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All the Signs by Jessie Rosen follows Dr. Leah Lockhart as she suffers from a case of vertigo which has the potential to enter medical career. While she is healing, she begins a journey of self-discovery through learning about her astrological sign.

Having read Jessie Rosen’s novel The Heirloom, I was expecting something a little different. While both focus on self-discovery, this one was quite different with the astrology focus. While I enjoyed the read, I think I would have liked it more if I was more knowledgeable and interested in astrology. For me, the end seemed rushed- I would have liked more ends tied up. I will still read future works by Jessie Rosen.

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I really enjoyed All Signs and the journey Leah goes on to rediscover herself after everything in her life shifts. It was such a thoughtful take on identity, love, and finding your own path. The astrology angle added a fun and meaningful twist that made me reflect on what might be written in the stars for me, too. A sweet, introspective, and heartwarming read!

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4.25 I really enjoyed this one. What happens when you’re living a life that doesn’t align with your true needs? There are a lot of interesting questions & family dynamics in this book. Leah Lockhart is a successful doctor who has just taken over running the family practice from her father. Two things happen almost at the same time. Leah receives an astrology reading that says she’s not living a life that’s true to herself. And she develops a serious case of vertigo & can’t practice medicine. This interrupts her & her father’s careful plans & sends her on a journey of self discovery. It was a lot of fun to travel along on her various adventures. And it was challenging to watch her struggle against doing things that were important & meaningful to her because it didn’t fit with her proscribed life plan. My only real complaint is that the ending felt slightly rushed. Thank you to NetGalley & Penguin Putnam for the e-ARC.

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Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc and to PRH Audio for the alc.

This was a very interesting and unique romance. I will admit, at times I wasn't sure where this book was headed and I was kind of confused or bored slightly. Overall though, I enjoyed this book and the overall message it presents to the reader. Furthermore, Carlotta Brentan was a really good choice to narrate this book, and I enjoyed how she brought the characters to life. I think would be interested in reading more books by Jessie Rosen in the future!

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This book was such a fun read for me! I truly devoured it in just a couple of days As someone who works in healthcare, I found the main character to be extremely relatable. However, I do feel that character development overall would be an area for growth with this story It was so exciting to follow along on Leah's path of self discovery and meet all her star twins along the way. The relationships with her family added in another layer to the story which made it so heartwarming in the end. I definitely recommend this book for a light, quick, heartwarming read!

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I’m convinced Jessie Rosen writes her books specifically for me 😂

The Heirloom was one of my top reads last summer, and All the Signs is another example of Jessie’s talent for crafting grounded yet whimsical stories. They’re magical and relatable, and she paints the prettiest pictures of the world, making me want to get out and see more of it.

I found myself relating to Leah so much (could it be our matching Cancer moons? I’ll go out on a limb and say yes 🦀), and I loved following along on her journey to discovering who she is.

Here’s what I loved most:
- Leah’s spontaneous trips (they are what dreams are made of)
- Her Star Twins research made my little astrology-loving heart so happy
- NOVA 😂✨

Here are some things you might love, too:
✨ Themes of identity/soul searching/understanding your purpose
✈️ Traveling!
🩺 Strong FMC & women in STEM
🏡 Family dynamics
♌️ Astrology (and one woman’s journey to discover whether or not the stars can truly define us)

If Jessie Rosen writes it, I will read it 📖 Add All the Signs to your TBR and get your copy on May 6th!

I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to read All the Signs! Big, big thank you to Putnam, Jessie Rosen, and NetGalley for the advanced reader’s copy! ❤️

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What a beautiful book about finding yourself. Leah Lockhart is a doctor in a family of doctors living the life she has always dreamed of. Until one day she meets an astrologer that gives her a reading that she is “out of alignment” and the suddenly her whole life falls apart. What follows is a fascinating journey through multiple countries, and reaching back into the past. I loved the journey she went on, literally and figuratively, to find herself and explore what she really wants in life. There was also a sub romance, second chance romance storyline that I enjoyed. I didn’t know anything about astrology before I read this book, but now I kind of want to look up my information to see what it says about my life. A captivating story that will stay with me for a while. I received an ARC, and this is my honest review.

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All the Signs by Jessie Rosen caught my eye even though I’m not an astrology girlie. It's a story about breaking free from the path other people set for you. For the main character, astrology cracks the door open, but it could just as easily be something else.

The one thing I bumped on was the family characters. They felt almost like cartoon villains or robots who only understood duty and prized conformity. Sure, this exists, especially in families with a business or tradition to uphold (in this case, a medical practice), but they did not budge an inch until the last second. My issue was not that it is unrealistic, but that the characters felt flat.

