What do you think of the "Bless Your Heart: A Jeannie Johal Thriller" title?

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I love the title and the Southern slang the author wraps into this tale. I absolutely believe that the title is right for this book.
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I like the title of the book, however I thought the genre was about Romance. Then you look down at the smaller print and see Thriller, which definitely captured my attention. The phrase Bless your Heart has that southern vibe to make you think maybe thats where it will be taking place.
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Post by Stephanie Gail Stephen »

Bless Your Heart: A Jeannie Johal Thriller is an intriguing title. It has a great contrast built right into it. The phrase "Bless Your Heart" sounds sweet and Southern, almost disarming, but pairing it with "A Jeannie Johal Thriller" flips that tone on its head. It hints that there might be irony, grit, or danger hidden beneath politeness or charm.
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I like the title. I instantly think about someone who has been through or experiencing some kind of struggle. In the south, we tend to say that to someone who has experienced or experiencing something we wouldn’t want to. I am curious about what the tension is in this book.
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Post by Goodness Richman »

Well, it's quite bland, but then thinking deeper, probably a problem beneath necessitated the statement, Bless your Heart. But I just can't think much beyond this.
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This title is vibrant and attractive. Essentially, it pulled me towards the book. They say, "Do not judge a book by its cover", but for a reader, book cover is the first impression regarding a book. They also say, "first impression is the best impression".
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I thought the title was a clever twist. “Bless Your Heart” has such a sweet, even comforting ring to it, but pairing it with “A Jeannie Johal Thriller” instantly adds tension and irony. It made me curious
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I like the title. It gives an impression of a different genre, but yet it still fits the plot in a creative way. The title is “cozy”. The cover art could be a little darker, to touch on the plot element of murder.
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Post by Andrea Paravano »

I really enjoy the title because the phrase "Bless Your Heart" can mean so many different things. Sometimes people will say the phrase genuinely, and other times it's used as a backwards compliment so using it as a book title is a great choice. Until you read the description you are unsure of what this book could be about.
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Post by FelinaAlpuertoPittman2859+ »

It did not occur to me at first glance of the title that the book would be a murder mystery. I thought it was going to be a sappy, romantic love story or a spiritual, church-themed tragedy. "Bless your heart,' is a common expression in the south and it is used to convey pity or concern. After you finish reading the book, the title will then make sense.
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