3.5 stars.

I enjoyed this book a lot and thought the plot was clever, although I did guess 1 of the twists. While this release isn't as strong as her debut book I still had a great time listening. I think what made me rate this lower was the main FMC was the worst. Was she supposed to be stuck up and entitled? Yes....but...it was so intense and almost unrealistic how awful she was.

Were following Brooke a high school senior who is desperate for her senior year to go smoothly and to not cause her family anymore drama and issues. Her parents are overbearing and awful people and put so many unrealistic expectations on her. Meanwhile she is trying to keep her friendships afloat, go to prom with her crush, and deal with her mysterious stalker who keeps reminding her about the awful tragic event that happened at her end of year party she had the year previous. Brooke's life is filled with secrets and she is trying to juggle everything but of course things slowly spiral out of her control and everything falls apart.

WOW. This was such an amazing thriller! I didnt guess one single twist in this book, and thats what causes me to give thrillers high ratings. This book took me down so many pathways...which is ironic because ya know...caves...but I was thrown every which way when listening to this book.

I felt the claustrophobia throughout this book and I hated every moment....but in the way I think the author meant for you to feel. I already don't like enclosed spaces, so caving is a NO GO for me. Add on the eerie vibes of the criminal investigation that is going on in this book too? NOPE. Would never catch me in this situation.

There were moments where the main character really made me annoyed so I couldn't quite give this book a 5 star, but I still highly recommend.

This was my last Julie Soto book to read before the 2nd book in her fantasy romance series comes out later this year and as I was busy planning my wedding I thought it would be so much fun to read a wedding centric book! What I liked about this book is it focused on the aspect of planning a wedding but not from the bride and grooms side. Its from a wedding planner and florists POV'S. It's also a second chance romance which is my bread and butter.

We're following Ama, a wedding planner who has struck out on her own and created her own company after working for the most popular wedding planning company in California. She has been super successful in her business but not in her love life. She is forced to work again with her "ex-situationship", a florist named Elliot, something Ama swore to never do again. Since this is the most high profile wedding shes ever worked on, Ama and Elliot will have to put aside their issues and work together to make this wedding a success.

What's better than a close quarters, love centric second chance?? Not much else. I really enjoyed this book and it was the perfect read for me leading up to my wedding.

I read this for a youtube collab video and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would! Love that! This is a historical fiction that takes place in 1962 following our characters who are the political scene in Maryland. Beverly is 27 and our main character and she is your "typical" 1960s housewife, a big support to her husband Larry and her two children. Right at the beginning Beverly walks in on her husband at his work cheating on her with his secretary. Beverly immediately takes action and doesn't let Larry get away with it. She searches for job after job and eventually becomes the campaign manager for Michael Landau, the new candidate for Marylands senator. Larry works for Sam Gibson, Michael's political rival. It was the PERFECT clap back at Larry from Beverly. There is a small romance sub plot in this book which was adorable too.

Throughout the book, Beverly encounters challenges in the workplace, political rivals, and her soon to be ex-husband. She doesnt let it get her down, which is what I really enjoyed about Beverly. She was forward thinking, determined, and capable. She did all of this to support her children and herself. It's a great nice and easy read with a great message inside of it.