Recommended? First, a disclaimer: I did not finish this book! I DID enjoy the first 140ish pages, but it turned out to be not quite what I was expecting. So I will say YES, I recommend this book IF you want to read a (somewhat slow-moving) love story about a vampire and a witch. I thought it would be more than a love story (and maybe it is!) but there seemed to be a whole lot about this hunky vampire dude.
One good thing about this novel: it got me started drinking milky tea, which, honestly, I don't know why it's taken me this long given my affinity for fiction that takes place in England. They sure drink a lot of tea in those British novels.
2. RULES OF CIVILITY by Amor Towles
Recommended? YEEEESSSS. Just, yes. Read it. Glittering imagery (1930s NYC), fast-paced and exciting story, gorgeous characters. I pretty much wanted to be the main character. Heck, I still want to be her. She taught me a lot about... well, life. I'm being serious here. Read this book! (Fun for all ages! Adults, teens, men, women, hamsters, etc. all will enjoy this one. In my opinion.)
Recommended? Sure. Not a super enthusiastic yes, but sure. Quick read, chock full of descriptions of food. I love food. I'm sure you do, too. I was slightly underwhelmed by the characterization at times, but I'll admit to tearing up a little at others. Overall, I did enjoy it.
*GUYS! Thanks to that author link ^ yeah, that one there, I just discovered that Love Walked In has a sequel! YAY!*
Recommended? YES! If it weren't for RULES OF CIVILITY, this book would win the month of February hands down. As it is, this month I present to you two awesomely amazing books and this is one of them! Whether you're a fan of YA or adult fiction, you should enjoy this one. As for men/women/hamsters, I think people who enjoy women's fiction might prefer this over those who don't. Also, anyone who is a fan of Gilmore Girls. You'll see what I mean. (Plenty of references to old movies.) Put this one on your "to read" list!
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Woo! Here's to more amazing books in the coming month. Have a wonderful week, everyone!
Colorful reviews...really needed for a book called Rules of Civility. I'll read it as soon as I finish Love walked in. Thank you Lauren!
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