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Sisterhood #33
19 Yellow Moon Road
A thrilling new book in the wildly popular series from the author of Hidden, legendary #1 New York Times bestseller Fern Michaels! The Sisterhood is reuniting to investigate The Haven, a suspicious spiritual organization that’s more dangerous cult than caring commune…
Maggie Spritzer’s nose for a story doesn’t just make her a top-notch newspaper editor, it also tells her when to go the extra mile for a friend. When she gets a strange message from her journalism pal, Gabby Richardson, Maggie knows her services are needed. Gabby has become involved with The Haven, a commune that promises to guide its members toward a more spiritually fulfilling life. But Gabby’s enthusiasm has turned to distrust ever since she was refused permission to leave the compound to visit her sick mother.
Maggie wants to learn more about The Haven, and the Sisterhood is eager to help. It turns out The Haven’s founders are the sons of a disgraced Chicago businessman in prison for running a Ponzi scheme. They also have connections to a Miami billionaire with dubious sidelines. Soon, the Sisterhood gang embark on a search—and uncover a web of crime that runs deeper and higher than they ever imagined. And they’ll need all their special skills to bring it down . . .
Maggie Spritzer’s nose for a story doesn’t just make her a top-notch newspaper editor, it also tells her when to go the extra mile for a friend. When she gets a strange message from her journalism pal, Gabby Richardson, Maggie knows her services are needed. Gabby has become involved with The Haven, a commune that promises to guide its members toward a more spiritually fulfilling life. But Gabby’s enthusiasm has turned to distrust ever since she was refused permission to leave the compound to visit her sick mother.
Maggie wants to learn more about The Haven, and the Sisterhood is eager to help. It turns out The Haven’s founders are the sons of a disgraced Chicago businessman in prison for running a Ponzi scheme. They also have connections to a Miami billionaire with dubious sidelines. Soon, the Sisterhood gang embark on a search—and uncover a web of crime that runs deeper and higher than they ever imagined. And they’ll need all their special skills to bring it down . . .
368 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 28, 2021
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Fern Michaels
424 books6,516 followersFern Michaels isn’t a person. I’m not sure she’s an entity either since an entity is something with separate existence. Fern Michaels® is what I DO. Me, Mary Ruth Kuczkir. Growing up in Hastings, Pennsylvania, I was called Ruth. I became Mary when I entered the business world where first names were the order of the day. To this day, family and friends call me Dink, a name my father gave me when I was born because according to him I was ‘a dinky little thing’ weighing in at four and a half pounds. However, I answer to Fern since people are more comfortable with a name they can pronounce.
As they say, the past is prologue. I grew up, got a job, got married, had five kids. When my youngest went off to Kindergarten, my husband told me to get off my ass and get a job. Those were his exact words. I didn’t know how to do anything except be a wife and mother. I was also a voracious reader having cut my teeth on The Bobbsey Twins, Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, Cherry Ames and the like. The library was a magical place for me. It still is to this day. Rather than face the outside world with no skills, I decided to write a book. For some reason that didn’t intimidate me. As my husband said at the time, stupid is as stupid does. Guess what, I don’t have that husband any more. Guess what else! I wrote 99 books, most of them New York Times Best Sellers.
Moving right along here . . . Several years ago I left Ballantine Books, parted company with my agent, sold my house in New Jersey that I had lived in all my married life and in 1993 moved to South Carolina. I figured if I was going to go through trauma let it be all at one time. It was a breeze. The kids were all on their own at that point. The dump was a 300 year old plantation house that is listed in the National Registry that I remodeled. Today it is beyond belief as are the gardens and the equally old Angel Oaks that drip Spanish moss. Unfortunately, I could not get my ghost to relocate. This ghost has been documented by previous owners. Mary Margaret as we call her, is “a friendly”. She is also mischievous. It took me two weeks to figure out that she didn’t like my coffee cups. They would slide off the table or counter or else they’d break in the dishwasher. I bought red checkered ones. All are intact as of this writing. She moves pillows from one room to the other and she stops all the clocks in the house at 9:10 in the a.m. at least once a week. When the Azaleas are in bloom, and only then, I find blooms on my night stand. I have this glorious front porch and during the warm months I see my swing moving early in the morning when the air is still and again late in the day. She doesn’t spook the dogs. I always know when she’s around because the five of them line up and look like they’re at a tennis match. As of this writing we’re co-habiting nicely.
