• About
    • Local Pickup
    • Reference Guide
    • Refund and Returns Policy
    • Trade In Policy
  • Blog
    • Book Chat
    • Book Reviews
    • 5 Star Books
    • Reading Lists
    • Reading Life
  • Contact
  • A Book Well Loved

  • Mission
  • Shop
    • Cute Journals
    • Fiction
      • Drama
      • Dystopian
      • Humor
      • Romance
      • Thrillers
      • Young Adult
    • Just Added
    • Nonfiction
    • Page to Screen
    • Trending
    • Under $10
  • Cart
    • My Account

A Book Well Loved

bookstagram
Book Reviews, Reading Lists
/
August 20, 2021

Four books bookstagram made me read

Why did I create a bookstagram account? Well… 2021 has been the year where I decided to make social media fun again. My job, for the last four years, has revolved around social media. And don’t get me wrong; I LOVE what I do. But social media after awhile, especially when it’s your job, can start to take a toll on you.

I miss the days where we used to post emo lyrics and pictures of our food or pets. Now, everyone is trying to sell you something, or fighting over politics, or trolling peoples’ photos and I’m NOT here for it. So, I decided that for me to enjoy social media, I needed to separate myself from the hustle (outside my 9-5). I needed an account that was purely for fun. Which is how @abookwellloved was born.

I truly don’t care how many followers I have. I’ll never join an engagement group, or post false reviews because I was paid to do so. Instead, I’m sharing what I love: books and reading. Interacting with other people who love books and reading as much as I do, and finding new titles to add to my TBR stack. It’s SO FUN. And just what I needed.

Since creating my new bookstagram account, I’ve definitely added to my list of books I want to read. But, after seeing endless posts, positive reviews, and nonstop chatter, these four books were able to push their way to the top of my list

Four Popular Books bookstagram Made Me Read

bookstagram

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Services LLC Associates and RewardStyle affiliate, I may earn a small commission for any purchases made through affiliate links. Affiliate links certainly aren’t making me rich; most commissions are less than $1, but sometimes that spare change adds up, and then it helps me buy new books! You can read my full disclaimer and disclosure statement here.


The Arrangement by Kiersten Modglin: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

synopsis of the arrangement by kiersten modglin

Ainsley and Peter are in trouble. Their marriage is falling apart and they’re on the brink of losing the family they’ve worked so hard to build together.

Until Ainsley comes up with one final idea that will save their marriage:

One day each week they will be allowed to date other people.

No details. No questions asked. No rules, other than they have to each date someone new once a week, and they’ll never discuss any details about the dates.

Unconventional? Maybe. But the plan could work, until someone starts to break the rules. Now, someone is dead, and more secrets are being brought to the surface.

Can Ainsley and Peter fight for their marriage, their freedom, and make it out of this whole ordeal alive?

My Thoughts

This is probably the MOST posted about book I’ve seen on social media this year (this or Verity, which we’ll get to later in this post!) I probably see this more on Facebook than Instagram, but, small details.

Every single psychological thriller page I follow, or group I belong to, talks about The Arrangement at least once a day. And, after being asked by Kiersten Modglin herself to review her latest thriller, Our Little Secret, I knew that the Arrangement had to be my next KMod book.

(Bonus: there was an option to order an autographed copy from Kiersten Modglin’s website so you know I had to do that!)

the arrangement by kiersten modglin

Everyone always talks on social about the twists and turns this book takes, and lemme tell you, they ain’t wrong. I pride myself on being able to guess the plot twist of the thrillers I read, and I equally love and hate when I’m right. I can honestly say that this is one ending I never saw coming. It was a twist, on a twist, on another twist. I call that a triple threat.

Luckily, KMod has over 25 published books available and so far I’ve only read two, which means that this author will be in my TBR stack for quite awhile!

If you like books that give you a quick read, keep you guessing, and totally surprise you with the ending, then definitely add this to your reading list.

I’m curious – if you’ve read any of her books, which ones did you love? Add them in the comments so I know which one to start next!

Verity by Colleen Hoover: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Synopsis of Verity by Colleen Hoover

Lowen is a struggling writer with a dark past. When the offer of a lifetime is presented to her; finish writing a popular series by author Verity Crawford, who was tragically injured in an accident – she knows she has to say yes.

