I generally like Jodi Picoult’s books. I feel like I just chose the wrong one here.This book has very similar plot lines to Mad Honey, which was very good with lots of interesting plot twists. The Pact is pretty straightforward from the beginning. It’s also the difficult subject matter of teen suicide and sexual abuse. I am glad I read it because it’s the first we see of Jordan, the lawyer who shows up in a few of Picoult’s other books.

Five Total Strangers kept me guessing at every turn and the plot twist at the end was something I never would have guessed.

Wonderful fun for fans of the series.

An action packed book filled with romance, fights, and of course, a choice.

Really good book, nice story and a whodunnit with a surprise at the end!

The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger (234 pages): This novel was a compelling and intriguing read for me. The unique narrative style, voiced by the protagonist Holden Caulfield, significantly shaped my experience with the story. Holden's distinctive way of expressing himself drew me into his world, making the novel feel personal and authentic.The themes explored in the book, such as adolescent angst, the loss of innocence, and the struggle to find one's identity, added depth to the narrative. I found the exploration of these themes to be thought-provoking and resonant. Holden's journey through a few days in New York City served as a lens for the broader challenges and hardships of adolescence.Overall, I felt that "The Catcher in the Rye" offered a unique perspective on the human experience, and Salinger's ability to capture the complexities of adolescence through Holden's voice made the novel a standout read for me.

A pandemic book to make you feel better about the pandemic

“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a captivating novel that revolves around the life of legendary Hollywood actress Evelyn Hugo. The story is narrated by Monique Grant, a young journalist, who is chosen by Evelyn to write her biography. As Monique delves into Evelyn’s tumultuous and glamorous past, she discovers the secrets, scandals, and love affairs that shaped Evelyn’s extraordinary life. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, identity, and the sacrifices one makes for success. It’s a compelling and richly layered narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. My thoughts without spoilers: I was not expecting to love this book as much as did. I will say that this is the only by Taylor Jenkins Reid I’ve read and currently she is exceeded my expectations. How the book is organized makes it feel like you are reading the biography that Monique is supposed to write. For most of the way I could kind of predict how the story was going to go but there were some parts that I wasn’t expecting. The theme of sacrifices one makes for success is something that is used a lot so it’s kind of has become cliche however, Reid has brought something new into that has refreshed it for a new audience. At some parts I really started to dislike Evelyn’s character but, I think that’s the point. She is a flawed human and people have created this view of her that she could do no wrong because they love her movies. Evelyn’s character brings up this struggle that a lot of fans have, separating the art from the artist. Fans act like they know the musician, athlete, actor personally. Even though all we really know about them is what we learn from social media and their characters from movies. which are just what they are characters not the actor themselves. Evelyn taught me that and I think she will continue to teach readers that.

Five friends make a pact in college to reunite whenever one of them is struggling and create a funeral so that they know how loved they are. Shows the importance of telling others how much they matter and not leaving anything unsaid

The topics covered are practical and you can easily personalize them. Great book to to add to your library.