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Still Me

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Still Me is a satisfying continuation of the adventures of the indomitable Louisa Clark. If Louisa has somehow flown outside of your radar, begin by reading Me Before You and After You. I found Still Me to be my favorite in the trilogy, so wait for it. Don't pass up meeting this strong female protagonist who you can't help but cheer on through every up and down. We can learn so much from Louisa.

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I found this book to be just as engrossing as the other two books in the series and just like the other books in the series Moyes hits you with all the feels.

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Louisa is back in Still Me, and while I enjoyed After You, THIS is really the follow up she deserves. The plucky, strong, charming Louisa comes to New York to work as an assistant to a wealthy but troubled young woman, a job that is much more challenging than she expects it to be. Louisa's life is not without complications- new country to navigate, a long distance relationship to manage, a new job, etc. But she is stronger now, and making friends and finding joy in her new experiences. She manages to find herself in some complicated situations along the way, but this story left me with joy that Louisa's life, despite her experiencing tragedy and setbacks much like most of us will experience, will be full of joy and experience.

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Well this book is the best of the lot! I really enjoyed it. I don’t know if it’s just from being so familiar with Lou’s Story or her finally finding her way but I loved this book the best of the three! The character develop is terrific and I love the story.

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Louisa Clark is back in the third installment Jojo Moyes popular series. This time Louisa navigated the world of New York's rich and famous. I particularly enjoyed the growth of her character.

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This was a fine addition to the series that didn't really need to be a series, if you know what I mean. The first book was incredibly powerful. The second book had some interesting insights into the grieving process. This one was more in the vein of your standard chick lit where a woman crosses the ocean to find herself. Of course, finding herself means becoming less Lou-like and more of a Will-acolyte, but it still works out that she is true to herself while being a little less timid and retiring. There are quite a few dramatic plot points, some really good but some that just don't fit well. Lou makes good choices and bad, finds some friends, has a lot of new experiences, and lives happily ever after... at least for now. Despite the negativity (it is me, after all), this was a nice, enjoyable book -- but I do think that as much as I love Lou, it's (past) time for Moyes to let her live the rest of her life off the page and in our imaginations.

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Moyes has managed to offer a completely new adventure for Louisa Clark as she discovers the Big Apple while testing out her solo wings. What is so satisfying is that Moyes holds true to Louisa's UK story while creating an entirely new landscape for her to make sense of her recent experiences and explore the woman that she is growing into. Along the way, we are treated with exquisitely rendered characters who reflect the American social and corporate world in perfect contrast to Louisa's world across the pond. Don't expect the expected here, as Moyes adds a few surprises without creating too tidy an ending. A thoroughly satisfying read.

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I enjoyed revisiting Louis Clark and seeing where her life goes. However, I found myself far more interested in Mrs. DeWitt and her life. The love story aspect was a bit irritating, but I did like that Lou seems to have a better idea of who she is on her own.

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ouisa Clark is still figuring how to live a big life after her friend and mentor dies (Me Before You). Louisa, not the most adventurous gal, is ready to put his ideas in practice. A mutual friend finds her a job in New York City as companion/assistant to the much younger wife of a superrich business man. Thrust into an environment she doesn't really understand, full of secrets she does not know how to keep. Louisa finds herself with no place to go until she finds assistance from an unexpected source.
Louisa is a kindred sister to Bridget Jones and Rebecca Bloomwood. This third installment, while not as good as the first, is a an improvement over the scattered story of Me After You. It was fun to become reacquainted with Louisa Clark.

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Another fantastic novel by Jojo Moyes that is both reminiscent of "Me Before You" and also capable of shining on its own. Lou Clark finds herself in a new job in an entire new country that is both foreign and inviting at the same time. While Moyes second book "After You" seemed to deviate away from Louisa's story to explore the consequences of Will Traynor's past, "Still Me" is all about Louisa. The characters old and new aren't just caricatures, they're real, they're vibrant, and they're likely to pull the reader completely into the story. Lou wouldn't be Lou without a few mishaps and misguided attempts at being helpful along the way, but this Louisa is a little smarter and a little wiser than the Louisa Clark's we encountered in "Me Before You" and "After You".

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A complete step back to the quality of Me Before You. I loved it,.

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Oh, Jo...how I missed you! It was so wonderful to stretch out and soak up some more of Jo and her world. I love the way it moved to New York and the people she met along the way and the surprises that popped up in her world. I love the way she lives so fully and her quirkiness and I missed her funkiness especially.