Most writers love what they do and I’m no exception. I love it when I get a germ of an idea and get it down on paper. I love breathing life into my characters. I love writing about women who persevere and prevail because that’s what I had to do to get to this point in time. It’s another way of saying it doesn’t matter where you’ve been, what matters is where you’re going and how you get there. The day I finally prevailed was the day I was inducted into the New Jersey Literary Hall of Fame. For me it was an awesome day and there are no words to describe it.
I’ve been telling stories and scribbling for 37 years. I hope I can continue for another 37 years. It wasn’t easy during some of those years. As I said, I had to persevere. My old Polish grandmother said something to me when I was little that I never forgot. She said when God is good to you, you have to give back. For a while I didn’t know how to do that. When I finally figured it out I set up The Fern Michaels® Foundation.
READ FERN MICHAELS' FULL BIOGRAPHY HERE: http://www.fernmichaels.com/biography/
As they say, the past is prologue. I grew up, got a job, got married, had five kids. When my youngest went off to Kindergarten, my husband told me to get off my ass and get a job. Those were his exact words. I didn’t know how to do anything except be a wife and mother. I was also a voracious reader having cut my teeth on The Bobbsey Twins, Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, Cherry Ames and the like. The library was a magical place for me. It still is to this day. Rather than face the outside world with no skills, I decided to write a book. For some reason that didn’t intimidate me. As my husband said at the time, stupid is as stupid does. Guess what, I don’t have that husband any more. Guess what else! I wrote 99 books, most of them New York Times Best Sellers.
Moving right along here . . . Several years ago I left Ballantine Books, parted company with my agent, sold my house in New Jersey that I had lived in all my married life and in 1993 moved to South Carolina. I figured if I was going to go through trauma let it be all at one time. It was a breeze. The kids were all on their own at that point. The dump was a 300 year old plantation house that is listed in the National Registry that I remodeled. Today it is beyond belief as are the gardens and the equally old Angel Oaks that drip Spanish moss. Unfortunately, I could not get my ghost to relocate. This ghost has been documented by previous owners. Mary Margaret as we call her, is “a friendly”. She is also mischievous. It took me two weeks to figure out that she didn’t like my coffee cups. They would slide off the table or counter or else they’d break in the dishwasher. I bought red checkered ones. All are intact as of this writing. She moves pillows from one room to the other and she stops all the clocks in the house at 9:10 in the a.m. at least once a week. When the Azaleas are in bloom, and only then, I find blooms on my night stand. I have this glorious front porch and during the warm months I see my swing moving early in the morning when the air is still and again late in the day. She doesn’t spook the dogs. I always know when she’s around because the five of them line up and look like they’re at a tennis match. As of this writing we’re co-habiting nicely.
Most writers love what they do and I’m no exception. I love it when I get a germ of an idea and get it down on paper. I love breathing life into my characters. I love writing about women who persevere and prevail because that’s what I had to do to get to this point in time. It’s another way of saying it doesn’t matter where you’ve been, what matters is where you’re going and how you get there. The day I finally prevailed was the day I was inducted into the New Jersey Literary Hall of Fame. For me it was an awesome day and there are no words to describe it.
I’ve been telling stories and scribbling for 37 years. I hope I can continue for another 37 years. It wasn’t easy during some of those years. As I said, I had to persevere. My old Polish grandmother said something to me when I was little that I never forgot. She said when God is good to you, you have to give back. For a while I didn’t know how to do that. When I finally figured it out I set up The Fern Michaels® Foundation.
READ FERN MICHAELS' FULL BIOGRAPHY HERE: http://www.fernmichaels.com/biography/
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December 30, 2024
This is a Women's Fiction Suspense, and this is the 33th book in the Sisterhood series. The beginning of this book was super boring, and it was hard to get through. The middle picked up a lot, but the book got much better when the Sisterhood became part of the book. I loved the ending so much. The characters in the sisterhood are so much fun, and they make this book everything. I am just upset it took so long for them to become part of this book. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Kensington) or author (Fern Michaels) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.
January 25, 2022
4.5 stars/5 stars
I can hardly believe that 19 Yellow Moon Road by Fern Michaels is #33 in her “Sisterhood” series already! Seems like just yesterday when I started reading them! And YES, I have read every single one of them!
