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Alma Underwood Is Not A Kleptomaniac: A Coming Of Age Romance Kindle Edition
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Publication dateSeptember 30, 2019
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Reading age13 - 18 years
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File size806 KB
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"This is gorgeous YA, coming-of-age romance with a physically disabled hero and a do-good heroine that was completely hard to resist. It had a whole host of quirky, lovable secondary characters that made you smile and laugh all at the same time." --LJ Evans, award-winning author
"Original. Interesting. Heartwarming. Quirky." --Kristen Granata, author of What's Left Of Me
"I had NO IDEA this book would move me the way it did. I honestly loved it so much." --queenbeereads
"This book is truly beautiful." --Book Addict Reviews
"Funny, quirky, undeniably sweet. Alma Underwood Is Not a Kleptomaniac became one of my favorite books of the year almost immediately!" --Britt, Red Hatter Book Blog
"If I had to give an example of the "perfect" young adult character in literature, it would be Alma." --NetGalley Reviewer
"Original. Interesting. Heartwarming. Quirky." --Kristen Granata, author of What's Left Of Me
"I had NO IDEA this book would move me the way it did. I honestly loved it so much." --queenbeereads
"This book is truly beautiful." --Book Addict Reviews
"Funny, quirky, undeniably sweet. Alma Underwood Is Not a Kleptomaniac became one of my favorite books of the year almost immediately!" --Britt, Red Hatter Book Blog
"If I had to give an example of the "perfect" young adult character in literature, it would be Alma." --NetGalley Reviewer
Product details
- ASIN : B07WP693SP
- Publisher : Lacey Dailey Books (September 30, 2019)
- Publication date : September 30, 2019
- Language : English
- File size : 806 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 290 pages
- Lending : Not Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #841,895 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2019
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Tiny violins. All over. I am madly in love with Lacey Dailey’s writing. The time, the effort, and the LOVE she puts into each character just slays me. I’m in awe. Every book she writes makes me feel ooey gooey inside. ALL THE TINY VIOLINS. ALL THE BUTTERFLY KISSES. And this book, oh my goodness, I never wanted it to end. I wasn’t ready to leave Flat Rock. I’m still not ready. Alma Underwood is one of my favorite heroines. Her heart is the size of Michigan. She is so beautiful and odd in the best way. And speaking of odd, that family of hers is the freaking best. So quirky, kind, and full of love. The Hogwarts House scene …I died. So. Funny. I need a book for each and every one of the siblings. They had me crying with laughter and then legit sob fest in that epilogue. Jackson. Gah! I need a Jackson in every book I read. And then, there’s Rumor Rawlings. Oh, Rumor. My heart ached for him the entire book. Tiny violins ya’ll. How that boy was still standing with his heart wide open after everything life threw at him, floored me. I’m pretty sure I cried the last thirty percent of the book, maybe more. The relationships between all of these characters was so beautiful to read. Not only Alma and Rumor but Josh and Rumor. That bond between those two boys just melted my heart every freaking where. I finished this book yesterday and I have the biggest book hangover. I honestly want to read Alma again, right now. One of the best books I’ve read this year. Please don’t pass this one up!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019
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Lacey Dailey did a beautiful job with this story. It's a gorgeous YA, coming-of-age romance with a physically disabled hero and a do-good heroine that was completely hard to resist. It had a whole host of quirky, lovable secondary characters that made you smile and laugh all at the same time.
It was gorgeously done.
Love this quote: "If we increase our speed, we become numb. We lose the difference between having a life and actually living."
Can't wait to read more of her words!
It was gorgeously done.
Love this quote: "If we increase our speed, we become numb. We lose the difference between having a life and actually living."
Can't wait to read more of her words!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019
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My heart throbs while reading this book. You are taken through a rollercoaster of love and heart break with Alma and Rumor by your side. This story really helps you appreciate the people in your life and the relationships that you have with them whether they are intimate or platonic. Absolutely amazing. I truly wish that this story never ended.
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020
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This was lovely reading made so because of the very likeable characters, and the the emotions the author wove both into the story, but more importantly into their personalities.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019
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This book ends as one of my all time favs! Amazing characters, great plot, and a twist towards the end. YA books are for everyone and this book proves it! Also, perfect for a Christmas present! ❤️
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019
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Wow. First book I've read in a while and I enjoyed every minute. Excellent story that has depth, laughter, hope, a bit of suspense, and a tear or two.
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One of the Best YA Novels I have read for 2020. A Great One to Finish the Year On.
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020
This book was amazing and I loved it so much, as a big reader this doesn't happen very often but as I got stuck into this book it just flowed and I loved the Underwood family and their personalities. The book starts by introducing us to Alma whom her family owns a motel called the Great Lakes and her parents run it, Alma helps clean it and they have Reggie - the "senior intern" at the front desk. Alma loves finding treasures and one day while relaxing in her train car named "Mo" she meets a guy about her age called Rumor Rawlings. He is homeless after his dad died and he has come to Flat Rock to find his mother as he has nowhere else to go and he isn't going back to the group foster home. Alma being a collector and a genuinely nice person brings him home to her room and sets him up in the attic. Throughout the novel, we meet Alma's crazy family and soon they all get involved in Rumour's journey. What happens though when they learn the truth about Rumour's mother? Will his family be closer than he thinks? Alma Underwood is not a Kleptomaniac by Lacey Dailey was a cutesy YA novel and the Underwoods is a family you would love to be a part of. If you need a great YA novel, then look no further as you will not be disappointed with this 2019 read. It takes a lot to impress me book-wise these days and this one hits the spot.
