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I love the cover! After reading the description, I knew this was a book I needed. The writing...
The cover immediately caught my attention. Love the design. I don't read much YA, but the...
The cover didn't grab my interest, and I probably wouldn't have picked this one up from a store...
I have a lot of respect for the minimalist lifestyle, and this book holds promise for readers...
This book has the potential to break my heart. The writing is almost visceral, reaching deep...
Love the boldness of the cover. The writing is at once engaging, pulling readers into the...
While I definitely see the appeal of this book, YA fiction steeped in emotional turmoil generally...
The cover and the synopsis immediately caught my attention. The writing style is engaging,...
I love historical fiction and reading about various cultures, so I was especially intrigued by...
Love the elegance of the cover. The writing lives up to the cover's promise, with beautiful but...
This excerpt is unique, odd, and intriguing. I'm not quite sure what to make of the storytelling...
While this isn't the type of book I'd seek out, I was immediately drawn in by the gorgeous cover...
I've been stalking Alex Michaeltides since I read his debut, The Silent Patient. When I saw the...
This is a difficult excerpt to judge because it's all an introduction, with the author telling us...
I was immediately hooked by this book's premise. Take a writer on the edge of desperation and...
Fantastic cover! The bold image really draws attention. The First Impression is both fun and...
This story has an interesting premise that feels like a parody of IKEA and Google offices. The...
I haven't worn makeup in years, and I was never big into it, so I didn't expect this book to...
My first impression: WOW! The writing has both a literary elegance and a beautiful simplicity...
Political thrillers of this sort aren't something I seek out or enjoy reading. But, while this...
The cover is gorgeous. The rest didn't work for me. The main character does nothing but wallow...
I'm on the fence about this one. When a book starts with a three-page list of the characters, I'm...
You have to love a sweet story that revolves around a bookstore! The writing immediately drew me...
Memoirs are tricky to rate. With this one, the writing itself is immersive, engaging, and...
The cover is gorgeous and immediately grabbed my attention. Love the 1920s setting, with the jazz...
The eloquent, immersive writing sucked me right into this story. I love the combination of...
I don't read many YA books, and I'm trying hard to be more discerning about books I choose this...
I'm not a foodie, and I didn't think I'd be interested in reading this book. But the cover is...
This First Impression was just okay for me. The premise is certainly intriguing. The story opens...
After reading this excerpt, it's easy to tell this book promises to be an intense read. I...
Romance is not a genre I read much of, but this one captured and held my interest from the very...
Full disclosure: I already read an ARC of this book. The opening section hooked me, and the book...
I'm neutral on this excerpt. The opening section in Kenya is extremely detailed and, while...
This excerpt is both fascinating and heartbreaking. While the writing style is straightforward,...
Military and political thrillers are definitely not my thing, so this isn't a book I'd personally...
I need this book! Loved everything about this excerpt. The premise is unique and intriguing, the...
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