I just love how when you pick up these books…. from page one you can jump right in and already know all the characters! This one does not disappoint! Once again, the “sisters” meet up to take care of some bad people who are taking advantage of Gabby, one of the sisters’ innocent friends.
When these men talk Gabby into staying at their haven, but then won’t let her leave even when her mother becomes ill, she knows something is fishy, so she secretly contacts her friend Maggie, who is one of the ladies in the Sisterhood and has her do some digging! Obviously, they find out this haven is nothing but "no good!" But they also uncover way more than they expected!
This witty bunch will make you burst out laughing at what they can come up with for sweet revenge.
If you have not tried this series, please do…. I really think you will be hooked! (And then you will also have 32 more titles to add to your reading list!)
I give this book a 4.5 star rating. (Only reason it didn’t get a 5 was because it was such a fast read--I didn’t want it to end quite so quickly!)
ENJOY!
-Shari
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I can hardly believe that 19 Yellow Moon Road by Fern Michaels is #33 in her “Sisterhood” series already! Seems like just yesterday when I started reading them! And YES, I have read every single one of them!
I just love how when you pick up these books…. from page one you can jump right in and already know all the characters! This one does not disappoint! Once again, the “sisters” meet up to take care of some bad people who are taking advantage of Gabby, one of the sisters’ innocent friends.
When these men talk Gabby into staying at their haven, but then won’t let her leave even when her mother becomes ill, she knows something is fishy, so she secretly contacts her friend Maggie, who is one of the ladies in the Sisterhood and has her do some digging! Obviously, they find out this haven is nothing but "no good!" But they also uncover way more than they expected!
This witty bunch will make you burst out laughing at what they can come up with for sweet revenge.
If you have not tried this series, please do…. I really think you will be hooked! (And then you will also have 32 more titles to add to your reading list!)
I give this book a 4.5 star rating. (Only reason it didn’t get a 5 was because it was such a fast read--I didn’t want it to end quite so quickly!)
ENJOY!
-Shari
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October 29, 2021
It has been many years since I’ve read a Fern Michaels book, so I was excited to receive a copy of this one from netgalley. Unfortunately, I did not love it as much as I expected.
Things I liked: A group of women working to make the world a better, safer, and more just place? Yes please! I love the premise of the group, and how they are all strong and smart in different ways and work together so well. I also liked the overall plot of the book. It was fascinating to see how something started with the best of intentions could go so wrong.
Things I did not like: The writing overall. Also, why was there so much hooting and chortling when the women were together? And what’s with having one lady who wants food 24/7. These all got rather annoying. The first half of the book was a little boring but once the women arrived in Florida, I was more engaged. However, the ending felt incredibly rushed and also weirdly vague.
Overall, I’m glad I stuck with it and finished the book but I don’t think I want to read any more books from this series.
Things I liked: A group of women working to make the world a better, safer, and more just place? Yes please! I love the premise of the group, and how they are all strong and smart in different ways and work together so well. I also liked the overall plot of the book. It was fascinating to see how something started with the best of intentions could go so wrong.
Things I did not like: The writing overall. Also, why was there so much hooting and chortling when the women were together? And what’s with having one lady who wants food 24/7. These all got rather annoying. The first half of the book was a little boring but once the women arrived in Florida, I was more engaged. However, the ending felt incredibly rushed and also weirdly vague.
Overall, I’m glad I stuck with it and finished the book but I don’t think I want to read any more books from this series.
June 9, 2021
No one weaves a story as well as beloved New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels. In the Sisterhood’s 32nd adventure together, a team of unscrupulous doctors pushing destructive natural remedies is profiting from others’ distress–but these loyal friends know just the cure…
The Sisterhood: a group of women from all walks of life bound by friendship and a quest for justice. Armed with vast resources, top-notch expertise, and a loyal network of allies around the globe, the Sisterhood will not rest until every wrong is made right.
For the Sisterhood, every mission matters. But there’s a special satisfaction that comes with helping a friend in need, especially when it’s someone as dear as Myra Rutledge’s childhood friend Charlotte. After she receives a worrying letter, Myra quickly arranges for Charlotte to visit, hoping to restore her peace of mind. She learns that Charlotte has spent tens of thousands of dollars on “natural herbal remedies” as part of an innovative program to boost longevity. But far from improving her health, the medications seem to be destroying it.
