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message 1: by [deleted user] (last edited Apr 07, 2015 08:11PM) (new)

As our first read and review was so popular, I've decided to post another so our members have another chance this week to read a great book! Today we have one of my personal favourites available by Annie Cosby - Learning to Swim. Annie is offering copies of this book to anyone who is interested. Have a look at the plot below!

When Cora’s mother whisks the family away for the summer, Cora must decide between forging her future in the glimmering world of second homes where her parents belong, or getting lost in the bewitching world of the locals and the mystery surrounding a lonely old woman who claims to be a selkie creature—and who probably needs Cora more than anyone else.

Through the fantastical tales and anguished stories of the batty Mrs. O’Leary, as well as the company of a particularly gorgeous local boy called Ronan, Cora finds an escape from the reality of planning her life after high school. But will it come at the cost of alienating Cora’s mother, who struggles with her own tragic memories?

As the summer wanes, it becomes apparent that Ronan just may hold the answer to Mrs. O’Leary’s tragic past—and Cora’s future.

2 Weeks to Read (17 of March)

The author will be donating five electronic copies to members of our group. In exchange for this book you are required to write a review and post it to Goodreads and if possible Amazon.

WARNING - if you do not post a review of this book on Goodreads you will be no longer be able to apply or participate in future R4R and you will be removed from the group.

You will have two weeks to read this book, and your review must be posted to Goodreads by the 17th of March 2015. Please post the link to your review in the comments section of this thread!

If you would like to apply for this book please enter your email below. Members to apply will be added to the list. The formats that are available for this book include: eBook and PDF. Please include the format you would like in the comments section when you apply with your email.

Happy reading!

1. Jadeheather.2001@gmail.com - did not complete: has been removed from group
2. williamsdeidre5@gmail.com - Review Completed
3. Dofashion101@gmail.com (review complete)
4. tribbia.gemma@gmail.com - Review Completed



message 2: by Dannie (new)

Dannie JO (thedaniellejo) Since I am finished with the last R4R can I still read this book now please. I would like an ePub please. Dofashion101@gmail.com


message 3: by [deleted user] (new)

Danielle wrote: "Since I am finished with the last R4R can I still read this book now please. I would like an ePub please. Dofashion101@gmail.com"

Yes you can still sign up and you will have until the 26 of March to read and review it. Please remember to post the link to your Call me Grim review on the other thread. I'll sign you up now.


message 4: by Dannie (new)

Dannie JO (thedaniellejo) Thankyou so much and I've just now put it up


message 5: by Dannie (new)

Dannie JO (thedaniellejo) Thankyou so much and I've just now put it up


message 6: by [deleted user] (new)

Thanks!


message 7: by Dannie (new)

Dannie JO (thedaniellejo) Can anyone resend the link to me to open ePub files until my iPad plese


message 8: by [deleted user] (new)

Hey Danielle. Is there an issue with the original copy. What seems to be the problem?


message 9: by Dannie (new)

Dannie JO (thedaniellejo) I kind of forgot how to open the file on my iPad but I just realized I can search up how on the Internet, sorry about that


message 10: by [deleted user] (new)

No worries:-)


message 11: by Dannie (new)

Dannie JO (thedaniellejo) Can I please have until Saturday to finish this book, I've been testing and studying this week . I haven't had the chance to finish. I promise I'll be done by then. Thank you


message 12: by [deleted user] (new)

Yeah sure! But please post the review then!


message 13: by Dannie (new)

Dannie JO (thedaniellejo) I will Thankyou


message 14: by [deleted user] (new)

No worries!


message 15: by Dannie (new)

Dannie JO (thedaniellejo) I've finished and posted my review. I'll get the link


message 16: by Dannie (new)

Dannie JO (thedaniellejo) I want to start out by saying thank you Annie for sending out your copying to me others. It was a privilege to get a chance to read it. In the begging I wan't too fond of the main character. I felt like she should have been a little stronger and stood up to her mom but then again I sympathized with her since I've been in her place before. As the story unfolds I know see her get stronger and takes her life in her own hands. Overall it was a great read. I was obsessed with the whole idea of a selkie and its interesting backstory. This is the first fantasy that revolved around it. I would love to see a sequel in the near future to catch up with the main character. Even though I liked the story there was some parts that didn't catch my fancy but because of that I give it four stars.


message 17: by [deleted user] (new)

Here's the link to Danielle's review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 18: by [deleted user] (new)

Thank's Danielle!!


message 19: by Dannie (new)

Dannie JO (thedaniellejo) Your welcome so I was late , I'll be better next time


message 20: by [deleted user] (new)

:-) I am glad you liked the book! Don't stress about it being late. You contacted me about it in advance! It's fine!


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