5 stars “She had the human look of a domesticated animal” This novel is absolutely disgusting and I mean that in the most respectful way possible. The whole concept of this book—All meat is infected therefore humans cannot consume it. This leads the the massacre of farm to pet animals, ultimately resulting in the consumption of “special meat” or better known, human meat. We follow Marcos working on a processing plant going through the motions of the transition, his wife leaving, his sister’s views, his father’s declining health and a special gift: and FGP female. Honestly everyone should pick this book up. It dives into the decline of humanity and how far humans will go even trying to live normally. You see characters take certain political views of this transition and the choices Marcos makes and how he interacts with people and “food.” Though reviewing this in 2024, I read this in September of 2023 and it is hands down joining the ranks of my favorite books of all time.

Re-read my favorite book and it remains my favorite. Each character is so wonderfully described that they come to life. I love the relationship of the sisters to each other and the entire story. A perfect book.

this book literally broke me. I read "they both die at the end" and absolutely loved it, so I decided to read the prequel. I don't regret my decision, but OH MY GOD, this was an emotional rollercoaster. I like this book so much more than tbdate because there were more characters and they all tied into one another in some way.

Typewriter Beach was a novel with something for everyone. If you weren’t enjoying one chapter, it would redeem itself with the turn of a page. I enjoyed the characters . . . Leo was my favorite. It touched on the real problem of those in the entertainment field being black listed in the 50’s and 60’s. This was my first read by Meg Waite Clayton, and it did not disappoint.

Your diet and health are your bank account & money. Good food choices are a good investment. Health is a primary need in our lives. This book coaches you on what you want to choose and what you want to eat. It also explains how to make healthy and delicious food from across the different regions of the world. Many recipes that are healthy and tasty. I love this author and how she explains about ingredients and recipes in simple terms.

I really enjoyed how this book dives into the messy lives of a family, blending humor with some pretty heavy moments. That said, I found the number of subplots a bit overwhelming at times, making it hard to keep track of everyone’s story.

Plot wasn’t unique but overall enjoyed reading.

3rd book in series. I like the first book a lot, strong characters, good world building. The third book has good comeback and redemption stories and the main characters fight less. But, it is dragging and can be shorter. I don’t know how this is a five part series.

This book was overall very good. I really enjoyed how it was relatable and that the characters were my age.The only thing I didn’t like was at my favorite character Stacey moved away.

Mesmerizing novel set in an enchanting world of a Depression-era traveling circus. With its richly drawn characters and a compelling blend of romance, adventure, and historical detail, this book is a heartfelt and unforgettable journey.