She Regrets Nothing by Andrea Dunlop
Published February 6, 2018
Paperback, 400 pages
MY GOODREADS RATING 4/5 STARS
(Thanks to Netgalley & Washington Square Press, I received an eARC)
GOODREADS SYNOPSIS:
In the tradition of The Emperor’s Children and The House of Mirth, the forgotten granddaughter of one of New York’s wealthiest men is reunited with her family just as she comes of age—and once she’s had a glimpse of their glittering world, she refuses to let it go without a fight.
When Laila Lawrence becomes an orphan at twenty-three, the sudden loss unexpectedly introduces her to three glamorous cousins from New York who show up unannounced at her mother’s funeral. The three siblings are scions of the wealthy family from which Laila’s father had been estranged long before his own untimely demise ten years before.
Two years later, Laila has left behind her quiet life in Grosse Point, Michigan to move to New York City, landing her smack in the middle of her cousins’ decadent world. As the truth about why Laila’s parents became estranged from the family patriarch becomes clear, Laila grows ever more resolved to claim what’s rightfully hers. Caught between longing for the love of her family and her relentless pursuit of the lifestyle she feels she was unfairly denied, Laila finds herself reawakening a long dead family scandal—not to mention setting off several new ones—as she becomes further enmeshed in the lives and love affairs of her cousins. But will Laila ever, truly, belong in their world? Sly and sexy, She Regrets Nothing is a sharply observed and utterly seductive tale about family, fortune, and fate—and the dark side of wealth.
MY THOUGHTS:
I thought this book gave great descriptions of how people in the same family can have extremely different dynamics based mainly on economical reasoning. I figured there would be a lot of shopping and partying, but I was completely blind-sided by the actual depth of the book. It turned out to be completely different than I thought, and that made me pleasantly surprised.
I felt at times I was reading 3 different stories based on how Liberty, Nora and Laila saw and interpreted situations. My favorite character, by far, was Liberty. I felt I connected to her the most, she was so down to earth. I really related to her having panic attacks, since I myself deal with them. I loved how humble and sweet she was. Personally I thought Nora and Leo were complete spoiled brats who cared about nothing but themselves and their feelings. Laila was just a roller coaster, she played so many characters thought the book I almost couldn’t keep up with her.
Overall I really enjoyed the whole book, even when I was getting completely annoyed by some of the characters. I loved that you got a bit of high society and also an in depth look at their lives. If you are a fan of books that pleasantly surprise you, I think this would be a great one for you.
Skipping this review because I’m currently reading this one and I have no idea what the heck is going to happen 😂
But I bet that was a great review!
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Lolol yes I hope you love it!!!
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This one sounds really interesting! I may have to pick it up!!
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It was so different I hope you enjoy it!
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It’s hard to get into books sometimes when the characters annoy you! I totally get it! Great review!
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Thanks Jess!
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❤ ❤
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I to love books with more depth than expected and I also love to be transported to a world of glamour on occasion.
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It was interesting on so many levels 😍😍
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Great review! I don’t think I’ve even heard of this one before, but it sounds really interesting! I hate being annoyed by characters; that’s usually when I end up putting books down half the time lol
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Lol oddly enough I never felt like putting the book down, I think the story itself was just so great!
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Glad you liked this! It’s so nice when a book gives you more than expected 😊
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Exactly it makes me so happy! I love when it happens 😁
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Great review, I will be sure to check this book out. I will add it to my TBR now. 🙂
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Thank you, I hope you really enjoy it!!
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This sounds like it would be an interesting read. I added it to my Amazon wishlist! That synopsis made it sound so good and then you pretty much confirmed it with your review. Glad I read this review!
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Thanks Cassie this was a really good book even better than I expected!
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How do you always find books that I’ve never heard of?! I don’t know how you do it. I really love this cover!! Great review, Kris. Glad you found a character you could connect with!
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Lolol pretty much cover picking on Netgalley 😂😂😂😂
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This sounds like something I’d enjoy!
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It was really good 😊
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Great review! I hadn’t heard of this one yet, but it sounds pretty interesting!
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It was an exciting read that’s for sure 😊
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Great review this sounds really good, may have to check it out when it comes out
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Thanks Libby!
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your welcome
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This may be something to check out! I know I like high society tv shows but never actually read that many books with it. ☺️
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It was really much better than I thought 😊
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The plot reminds me of a few tv shows, but it definitely sounds like it’s worth the read ☺️ x
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It was really twisty that’s what made it unique 😊
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this sounds interesting,great review xx
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Thanks love ❤❤
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Ooo, it does sound like an interesting book. Amazing review, Kristi! 🙂
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Thanks so much Dorka!!
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Glad the book was a pleasant surprise for you 🙂
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Thanks Ash ❤
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This sounds like such a good book – I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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It was really fun and twisty
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Great review!
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Thank thou Kat!
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You ***
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Great review, love! x
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thanks Kayla!
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This book sounds epic! great review!
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i honestly thought it was so good!!
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Totally adding it to my tbr pile
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This sounds an interesting read!
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it was so good 🙂
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I love the cover! I’m glad it had more depth than it first seems, great review as always,
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it was so good 🙂
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Certainly sounds interesting – glad you enjoyed this one!
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This one was awesome!!
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Sounds interesting, not my cup of tea, but interesting
Britt | http://alternativelyspeaking.ca
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Yea definitely not for everyone 😊
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This sounds like a really interesting read!
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It was a good read 😊
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