But when Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through Verity’s notes and manuscripts, she finds more than she bargains for. Hidden in Verity’s office is an unfinished autobiography where Verity shares dark secrets about herself, her family, and her husband Jeremy.

Lowen decides not to tell anyone else about the manuscript, but as Lowen starts to fall for Jeremy, she becomes more confused about what really happened to Verity, and if she’s safe at the Crawford’s house.

My Thoughts

Man on man did I want to love this book. I’m not kidding – people either LOVE or they HATE Verity. There is no in between. Except me. Overall, the bones were good. The story was definitely there. And, I’m going to try really hard not to spoil anything here but I can’t make any promises so keep reading at your own risk.

So Verity is this super popular author who writes thrillers from the perspective of the bad guy. Hello, ideal moment for some foreshadowing here, right? Lowen, on the other hand, shies away from the spotlight. She’s a writer who has been looking for her big break. She’s a loner, with a super dark past and a history of harmful sleep walking. It’s mentioned so many times in the book, it has to be important, right? (Spoiler alert: wrong).

When Lowen takes the job to finish writing Verity’s book series, she simultaneously starts to fall in love with Verity’s husband Jeremy, and start to suspect that Verity’s accident might not be what meets the eye. What we know is that Verity was in a car accident following the tragic deaths of not one, but both twin daughters. Leaving behind her husband and five year old son to care for her at home. Completely unresponsive, Verity spends her days being tended to by a hired nurse.

When Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, she almost immediately finds a hidden manuscript written by Verity, seemingly, her autobiography. The contents in this manuscript shock and disgust Lowen, as she slowly starts to uncover secrets about her favorite author and the truth in what happened to Verity and Jeremy’s daughters.

But, we don’t really care about that because Lowen and Jeremy are too busy banging. All over that damn house. All over the chapters. Everywhere. I’ll be honest, this is the first Colleen Hoover book that I’ve read, so maybe Miss Hoover does include a lot of sex in her books. I just don’t know. But keep it out of a thriller, will ya?! I want to play detective, I want to be spooked, I want to keep guessing. I don’t have time for the rest!

Truthfully, I felt I was a little generous in giving this one four stars. I went back and forth between 2 and 4, and finally opted for the higher end because the book did hold my interest. I did finish it quickly, and I did enjoy the overall story. Now that I’m thinking about it again I should have just met in the middle with three stars. Oh well.

Everyone is completely torn on what they think the ending of this book means. I have my own opinions, but I won’t share them because then that truly would be a spoiler and I only do that in Book Chat.

I’d say go ahead and read this one. Chances are you’re going to love it. If you’re not into books with a lot of sex – skip it.

The Maidens by Alex Michaelides: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

synopsis of The maidens by alex michaelides

Mariana Andros is a group therapist with a history of heartbreak. When her niece Zoe calls her in tears one night from Cambridge University, following the murder of her close friend, Mariana rushes to be by her side.

Mariana quickly becomes convinced that Zoe’s professor Edward Fosca is responsible for the death of her friend. Handsome, mysterious, and wildly adored by staff and students both, Mariana feels there are too many parallels between the lessons he teaches in Greek Tragedy and the way Zoe’s friend was murdered.

When another body is found, Mariana becomes obsessed with providing Fosca’s guilt. But will her accusations backfire, destroying not only her credibility but her closest relationships? Mariana is willing to risk everything if it means saving her niece, and putting a guilty man behind bars. But is she willing to risk her life?

My thoughts

Let me start out by saying I am in the group of people that loved The Silent Patient. (Well love may be a strong word, but I definitely really liked it). It was a slow build to an ending that was just cleverly tied to everything you just read about, and I freaking love when that happens. So I had high hopes and expectations that The Maidens would be similar.

It wasn’t.

The story was okay at best, but I felt that too many things just didn’t add up (and not in a way that relates to the story). I just kept waiting to be gripped, and unfortunately, I never was. The ended, while it did provide a plot twist that I didn’t see coming, was almost eye roll worthy.

I’d probably skip this one, unless you’re super into greek mythology and greek tragedy.

Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

synopsis of malibu rising by taylor jenkins reid

Set the scene: it’s Malibu, 1983. The bodies are tanned, the cocaine is plenty, and the world is all about the next party or catching the next wave.

Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas family. Mick, the father and legendary singer, Nina, supermodel, Jay and Hud, professional surfer and photographer, and Kit, an up and coming female surfer.

