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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
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The Night the River Wept
The Night the River Wept by Lo Patrick
Let me say that I loved this one! The beautiful cover drew me in and the story did not disappoint!
Arlene is desperate to start a family, since that is currently a dream that isn't happening, she fills her time with a new job at the police department. When logging and bagging evidence is not enough, she starts to review old files. She starts reading old cold cases. She picks up the Broderick file. she is drawn to it, connected with the tragedy, and she can't put it down. The unsolved case involving three children bothers her and the way it was handled leaves her unsettled.
She recruits two women to help look into the case, to solve it. Old secrets come out and things get interesting as Arlene takes her obsession with the case to a new level.
I thought this was a really interesting book, a little slow at times but a good mystery. It is well written and the characters are well developed, I connected with Arlene. I enjoyed reading it and I look forward to reading more from Lo Patrick. 3.5/5⭐
* Why I gave it a 3.5, I did not like the depiction of the death of the children. It was horrific. If you share something that horrible, give more details, explore the emotions at the time. Give me more if you make me cry.
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston
Let’s talk about this gem! If you like the found family trope, humor, and quirky hilarious characters- this book is for you!
Frederick Fife is down on his luck at age eighty two, life has just dumped on him. He’s lonely, broke, widowed and homeless. In a stroke of luck and mistaken identity, he gets taken in by a retirement home. He easily steps into the life of Bernard Greer, they look alike and no one notices, even when Fred tries to protest.
Fred has a heart of gold and a longing for family. He spreads warmth and charm where the old Bernard was a grumpy curmudgeon who was unkind. With a warm bed, cooked meals, and friends, Fred keeps the ruse going, even with his prostrate issues and annoying flatulence.
Denise is a care giver at the home, also down on her luck in life, with a collapsing marriage and sick child. She has a lot on her plate. She finds respect and friendship with Fred in spite of subtleties she notices that aren’t quite right.
I just loved this book!!! It has my favorite book things, found family, quirky characters and it made me laugh out loud more than once.
Fred is so endearing and memorable, I have added him to my favorites book characters. 5/5⭐️
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