Myra becomes suspicious of the trio of doctors in charge of the program, especially once the Sisterhood’s investigations reveal that one patient has died, and another lapsed into a coma. While those in their care suffer, the three doctors–located in London, Aspen, and New York–all enjoy indulgent lifestyles and extravagant toys. But the passions and obsessions paid for by their selfish scheme may be the very means to get revenge. Justice, after all, is always the best medicine–and no one dispenses it better than the Sisterhood… This was a WAY GOOD BOOK. I really enjoyed it!!!
The Sisterhood: a group of women from all walks of life bound by friendship and a quest for justice. Armed with vast resources, top-notch expertise, and a loyal network of allies around the globe, the Sisterhood will not rest until every wrong is made right.
For the Sisterhood, every mission matters. But there’s a special satisfaction that comes with helping a friend in need, especially when it’s someone as dear as Myra Rutledge’s childhood friend Charlotte. After she receives a worrying letter, Myra quickly arranges for Charlotte to visit, hoping to restore her peace of mind. She learns that Charlotte has spent tens of thousands of dollars on “natural herbal remedies” as part of an innovative program to boost longevity. But far from improving her health, the medications seem to be destroying it.
Myra becomes suspicious of the trio of doctors in charge of the program, especially once the Sisterhood’s investigations reveal that one patient has died, and another lapsed into a coma. While those in their care suffer, the three doctors–located in London, Aspen, and New York–all enjoy indulgent lifestyles and extravagant toys. But the passions and obsessions paid for by their selfish scheme may be the very means to get revenge. Justice, after all, is always the best medicine–and no one dispenses it better than the Sisterhood… This was a WAY GOOD BOOK. I really enjoyed it!!!
October 28, 2021
Maggie has asked the sisters to help find her friend. This sisterhood book is different. The sisters take action but not like they usually do. They have seemed to slowed down in the physical revenge lately. Still a good read though.
September 14, 2021
"The Sisterhood: a group of women from all walks of life bound by friendship and years of adventure. Armed with vast resources, top-notch expertise, and a loyal network of allies around the globe, the Sisterhood will not rest until every wrong is made right. " - GoodReads
How do you make a thriller also comedic? I have no idea but it is a problem Fern Michael's does not seem to have trouble with. 19 Yellow Moon Road is part of the sisterhood series. This time the friends (sisterhood) is trying to save Maggie, a good friend of theirs. These girls are active women vigilante's who leave no stone uncovered.
This is a thrilling yet enjoyable easy read. Its not grotesque and does not have many triggers. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel from start to finish and can not wait to see what the sisterhood gets into next.
Due out December 28, 2021, you do not want to miss this one!
How do you make a thriller also comedic? I have no idea but it is a problem Fern Michael's does not seem to have trouble with. 19 Yellow Moon Road is part of the sisterhood series. This time the friends (sisterhood) is trying to save Maggie, a good friend of theirs. These girls are active women vigilante's who leave no stone uncovered.
This is a thrilling yet enjoyable easy read. Its not grotesque and does not have many triggers. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel from start to finish and can not wait to see what the sisterhood gets into next.
Due out December 28, 2021, you do not want to miss this one!
January 10, 2023
I did not know this book was part of a series. It was my first book by this author. It seemed like it was written by two different people. Every time the sisterhood women got together was just ridiculous. These are supposed to be professional women and they behaved and sounded like a bunch of middle schoolers. Ridiculous giggling, booing and hissing, high fiving, fist pumping… The cult group was written better until it got to what was happening. Not wanting to give anything away in case someone likes this series I will say I was appalled by what was happening and the downplay of something so horrific.
September 9, 2021
It feels so good to say hello to old friends :)
I love the sisterhood series of books and this one didn't disappoint, Maggie gets a little more up front time which is nice! All the characters are lovable and show off their unique skills.
I can't honestly say if you can jump into this series of books here...maybe...but you'll be missing a lot of back story of who and what they are from previous books.
I love the sisterhood series of books and this one didn't disappoint, Maggie gets a little more up front time which is nice! All the characters are lovable and show off their unique skills.
I can't honestly say if you can jump into this series of books here...maybe...but you'll be missing a lot of back story of who and what they are from previous books.
July 30, 2022
1 star, because I can’t give zero.
Worst book ever, terribly written and more appalling, it glazes over issues of rape and sex trafficking with giggles, clichés, and puppy dogs. Serious eww.
