Just as I was talking about what a shamelessly promiscuous reader I had reverted back to being, something happened. I started reading The Likeness, by Tana French, and all of a sudden I’m in a relationship, and just absolutely loving this book. I mean, love! Talk about being drawn into the story. I tried to cheat a little but I kept wanting to get back to Cassie and all the people that she has met while undercover in the life of Lexie Madison. This book has got it all. There is the murder to be solved, wondering about the affect that being undercover will have on her relationship with Sam and even if Sam is the right man for her, and then there are her fellow grad students. The part where she is undercover is reminding me of The Secret History, by Donna Tartt with the aloof and exclusive outsider clique happening, and you you just wonder about all the secrets that they are hiding. Tana French is at the top of her game with this second book. Now, back to my book!
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Wow, I guess you really like this book! Glad you are off the promiscuous trail.
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I’ve read a lot of engrossing reads but nothing lately. The Likeness sounds like it’s just what I need right now.
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Ooh, I’m jealous, I so want to read this book! I keep hearing great things about it!
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It sounds like you have a winner on your hands!
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Yay! I was hoping this would happen to you! I saw you reading all these books at once (including THE LIKENESS) and I was hoping eventually THE LIKENESS would just suck you in. I think Tana French is underrated because I haven’t heard as much buzz about her as I would like.
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I love that feeling! Enjoy the relationship!
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Tana French is on my list of authors I want to read. I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying The Likeness so much. I will definitely have to get my hands on this one!
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Wow!! Now I need to get her first one read!!
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Happy Blogoversary — it’s mine, too!
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I wish I had more time to read.
Happy blogoversary!
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In the Woods is still sitting on my TBR Shelf. I’m want to read them BOTH asap!
The best books are the ones that draw you in and don’t want to let go.
I am glad you are enjoying The Likeness!
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ohh my! I have heard such great things about this author! And from your post, I can see you really really loved this one!
Glad you are back
i will put this one in my wish list!
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