Getting an invite to this party is your golden ticket, no matter who you are. A chance to get up close and personal with the who’s who of stardom.

But this year is different. Nina’s husband just left her for another woman. Jay and Hudson are fighting over the same woman, and Kit is struggling with a secret no one knows. By midnight, the party will be out of control, and the Riva mansion will go down in flames.

But the real question lies in.. who started the fire?

my thoughts

Malibu Rising, quite honestly, is not a typical book I would read. But I kept seeing EVERYONE posting about it, so I started to get FOMO and quickly added it to my BOTM pick! (And let’s be honest, the cover is absolutely perfect for getting creative with your bookstagram photos, right?)

It was a nice break from my usual psychological thriller, and let’s be honest.. sometimes you just need to cleanse the palate, per se, and get some other thoughts floating around in your detective-trained mind, right? (shrugs). Sounds good.

I quickly fell in love with June Rivas, Nina’s mom who passed away from an accidental drowning when the Rivas siblings were still kids. Going back and forth between her love story with Mick, understanding her heartache, and then present day drama gave all the insight you needed to truly understand the Riva family dynamic. Dear God I wanted to slap Mick in his face so many times throughout this book!

Following along with all of their hopes and dreams, and what it means to want the best for your children, while giving them the life you never had and the choices to make their decisions for what they want out of life – ugh. This book had it all.

This is definitely one I’d add to your reading list; especially if you’re feeling particularly nostaligic and wanting to take a trip back to those early Sixteen Candles, Can’t Buy Me Love, and The Breakfast Club days.

0 Comments
Share
Natasha

Natasha is a wife, #boymom, Personal Trainer + Nutrition Coach, and freelance writer. When not watching her son play baseball, she can be found coaching her clients to live their best lives, drinking all the coffee, and wandering aimlessly around a bookstore.

You May Also Like

June 12, 2021

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave | Book Review

August 1, 2021

People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry | Book Review

September 5, 2021

Before She Knew Him by Peter Swanson | Book Review

Leave a Comment Cancel Comment

Previous Post
How Lucky by Will Leitch | Book Review
Next Post
5 Thrillers to Read This Fall
Hi There, I’m Natasha

Hi There, I’m Natasha

a book well loved

I created A Book Well Loved to make reading fun again. To share my top book picks, provide you with amazing bestsellers at a fraction of the price, and give back to children and communities who need a little extra support.

Follow on Instagram

PJs on ✅
Dinner ordered ✅
New book ✅

My night is set! Okay friends. Spam me with your favorite un-put-down-able books you’ve read this year. I’ll be traveling in a few weeks and need to secure my vacay reading list! 🏝📚

#instablogger #literature #bookstagrammer #booklove #tbr #bookcommunity #bookoftheday #booktography #readersofig #bookreader #bookreviews #bookpassion #booksaremylife #readathon #booksharks #booksphotography #bookgrammer #readersofinstagram #bookreviewblog #ilovebooks #bookworm #purewowbookclub #epicreads #readersgonnaread #bookstoread #morethanyoulleverknow
abookwellloved
abookwellloved
•
Follow
PJs on ✅ Dinner ordered ✅ New book ✅ My night is set! Okay friends. Spam me with your favorite un-put-down-able books you’ve read this year. I’ll be traveling in a few weeks and need to secure my vacay reading list! 🏝📚 #instablogger #literature #bookstagrammer #booklove #tbr #bookcommunity #bookoftheday #booktography #readersofig #bookreader #bookreviews #bookpassion #booksaremylife #readathon #booksharks #booksphotography #bookgrammer #readersofinstagram #bookreviewblog #ilovebooks #bookworm #purewowbookclub #epicreads #readersgonnaread #bookstoread #morethanyoulleverknow
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
1/4
#gifted @bibliolifestyle @harper_wave - THANK YOU! Now it's MY turn to gift YOU 👇🏻
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🎉GIVEAWAY!🎉 Here's how to enter 👇🏻
1) Like this post 
2) Follow this account (@abookwellloved) @harper_wave and @bibliolifestyle
3) Tag a friend in the comments
4) Share to stories!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Deeply intimate and revelatory, Who Is Wellness For? forces us to confront the imbalance in health and healing and carves a path towards self-care that is inclusionary for all. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#instablogger #literature #bookstagrammer #booklove #tbr #bookcommunity #bookoftheday #booktography #readersofig #bookreader #bookreviews #bookpassion #booksaremylife #readathon #booksharks #booksphotography #bookgrammer #readersofinstagram #bookreviewblog #ilovebooks #bookworm #purewowbookclub #epicreads #readersgonnaread #bookstoread
abookwellloved
abookwellloved
•
Follow
#gifted @bibliolifestyle @harper_wave - THANK YOU! Now it's MY turn to gift YOU 👇🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🎉GIVEAWAY!🎉 Here's how to enter 👇🏻 1) Like this post 2) Follow this account (@abookwellloved) @harper_wave and @bibliolifestyle 3) Tag a friend in the comments 4) Share to stories! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Deeply intimate and revelatory, Who Is Wellness For? forces us to confront the imbalance in health and healing and carves a path towards self-care that is inclusionary for all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #instablogger #literature #bookstagrammer #booklove #tbr #bookcommunity #bookoftheday #booktography #readersofig #bookreader #bookreviews #bookpassion #booksaremylife #readathon #booksharks #booksphotography #bookgrammer #readersofinstagram #bookreviewblog #ilovebooks #bookworm #purewowbookclub #epicreads #readersgonnaread #bookstoread
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
2/4
Diving into a different kind of book than my normal go-to but a must-read nonetheless.🧡
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Educational, personal development, and wellness books are accumulating in my TBR pile. What’s another one I should add to my list?

