books I read after the passing of Hurricane Maria here in Puerto Rico. With no water, electricity or internet I took to reading my books.

I decided to not do this for the books I've read on 2018. But it has been 4 months since Hurricane Maria. And I'm happy to announce that now we have water, and electricity.

Title - There's Someone Inside Your House
By - Stephanie Perkins 
Publication - September 26th 2017 by Dutton Books for Young Readers      

Copy -  Hardcover, 289 pages

Genre - Young Adult, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Love hurts...

Makani Young thought she'd left her dark past behind her in Hawaii, settling in with her grandmother in landlocked Nebraska. She's found new friends and has even started to fall for mysterious outsider Ollie Larsson. But her past isn't far behind.

Then, one by one, the students of Osborne Hugh begin to die in a series of gruesome murders, each with increasingly grotesque flair. As the terror grows closer and her feelings for Ollie intensify, Makani is forced to confront her own dark secrets.

The Rating:

My Review:

Started this book on January 2, 2018.
I finished reading this book on January 22, 2018.

The Cover:

Although they say never judge a book by it's cover I believe the cover should represent what the book is going to be like or at least some aspect of it.

This cover is everything. I mean just look at it. It's awesome because of the neon punk projection of the title, but creepy with the staircase. 

The Story:

Teen murder mystery. Where a YA contemporary romance mixes with a horror murder mystery.


Overall:
I had been in a mystery thriller ride. Where I was reading all my tnt books that went along with that genre. 
But something that this book had that was different was the horror genre. 

On account of the horror in this I just didn't like it. It wasnt that good. The only scary part was the stranger in the house trope. But that was it. 

With the whole YA side of the story. I also didn't completely like it. The relation ship the main characters had felt too rushed and boring. The teen situations were good though. 

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The Inevitable Collision of Birdie & Bash by Candace Ganger | Book Review #85

The Bookish Island's Book Review:
The Inevitable Collision of Birdie & Bash  by Candace Ganger

Are there spoilers?

I don't really think so.
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This is one of the books I read after the passing of Hurricane Maria here in Puerto Rico. With no water, electricity or internet I took to reading my books.

I read this one on October 23.
52 days after.

Title - The Inevitable Collision of Birdie & Bash
By - Candace Ganger  
Publication - July 25th 2017 by St. Martin's Griffin      

Copy -  ARC, 320 pages

Genre - Young Adult, Romance, Cotemporary

Birdie never meant to be at the party. Bash should have been long gone. But when they meet, a collision course is set off they may never recover from.

Sebastian Alvaréz is just trying to hold the pieces together: to not flunk out, to keep his sort-of-best friend Wild Kyle from doing something really bad, and to see his beloved Ma through chemo. But when he meets Birdie Paxton, a near-Valedictorian who doesn’t realize she’s smoking hot in her science pun T-shirt, at a party, an undeniable attraction sparks. And suddenly he’s not worried about anything. But before they are able to exchange numbers, they are pulled apart. A horrifying tragedy soon links Birdie and Bash together—but neither knows it. When they finally reconnect, and are starting to fall—hard—the events of the tragedy unfold, changing both their lives in ways they can never undo. Told in alternating perspectives, The Inevitable Collision of Birdie & Bash by Candace Ganger is a beautiful, complex, and ultimately hopeful teen novel that will move you to the very last page. 

The Rating:

My Review:

The Cover:

Although they say never judge a book by it's cover I believe the cover should represent what the book is going to be like or at least some aspect of it.

I'm not about the cover. It isn't good compared to the story inside. I would rethink the cover design if it were up to me. 
It's cute. I like it but for the story it didn't make sense. 

The Story:

Birdie and Bash are two people who are linked by tragedy.
They meet at  a party and quickly feel an attraction, but nothing happens after that. But then Bash and his friend drive down a road in high speed and end up running over Birdies baby brother.


Overall:
Birdie is an amazing character. Smart, funny and knows how to handle her shit. But who I loved was her grandfather. Cause I love popping bubble wrap and he gives the best advice for being a character in a YA novel. And because he made me want to have met my grandfather cause I always hear how awesome he was with everyone but I never got to meet him so it bums me out.

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Lie To Me by J.T. Ellison | Book Review #84

The Bookish Island's Book Review:
Lie To Me by J.T. Ellison

Are there spoilers?

