Monday, May 26, 2025

Haiku reviews...

 

Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez


Xavier falls hard for Sam. 
The next day, she moves away.
What's a guy to do?


Romance .... 353 pages .... 4.5/5 stars.
(Xavier is an "alarmingly handsome veterinarian" who loves animals more than people...but he loves Sam most of all. Their long-distance love story is funny, poignant, and tugs at the heart.)




The Serendipity by Emma St. Clair


There's magic in the
building bringing Willa and 
Archer together.


"A Whimsical Romance" .... 276 pages .... 5/5 stars.
(A sweet and funny grumpy vs. sunshine romance with a cute magical twist. The Cupid Chronicles by Courtney Walsh is another whimsical romance in this fun series involving a magical match-making newspaper; it's equally charming.)





The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan


Lost treasure. Buried
secrets. And murder. Three try
to dig up the truth.


Mystery .... 368 pages .... 4/5 stars.
(Entertaining fast-paced thriller full of family secrets, lies, hidden gold, betrayal, shocking twists, and new beginnings.)



Happy Reading!



43 comments:

  1. The Treasure Hunters Club is the one that appeals to me. It sounds like an adult version of all the Enid Blyton books I read as a child. :-)

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    1. I enjoyed the Treasure Hunters Club. The characters are fun, and wow, there's a twist!

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  2. I'm reading a cute little romance right now too, so we seem to be on the same wavelength haha.

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    1. :D It's always a good time for a cute romance imo. Which one are you reading?

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  3. Great haikus! 5 out of 5 stars for a book that totally wasn't on my radar -- now I need to check out The Serendipity!

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    1. I really enjoy Emma St. Clair's books. They're always humorous and lighthearted and sweetly romantic.

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  4. I love these. You did great once again.

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  5. I enjoy your haiku reviews!! What a fun way to share your thoughts about a book when you don't have a lot of time to write full length book reviews.

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    1. Sometimes I have the time to write a longer review, I just don't have any interest in doing so. ;D

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  6. I love your haiku reviews--makes me want to read them all!

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  7. I really enjoyed The Serendipity as well!

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    1. It was very cute. I'm excited to check out the rest of the books in their Only Magic in the Building series. :D

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    2. Same, I have read one other, but then the rest got lost in the shuffle...maybe...hopefully this summer ;)

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    3. I've got two more on hold...they'll probably come in when I already have 12 books checked out, but that's how the library rolls. ;D

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  8. I always enjoy reading your haikus! The Treasure Hunters Club sounds fun.

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    1. I really enjoyed it. It's got good pacing and good characters, and an intriguing premise.

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  9. The Serendipity does sound pretty fun & I like the cover. Great reviews!

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    1. It's a very cute and sweet romance. Plus, it's funny.

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  10. These all sound good, but I'm mostly drawn to the Abbey Jimenez book. The vet storyline sounds really good:-)

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    1. I love Jimenez's books! And Xavier is a great character.

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  11. Love your haiku reviews. Romance novels are really not my thing but the Ryan book might be one that I would read.

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    1. It's a good mystery. I really liked it. :D

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  12. All of these books sound so good! I have a copy of The Serendipity but haven't had the chance to read it yet. That whole series sounds wonderful! :D

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    1. I want to read all the rest of the books in that series, too. I loved the Courtney Walsh one! :D

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  13. I always love your haiku reviews. The Treasure Hunters Club appeals the most.

    I met a dog named Haiku, very cute dog! I hope I haven't told you that already.

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    1. That's such a cute name for a dog! I love it. :D (And no, you haven't told me that before.)

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  14. I am on a long list for Say You'll Remember Me at the library. I might have to break down and get a copy. I've not seen the other two around, but am intrigued.

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    1. Say You'll Remember Me is a good one. I think you'll like it. :D

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  15. These all sound fun! I've been on an Abby Jimenez kick lately but this has so many holds it will be months before I see it.

    Have you read Know Your Newlywed? I finished it recently and think you would enjoy.

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    1. I do not know that book. I'm off to look it up. Thanks for the rec! :D

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  16. 1 and 3 are high up on my TBR so I'm so glad to see how much you enjoyed both. 2 is new to me but looks like one I'd really like.

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    1. I really enjoy Emma St. Clair's romances. They're sweet and funny and always make me smile.

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  17. I have Say You'll Remember Me I just need to make time for it! I love a story that features animals so I have a good feeling I'll love it, too. :)

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    1. It's got some great characters in it. And Xavier is so great.

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  18. You just reminded me that I want to read The Treasure Hunters Club! :-)

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  19. I liked the TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB, too, although not as much as I wanted to. Glad you enjoyed it!

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    1. I thought it was fun, though I was caught by surprise by that twist near the end.

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  20. Even though these are not my genres, I absolutely love your descriptions.

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