Cinnamon Beach by Suzanne Kamata

I won this book via LibraryThing. Disclaimer- there is some swearing and references to sex (nothing explicit). Here's my review: This book offers an amount of mixed feelings. There's deep grief, denial, hope, and love. Ted has passed away, and the family members are struggling to pick up the pieces of their hearts and move on. Because of the pandemic, there was no proper funeral, and the family needed closure. The characters are very interesting, and I enjoyed getting to know them. The rock of the family is Parisa. She is running a successful business. She's giving, kind, and compassionate. Olivia grew on me. I didn't feel a connection with her at first, but she grew as a person. There's a lot of variety in the characters- gender neutral, deaf, black, Indian and biracial. A real World Buffet! I liked the parts of the book that brought attention to saving turtles. I'm passionate about saving as many animals as we can. I also liked learning about Japan and its customs. I won a complimentary copy of the book through LibraryThing. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray

I really enjoyed this book! It inspired me to research this time period and the people who shaped history then! Here's my review: This is an intriguing and interesting book! Historical fiction is my favorite genre, and this book is captivating. I had never heard of Frances Perkins before. I will definitely be researching her life and the ways that she attributed to politics. She was an amazing woman who sacrificed a lot to help her country. If you read this book, let me know what you think! Jeanette

Until We All Share Joy by Heather Wood

This is a wonderful novella! I was totally captivated by the story in its entirety. The characters are relatable and easy to like. Titan is my favorite! His compassion and gentleman-like ways are endearing. He grows so much during the book and he also helps others grow. Grandfather Gates is wonderful! He appears gruff and grouchy but he has a heart of gold. This book helped me to remember how blessed I am to have a family that loves me and to cherish every moment with them. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in the series!

The Higher Desire Wife by J Parker

There's a lack of Christian books available to review on Library Thing so this is one that I chose to win. It's pretty explicit in some areas, some of it actually made me blush. Here's my review: I found this book to be interesting and informative! This book outlines helpful information for women whose sexual drive is higher than their husbands. The author provides hope, advice, and even scriptures to help women as they walk this path. I found a lot of wisdom and practical ways to apply this information in my own life. I won this book from Baker Books via LibraryThing!

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