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Damaged by Krys Fenner
2.0
The writing style / editorial work within this book is hard to stomach. I pushed my way through it because I needed closure for Bellas story. This book does not bring that closure. It ends much like the first book, with a scene end, and random questions that the reader should already be thinking, without them being pointed out. Damaged was a little too over dramatic for my tastes. Where Addicted really hit some hot points for rape victims and addicts, Damaged took it a little too over the top. There were many scenes where I was questioning the realism of it, and why it needed to be soo over dramatic. But that is me basing my thoughts that the author wanted the books to have a real life feel to them.
Watcher by AJ Eversley
4.0
Overall this story is creepily realistic. Well thought out world building and premise. A few points fell flat for me, where I was thinking, okay get on with it already. But the twists made the wait worth it. Definitely worth reading if you are into post apocalyptic books. I look forward to discovering what happens next in Sawyers journey.
Sneaking Out by Chuck Vance
4.0
Kids solving murder mysteries is weird for me. So this book was slightly on the unbelievable side. Since they are at a boarding school, I guess it gives it more grounds but some of the plot pulled me out of the book due to it being teens and me being like wtf. Overall it was a well written mystery, I wasn't able to pick out the true killer so that is always a win in my book. But looking back I can definitely see the hints scattered throughout the story. All of the characters have many depths to them, and are all high school relatable.
Chloe Shipton & The Quill of LeFay by Lynn Veevers
4.0
Lynn paints magically inviting worlds, if you haven't read her other book I recommend it. This book doesn't disappoint. The characters backstories do leave a lot to be discovered, but since this looks to be the beginning of a series, it's best not to give all the inside information in the first book! I like the trend of series beginning with a shorter first book so that way I can get a good vision of the world and the characters before committing to the full series. ha. My only complaint is that I wish there was more back story on the world itself, but again, since it's looks to be a series I hope to find more information in the next book.
Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs
5.0
I adore reading books that are spoken about in a fictional worlds. This was a cute read to add to the peculiar world. It reads like our own fairy tales.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
5.0
Loved every minute of this book! Stayed up way past my bedtime 2 nights in a row to finish it. The character development was clever and deep. I cried and cheered Nobody through his journey. I'll be honest, I want more, the ending left me hungry for more books within this world. It's a great coming of age tale, and why it's so important to cherish learning and life.
The Goblin Necromancer by Aubrey Law
5.0
I'm hooked!
This short in-depth character backstory has me wanting more of this world! Well written and gripping tale of loss, family and love.
This short in-depth character backstory has me wanting more of this world! Well written and gripping tale of loss, family and love.
And They Were Never Heard From Again: A Yarnsworld Tale by Benedict Patrick
5.0
The covers for this series are AMAZING. 100% why I picked up this book, but I've got to say, the story is even better. While it may be short, it's enthralling. Heartache, loss, & hope are big themes in this little novella. The main idea of this book which would be a plot giveaway, is so intriguing.
Windsworn by Derek Alan Siddoway
3.0
A thrilling coming of age tale. Well laid out character development and a nice climax. Didn't see the end twist coming, but looking back it was foreshadowed well. Good intro into the world.
The puzzle part reminded me of a Stargate episode where Daniel had to do the same thing so that was funny.
Minor grammatical / editorial errors scattered throughout but nothing too crazy.
Other thoughts:
- The love interest was not flushed out at all. They spoke maybe 5 times and all of a sudden he can't live without her? I get that they are 18 but a little interpersonal relationship build there would have went a long way. However NOT EVERY BOOK NEEDS A LOVE INTEREST. This book would have been just as good if the boy was a platonic friend. It hurt more than help that it was weakly delivered.
- She was like 5 years behind, but made it up in a couple of months. That was just a little out of sorts to me, I think making her Windsworn at the end was a bit too much. But maybe it was needed for the next book plot line.
- The normal, simple names in this book were perfection. Fantasy authors that slap the keyboard are weak writers. Just give me a normal easy name that fits within the world. No extra vowels, extra names just for the sake of being extra. Just make it sound out properly and readable.
The puzzle part reminded me of a Stargate episode where Daniel had to do the same thing so that was funny.
Minor grammatical / editorial errors scattered throughout but nothing too crazy.
Other thoughts:
- The love interest was not flushed out at all. They spoke maybe 5 times and all of a sudden he can't live without her? I get that they are 18 but a little interpersonal relationship build there would have went a long way. However NOT EVERY BOOK NEEDS A LOVE INTEREST. This book would have been just as good if the boy was a platonic friend. It hurt more than help that it was weakly delivered.
- She was like 5 years behind, but made it up in a couple of months. That was just a little out of sorts to me, I think making her Windsworn at the end was a bit too much. But maybe it was needed for the next book plot line.
- The normal, simple names in this book were perfection. Fantasy authors that slap the keyboard are weak writers. Just give me a normal easy name that fits within the world. No extra vowels, extra names just for the sake of being extra. Just make it sound out properly and readable.