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Five Things I Love About You
Clare Swatman
Publication Date: April 24th, 2025
Boldwood Books
304 Pages
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Genre: Women’s Fiction | Romance
This is my seventh read by Clare Swatman, and her books have been hit-and-miss for me. While I loved A Love to Last a Lifetime, How to Save a Life, Before We Grow Old, and The World Outside My Window, Last Christmas and The Lost Letters of Evelyn Wright were both a bit of a miss. I am so sad to report that this one was also a miss.
In this story, Miranda searches for an unknown man from a recurring dream. I loved the premise and the idea of looking for your better half via clues from your dreams. I connected with Miranda at first, but the more I read, the more I realized she isn’t too bright. I get that she’s going through empty nest syndrome and is having a hard time at work, but some of the things she did frustrated the hell out of me. I enjoyed how heartfelt the story was, but felt that the deeper emotional issues were just skimmed over.
The characters were relatable, and the story of female friendship shone through. This book was great as an escapist read. So overall, I would say that it was a pleasant enough read, and if you’re into contemporary romances with a touch of woo-woo, you may enjoy it if the predictable plot points don’t ruin the reading experience for ya.
Would I recommend this book? No. Would I read Clare Swatman again? You betcha. She has written some amazing stories in the past. This one just wasn’t for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.
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