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Mercury
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Nov 18, 2023
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This book was deep. I had never read this author before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I got was a complex study of a dysfunctional family dynamic, and a very character driven story. I was entranced in this story for some reason. I wanted to know what happened to each and every character. Why they acted the way they did, and how each person became that way. The author, Amy Jo Burns, delivered on all accounts.
This story starts off with a young teenage Marley moving into the town of Mercury, with her mother Ruth. Marley right away becomes involved with Baylor Joseph, which gets her a seat at the Joseph family table for dinner each night. The Joseph family consists of three brothers- Baylor, Waylon, and Shay. The Joseph parents are Mick and Elise. The Joseph men own their own roofing company, and Elise tries to uphold the family name.
As the story progresses, we learn of the many secrets the Joseph family is hiding. We see how Marley has made herself a part of the Joseph family as well, even though Elise may have never really liked her. Did Marley choose the wrong or right brother in the end? Was Marley more of a mother to Shay than Elise could ever be? And why do the Joseph men always stick up for each other?
This book was gritty and raw. The characters kept me captivated from the first page all the way through until the last page. If you enjoy highly developed, character-driven stories- then this is the book for you! I highly recommend this story, and I will be looking for other reads from this author going forward.
Many thanks to @CeladonBooks and Goodreads for the ARC of this book which I had the pleasure of reading. Publication date is: January 2, 2024.
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This story starts off with a young teenage Marley moving into the town of Mercury, with her mother Ruth. Marley right away becomes involved with Baylor Joseph, which gets her a seat at the Joseph family table for dinner each night. The Joseph family consists of three brothers- Baylor, Waylon, and Shay. The Joseph parents are Mick and Elise. The Joseph men own their own roofing company, and Elise tries to uphold the family name.
As the story progresses, we learn of the many secrets the Joseph family is hiding. We see how Marley has made herself a part of the Joseph family as well, even though Elise may have never really liked her. Did Marley choose the wrong or right brother in the end? Was Marley more of a mother to Shay than Elise could ever be? And why do the Joseph men always stick up for each other?
This book was gritty and raw. The characters kept me captivated from the first page all the way through until the last page. If you enjoy highly developed, character-driven stories- then this is the book for you! I highly recommend this story, and I will be looking for other reads from this author going forward.
Many thanks to @CeladonBooks and Goodreads for the ARC of this book which I had the pleasure of reading. Publication date is: January 2, 2024.
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September 27, 2023
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November 18, 2023
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November 18, 2023
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I have been considering this one! Sounds like one that I should request! Fantastic review! 💞
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Jayme wrote: "I have been considering this one! Sounds like one that I should request! Fantastic review! 💞"Thank you, Jayme! 💗 Her writing reminds me a bit of Tracey Lange, therefore I think you would probably like this.
Wonderful review, Rachel. Glad you enjoyed it. 🤗💕
Carol wrote: "Fabulous review, Rachel 🩵🩵!!!!! This sounds so good! So glad you enjoyed it so much!🫶"Thank you so much, Carol!! 💗
Shelley's Book Nook wrote: "Wonderful review, Rachel. Glad you enjoyed it. 🤗💕"Thank you very much, Shelley! 💗
Oh wow! This sounds really amazing, Rachel! I'm definitely keeping this on my radar. I love character driven stories. So happy that you enjoyed it as well. Wonderful review! ❤️
Sounds quite moving! Great review!
Sounds like a poignant read! Wonderful review, Rachel.
Rosh wrote: "Oh wow! This sounds really amazing, Rachel! I'm definitely keeping this on my radar. I love character driven stories. So happy that you enjoyed it as well. Wonderful review! ❤️"Thank you so much, Rosh! 💗 If you love character driven stories, you will definitely enjoy this one. :)
Tina wrote: "Sounds quite moving! Great review!"Thank you, Tina!
Srivalli wrote: "Sounds like a poignant read! Wonderful review, Rachel."Thank you very much, Srivalli!