I wouldn't say "no" to another installment in the Saga of Jo. Just sayin...........♥

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Another delightful and wonderful read from Moyes! The main character, Louisa, is highly relatable; so much so that you will be encouraging her to overcome the obstacles to figure out what she should do with her life. There is a somewhat predicable ending but it doesn't matter because you are so happy for Louisa.

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This was more of the book that After You should've been. It showed much more how Will impacted Louisa's life.

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This installment in the Louisa Clark series follows the quirky Louisa as she takes on a new life in New York City as the assistant to the young, second wife of a high society man. At the same time, Louisa tries to hang on to her relationship with her boyfriend, Sam, back in England.

A solid installment in the series, but it lacked the "spark" that made Me Before You so addictive and readable. I did love reading about Louisa's growth in confidence and purpose and about the formation of her new relationships in New York City. I had some trouble getting on board with her romantic relationships in this book, with both Sam and Josh. I wish that they were more "background" then they actually were. I was more interested in just Louisa's story. Bonus: a wonderful subplot, featuring Louisa's sister Treena!

Overall, a solid installment. If you liked Me Before You and After You, you'll enjoy seeing Louisa's story rounded out.

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Louisa Clark is back and just as quirky, thoughtful, insecure and hopeful as ever. She learns a few more life lessons in this book, reflects back on things that happened with Will and Sam in the previous books, and ultimately discovers that reinventing yourself again and again isn't necessarily a bad thing. Recommended for fans of the series and for those who enjoy the genre. I was given a copy of this book by Net Galley for review.

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When I went to a book signing for After You, Jojo Moyes said that she didn't believe in sequels because, although characters are perceived to receive a happy ending, they always seem to “muck it” in the end. Although I enjoyed After You and believed it portrayed grief and mental health very well, it wasn't as impactful, compared to Me Before You. So,it came as a surprise when Moyes announced another installment to the Louisa Clark story. It was not because I was hesitant, but I didn’t think there was more to tell of Lou’s story.

I am glad to find that I was proven wrong.

I absolutely adored this book. Now it may not be as emotional and witty as Me Before You, but I feel that is a great thing. Me Before You was a novel that stood on its own merit and Still Me is the same way. Still Me shows the progression of moving forward and taking risks and that is what all Moyes fans need to do with this latest novel: move forward but look back with fondest memories.

We find Louisa, our lovable, quirky heroine, embarking on a new journey to NYC, working as an assistant to a rich and influential family. We watch her as she continuously tries to balance her work and personal life, at the same time struggling to find her place in this new environment. What I love about Moyes’s writing style is that she doesn’t make it easy for her characters. She gives the hard and gritty truth, a realistic portrayal that just jumps off the page. There are times you are going to question Louisa’s choices but that is the entire point. She is not perfect and just like the rest of us, she is struggling to find a place in the world, without losing an ounce of herself.

This is way more than a romantic novel. Yes, romance is in it but unlike other women’s fiction, it is never the central point. And that is why I love Moyes’s books. The women are more about overcoming the obstacles than finding love. It is more an afterthought. However, I do like the progressing relationship between Louisa and Sam. It felt more modern than this unattainable relationship put on a pedestal.

I felt emotionally touched by this book. For someone who is still trying to figure everything out in her life, I felt more connected with Louisa than in the previous books. I laughed, I got angry, I nodded along, and I cried. This book had everything. You could really feel the turmoil and the heartache that Louisa was going through. In this last installment, it was Moyes returning to her true form.

So make sure to pick up a copy of Still Me when it is released next year, January 23, 2018. It is safe to say that this will be the most talked about book of 2018. If you are a fan of both Jojo Moyes and Me Before You, you will definitely not be disappointed. You may not like sequels but this one is the exception. Take a chance.

Live Boldly.

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Louisa Clark is back and is still funny, kind & a little bit lost. This book picks up pretty much where the last one left off. Louisa is now at her new job for another rich family in New York. This family is uber rich & travels among the New York elite. Louisa is hired to be the companion of the new young second wife and accompanies her everywhere. Louisa explores New York, deals with society events, & gets herself into a scrape or two. If you enjoyed the first two books you will love this one too; it will not let you down.

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Louise is such a wonderful, relatable character! It is a pleasure to be able to spend time with her again.

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The characters seemed to fall flat. Characters were under developed giving me reason to connect with them or care for them. Characters were not given purpose or personality. Plot progression was too slow for most of the book and rushed at other parts. I had to get halfway through the story before I began to enjoy it. Ending was rushed. The story ended on a note that could satisfy the readers or for some reason lead to more books.

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