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This is a discussion topic for the May 2025 Book of the Month, "Bless Your Heart: A Jeannie Johal Thriller" by Susann Camus

What is your overall opinion of the book? What do you like most about it? What do you like the least? What did you think of the writing style? What genre is the book? What genres are woven into the text? What did you think of the cover and title? What was the greatest lesson you learned from the book? Will you recommend the book to other people? Why or why not?

Please remember to add your actual rating using the book's page on the Bookshelf.

I enjoyed reading this book as it was well-written with only a few minor errors. I liked that Officers Henry and Harmony had more than one case to work on and had to determine if they were connected. I appreciate the author pointing out that obesity is caused by many factors that people can't control.

I was surprised that this book was recommended on Amazon for ages 14-18. It does not come across as a young adult novel to me.

I would rate the book five out of five stars. I liked the writing style. It is simple, engaging and accessible. The cover is just okay and I found the title quite interesting. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

I rated it a 3/4 or a 4/5, owing to the number of errors I found in the book.

I rated it as a 3 out of 4 stars due to the unique and quirky central themes of botany and medicine, as well as the refreshing characters. However, the ending was quite lackluster, feeling more like a Q&A than an actual climax. That said, the writing was down-to-earth and simple, which was a breath of fresh air, hence the overall rating of 3 out of 4.

What factors are most important to you when rating a book? I know for me, typos is a biggie. I also want an engaging story line.

I am yet to read it, but judging from other people's glowing reviews, I think I will enjoy it very much. I must say, there was many things about it, like the cover, title, and prologue that captured my attention. Can't wait to dig in and find for myself.

The writing was clear and engaging, and I appreciated the way it blended themes like trust, perception, and personal growth. I found it to be a thoughtful and entertaining read overall

I have already submitted a review for it. Hopefully it gets published soon.

The book was a good murder mystery with a solid hook that captured your attention. The writing style was appealing. There was never a boring moment in the novel because there was always a new twist in the story development. The characters had good back stories. What I find disappointing was the ending which was kind of obscure and hazy. The title was appertaining to Dr. Johal's dicey situation. The cover was satisfactory. A lesson I could take away from the narrative is not "to judge a book by its cover." I would recommend Bless your Heart to others.