Thank you @macmillan.audio and netgalley for my gifted copies. MacAudio2025 Pub Days: March 4th, 2025 Saving Five: A Memoir of Hope by Amanda Nguyen ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 A heartbreaking memoir about the aftermath and red tape after a rape. Amanda was raped at a Harvard fraternity party in 2013. In Massachusetts, the rape kit is destroyed after six months, even though a victim has 15 years to move forward with a lawsuit. As an activist, Amanda has helped pass the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights, hopefully to help those in the future. While her feelings were written on the paper, the largest part was the legal system and other red tape. I loved the parts where Amanda talked to herself at ages 5, 15, 22 and 30 as they go through major shifts in her life. I could see that part coming alive in front of me. This was a heartbreaking story of grief, fighting back and hope. Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano ⭐⭐⭐💫 Another fun Finlay Donovan read! Somehow, she keeps getting herself in situations that are out there. This time, a dead body is discovered in her neighbor’s backyard. Perhaps I’m getting tired of all of the situations Finlay keeps finding herself in. This one of the series, number 5, was probably my least favorite. I did love that Finlay’s kids were showcased a bit more in this book than in the previous ones. There were still many laugh out loud moments, but I think I am done with the unbelievable plot and mystery that was presented. I listened to the audiobook and as always, the narrator for this series was perfection. She really makes it worth continuing on. LTKFindsUnder50 LTKSeasonal LTKHome