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Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
4.0
Such a pleasure to read! I love the setting, the dynamic between Claire and Jamie, the adventure, the passion-everything! Perfect escape reading. I can't wait to return to this world.
Night Owl by M. Pierce
3.0
The beginning of this book really sucked me in. I appreciated the point of view change between Matt and Hannah throughout the book, the sex scenes were explicit, the characters weren't annoying, but the last half of the book turned melodramatic and went the way of FSoG when I was really hoping it would stand apart from that series.
I wish the online aspect of their relationship dragged out a bit longer to build the tension because when they finally meet it felt rushed and unrealistic. And then it was just one sex scene after another.
The ending was obviously set up for the sequel and I will be reading it when it comes out.
Overall it was entertaining, I read it in 2 days which is rare for me, and it kept my attention. The story started out with a unique angle I just wished it didn't turn predictable by the end.
I wish the online aspect of their relationship dragged out a bit longer to build the tension because when they finally meet it felt rushed and unrealistic. And then it was just one sex scene after another.
The ending was obviously set up for the sequel and I will be reading it when it comes out.
Overall it was entertaining, I read it in 2 days which is rare for me, and it kept my attention. The story started out with a unique angle I just wished it didn't turn predictable by the end.
Love Virtually by Daniel Glattauer
5.0
Wow! I didn't expect such a powerful love story to come inside a book with such a standard chick lit cover (poor choice by the publisher).
I flew through this book in 2 days and while that could be because it was all email correspondence, the story was gripping, honest, and VERY real.
The ending was devastating and made me cry, but I know there is a sequel so I'll be on top of that today.
I'd have to say it was perfect....aside from the cover!
I flew through this book in 2 days and while that could be because it was all email correspondence, the story was gripping, honest, and VERY real.
The ending was devastating and made me cry, but I know there is a sequel so I'll be on top of that today.
I'd have to say it was perfect....aside from the cover!
Every Seventh Wave by Daniel Glattauer
3.0
I might have read this too quickly after finishing the first book, but it was harder to read. I knew the main female character was a bit too much too handle, but here she just seemed annoying and truly unlikeable. The storyline seemed to be "how much torture can we inflict on each other." At least with the first book you got to feel them falling in love which excuses the angst, but this was just difficult to get through.
After you read the first one you absolutely need to know how the story ends so I won't say don't pick this up as well...it's necessary.
After you read the first one you absolutely need to know how the story ends so I won't say don't pick this up as well...it's necessary.
Cloche and Dagger by Jenn McKinlay
3.0
I rarely give cozy mysteries more than 3 stars because while I enjoy them and read them when I need to not think too much, I don't think one will ever blow me away.
They're simple, entertaining, and a good distraction, but always a little predictable and trite.
That being said Jenn McKinlay creates interesting characters and great atmosphere (I like her Cupcake Mystery series) and this new series is right up my alley. Enjoyable but also the pacing was a little off. Steamrolled ending that was a bit too simple. I'll still read the next in the series though.
They're simple, entertaining, and a good distraction, but always a little predictable and trite.
That being said Jenn McKinlay creates interesting characters and great atmosphere (I like her Cupcake Mystery series) and this new series is right up my alley. Enjoyable but also the pacing was a little off. Steamrolled ending that was a bit too simple. I'll still read the next in the series though.