The only reason I finished this book, over burning it in the back yard? Because I started it, and because it still counts toward my yearly goal. Every book, good or bad, teaches you something. Right?? :(
Worst book ever, terribly written and more appalling, it glazes over issues of rape and sex trafficking with giggles, clichés, and puppy dogs. Serious eww.
The only reason I finished this book, over burning it in the back yard? Because I started it, and because it still counts toward my yearly goal. Every book, good or bad, teaches you something. Right?? :(
October 28, 2024
Horrible. Do not read. Characters are so annoying!!!
October 29, 2021
I wish to thank NetGalley and Kensington Books, Zebra Publishers for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. I have voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I have long been a fan of this author. This is a book that fires on all cylinders. It brings to mind the TV series Charlie’s Angels. Fern Michaels has a wonderful talent for entertaining her readers. This one has humor, suspense, money laundering, drug selling, human trafficking, cults and so much more.
This is another in the Sisterhood Series and does not disappoint in any way. From the moment you begin this one you simple do not want to put it down. It keeps you on the edge of your seat and leads you down the mysterious and hilarious path of this wonderful group of friends who work together with all the latest technology and connections. They always stay one step ahead of the criminals. They resolve issues in their own fashion. You will love this book. It is not your typical mystery book.
I have long been a fan of this author. This is a book that fires on all cylinders. It brings to mind the TV series Charlie’s Angels. Fern Michaels has a wonderful talent for entertaining her readers. This one has humor, suspense, money laundering, drug selling, human trafficking, cults and so much more.
This is another in the Sisterhood Series and does not disappoint in any way. From the moment you begin this one you simple do not want to put it down. It keeps you on the edge of your seat and leads you down the mysterious and hilarious path of this wonderful group of friends who work together with all the latest technology and connections. They always stay one step ahead of the criminals. They resolve issues in their own fashion. You will love this book. It is not your typical mystery book.
January 6, 2022
I received a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
While I liked the general idea behind the story, there was a lot about this book that irritated me. Less importantly, the dialogue felt extremely stilted and outdated. No one in today's society- which is the setting of this book- casually speaks to each other like they're sitting in a British tearoom. That felt like a minor annoyance that I tried to force myself past, but then once the "human trafficking" aspect of the story was revealed, I was relatively disgusted at the nonchalant way the author talked about it. There were characters- female characters who were being held prisoner- who insisted that even though they couldn't leave and might be killed if they tried, even though they couldn't refuse to do things their "clients" wanted, they were "okay" and it was "no big deal" and they "got used to it." Maybe the author was going for the angle that they had been browbeaten to the point of giving up, but it did not come across that way at all and I only finished the book because I was so close to the end already. I wouldn't be inclined to read more of this series, or more from this author in general.
While I liked the general idea behind the story, there was a lot about this book that irritated me. Less importantly, the dialogue felt extremely stilted and outdated. No one in today's society- which is the setting of this book- casually speaks to each other like they're sitting in a British tearoom. That felt like a minor annoyance that I tried to force myself past, but then once the "human trafficking" aspect of the story was revealed, I was relatively disgusted at the nonchalant way the author talked about it. There were characters- female characters who were being held prisoner- who insisted that even though they couldn't leave and might be killed if they tried, even though they couldn't refuse to do things their "clients" wanted, they were "okay" and it was "no big deal" and they "got used to it." Maybe the author was going for the angle that they had been browbeaten to the point of giving up, but it did not come across that way at all and I only finished the book because I was so close to the end already. I wouldn't be inclined to read more of this series, or more from this author in general.
January 10, 2022
Not my favorite Fern Michaels book. More like 3.5 stars 🌟.
November 8, 2021
Maggie Spritzer is concerned when she get a strange message from her friend Gabby Richardson. Gabby has become involved with The Haven, a commune that offers to give you a more spiritual life. When Gabby learns that she is not allowed to leave even to visit her sick mother, she realizes that she is in trouble and seeks the help of Maggie. Maggie and the sisterhood embark on a journey to discover what the commune is about and discover more it going on there than spiritual healing. Love the sisterhood books!