#beyondthepill #wellness #holistichealth #hormonalhealth #bookstagrammer
abookwellloved
abookwellloved
•
Follow
Diving into a different kind of book than my normal go-to but a must-read nonetheless.🧡 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Educational, personal development, and wellness books are accumulating in my TBR pile. What’s another one I should add to my list? #beyondthepill #wellness #holistichealth #hormonalhealth #bookstagrammer
3 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
3/4
Insta made me read it. Actually, FB made me read it. Because every book group I'm part of wouldn't stop posting about it.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
To say I enjoyed this book just wouldn't sit right. I didn't enjoy it. Even though I think I finished this one in less than two days.  The subject matter is just SO.. wrong. But, it's really well written.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Honestly? I couldn't stand Vanessa, while equally feeling my heart break for her at every turn of the page. She's the kind of character you just want to grab and shake.. hoping that sense will magically tumble into her brain with each rattle.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Yet.. it never does.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I'm curious if you've read this one.. what did you think? 👇🏻
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
--It wouldn't be fair to mention if you've never heard of this book, do some major research before digging in. Huge trigger warning for abuse. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#bookstagram #instabook #bookphotography #igbooks #ilovereading #bookhaul #bookhoarder #bookaddiction #bookstoread #whattoread #fortheloveofbooks #bookblogging #bookpics #weekendreads #bookrecs #booknerdproblems  #bookstagram #amreading #booksbooksbooks #instablog #booknerds #bookphotos #bibliophile #mydarkvanessa
abookwellloved
abookwellloved
•
Follow
Insta made me read it. Actually, FB made me read it. Because every book group I'm part of wouldn't stop posting about it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To say I enjoyed this book just wouldn't sit right. I didn't enjoy it. Even though I think I finished this one in less than two days. The subject matter is just SO.. wrong. But, it's really well written. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Honestly? I couldn't stand Vanessa, while equally feeling my heart break for her at every turn of the page. She's the kind of character you just want to grab and shake.. hoping that sense will magically tumble into her brain with each rattle. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yet.. it never does. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm curious if you've read this one.. what did you think? 👇🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ --It wouldn't be fair to mention if you've never heard of this book, do some major research before digging in. Huge trigger warning for abuse. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bookstagram #instabook #bookphotography #igbooks #ilovereading #bookhaul #bookhoarder #bookaddiction #bookstoread #whattoread #fortheloveofbooks #bookblogging #bookpics #weekendreads #bookrecs #booknerdproblems #bookstagram #amreading #booksbooksbooks #instablog #booknerds #bookphotos #bibliophile #mydarkvanessa
3 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
4/4
Current Location

Current Location

lets travel
anywhere with a book

book chat

goodreads

book reviews

Other Favorite Places

to buy books

Amazon

Book Outlet

Book of the Month

2022 Reading Challenge

2022 Reading Challenge
Natasha has read 26 books toward her goal of 30 books.
hide
26 of 30 (86%)
view books

Recent Posts

  • the silent patient by alex michaelides book review

    The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides | Book Review

    June 29, 2022
  • the last house guest by megan miranda

    The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda | Book Review

    June 16, 2022
  • How Does Nine Perfect Strangers Show Differ From the Book?

