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Books I read and finished this week!

These are the books I finished this week…

📚When She returned : I enjoyed but had the ending figured out.

📚Looking for Jane: I liked this one. I felt like I was left hanging .

📚Strange Sally Diamond : I have no idea 😕

📚Hooked: it was okay 🤷‍♀️

☕️What are you currently reading?

#recentread #justfinishedreading #lemon8challenge #letschat #whatimreading

2024/12/1 Edited to

This week, I've delved into a variety of captivating novels that captured my attention and sparked my thoughts. 'When She Returned' leaves readers contemplating the nuances of closure and unresolved endings, while 'Looking for Jane' expertly plays with anticipation, making you yearn for clarity and resolution. On the other hand, 'Strange Sally Diamond' takes a darker turn that challenges our perceptions. This book, touted by Ruth Ware as 'dark, compelling, and deeply moving', invites a deep connection with its characters. Lastly, 'Hooked' serves as an interesting, albeit average, entrance into its narrative world. Each book provides a unique lens through which we can explore diverse themes in literature. What are you currently reading? Feel free to share your thoughts and recommendations, or join the conversation using the hashtag #WhatImReading. Let's connect over our favorite books and authors, and encourage each other in our reading journeys!

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