Thanks to Fern Michaels and Kensington Books Zebra
Thanks to Fern Michaels and Kensington Books Zebra
August 12, 2021
Love these stories! The girls are at it again, this time saving a dear friend to Maggie. What they don't realize is that they may be saving many more people. And handing out justice that only the sisterhood can.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 12, 2021
This series is hilarious and suspenseful all at the same time. The sisterhood rides again. This time Maggie calls the sisterhood together, because a friend, Gabby, is in need. This brings them all together in Florida to work their magic. Can they get it done in time, what do you think?
September 8, 2022
What a fun read! I love these women because they are gutsy and loyal. These books would make a fun Netflix series.
November 13, 2021
**Was given an ARC by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
Great book!! The Sisters are have done it again; gotten justice for those who deserve it.
When Maggie Spritzer, editor of the Post, gets a strange voicemail from her old friend and journalist, Gabby Richardson, she's worried. She calls Annie and goes to Pinewood for help. Immediately the other Sisters are called in for a meeting.
Six months ago, Gabby needed a break from journalism. She got involved with The Haven, a commune that offers a spiritually fulfilling life. But when her mom gets sick, Liam, the founder, let her have a pass to fly home. But when she gets to the airport, her ticket, wallet, and her passport are missing and somehow the guards tracked her down at the airport to drag her back to The Haven. That's when Gabby's enthusiasm for the place died and her distrust kicked in; so did her reporter instincts.
While Maggie and the Sisters do their research, they find out that the twins who run the place are the sons of former wealthy family who's father is sitting in a federal prison for running a Ponzi scheme. Liam has a master in psychology and is a good guy. Noah isn't so much a nice person. He's been working for a Miami billionaire who has no morals. He's been using The Haven to launder his money, taking women for sex trafficking, and transporting drugs. But Liam has no idea what Noah is doing behind his back.
The Sisters go to Miami to save Gabby and try to figure out why girls are disappearing every week. It will take all of them and their individual specialties to bring down this operation.
A must read!
Great book!! The Sisters are have done it again; gotten justice for those who deserve it.
When Maggie Spritzer, editor of the Post, gets a strange voicemail from her old friend and journalist, Gabby Richardson, she's worried. She calls Annie and goes to Pinewood for help. Immediately the other Sisters are called in for a meeting.
Six months ago, Gabby needed a break from journalism. She got involved with The Haven, a commune that offers a spiritually fulfilling life. But when her mom gets sick, Liam, the founder, let her have a pass to fly home. But when she gets to the airport, her ticket, wallet, and her passport are missing and somehow the guards tracked her down at the airport to drag her back to The Haven. That's when Gabby's enthusiasm for the place died and her distrust kicked in; so did her reporter instincts.
While Maggie and the Sisters do their research, they find out that the twins who run the place are the sons of former wealthy family who's father is sitting in a federal prison for running a Ponzi scheme. Liam has a master in psychology and is a good guy. Noah isn't so much a nice person. He's been working for a Miami billionaire who has no morals. He's been using The Haven to launder his money, taking women for sex trafficking, and transporting drugs. But Liam has no idea what Noah is doing behind his back.
The Sisters go to Miami to save Gabby and try to figure out why girls are disappearing every week. It will take all of them and their individual specialties to bring down this operation.
A must read!
April 23, 2022
Very good and wanted to keep on reading till the end.
June 15, 2024
I love how this was a female - take charge group of women saving others. I listened to this on audible and the lady that does the audio was a great southern voice.
March 10, 2022
Great book especially about sisterhood. The sisters solve the mystery of the Haven and 19 Yellow Moon Road.
July 7, 2022
It’s been sometime since I read a Sisterhood book. This one doesn’t disappoint. It may be somewhat far fetched but I enjoy the good trumping evil.
July 5, 2024
The ladies of the Sisterhood are at it again. This is a good story about a friend needing help and she has bigger problems than she knows.
December 5, 2021
19 Yellow Moon Road is a Sisterhood Novel about twin brothers born to great wealth, Noah with a greater need for that lifestyle to go on and Liam who is more interested in the human condition. Eventually they establish a spiritual retreat, The Haven, with Noah handling the business side and Liam the teaching/spiritual side. The sisters become involved when Maggie, one of the sisters in the sisterhood finds that her friend from journalism school, Gabby, seems to be in trouble. Gabby is a resident at The Haven and she has left a message for Maggie that spurs the sisterhood to action. The women in the group each have special skills and they fight for justice where it is not readily available to victims. If I ever read a Fern Michaels book before, I now remember why I have not done so since then. I found this story entertaining, don't get me wrong, but there is a certain type of formula writing that simply does not appeal to me. The sisters hoot, whoop giggle and laugh all the time, but nothing they say or do makes me laugh. Maggie eats too much, ha ha ha. Myra fools around with her pearl necklace and that means something but I'm not sure what. Charles cooks food for everyone and it's such a surprise a man cooks. Everyone "salutes" Lady Justice after each meeting. Blah, blah, blah. I get that these books are cotton candy and that loads of people love them just because of that. And I suspect this will be a very satisfactory entry for those of you into the many novels written under the name Fern Michaels. Enjoy!