I don't think so.
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This is one of the books I read after the passing of Hurricane Maria here in Puerto Rico. With no water, electricity or internet I took to reading my books.
I read this one from Nov ? - Nov ?. 68 days after.

Title - Lie To Me
By - J.T. Ellison 
Publication - October 1st 2015 by Thomas & Mercer
Copy - Paperback, 426 pages

Genre - Thriller, Mystery, Fiction, Suspense, Psychological Thriller

They built a life on lies Sutton and Ethan Montclair’s idyllic life is not as it appears. The couple seems made for each other, but the truth is ugly. Consumed by professional and personal betrayals and financial woes, the two both love and hate each other. As tensions mount, Sutton disappears, leaving behind a note saying not to look for her.

Ethan finds himself the target of vicious gossip as friends, family and the media speculate on what really happened to Sutton Montclair. As the police investigate, the lies the couple have been spinning for years quickly unravel. Is Ethan a killer? Is he being set up? Did Sutton hate him enough to kill the child she never wanted and then herself? The path to the answers is full of twists that will leave the reader breathless.

The Rating:

My Review:

The Cover:

Although they say never judge a book by it's cover I believe the cover should represent what the book is going to be like or at least some aspect of it.

It is such a true to story cover. The title is blurry near the word To and Me. Which gives off an eerie vibe. The characters house is in the corner. A house which is almost like a character itself in this novel. And there is also rain drops which I don't really remember if it signifies anything in the story but it looks cool.


Story:

Sutton goes missing and her husband debates whether to call the police or wait till she showed up again. But when he does every one suspect he's must have killed her. 


Overall:

There are some interesting twists and turns. Great characters. And it was good because I managed to read it in a few days.

I was not expecting most of the stuff that happened which is always good with a book like this. And I'm usually good at figuring out what's gonna happen.

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THE BEAU & THE BELLE by R.S. Grey Cover Reveal!!

Today I'm glad to share some goodness with you. 

We are so excited to reveal the stunning cover of R.S. Grey's next release, THE BEAU & THE BELLE! This romantic comedy releases February 1st. See the cover and find out more about THE BEAU & THE BELLE below!

About THE BEAU & THE BELLE

Beau Fortier starred in most of my cringe-worthy teenage fantasies.

I met him when I was a junior in high school, a time that revolved exclusively around bad hair, failed forays into flirting, and scientific inquiries into which brand of toilet paper worked best for stuffing bras.

That is, until Beau moved into the small guest house just beyond my bedroom window.

A 24-year-old law student at Tulane, Beau was as mysterious to me as second base (both in baseball and in the bedroom). He was older. Intimidating. Hot. Boys my age had chicken legs and chubby cheeks. Beau had calloused hands and a jaw cut from steel. Our interactions were scarce—mostly involving slight stalking on my end—and yet deep down, I desperately hoped he saw me as more of a potential lover than a lovesick loser.

Turns out, I was fooling myself. My fragile ego learned that lesson the hard way.

Now, ten years later, we’re both back in New Orleans, and guess who suddenly can’t take his eyes off little ol’ me.

My old friend, Mr. Fortier.

But things have changed. I’m older now—poised and confident. My ego wears a bulletproof vest. The butterflies that once filled my stomach have all perished.

When I was a teenager, Beau warned me to guard my heart.

Let’s hope he knows how to guard his.

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THE BEAU & THE BELLE releases February 1st - you'll be able to preorder your copy for .99c starting January 29th!

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R.S. Grey is the USA Today bestselling author of thirteen novels, including THE FOXE & THE HOUND. She lives in Texas with her husband and two dogs, and can be found reading, binge-watching reality TV, or practicing yoga! Visit her at rsgrey.com

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Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva | Book Review #83

The Bookish Island's Book Review:
Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva

Are there spoilers?

No.
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This is one of the books I read after the passing of Hurricane Maria here in Puerto Rico. With no water, electricity or internet I took to reading my books.

I read this one on September.
? days after.

Title - Mr. Dickens and His Carol
By - Samantha Silva
Publication - October 31st 2017 by Flatiron Books      

Copy - Paperback, 288 pages

Genre - Historical Fiction, Christmas, Holiday, Fiction

Shakespeare in Love meets A Christmas Carol in this transporting debut novel set during the whirlwind period in which Dickens wrote his beloved classic, as he embarks on a Scrooge-like journey of his own.

