Chelsey’s March Reads
March was a busy month dealing with the plague-like-flu running rampant through our household, my sister's wedding (and the nearly-week-long shenanigans that led up to that!) and dealing with matters after the fact that plunged me into some situational depression, which robbed me of a lot of time and mental space. All this to say, this is not likely my best reading month. I am looking forward to sunnier days with much more time spent between the pages in the near future.
Then She Was Gone, Lisa Jewell (audiobook) (4 stars) - Another thrilling listen from Lisa Jewell. I have come to expect that everything in detail is intentional and the various storylines weave so intricately into one another, leaving a gasping race to the finish, just to see how it ends. One of my sisters happened to be reading this while she was traveling and we compared notes. The ending was a bit deflated, compared to her other titles, but I was pleased with it for the timing.
Accidentally Engaged, Farah Heron (4 stars) - This book gave me all the smiles and fuzzy feelings I was looking for. An easy read that dives into different cultures, family dynamics, and a shared love of cooking. I could practically smell the bread baking throughout the pages. It was the pick-me-up I needed after processing some personal things.
The Midnight Library, Matt Haig (3 stars) - This is the first novel I’ve read by Matt Haig, and I don’t believe it will be the last. It took a solid 100 pages to really enjoy the book, but I’m so glad I finished it. The storyline is a heavy one, dealing with death and regrets, but the character of Nora Seed continued to grow and deepen with each new attempt at life she got.
Oona Out Of Order, Margarita Montimore (4 stars) - A time travel read of a different sort. I found this read intriguing and thought provoking as I followed Oona’s leaps through the years. It was interesting to reference the different years and her various outlooks and priorities during that year. It made me want to hold on to the small moments longer and reminded me of the joys in life often come with a trial - but every life is worth living.
Hello, Sunshine, Laura Dave (audiobook) (3 stars) - This one is a little lackluster for what I’ve come to expect by Laura Dave. There is always a bit of mystery and plot twists, but Hello, Sunshine has dragged it on a little too far for me.