February 5, 2023
I was quite excited for a relatively new publication, as I’ve been reading some of Fern Michaels’ older series. Frankly, I struggle to remember which ones I’ve read, as they all start to blend together. This spurred me to download Goodreads - it helps me mark them and organize my reading.
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With 19 Yellow Moon Road, the plot becomes predictable and it leaves the reader wanting. So many characters are painted in a softer light than their actions warranted. The book was written in 2021; why are we still going soft on those that aid and abet human trafficking? Even in a fictional book, where we could truly hold feet to the fire, they slip away to witness protection. Their lives are built on the degradation and literal backs of trafficking victims. I just couldn’t align with essentially sparing these characters.
Similarly, the book is repetitive and insistent on reinforcing Maggie’s food addiction. By the tenth reference, I wanted to throw the book across the room in frustration. Again, it was published in 2021 - I went back to check, because I couldn’t believe it was harping on dieting in modern times. It’s time to let the commentary about food choices and body sizes go; her books are stronger when they focus on true character development that doesn’t rely on surface stereotypes.
Similarly, other pieces are repetitive enough that it feels like you’re being hit over the head with the imagery. The pearls, perfume, and ‘old girl’ of it all are just too heavy handed. Michaels lacks subtlety in her recent work, and it is crying out for a break from the overt monotony.
I’m not giving up on Michaels just yet, but I’m close. Online sources say that she’s written over 150 titles. I’m hoping that 2022 and forward bring more progress in plot lines, character development, and social justice.
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With 19 Yellow Moon Road, the plot becomes predictable and it leaves the reader wanting. So many characters are painted in a softer light than their actions warranted. The book was written in 2021; why are we still going soft on those that aid and abet human trafficking? Even in a fictional book, where we could truly hold feet to the fire, they slip away to witness protection. Their lives are built on the degradation and literal backs of trafficking victims. I just couldn’t align with essentially sparing these characters.
Similarly, the book is repetitive and insistent on reinforcing Maggie’s food addiction. By the tenth reference, I wanted to throw the book across the room in frustration. Again, it was published in 2021 - I went back to check, because I couldn’t believe it was harping on dieting in modern times. It’s time to let the commentary about food choices and body sizes go; her books are stronger when they focus on true character development that doesn’t rely on surface stereotypes.
Similarly, other pieces are repetitive enough that it feels like you’re being hit over the head with the imagery. The pearls, perfume, and ‘old girl’ of it all are just too heavy handed. Michaels lacks subtlety in her recent work, and it is crying out for a break from the overt monotony.
I’m not giving up on Michaels just yet, but I’m close. Online sources say that she’s written over 150 titles. I’m hoping that 2022 and forward bring more progress in plot lines, character development, and social justice.
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December 15, 2022
Great read!
Summary: 4.5 / 5 stars
EDIT: Full review below ~
Who reads the 33rd book in a series first? I do. Perhaps not wisely but… you’ve been warned.
19 Yellow Moon Road is a fun thriller, buoyed by a light tone and humor. The star is the Sisterhood, a diverse group of women with justice in mind. Its cast is endearing. Plus, despite all their differences, they manage to work well together to complete their mission.
As book 33, this novel is not the Sisterhood’s first rodeo. However, this story’s mystery is a new problem for them, and a satisfying conclusion is reached by the end of the book. While the plot starts off fairly slowly, the pacing and excitement picks up in the middle. It was at that point, I just kept reading until I was suddenly done.
Beyond the pacing, the book also suffered from some literary repetition. Characters repeat certain actions too many times. As someone who didn’t have as much backstory, due to jumping in the series here, I would have preferred other descriptors to help me get to know everyone in more depth. Such depth would also help balance out some of the more ridiculous-leaning aspects of the book.