For Charles Dickens, each Christmas has been better than the last. His novels are literary blockbusters, and he is famous on the streets of London, where avid fans sneak up on him to snip off pieces of his hair. He and his wife have five happy children, a sixth on the way, and a home filled with every comfort they could imagine. But when Dickens’ newest book is a flop, the glorious life he has built for himself threatens to collapse around him. His publishers offer an ultimatum: either he writes a Christmas book in a month, or they will call in his debts, and he could lose everything. Grudgingly, he accepts, but with relatives hounding him for loans, his wife and children planning an excessively lavish holiday party, and jealous critics going in for the kill, he is hardly feeling the Christmas spirit.

Increasingly frazzled and filled with self-doubt, Dickens seeks solace and inspiration in London itself, his great palace of thinking. And on one of his long walks, in a once-beloved square, he meets a young woman in a purple cloak, who might be just the muse he needs. Eleanor Lovejoy and her young son, Timothy, propel Dickens on a Scrooge-like journey through his Christmases past and present—but with time running out, will he find the perfect new story to save him?

In prose laced with humor, sumptuous Victorian detail, and charming winks to A Christmas Carol, Samantha Silva breathes new life into an adored classic. Perfect for fans of Dickens, for readers of immersive historical fiction, and for anyone looking for a dose of Christmas cheer, Mr. Dickens and His Carol is destined to become a perennial holiday favorite.

The Rating:

My Review:

The Cover:

Although they say never judge a book by it's cover I believe the cover should represent what the book is going to be like or at least some aspect of it.

It's such a nice cover. I'd totally display it on my shelves around the holidays. Mostly because it's so pretty and because I'd be my only Christmas-y book. 😜

The Story:

The fictional story of the author of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens around the time he write that famous story. 


Overall:

I enjoyed reading this book so much. Specially since I had just gotten it the day I read it from the mail and was lucky to have my own copy of A Christmas Carol unread. 
I read that first which didn't take long and then read Mr Dickens and His Carol. 
I was happy I got the opportunity to read this book despite it not being in December, and perfect for the holidays, but i was happy regardless. 

Totally recommend you read this book whether it's around the holidays or not. 

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I Hate Everyone But You by Gaby Dunn and Allison Rashkin | Book Review #82

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I Hate Everyone But You by Gaby Dunn and Allison Rashkin

Will there be spoilers?

Maybe there will be some.
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Disclaimer:
This book was sent to me by the publishing company in exchange for an honest review.

This is one of the books I read after the passing of Hurricane Maria here in Puerto Rico. With no water, electricity or internet I took to reading my books.
I read this one on October 7. 17 days after.

Title - I Hate Everyone But You

By - Gaby Dunn and Allison Rashkin


Publication - September 5th, 2017 by Wednesday Books

Copy - Paperback, 334 pages

Genre - Young Adult, New Adult, Contemporary

Dear Best Friend,
I can already tell that I will hate everyone but you.
Sincerely,
Ava Helmer
(that brunette who won’t leave you alone)

We're still in the same room, you weirdo.
Stop crying.
G

So begins a series of texts and emails sent between two best friends, Ava and Gen, as they head off to their first semesters of college on opposite sides of the country. From first loves to weird roommates, heartbreak, self-discovery, coming out and mental health, the two best friends will document every moment to each other. But as each changes and grows into her new life, will their friendship be able to survive the distance?

The Rating:

My Review:

The Cover:

Although they say never judge a book by it's cover I believe the cover should represent what the book is going to be like or at least some aspect of it.

My copy is an arc mine is different with a phone and the message from the two main characters. But the official cover is very bright and totally suits the books perfectly. 

The Story:

Two friends each go their separate ways to different colleges. But they want to keep their friendship. 

Overall:
The story is told in emails and texts between the two girls. Which made it easy for me to follow.
It also tackled a bunch of themes but it didn't feel like it was too much.

I don't really have anything bad to say about it except that I was pissed my arc copy got soaking wet from me taking it with me in the neighbor's car without knowing the floor was wet. But that's nobody's fault. 

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