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The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia
fast-paced
4.0
Whelp .. that was a fun read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but it quickly became a whirlwind of a ride. I enjoy multiple POVs and short chapters and this has both. The story was interesting and had me flying through the pages. The ending?! Definitely wasn't expecting that!
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.
The Fortune Seller by Rachel Kapelke-Dale
slow-paced
3.0
I'm always a sucker for a mean girls type of read. I was excited when I was able to receive an ARC of The Fortune Seller. I wanted to love this one more, but overall it was just OK.
I haven't read a book that reads like a drama/mystery, that has background and side information overtaking the actual story. It got to the point I was just skimming every introduction at the start of the chapters because all the blurbs about the tarot cards were boring after a while. You also read about tarot cards within the story itself. It felt oversaturated to me.
I also felt at times there was too much explaining and focusing on all things horse-related. If you pulled all that out, the story itself would be very short. The story itself was ok, but I didn't like some of the ending and outcome.
Even though I wasn't a huge fan overall, those that enjoy tarot cards, readings and all things to do with horses may enjoy this. Just my perspective so if you have this on your list to read, pick it up and see how you land with it.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
I haven't read a book that reads like a drama/mystery, that has background and side information overtaking the actual story. It got to the point I was just skimming every introduction at the start of the chapters because all the blurbs about the tarot cards were boring after a while. You also read about tarot cards within the story itself. It felt oversaturated to me.
I also felt at times there was too much explaining and focusing on all things horse-related. If you pulled all that out, the story itself would be very short. The story itself was ok, but I didn't like some of the ending and outcome.
Even though I wasn't a huge fan overall, those that enjoy tarot cards, readings and all things to do with horses may enjoy this. Just my perspective so if you have this on your list to read, pick it up and see how you land with it.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
Twisted by Emily McIntire
fast-paced
4.0
I am really enjoying these dark retellings. Who would have thought happy endings for villains would be so fun to read.
She Wouldn't Change a Thing by Sarah Adlakha
4.0
This was an interesting read. I really enjoy Sci-Fi and time travel and have not read a story quite like this one. If I was faced with the same dilemma as Maria, I am not sure what I would do. Whew ..
I was a little worried about how the author would close this one out but I worried for nothing. The ending is fantastic.
This is perfect for readers who enjoy time travel mixed with women's fiction. Inkook forward to reading more of this author's work.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
I was a little worried about how the author would close this one out but I worried for nothing. The ending is fantastic.
This is perfect for readers who enjoy time travel mixed with women's fiction. Inkook forward to reading more of this author's work.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
Murdle: The School of Mystery: 50 Seriously Sinister Logic Puzzles by G.T. Karber
fast-paced
5.0
I just can't get over how much fun these are! I really enjoy the logic puzzles and the fun descriptions of the people, murder weapons, and other items for solving the puzzles.
The story itself is enjoyable too and reading it piece-meal while also trying to solve other mysteries within the story before Logico is fun too.
This is perfect for puzzle fans and lovers of mysteries. I sincerely appreciate St. Martin's Press for the review copy.
The story itself is enjoyable too and reading it piece-meal while also trying to solve other mysteries within the story before Logico is fun too.
This is perfect for puzzle fans and lovers of mysteries. I sincerely appreciate St. Martin's Press for the review copy.
A Study in Black Brew by Marie Howalt
fast-paced
5.0
A Study in Black Brew is a fun, cozy Sci-Fi mystery that resides in the same realm as the Colibri Investigation series. In book 3 of that series (The Wenamak Web) we are introduced to the two main characters in this story. I love a good spin-off and thoroughly enjoyed reading this one.
I love this author's writing. The characters are fun and have great banter. I also like that the mystery is interesting and keeps you reading. As a retelling, the Sherlock Holmes vibes are on point. Definitely one to put on those bookish radars and grab when it releases on May 22, 2025.
I sincerely appreciate the author for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
I love this author's writing. The characters are fun and have great banter. I also like that the mystery is interesting and keeps you reading. As a retelling, the Sherlock Holmes vibes are on point. Definitely one to put on those bookish radars and grab when it releases on May 22, 2025.