    How Does Nine Perfect Strangers Show Differ From the Book?

    March 10, 2022
PJs on ✅
Dinner ordered ✅
New book ✅

My night is set! Okay friends. Spam me with your favorite un-put-down-able books you’ve read this year. I’ll be traveling in a few weeks and need to secure my vacay reading list! 🏝📚

#instablogger #literature #bookstagrammer #booklove #tbr #bookcommunity #bookoftheday #booktography #readersofig #bookreader #bookreviews #bookpassion #booksaremylife #readathon #booksharks #booksphotography #bookgrammer #readersofinstagram #bookreviewblog #ilovebooks #bookworm #purewowbookclub #epicreads #readersgonnaread #bookstoread #morethanyoulleverknow
abookwellloved
abookwellloved
•
Follow
PJs on ✅ Dinner ordered ✅ New book ✅ My night is set! Okay friends. Spam me with your favorite un-put-down-able books you’ve read this year. I’ll be traveling in a few weeks and need to secure my vacay reading list! 🏝📚 #instablogger #literature #bookstagrammer #booklove #tbr #bookcommunity #bookoftheday #booktography #readersofig #bookreader #bookreviews #bookpassion #booksaremylife #readathon #booksharks #booksphotography #bookgrammer #readersofinstagram #bookreviewblog #ilovebooks #bookworm #purewowbookclub #epicreads #readersgonnaread #bookstoread #morethanyoulleverknow
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
1/6
#gifted @bibliolifestyle @harper_wave - THANK YOU! Now it's MY turn to gift YOU 👇🏻
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🎉GIVEAWAY!🎉 Here's how to enter 👇🏻
1) Like this post 
2) Follow this account (@abookwellloved) @harper_wave and @bibliolifestyle
3) Tag a friend in the comments
4) Share to stories!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Deeply intimate and revelatory, Who Is Wellness For? forces us to confront the imbalance in health and healing and carves a path towards self-care that is inclusionary for all. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#instablogger #literature #bookstagrammer #booklove #tbr #bookcommunity #bookoftheday #booktography #readersofig #bookreader #bookreviews #bookpassion #booksaremylife #readathon #booksharks #booksphotography #bookgrammer #readersofinstagram #bookreviewblog #ilovebooks #bookworm #purewowbookclub #epicreads #readersgonnaread #bookstoread
abookwellloved
abookwellloved
•
Follow
#gifted @bibliolifestyle @harper_wave - THANK YOU! Now it's MY turn to gift YOU 👇🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🎉GIVEAWAY!🎉 Here's how to enter 👇🏻 1) Like this post 2) Follow this account (@abookwellloved) @harper_wave and @bibliolifestyle 3) Tag a friend in the comments 4) Share to stories! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Deeply intimate and revelatory, Who Is Wellness For? forces us to confront the imbalance in health and healing and carves a path towards self-care that is inclusionary for all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #instablogger #literature #bookstagrammer #booklove #tbr #bookcommunity #bookoftheday #booktography #readersofig #bookreader #bookreviews #bookpassion #booksaremylife #readathon #booksharks #booksphotography #bookgrammer #readersofinstagram #bookreviewblog #ilovebooks #bookworm #purewowbookclub #epicreads #readersgonnaread #bookstoread
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
2/6
Diving into a different kind of book than my normal go-to but a must-read nonetheless.🧡
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Educational, personal development, and wellness books are accumulating in my TBR pile. What’s another one I should add to my list?