Despite those points and my choice to just jump into book 33, I had a fun time with this read. I’ve added book 1 to my TBR list for when I’m ready for some sisterly justice :)
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Summary: 4.5 / 5 stars
EDIT: Full review below ~
Who reads the 33rd book in a series first? I do. Perhaps not wisely but… you’ve been warned.
19 Yellow Moon Road is a fun thriller, buoyed by a light tone and humor. The star is the Sisterhood, a diverse group of women with justice in mind. Its cast is endearing. Plus, despite all their differences, they manage to work well together to complete their mission.
As book 33, this novel is not the Sisterhood’s first rodeo. However, this story’s mystery is a new problem for them, and a satisfying conclusion is reached by the end of the book. While the plot starts off fairly slowly, the pacing and excitement picks up in the middle. It was at that point, I just kept reading until I was suddenly done.
Beyond the pacing, the book also suffered from some literary repetition. Characters repeat certain actions too many times. As someone who didn’t have as much backstory, due to jumping in the series here, I would have preferred other descriptors to help me get to know everyone in more depth. Such depth would also help balance out some of the more ridiculous-leaning aspects of the book.
Despite those points and my choice to just jump into book 33, I had a fun time with this read. I’ve added book 1 to my TBR list for when I’m ready for some sisterly justice :)
Drop It Like It's Plot
📚 Amanda's Bookstagram
💕Books get me plot and bothered
✨ An copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review
May 8, 2022
This was my first “sisterhood” book and it will be my last. The dialogue was ridiculous. The treatment of human trafficking horrible- “it’s not so bad except for the rape part”? Are you kidding me? The plot preposterous and the disregard for law laughable. Who are these women, Charlie’s Angels? And of course the Asian character was an expert in martial arts. The stereotypes were insulting. People like Liam and Simone, the former who must be the most clueless person on the planet and the latter who was clearly well aware of what she was doing to those women are able to get off scott free and baboons? I could go on but this book is not worth my time. I’m just sorry I won’t get the hours back I wasted reading it.
April 16, 2022
This is the second book I’ve read from this author in the last 6 months. It is SO BORING and seemed like it was just rushed when it was written. The entire book is just full of filler words and it seems like the sisterhood books in general are all downhill. Boring, drags on, and not even worth the read. I don’t recommend it and I don’t recommend the author. I received this book for a discount from Influencer & Kensington Books in exchange for my honest review
July 19, 2022
My first and last sisterhood book I will read. The women do more cheering and high-fiving than a football team. It felt like it was written by a man who never has been around a group of women, although the author is female.
After a few chapters I checked the reviews on this app and saw that people enjoyed it so I kept reading, I wish I had moved onto my next book and not finish this one.
After a few chapters I checked the reviews on this app and saw that people enjoyed it so I kept reading, I wish I had moved onto my next book and not finish this one.
September 10, 2022
I used to read the books about the sisterhood, but when it got to the Godmother stage I drifted away. I was looking through my Goodreads and realized I had not read this book. I was waiting on a few library books, and picked this one up instead. The premise is that Maggie, who owns and runs a newspaper, and is rich gets a message from a good friend . Gabby had taken time off from her life that always dealt with the bad side of people, crime, and death. She wants a deeper understanding of the spiritual side of the world. Hearing a teacher named Liam speak with such passion , and depth soon has her looking into the Haven. She pays the ten thousand dollars entrance fee, and begins her lesions to enlightenment. Noah is Liam’s brother, and currently is working for a shifty character. He likes the life style, and being around the rich and famous. He doesn’t ask to many questions about what goes on behind the scenes. He is also the big backer of the Haven. Liam goes on teaching, and takes trips to speak around the world. Gabby finds out her mother is Sick, and in the hospital, and tells Liam she needs to leave for a few days. He says that should be fine, before he leaves for a seminar. Gabby gets to the airport, but soon realizes that her money, wallet, passport, and other items are missing from her carry on, and as she is not allowed a cell phone, she runs into a flower ship and leaves a message for Maggie, who brings in the sisterhood. The mystery goes on to discover just how evil the billionaire backer really is. He has his fingers in many pots including drug trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering, and milking the people of the Haven for all they have. It had a busy story line. I liked all the members who fight for justice. The ending was well planned out, and tied up all the loose endings. It was a good read. I gave it 4 stars.
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