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Things I Wanted to Say (Lancaster Prep #1)

Monica Murphy
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Things I Wanted to Say (Lancaster Prep #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2023

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Monica Murphy

Things I Wanted to Say (Lancaster Prep #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

646

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2023

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Things I Wanted to Say by Monica Murphy is a contemporary romance novel that explores complex themes of family expectations, personal growth, and love. The story follows a young person navigating intricate relationships and societal pressures while discovering their own path. Through engaging characters and emotional depth, the novel delves into the transformative power of vulnerability and connection.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

61,858 ratings

62%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Monica Murphy's Things I Wanted to Say receives mixed reviews. Many readers appreciate its intense, emotionally compelling romance and well-developed characters, while some criticize the predictable plot and cliched tropes. Overall, it successfully engages fans of contemporary romance despite its familiar narrative arcs.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Things I Wanted to Say (Lancaster Prep #1)?

Fans of angsty, contemporary romance with complex characters would enjoy Things I Wanted to Say by Monica Murphy. If you relish the emotional intensity and drama found in books like After by Anna Todd or Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire, this novel will captivate you with its passionate and tumultuous storyline.

3.9

61,858 ratings

62%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

646

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2023

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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