#beyondthepill #wellness #holistichealth #hormonalhealth #bookstagrammer
abookwellloved
abookwellloved
•
Follow
Diving into a different kind of book than my normal go-to but a must-read nonetheless.🧡 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Educational, personal development, and wellness books are accumulating in my TBR pile. What’s another one I should add to my list? #beyondthepill #wellness #holistichealth #hormonalhealth #bookstagrammer
3 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
3/6
Insta made me read it. Actually, FB made me read it. Because every book group I'm part of wouldn't stop posting about it.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
To say I enjoyed this book just wouldn't sit right. I didn't enjoy it. Even though I think I finished this one in less than two days.  The subject matter is just SO.. wrong. But, it's really well written.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Honestly? I couldn't stand Vanessa, while equally feeling my heart break for her at every turn of the page. She's the kind of character you just want to grab and shake.. hoping that sense will magically tumble into her brain with each rattle.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Yet.. it never does.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I'm curious if you've read this one.. what did you think? 👇🏻
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
--It wouldn't be fair to mention if you've never heard of this book, do some major research before digging in. Huge trigger warning for abuse. 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#bookstagram #instabook #bookphotography #igbooks #ilovereading #bookhaul #bookhoarder #bookaddiction #bookstoread #whattoread #fortheloveofbooks #bookblogging #bookpics #weekendreads #bookrecs #booknerdproblems  #bookstagram #amreading #booksbooksbooks #instablog #booknerds #bookphotos #bibliophile #mydarkvanessa
abookwellloved
abookwellloved
•
Follow
Insta made me read it. Actually, FB made me read it. Because every book group I'm part of wouldn't stop posting about it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To say I enjoyed this book just wouldn't sit right. I didn't enjoy it. Even though I think I finished this one in less than two days. The subject matter is just SO.. wrong. But, it's really well written. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Honestly? I couldn't stand Vanessa, while equally feeling my heart break for her at every turn of the page. She's the kind of character you just want to grab and shake.. hoping that sense will magically tumble into her brain with each rattle. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Yet.. it never does. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm curious if you've read this one.. what did you think? 👇🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ --It wouldn't be fair to mention if you've never heard of this book, do some major research before digging in. Huge trigger warning for abuse. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bookstagram #instabook #bookphotography #igbooks #ilovereading #bookhaul #bookhoarder #bookaddiction #bookstoread #whattoread #fortheloveofbooks #bookblogging #bookpics #weekendreads #bookrecs #booknerdproblems #bookstagram #amreading #booksbooksbooks #instablog #booknerds #bookphotos #bibliophile #mydarkvanessa
3 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
4/6
✨BOOK REVIEW! ✨#GirlinIce by @ericaferencik ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 Stars)
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Okay truth time. I saw this book at @booksamillion, read the cover, and put it down. I was on the fence. But then my 10 year old surprised me with it for my birthday (back in March), so obviously it was fate that this one ended up in my #tbr , right?! 📚🤷‍♀️
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The truth? It definitely falls into the category of highest rated books that I've read so far this year!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I was worried in the beginning that it would get a little scientific, but the truth of the matter is it: it didn't. At least not too much for me. It was equal parts thriller as it was heart-tug-worthy.. (is that a word?)
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And I found myself relating to Val on SO many levels.. hello #anxiety.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
On the fence about this one? Take it from me: buy the book. Here's a quick synopsis so you know what you're getting into! 👇🏻
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Val, an anxiety-ridden linguist who specializes in dead Nordic languages is called to do the unthinkable: travel hundreds of miles away from the safety and security of her home to assist a team of climate scientists off the remote island of Greenland.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This is precisely the type of assignment that Val tends to steer clear of; her anxiety being the deciding factor of almost every area in her life.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
But there are two factors drawing her closer to this remote excursion: one being her twin brother apparently committed suicide during this same station (Val has always suspected foul play), and the fact that the team has thawed out a young girl from ice. Alive.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Will Val be able to find any clues that lead to her brother's death, while being able to communicate with this mysterious girl? Or will she be walking into something she might not return from? 
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#bookblog #bookblogger #bookblogging #bookbloggers #bookbloggerlife #bookbloggersofig #bookbloggersofinstagram
abookwellloved
abookwellloved
•
Follow
✨BOOK REVIEW! ✨#GirlinIce by @ericaferencik ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 Stars) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Okay truth time. I saw this book at @booksamillion, read the cover, and put it down. I was on the fence. But then my 10 year old surprised me with it for my birthday (back in March), so obviously it was fate that this one ended up in my #tbr , right?! 📚🤷‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The truth? It definitely falls into the category of highest rated books that I've read so far this year! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I was worried in the beginning that it would get a little scientific, but the truth of the matter is it: it didn't. At least not too much for me. It was equal parts thriller as it was heart-tug-worthy.. (is that a word?) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And I found myself relating to Val on SO many levels.. hello #anxiety. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On the fence about this one? Take it from me: buy the book. Here's a quick synopsis so you know what you're getting into! 👇🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Val, an anxiety-ridden linguist who specializes in dead Nordic languages is called to do the unthinkable: travel hundreds of miles away from the safety and security of her home to assist a team of climate scientists off the remote island of Greenland. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is precisely the type of assignment that Val tends to steer clear of; her anxiety being the deciding factor of almost every area in her life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But there are two factors drawing her closer to this remote excursion: one being her twin brother apparently committed suicide during this same station (Val has always suspected foul play), and the fact that the team has thawed out a young girl from ice. Alive. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Will Val be able to find any clues that lead to her brother's death, while being able to communicate with this mysterious girl? Or will she be walking into something she might not return from? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bookblog #bookblogger #bookblogging #bookbloggers #bookbloggerlife #bookbloggersofig #bookbloggersofinstagram
3 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
5/6
📘⚡️New Book Alert! ⚡️📘
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Will you be reading this one?! 👇🏻
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
After a successful first season of Domestic Partners chronicling the renovation of their historic Craftsman Colonial, Peter and JP are taking on a renovation of a local Tudor Revival inherited by identical twin brothers Terry and Tom Cash. But linoleum floors and a pink-tiled bathroom aren’t the only unwelcome surprises awaiting inside the house.
 