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2019
There are hardly words to describe the array of emotions this book has evoked inside me. This is such a heartwarming story that will leave you hearing tiny violins.
I think that what I love most about this book is the way that it effortlessly combines emotions. You will be feeling so much when you read this at all of the appropriate times. The blending of emotions is fantastic.
I also loved the depth of the characters. Alma is a kind-hearted and quirky girl with a heart that just keeps on giving. She was a breath of fresh air. Rumor was a character that was easy to empathize with. I hadn't experienced what he had but I could feel every bit of it right along with him. I love when an author writes a character that I can step into the shoes of and live their life. The secondary characters were a delight. You can tell that these characters come from a special place in the author's heart.
Overall, this is a book that I was greatly impressed with and I am so grateful to have taken a chance on. It is moving in all the best ways and the story will seep into your soul and refuse to let you be. This is a book that will stay on your mind long after you've finished it. I can't wait for another book from this author.
I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own.
I think that what I love most about this book is the way that it effortlessly combines emotions. You will be feeling so much when you read this at all of the appropriate times. The blending of emotions is fantastic.
I also loved the depth of the characters. Alma is a kind-hearted and quirky girl with a heart that just keeps on giving. She was a breath of fresh air. Rumor was a character that was easy to empathize with. I hadn't experienced what he had but I could feel every bit of it right along with him. I love when an author writes a character that I can step into the shoes of and live their life. The secondary characters were a delight. You can tell that these characters come from a special place in the author's heart.
Overall, this is a book that I was greatly impressed with and I am so grateful to have taken a chance on. It is moving in all the best ways and the story will seep into your soul and refuse to let you be. This is a book that will stay on your mind long after you've finished it. I can't wait for another book from this author.
I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own.
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Butterfly Kisses and Tiny Violins
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2019Verified Purchase
Butterfly kisses and tiny violin's. Using Lacey Dailey's words to describe my own emotions while reading this story and how I feel long after reading The End.
I felt the flutters and I heard the symphony all within my soul with every page turn.
This story took me on a journey of love, friendship, grief and acceptance. There's a million more things it taught me but those are a few that matter the most.
Alma Underwood and her whole clan were a crazy bunch to meet but meeting them is one of my happiest moments from the book. They're the most strangest but caring people in the world. They have big hearts and that's something Alma inherited a lot of.
Rumor Rawling, first up, what a name. I could say that name for days. He's a sweetheart, a little closed off when Alma finds him in her boxcar but gently and quickly she's able to unfold him. She's able to discover so much about him by simply being kind and showing that she cares.
It's a delicate and sweet story. Without spoiling much, Alma Underwood is a bit of hoarder she likes to find left over belongings in her parents motel and write stories about them. When she discovers Rumor in one of her treasures (as she calls them) she can't help the need to help him.
Rumor has left home, he's on a mission to find his mother after being left an orphan. He wants to find family. Somewhere to belong. Little does he know that Alma is about to become everything he ever wished for.
There's a lot of sweet moments, my favourite being the chapter 'A Bench Behind Doggy Style', to know why you're going to have to pick it up. Along with the sweetness, there is humour and heart. The perfect mixture of emotion to have you on balance to crave more and want to put it away at the same time so the characters you grow to love don't hurt.
Another poignant part of this wonderful story is the secondary characters. Alma's family is in a category of their own. Here I'm talking about Reggie (my new bestie), Josh (my new brother) and Arthur and Echo (Alma's best friends but I'm going to steal them now too!). They help to move the story along, show emotional support while also keeping the story light.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story and would totally read it again just to feel those butterfly kisses and hear the tiny violins again. It's a story that will stay in your heart long after you've finished it.
I felt the flutters and I heard the symphony all within my soul with every page turn.
This story took me on a journey of love, friendship, grief and acceptance. There's a million more things it taught me but those are a few that matter the most.
Alma Underwood and her whole clan were a crazy bunch to meet but meeting them is one of my happiest moments from the book. They're the most strangest but caring people in the world. They have big hearts and that's something Alma inherited a lot of.
Rumor Rawling, first up, what a name. I could say that name for days. He's a sweetheart, a little closed off when Alma finds him in her boxcar but gently and quickly she's able to unfold him. She's able to discover so much about him by simply being kind and showing that she cares.
It's a delicate and sweet story. Without spoiling much, Alma Underwood is a bit of hoarder she likes to find left over belongings in her parents motel and write stories about them. When she discovers Rumor in one of her treasures (as she calls them) she can't help the need to help him.
Rumor has left home, he's on a mission to find his mother after being left an orphan. He wants to find family. Somewhere to belong. Little does he know that Alma is about to become everything he ever wished for.
There's a lot of sweet moments, my favourite being the chapter 'A Bench Behind Doggy Style', to know why you're going to have to pick it up. Along with the sweetness, there is humour and heart. The perfect mixture of emotion to have you on balance to crave more and want to put it away at the same time so the characters you grow to love don't hurt.
Another poignant part of this wonderful story is the secondary characters. Alma's family is in a category of their own. Here I'm talking about Reggie (my new bestie), Josh (my new brother) and Arthur and Echo (Alma's best friends but I'm going to steal them now too!). They help to move the story along, show emotional support while also keeping the story light.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story and would totally read it again just to feel those butterfly kisses and hear the tiny violins again. It's a story that will stay in your heart long after you've finished it.
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