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An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons, #3)
Julia Quinn
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Also why are we debating if audiobooks count as reading as I’m listening to this audiobook…
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Thank god the show is different from the books because I’m having a hard time liking any of the book characters. Then men are all so bossy and mean! The show is so much more fun but I’m gonna continue reading the books and the new seasons get released because it feels like the right thing to do 🤷🏼♀️
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Still Me (Me Before You, #3)
Jojo Moyes
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An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons, #3)
Julia Quinn
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What To Expect - - 'Babel' is a standalone historical fantasy & dark academia novel that spends a lot of time talking about colonialism and translation.
My Feelings - - This was my second time reading Babel, and I did not enjoy it as much as the first time. This book has something to say, and says it really well, but I felt that there was not a lot to hold and engage me for a re-read. The themes are well crafted (if a bit heavy handed), and the knowledge and research that went into it is very impressive.
Unfortunately when it came to the characters, I found myself mentally bouncing off of them. I couldn't sink into their lives and enjoy this book as a story. It felt like an interesting class rather than a story to escape into.
The beginning and the end of the narrative did grab me, but I found myself not enjoying the middle as much.
Overall this is a great book and I am really glad I read it, but once was probably enough for me and I didn't need to read it again.
Recommendation - - If you like dark academia, stories with strong messaging, and love learning - this could be the book for you!
3.5 ⭐️ = great story, i’m glad i read this
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Babel
R.F. Kuang
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