Weekly Reading Wrap Up (SP/IMWAYR?)

The Blue By Lucy Clarke

Lana has learned that her father kept an important secret from her and she just wants to get away. Her friend Kitty accompanies her to the Philippines where they meet up with a group of people traveling on a yacht. They are invited to join the crew. The trip starts out to be idyllic, but soon personalities, secrets and lies begin to surface. When one of the crew goes missing the suspicions surface and Lana is determined to find the truth. Told mostly in Lana's voice in "Then" and "Now" chapters the suspense builds with a resolution that is surprising.

The Opposite of Everyone by Joshilyn Jackson

Paula aka Kai's upbringing by a free-spirit mother and a short stay in foster care while her mom was in jail prepared her for a job as cutthroat divorce attorney.  When the monthly check she sends to her mother is returned with a puzzling note she asks her PI to try to find her. The author does a great job weaving Paula's past with what is happening in the present.  Weaved throughout the story is Hindu mythology.  If you are unfamiliar with it or it seems weird,stick with it, I promise if you will be rewarded in the end.  This is an automatic author for me and I try to go into every story not knowing too much of the plot knowing what follows will be wonderful.

The Railwayman's Wife by Ashley Hay

Annika, Frank and Roy are the three main characters of this story. Each one of them has experienced life altering circumstances and are trying to find their way back.  We feel their pain, frustration and grief.  Their losses are revealed as the past is told in each of the character's voices.  Beautifully written, lovely setting, but I had to read this story in short doses because of its sadness. Even though I was disappointed with the ending, it was not unrealistic.   

*Thanks to Mirtha Pena and Atria Books for this review copy*

Tall, Dark and Wicked by Madeline Hunter (#2)

Padua is frustrated that her father, who has been accused of a crime and is in jail, will not speak in his defense.  He won't speak at all when she visits him.  At the end of her rope she visits Ives, and begs him to help her father.  Ives has a reputation getting to the truth, but unfortunately he is tasked with prosecuting this crime.  When Ives finds himself attracted to Padua, which is all kinds of complicated, he realizes they've got to find out who set her father up and why.  Pauda does hire another lawyer that uncovers information that helps in the mystery of who, when and why.  This second book in the Wicked trilogy is fast paced with great characters. 

The Choice by Nicholas Sparks (audio)

Unfortunately even a favorite could not change the way I feel about this author's books. After surrendering my emotions to his characters and then getting them stomped upon, I've been unable to allow it to happen again. I did like Travis, but did not like Abby at all for a variety of reasons. Therefore Travis' decision did not tug at my heartstrings

Up Next:
The Secrets She Keeps by Deb Caletti
Hold Your Breath by Katie Ruggle
Be Frank With Me by Julia Claiborne

The first day of Spring brought lots of sunshine but very cold temps.  Spent quite a bit of time with these precious ones.  Hard to believe Nora is 1 month old! 

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