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LeAnne Hale- Midlife Musings's avatar

I loved a lot about Chain Gang All Stars but the fight/action scenes bored me to tears.

Stephanie's avatar

Ditto this! Loved the themes and concept of the book, but the reading experience was not nearly as enjoyable for me as it seemed for so many others.

Chrissie Whitley's avatar

See. Hmm. We shall see about it. 😉

Carpool Book Club's avatar

I totally agree with you about Jojo Moyes’ recent leanings, but Giver of Stars is totally worth reading.

As a lover of ACOTAR, I enjoyed Silver Flames but, in my mind, it didn’t really add to the completion of the overall series. It was also felt gratuitously spicy and I found myself skipping over some of the sexy parts because there were so many.

Chrissie Whitley's avatar

Thanks for sharing your insight! Much appreciated. ❤️

Amy's avatar

I think you will really love How High We Go in the Dark-it's strange but oddly addicting. I still think about it, and I read it a couple of years ago. I did like the Jojo Moyes book-it felt very different than her other books. Fascinating story!

Chrissie Whitley's avatar

“Strange but oddly addicting” sounds perfect.

Stephanie's avatar

Sounds like I'm a much more casual fan of Babs than you are, but obviously she's an icon! I loved her memoir on audio! Her narration is excellent, of course, and it also includes snippets of source material (like music) when applicable.

Chrissie Whitley's avatar

Oh! I hadn’t heard about that — I may have to do a combo read/listen. 👏

Rose's avatar

Reading your post is a 5*

Angela Pearson's avatar

I am in exactly the same boat with ACOSF! 😂 And here I thought I was the only one. Funny, I was just telling someone about this the other day, so now it’s come up twice in a week! Maybe it’s a sign that it’s time for me to read it.

Chrissie Whitley's avatar

I also felt like I was the only one. I guess this is also my sign to go ahead with it. 😆

Lauren Flanagan's avatar

Well, you just added Pied Piper to my TBR! I absolutely loved A Town Like Alice.

Chrissie Whitley's avatar

This sounds like one that shouldn't be skipped.

LeAnne Hale- Midlife Musings's avatar

I’m interested in both now!

Chrissie Whitley's avatar

I think you’d love A Town Like Alice, LeAnne.

LeAnne Hale- Midlife Musings's avatar

Just added it to the list!

Sarah Dickinson's avatar

Could the reason book of the month picks accumulate on your shelf be that the minute you ordered them, they feel like an obligation for you?! 😉

Chrissie Whitley's avatar

Yes. Yes, ma'am, indeed. 😆 At least I finally figured that out and can actively stop myself even with BOTM offers that I can rejoin for free.