February Reads

Hello again! Here we are in March with my February reads. I completed 5 books and 1 I did not finish. These books were so good and they all, for the most part, kept my attention. I am so glad I decided to make reading a priority this year. It has brought me a lot of joy lately.

On to the books:

When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton⭐⭐⭐⭐

This book surprised me. I did not think I was going to like it and in the end, I couldn't put this down. I like how it had a part of history intertwined in the fiction story. I didn't realize there was a book before this one but I don't think you necessarily needed to read that before reading this. I loved the characters in this book and how there were elements of romance, espionage, and history. 

It's Not Supposed to be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst 1/2 ⭐DNF.

I am going to be the unpopular opinion here - I did not like this book at all. I was going through a rough time and I thought this would uplift me and help me cope. NOPE. I got through the first 75 pages and all I kept thinking, this is not supposed to be this boring. I felt that the author kept referencing her troubles then talking about a Bible verse that helped her through that part in her story and then she moved on to the next. I wanted this to be helpful and I tried. I tried thinking of her perspective but it didn't work.

Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen McManus ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This was a fun book. I previously read One of Us is Lying by the same author and even it being a Young Adult book, this author sure knows how to write a mystery/ suspense novel. Some of it is a little corny but I think that is what gives it an fun and quick read appeal. I didn't want to put the book down.

Commonwealth by Ann Patchett ⭐⭐⭐1/2

I knew very little about this book before diving in. To be honest, it was hard for me, to keep the characters straight in my head. I was very confused but also very interested and hooked once I really got into the book. This book takes place over a few decades and it shows the relationships between different family members and their dynamics. 

The Seven Longest Yards by Chris Norton⭐⭐⭐⭐

I read this book in one day. I could not put this book down. It was so powerful and emotional. I felt for him, he was so determined to beat the 3% odds of walking again. He left things in God's hands and things worked out even better than he could have imagined. I loved how he not only shared the good times but also the hard, ugly, trying times as well. He was vulnerable and he let everyone in to his beautiful story. I loved truly enjoyed this book and the message it gave.

A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell ⭐⭐⭐1/2

This was a fun little suspense novel . This edition came out before the movie did and it told a good story and the twists and turns in it really kept me wanting to know more. I didn't like the ending though,  I thought it was too short- I wanted to know more. Overall a good suspense book.

What did you read last month? 
I am always looking for good book recommendations.

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-Gabrielle

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