Excellent review Rachel! I’m intrigued!💗
Kaceey wrote: "Excellent review Rachel! I’m intrigued!💗"Thank you, Kaceey!! 💗
Cara wrote: "Wonderful review, Rachel💕!!!!!!!!!"Thank you, Cara!!! 💗
Sounds quite a complex family alright! Deep stuff indeed, and I'm guessing she did chose the wrong brother lol. Fantastic review Rachel! All the best for the next Jo Burns as well :D
Federico wrote: "Sounds quite a complex family alright! Deep stuff indeed, and I'm guessing she did chose the wrong brother lol. Fantastic review Rachel! All the best for the next Jo Burns as well :D"Thank you so much, Federico! I enjoy complex family dynamics, and the author hit the mark with this one! :)
Intriguing review, Rachel 💞
Heather Adores Books wrote: "Intriguing review, Rachel 💞"Thank you, Heather! 💗
Sounds like a good palate cleanse after the terrible Winstead novel!
Teres wrote: "Sounds like a good palate cleanse after the terrible Winstead novel!"Teres, yes it definitely was! :)
'Gritty and Raw' works for me. Wonderful review Rachel 💖
Margaret M - Working Away until Feb - wrote: "'Gritty and Raw' works for me. Wonderful review Rachel 💖"Thank you so much, Margaret! 💗
Wonderful review, Rachel! I love character driven storytelling! This sounds really good and has some high ratings!
Nikki wrote: "Wonderful review, Rachel! I love character driven storytelling! This sounds really good and has some high ratings!"Thank you, Nikki! I think you will enjoy this book, especially if you love character driven stories. The high ratings are spot on! :)
Thanks for the "gritty and raw" callout! Love character-driven books. Fabulous review, Rachel....as always!
Jayne wrote: "Thanks for the "gritty and raw" callout! Love character-driven books. Fabulous review, Rachel....as always!"Thank you so much, Jayne! This book is very character-driven.
Wonderful review, Rachel! I love Family Drama and character-driven stories. Def checking this one out!! Thanks!
Terrie wrote: "Wonderful review, Rachel! I love Family Drama and character-driven stories. Def checking this one out!! Thanks!"Thank you, Terrie! If you love family drama, and character driven stories- then this is the book for you! I hope you enjoy it!! 🤗
Awesome! I have read her before and enjoy her writing. Thank you for your review. I'll get it in January. It certainly looks worthy!
Barbara*HAPPY NEW YEAR! wrote: "Awesome! I have read her before and enjoy her writing. Thank you for your review. I'll get it in January. It certainly looks worthy!"You’re welcome, Barbara! I hope you enjoy this book as well! :)
Rachel wrote: "Barbara*HAPPY NEW YEAR! wrote: "Awesome! I have read her before and enjoy her writing. Thank you for your review. I'll get it in January. It certainly looks worthy!"You’re welcome, Barbara! I hop..."I believe I will! I'm excited!
Wonderful review Rachel. I just read this one and loved it!
DeAnn wrote: "Wonderful review Rachel. I just read this one and loved it!"Thank you, DeAnn! So glad you enjoyed this book too! :)
Great review Rachel! 👏👏 I am very much looking forward to reading this, it will be my first from this author as well!
Lori wrote: "Great review Rachel! 👏👏 I am very much looking forward to reading this, it will be my first from this author as well!"Thank you very much, Lori!! 🤗 I hope you enjoy this book as well! I will also be looking forward to future reads from this author after this.
Doubling back to let you know I loved it, too, Rachel. What a great story!!🤩
Terrie wrote: "Doubling back to let you know I loved it, too, Rachel. What a great story!!🤩"Terrie, I’m so glad that you enjoyed this one too! 🤗 This was a great story!
I do I open the book please I need gulideline
How do I start reading the book? Please
Oyedele wrote: "How do I start reading the book? Please"Oyedele, this book is now available for purchase.
Well said.
Great review, Rachel! I enjoyed this one too!
Val ⚓️ Shameless Handmaiden ⚓️ wrote: "Well said."Thank you, Val!! :)
Sujoya(theoverbookedbibliophile)- Lots of catching wrote: "Great review, Rachel! I enjoyed this one too!"Thank you, Sujoya! So glad you enjoyed this one too! 🤗
Great review! I've added it to my Libby holds 😊
Simply Sam wrote: "Great review! I've added it to my Libby holds 😊"Thank you so much, Simply Sam! I hope you enjoy this book too! 🤗
What a fantastic review! I love reviews like this. Made me feel anxious (in the best way) to read and be engulfed. Thank you!
Melly. wrote: "What a fantastic review! I love reviews like this. Made me feel anxious (in the best way) to read and be engulfed. Thank you!"Thank you, Melly- and you are welcome!! (So sorry but I am just now seeing this comment). I hope you enjoy this book when and if you do read it!! I’m excited now! :)
