First Comes Love by Emily Giffin | Rating: ★★★☆☆But there is one constant, one thing you can always count on: that not only does love come first, but at the end, it is the only thing that remains. As a note, a printed galley of this novel was sent to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way.
Emily Giffin is known for her heart wrenching and sweet novels, in fact, I daresay she has been iconic in "chick-lit". I must also admit that this kind of bugs me, because there's just something nice about her novels and it goes beyond fluffy, feel good. Does she write novels that are aimed at so-called girly readers? Yes. Is that a bad thing? No. The thing about Giffin and her writing is that she is often dismissed from discussions for this. But the fact of the matter is she sells books for a reason--she is great. First Comes Love is a definite nod to this and builds onto her already strong knack for weaving us heart warming stories with an excellently sweet prose, and strong/feminine characters.
In other words, it's the perfect addition to your summer reading list, even now as the season is winding down. In fact, it is great for all times of the year and while it is not my favorite novel from her, it is still wonderfully pleasing and fans will be grappling for a copy of their own. I was so surprised, delighted, to have received a review copy I nearly tripped over myself on the way home from work just to read it. First Comes Love is a solid addition to her catalog that fans will adore until its very last page.
Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave | Rating: ★★★☆☆ Maybe that was just childhood? You hurry up, pick the opposite path, try to make childhood end. Then, as an adult, you have no idea why you were running away. What, exactly, you needed so desperately to get away from.
As a note, a printed galley of this novel was sent to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way.
Beyond its gorgeous cover art, Eight Hundred Grapes has many things going for it in terms of intriguing readers. One look at its gripping summary and the promise of fiery emotions/the outcome of secrets will make this obvious.
Its premise alone promises us a trip of secrets and the explosive reactions it leaves in its wake when shocking secrets are revealed. Who can resist, right? Secrets, secrets are SO fun. Readers will instantly be drawn in with this standout in this years chick lit releases. There are many moments you will want to grab your highlighter or tabs to mark various quotes/passages.
Because of this, and its prose which leads to a light way of reading, it’s sure to find a generous fanbase. Eight Hundred Grapes reads in a way that leaves us with a vivid picture without all that much work on our part.
Love The One You're With (GG: The Carlyles #4) created by Cecily von Ziegesar, written by Annabelle Vestry | Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5)In the smokin’ hot finale (I can’t believe I used that term, God I’m embarrassing myself) of Gossip Girl: The Carlyles the gang is picking up the pieces from the explosive storm of drama that had hit their lives in recent months and are fast on their way to a well earned vacation. Life on the Upper East Side has never been crazier and things have finally, mostly, cooled off for this batch of spoiled teenagers.
Just as the luxurious cast before them, the holidays (see: Thanksgiving!) are looking steamy for our kids. And I, for one, couldn’t wait to dive on in to this trash pile… ahem…
Friendships have been formed and mended, relationships have dissolved into thin air and romance is beginning to bud between a few perfect matches. And families will grow with Avery, Owen and Baby’s mothers newest – most serious – romance. But what happens when these triplets meet their soon-to-be stepsister, and just how well can they adjust to her mothers long term relationship?
Last we saw, Jack and Avery had hung up their feud and formed an unlikely friendship, but how long can these two ladies really stick together? Is their friendship real and more than just going out, partying and talking fashion? Or is their connection a genuine friendship that is beneficial for both? And what of Jack’s group of friends from Constance?