I sincerely appreciate the author for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
Dead Woman Walking by Diana Corbitt
medium-paced
4.0
Dead Woman Walking is the first in the Izzy Santos Mysteries. We are introduced to Officer Santos as she responds to a minor call. She is then assigned to assist Detective Fulton as he is home sick. Things quickly escalate from a missing person, to a disappearance, to something else entirely.
I really enjoyed following Izzy as she navigates being thrown into an acting detective's role. She is thorough, and asks a lot of questions, even some that are a bit out there. I have always enjoyed police procedurals and Izzy kept things interesting. The only thing that bugged me was that sometimes her comments felt a little young for the situation or wasn't what I would expect a cop to say.
The mystery, and the twist at the end, was great. Tia Maggie is a very fun addition to the story and easily my favorite character. I like the aspect she brings to the story and how it all ties together. I'm hoping to see more of her in the other installments.
Overall, a good read and one I recommend. This has cozy mystery vibes as well so perfect for fans of that genre. I sincerely appreciate the author for the review copy. These opinions are strictly my own.
I really enjoyed following Izzy as she navigates being thrown into an acting detective's role. She is thorough, and asks a lot of questions, even some that are a bit out there. I have always enjoyed police procedurals and Izzy kept things interesting. The only thing that bugged me was that sometimes her comments felt a little young for the situation or wasn't what I would expect a cop to say.
The mystery, and the twist at the end, was great. Tia Maggie is a very fun addition to the story and easily my favorite character. I like the aspect she brings to the story and how it all ties together. I'm hoping to see more of her in the other installments.
Overall, a good read and one I recommend. This has cozy mystery vibes as well so perfect for fans of that genre. I sincerely appreciate the author for the review copy. These opinions are strictly my own.
Murdle: Volume 1 by G.T. Karber
medium-paced
5.0
Ok...this was FUN! I enjoy puzzles. I enjoy reading. I also enjoy mysteries. Put all of them together and it's pure nerdy blissfulness.
I received Murdle, Vol. 1 for my birthday. Once I started, it was hard to put down. I kept wanting to solve the puzzles to get to the next part of the story. The story is entertaining and I LOVED the descriptions of the people, places, weapons, and motives. The humour is on point, at least for me.
Highly recommend this one for those who want reading with a twist. I honestly didn't think I would like this as much as I did. I already have Vol. 2 ready and waiting.
I received Murdle, Vol. 1 for my birthday. Once I started, it was hard to put down. I kept wanting to solve the puzzles to get to the next part of the story. The story is entertaining and I LOVED the descriptions of the people, places, weapons, and motives. The humour is on point, at least for me.
Highly recommend this one for those who want reading with a twist. I honestly didn't think I would like this as much as I did. I already have Vol. 2 ready and waiting.
Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder by Kerryn Mayne
medium-paced
4.0
I adored Lenny Marks. This is such a charming read. It starts a little slow, but grows on you. Lenny is a very unique character, full of quirks and habits that make you love her. Her situation, the things she went through, both as a child and adult, is what tethered me to the story and kept me there. Definitely one to put on those bookish radars.
I didn't realize until after I finished this, that this is a debut. I look forward to what else this author writes.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
I didn't realize until after I finished this, that this is a debut. I look forward to what else this author writes.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart: And Other Stories by GennaRose Nethercott
slow-paced
3.0
I really enjoyed Thistlefoot, so when I was given the chance to read this one, I jumped. Sadly, for me, this one just didn't gel.
There were a couple of stories that I enjoyed, with my favorite being the Eternal Staircase. With most though, they just sort of fell off and stopped. I was left more often than not, wondering what happened, than understanding what the author was trying to get across.
Maybe it was meant to be that way? I know other readers enjoyed this book, it just wasn't for me. I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
There were a couple of stories that I enjoyed, with my favorite being the Eternal Staircase. With most though, they just sort of fell off and stopped. I was left more often than not, wondering what happened, than understanding what the author was trying to get across.
Maybe it was meant to be that way? I know other readers enjoyed this book, it just wasn't for me. I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.