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The Second Ending – Michelle Hoffman
I started this book with zero expectations beyond “a mother struggling with her new stage in life duels in a piano contest against a man in his twenties.” I ended this book with a swell of love for the entire cast of characters and a sense of contentment I rarely get finishing a book. Hoffman’s…
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The Second Ending – Michelle Hoffman (Full Review with Spoilers)
“After six decades of piano lessons, Pierre Millet had not known one little genius. He could not say the same for stage mothers.” The Second Ending, Michelle Hoffman Prudence and Alexei have very similar backgrounds. They both started piano lessons at a young age, showed proficiency, and then lived as a child performer for over…
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The Matchmaker – Catherine Walsh (Full Review with Spoilers)
Spoilers Beyond This Point “Katie, you could tell me that your sole interest in life is snail migration, and I’d listen to every word you say so long as your eyes light up like that.” The Matchmaker, Catherine Walsh The matchmaking festival scheme of this book doesn’t end up being the main focal point. Instead,…
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