Amazing it embraces you into their own world 10/10 recommend!!!!!! :)

A very interesting story of the Murano, Italy, glass industry. The chapters move through centuries of time as the characters age very little, making it a bit confusing to follow the story line.

I enjoy Sepetys books. She always does a nice job weaving history into her stories and this one is no different. It offers an interesting glimpse into life in New Orleans in 1950.

Fast paced, as is to be expected for a YA book. Would be a great intro to the genre.

In The Power of Regret, Daniel H. Pink challenges the idea that we should live with "no regrets." Instead, he argues that regret is not only normal but essential to living a meaningful, thoughtful life. Drawing on research from psychology, neuroscience, and a global survey of regrets, Pink shows that regret can clarify what we value, sharpen our decision-making, and help us grow. Rather than avoiding regret, we should listen to it, learn from it, and use it as a tool for improvement. He identifies four core types of regret that people around the world commonly experience: 1. Foundation Regrets – “If only I had been more responsible…” 2. Boldness Regrets – “If only I had taken the chance…” 3. Moral Regrets – “If only I had done the right thing…” 4. Connection Regrets – “If only I had reached out…” By recognizing these patterns, we can make better choices going forward and deepen our relationships, careers, and personal growth. Ultimately, The Power of Regret flips the script: regret isn’t a weakness—it’s a powerful human emotion that, when handled well, helps us live more intentionally and become better versions of ourselves.

This is a story of two brothers, Ivan and Perter, who are 10 years apart in age. They have very different personalities and when their father died, the brothers' drifted apart into separate lives with unresolved conflicts. Dysfunctional family, but compelling writing and great character development. It is not for everyone, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

This book is AMAZING!!!!! I wish that I had the option to put six stars because I would. This book is about a girl who is really human 2.0, her parents didn’t tell her so when they disappear, taken by what they belive to be federal agents. She and her newfound friend go on a quest to save them or get help. I have always been into secret agents and spy’s as I want to be an FBI agent when I grow up. So this book is really great for me.

It’s a wonderful and funny book that makes you smile on every page!!!!!! :)

This book messed with my head in the best possible way. Last night I was scared while laying in bed and tonight my jaw on the ground. I haven’t had such a reaction to a book in a while and I LOVED IT! This was the perfect mix of horror and psychological thriller.

Not a typical Taylor Jenkins Reid romance but a great read! I wasn’t expecting the historical romance/space aspects and I wasn’t sure I loved it at first, but the more the book went on, the more I opened up to it. I really liked the characters and felt so connected to them while reading. The past/present switch in narration was a bit confusing at first, but when the stories came together in the present, it was great!