Just as the show is set to start filming, Peter and JP discover Tom Cash dead at the foot of the house’s staircase. And when the police ruling changes from accidental death to homicide, the list of suspects grows fast. Could the killer be the crabby next-door-neighbor, the Realtor ex-boyfriend, the bartender ex-boyfriend, the other, much younger, ex-boyfriend, or even renovation-reluctant brother, Terry? And what’s that awful smell coming from the basement? Now Peter’s mystery writer skills, and JP’s experience as the former star of a cop show, will be put to the test—as will their relationship while they uncover the secrets of the house and its owners. With a killer on the loose, this is one fixer upper that may prove deadly . . .
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @kensingtonbooks 
Pub date: Out today! May 31, 2022.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#renovatedtodeath #adomesticpartnersincrimemystery #frankanthonypolito #bibliolifestyle #bookblog #bookblogger #bookblogging #bookbloggers #bookbloggerlife #bookbloggersofig #bookblogs #bookbloggersofinstagram #bookbloggerbooks #bookbloggerpost #bookbloggerslife #bookreviewblog #bookblogginglife #bookstagramblogger
abookwellloved
abookwellloved
•
Follow
📘⚡️New Book Alert! ⚡️📘 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Will you be reading this one?! 👇🏻 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After a successful first season of Domestic Partners chronicling the renovation of their historic Craftsman Colonial, Peter and JP are taking on a renovation of a local Tudor Revival inherited by identical twin brothers Terry and Tom Cash. But linoleum floors and a pink-tiled bathroom aren’t the only unwelcome surprises awaiting inside the house. Just as the show is set to start filming, Peter and JP discover Tom Cash dead at the foot of the house’s staircase. And when the police ruling changes from accidental death to homicide, the list of suspects grows fast. Could the killer be the crabby next-door-neighbor, the Realtor ex-boyfriend, the bartender ex-boyfriend, the other, much younger, ex-boyfriend, or even renovation-reluctant brother, Terry? And what’s that awful smell coming from the basement? Now Peter’s mystery writer skills, and JP’s experience as the former star of a cop show, will be put to the test—as will their relationship while they uncover the secrets of the house and its owners. With a killer on the loose, this is one fixer upper that may prove deadly . . . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @kensingtonbooks Pub date: Out today! May 31, 2022. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #renovatedtodeath #adomesticpartnersincrimemystery #frankanthonypolito #bibliolifestyle #bookblog #bookblogger #bookblogging #bookbloggers #bookbloggerlife #bookbloggersofig #bookblogs #bookbloggersofinstagram #bookbloggerbooks #bookbloggerpost #bookbloggerslife #bookreviewblog #bookblogginglife #bookstagramblogger
1 month ago
View on Instagram |
6/6
@abookwellloved
  • About
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Copyright © 2022 A Book Well Loved. All Rights Reserved.Site Powered by Pix & Hue.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT