Book Review: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

5 fascinating stars for The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner! 

When I closed the book after finishing it, I literally said, "Wow."

I finished this book in 2 days, reading every chance I got. Including at the dinner table (gasp)! 

Immediately, I was drawn to the main character, visiting London alone after finding out her husband had cheated on her. She finds a treasure while doing touristy things and unravels a mystery over 200 years old. 

Told from two different perspectives, the way each chapter switches from 200 years ago to present day will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, waiting on the next chapter to begin. 

I wasn't so sure about this book, as it is very different from other books I have read. I may have loved that about it the most. And, like any good mystery, there are a few excellent, eyebrow-raising twists waiting. 

Beautifully written with exquisite detail to characters, setting, and suspense, this one is surely to be one you can't put down either. #authordebut #lostapothecary #historicalfiction #mystery #5stars #bookreview #quickread #mustread #pageturner #booklover #bookstagram #readgoodbooks @sarah_penner_author

Book Review: Fly Away by Kristin Hannah

5 Stars for Fly Away by Kristin Hannah! Many don't know that Kristin Hannah wrote a book to follow Firefly Lane. After zipping through Firefly Lane pretty quickly, I was figuratively holding my breath when Fly Away arrived. To say I was on a Kristin Hannah reading blitz would be an understatement. I've read so many books of hers in a row now, I'm going to have to will myself to attack my TBR list more aggressively. 

Believe it or not, I liked Fly Away more than Firefly Lane. It seemed to drag a bit in the middle but with only around 100 pages left, I could not decipher how in the world Kristin was going to fix the tangled mess of despair she so carefully crafted over 2 books. I kept reading, kept hoping she was going to sort everyone out that was so damaged and broken. 

Like Firefly Lane, Fly Away felt different in many ways than other books by @Kristinhannahauthor. However, many of the characteristics I love about her writing were woven throughout this book so beautifully. Fly Away is very emotional, believable, and captivating and if you loved Firefly Lane, I think you'll also love Fly Away. 

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Book Review: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

5 Expected Stars for Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah. After reading so many of her books, I wanted to make sure and read Firefly Lane before watching the series on Netflix. Well, because the book is always better. 

 I read this one pretty quickly but haven't gotten around to posting the review. Similar to Kristin's other books, I loved how she jumps through time periods, carrying us into the 70s and back to present day. The two main characters Kate and Tully come of age and into adulthood, never missing a beat together. The conflict and twist in the book was difficult for me to read, as I'm sure so many women will be able to relate. 

True to everything I love about Kristin Hannah's writing, the women characters in Firefly Lane are strong, resilient, smart, and overcomers. And, those elements keep me coming back for more of her books. 

I am currently reading the follow up to Firefly Lane, called Fly Away and it picks up right where Firefly Lane ends. So, if you are looking for more of TullyandKate, you'd probably like Fly Away as well. 

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