Challenge 16 - A book with trees and/or flowers on the cover

[Katie]

Post your book recommendations or a book you read this year that fits the prompt!

[Kristen]

Finished Jan 2, 2024

I really liked this book, but some parts were challenging to get through. I thought the characters were realistic with all of the conflicting emotions that come with being a human. Some of the setup was a little predictable, but other parts left me completely unprepared. 4 stars from me.

[Katie]

Kristen wrote: "

Finished Jan 2, 2024

I really liked this book, but some parts were challenging to get through. I thought the characters were realistic with all of the conflic..."

That sounds like a good twist book. Those are always interesting. Well done!

[Sophia]

Finished on 1.6.24
Another delightful experience with Persuasion that offered lots of insights into the novel. Always loved this cover, Cassandra's drawing of her sister, Jane!

[Jennifer]

2.5* rounded up to 3*

I think there was a lot of potential in this novel, but I really struggled to connect with the characters.

Roy was the character I most empathized with. The miscarriage of justice he suffered impacted him greatly and even when I struggled to like him due to his choices, I understood where he was coming from. I struggled to connect with either Celestial or Dre. While Roy's incarceration impacted both of them, I felt as though they were cowardly in how they dealt with everything.

[itchy]

I'm bummed that they didn't go past this arc.

[Katie]

A Bouquet of Bennets, Mary's Story: A Sweet Pride and Prejudice Variation by Victoria Lynn (5 stars)
The Mary takes charge book I've been wanting :)

[itchy]

Trees on the background, haha.