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I\u2019ve listened to a lot <\/em>of audiobooks over the past couple of years; they\u2019re the only way I can read when I\u2019m feeling burnt out, exhausted or unwell. I usually borrow them from my local library via Libby or BorrowBox, but I got the below via NetGalley, which enables booksellers, press and reviewers to preview books<\/strong>. Here\u2019s what I thought of them. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lucie Yi is Not a Romantic <\/em>by Lauren Ho, narrated by Cindy Lay<\/h4>\n

I love a romantic comedy; they\u2019re perfect for all seasons and for getting out of reading ruts. Lucie Yi is Not a Romantic <\/em>is about (surprise!) Lucie: late 30s, broke up with her boyfriend, wants a baby. Lucie starts with a co-parenting website, which is where she meets Collin Read. <\/p>\n

Lucie Yi is Not a Romantic <\/em>is a fun story (with real laugh-out-loud moments). It has some heavy themes (infertility, miscarriage) and yet ultimately follows joy. It\u2019s slightly pertinent to me, a 33-year-old, and an unusual topic to come across \u2013 but it works. I enjoyed Lucie as a main character \u2013 I wasn\u2019t a fan of he ex-boyfriend! \u2013 and was rooting for her all way, even if I didn\u2019t agree with all her decisions (often pertaining to said ex). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Welcome to Your Life<\/em> by Bethany Rutter, narrated by Ell Potter<\/h4>\n

I\u2019m planning to write a blogpost about books millennials will enjoy and this will definitely feature. <\/p>\n

On the day of her wedding, Serena panics and runs away from her husband-to-be and their ceremony. She ultimately ends up in a London flat, sharing with her university friend, and sets herself a challenge: 52 weeks, 52 dates. <\/p>\n

As someone who dated in London, I can verify that it is The Worst. I loved relating to Selena\u2019s story; it\u2019s enjoyable, body positive, inclusive and funny. It made me want to read even more \u201cbooks for millennials\u201d!<\/p>\n

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The Maid <\/em>by Nita Prose, narrated by Lauren Ambrose<\/h4>\n

Molly Gray is in a pickle. She is a maid working in a hotel, and when the hotel becomes the scene of a crime, she is unfortunately questioned and disbelieved. Molly is a fresh and enjoyable character \u2013 and is as important to the the story as the actual plot \u2013 and she was my favourite part. I was less interested in the crime itself, and more frustrated with the way she was treated by the characters surrounding her. <\/p>\n

There\u2019s an interesting discussion online about whether Molly is neurodivergent. To me, it felt as if she very clearly is, perhaps autistic rather than simply \u2018eccentric\u2019 or \u2018quirky\u2019. There is a chance she may not know that she is neurodivergent. It\u2019s not uncommon to be diagnosed as an adult, and since she\u2019s not close to anyone except her Gran (who passed away), she doesn\u2019t have anyone that understands her. When I first read it, it felt odd that nothing was mentioned, but I\u2019m undecided now. Either way, Molly is a strong, honest and memorable character. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Paris Apartment <\/em>by Lucy Foley, narrated by Clare Corbett, Daphne Kouma, Julia Winwood, Sope Dirisu, Sofia Zervudachi & Charlie Anson<\/h4>\n

Jess arrives in Paris, hoping to stay at her brother\u2019s apartment. But he\u2019s not there.<\/p>\n

This thriller is set in an eerie city apartment building. It\u2019s a quiet place, away from the bustle of the main streets, and no one except the neighbours ever seems to be around: <\/p>\n

The watchful concierge
The lover
The prying journalist
The na\u00efve student<\/em><\/p>\n

The Paris Apartment<\/em> is like watching a tense film (without the music!) where I didn\u2019t actually realise there were multiple narrators until now \u2013 I thought the main narrator was just quite talented! It was particularly nerve-wracking to listen to in bed. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Wrong Suitcase<\/em> by Laura Jane Williams, narrated by Laura Jane Williams<\/h4>\n

I wanted a quick rom-com that would get me out of a slump, and The Wrong Suitcase <\/em>was the one! <\/p>\n

This is a listen-in-one-night novella, which was perfect for me. It\u2019s super cute, super frustrating \u2013 when you want the characters to meet but due to an unfortunate series of circumstances they keep missing each other! \u2013 and super short. Izzy and Sam had great chemistry and great personalities; I hoped they\u2019d find their suitcases! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Photography by Valkyrie Pierce<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About<\/span> Stacey<\/a><\/h5>\n

I\u2019m Stacey, a girl living in Edinburgh, Scotland (originally from London, England), who loves books, brunch, and sage green. I love to read many genres of children\u2019s, young adult and adult fiction. Pretty Books is my space on the interwebz to talk about all the things I enjoy.<\/p>\n

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