Overall, I really liked it, though, especially the way Rosen describes travel. I've been to Venice, and her descriptions made me feel like I was there again.

While I'm still not into astrology, I was inspired by the book’s message about finding whatever helps you listen to yourself.

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Loved this romance, soul searching story inspired by astrology. Jessie Rosen has a way characters that make you sad the story is over. You miss them when the final chapter closes.

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* I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this book. All thoughts are my own.

I really liked Rosen’s writing in this book and I was able to connect to Leah as a woman in her 20s trying to figure out who she is in the world. I also liked that she was very skeptical about astrology but uses her scientific brain to make a little experiment out of her chart. As a skeptic myself, it felt relatable to read about someone who isn’t obsessed with astrology. Though I wouldn’t really classify this as a romance. It has a romantic element but it’s more about figuring out who Leah is.

I would recommend!

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Another incredible book from Jessie Rosen! I loved how Leah was truly able to find herself and reconnect with her family and her old love, even if it meant taking a step back from others temporarily. A lesson for all of us

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Y’all, this book is such a MIRROR! As someone who works with clients on their healing journeys, I was blown away by how Jessie Rosen captures the essence of true self-discovery.

This isn’t just another book with astrology as a cute backdrop - it dives deep into how we can use different paths to find our authentic selves. The way the main character navigates her relationships (with herself first, then others) feels so real and relatable.

What I love most? The book shows that healing isn’t just about romantic love - it’s about self-love, family love, friendship love, ALL of it. And that whatever serves our highest good will also serve the greater good around us.

This book offers a beautiful reminder that sometimes the stars don’t tell us who we are - they just offer us a path to believe in ourselves. I’ve already pre-ordered my own copy after reading the ARC because it’s that good!

Also, I love Imani! She is such a vibe and my ego enjoys seeing my name places 😂

If you’re going through transitions or seeking deeper connections, this one’s for you. I’ll definitely be recommending it to my clients! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Leah Lockhart is a Doctor and she is taking over her Dad’s business. She does really enjoy doctoring but she feels like something is missing. She suddenly develops a case of vertigo and passes out while delivering a baby. She is off on leave until she can get her vertigo under control. She happens upon an astrologer and they tell her stars are misaligned. This information takes her looking for her star twin but also a reconnection with a boy she used to live by. This book makes you think a lot about your signs and I thought it was very enjoyable.

I received this ARC from Netgalley for free, I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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I loved this book! I love astrology so when I saw the blurb I knew I had to read it. The characters were good. The pace was good. I only wish there was more.
Thank you for the opportunity to read this arc.

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I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley for review. My opinions are my own.

5/5 stars

I loved “The Heirloom” so I had to read this. This book was just as fabulous.

I love this book because it isn’t just a love story. The love story is such a tiiiiiny part of the story. It’s basically a side part of the book. it’s the self-discovery that is the center stage.

At its heart, this book is about self-discovery, family, and finding your own path.

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This one had some potential but ultimately I ended up not finishing it. I loved the idea of the story but it was taking too long for something to happen and st nearly 50 percent i unfortunately was not hooked.

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I could not put this book down! A beautiful story about self discovery by using astrology and intuition. Leah's journey to discover herself and find her star twins is full of crazy adventures and just so much fun and sweet. This was my first Jessie Rosen book and I can't wait to read more by her. Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for my digital ARC!!!

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As an astrology girlie through and through, this book completely had my heart! I was instantly drawn to the premise, but what truly kept me hooked was Leah...such a beautifully layered and multifaceted character. Faced with unexpected circumstances and a twist from the stars, she’s pushed into a journey of self-discovery that makes her reevaluate everything: her choices, her relationships, and the direction of her life.

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Thanks to Putnam books for the ARC and to PRH Audio for the free audio book! I really enjoyed The Heirloom by Jessie Rosen, so I was excited to dive into this one. It was a fast read and definitely an interesting premise involving astrology and following your sign. That being said, it really missed the mark for me in a lot of ways. I felt like the main character traveled all over the place and some points in the plot felt irrelevant to the story as a whole. I also think that it should not be marketed as a romance. There was a little romance, but as a romance lover, it was such a minor part of the plot that I don't think you can categorize it as that.

I think Jessie Rosen has a lovely writing style and though this one wasn't for me, I do think other people might enjoy it. I would definitely still be interested to read other books by her.

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Overall even though I read this one in a matter of around 6 hours, something just fell flat for me. Parts of the story felt very rushed and not well thought out in execution and I was left with some questions and not getting any answers. And honestly something just felt off for me with this one. I don't know if it was the focus on astrology(which I don't believe in at all) or the lack of character development and growth.

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