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Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage

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funny hopeful medium-paced

3.75

Do I like the cover no was that the reason why I didn’t want to read it yes. Do I regret not reading it earlier yes. 

This is a cute cowboy story where Emmy and Luke are the center of it. I really enjoyed that the both the main characters where a bit older and not just out of college. Will I read the next books in the series probably. 
...And In The Beginning by Manna Clarke

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dark medium-paced

3.5

I got this book from the author to review so thank you.

I love how the book started with the quick and easy to understand world building. But then about 30% in the. book take such a switch in tone and storytelling it took me until about 55% in to start liking it again.
The beginning it was an exciting sci-fi struggle and a kind off spoiled pov but still cute and naive. Then the main part off the story starts and suddenly it's more of a FBI thriller which is not something I personally enjoy. so when it start up again with the sci-fi elements I was getting back into the story.

the writing and storytelling is clear and consitent. there was one part where I was just annoyed because the idea off wealth must come across but so then it's decided to name drop some brands which for me where more tacky then scream wealth. That could just be the parts off the world we life in. 

Anyway good book and why is there a need for an cliffhanger I need to know more
The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste

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dark hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This books makes you think and make you have all the feeling. You're not ready for.
In a world where people with magic are discriminated against because of the magic which almost felt like an apartheid or Jim Crow was a powerful message. 

The parallels I made in my mind while listing to this book made me sad and also make me feel hope. your truly learn the meaning off all the sorts of love in the world and how it can ben used against your enemies. Venus is truly a powerful character that went through to much in her life and the journey that she will make in this book with her family wil not make it easy but will it fix the relationship with her sister Janus.

The way that is story is told it will keep you on the edge off your seat until the last minute. I also felt the pain that author probably has experience in a world where she would not be accepted but by reading this book you have the hope that maybe by reading these kind of books we can improve this world

The narrator does an amazing job. She does do voice for all the characters which I'm normally not something I enjoy but she was really good and it didn't annoy me like after hour 4 of listening.
The Last Dragon King by Leia Stone

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hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Was this the best book that I have read in a long time No. did I enjoy it enough to want to know what happens next definitely. I could see that the other stories maybe better because Arwen was not the best kind of character for a romantasy book. 
But hey it was fun and read it in a couple off hours. 
Into the Sunken City by Dinesh Thiru

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adventurous hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Did you like treasure plant/island, Atlantis: the lost Empire and the dystopian books from the early 2000 you will enjoy this book.

I started this book in the morning and about 6 hours later I finished it and I loved every second of it. Jin is a very gripping and intriguing character to follow her journey across a sunken America to find the treasure that may or may not save her and her sister.

I never personally have read treasure planet. I have seen treasure planet muppet movie and treasure planet and I felt it was pretty close to the original (but did I buy the original because I now want to read that yes).
What was refreshing about the book is that it was a lot off hindu influence because normally in these kind off books the. main characters are "white" annoying female and Jin was nothing like that. Probably the reason I finished in six hours.
What this didn't make it a five star read is Taim. I didn't like Taim and I found the story between him and Jin unnecessary which also made the end a bit off a bummer

Good book will look forward to reading the next book this author may write
Maiden of Artemis by Eloise Bahr

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.5

I received this book from booksirens for an honest review

I love books set in Ancient Greek and this book is for people who love those books too. Otrera is a true play thing of the gods which is true for so many hero's in Ancient Greece but that makes it fun. It feels like inmost off the book Otrera is looking for her purpose and that search is really well put out in the book. I just hoped I guess there was a bit more action in the book. it's more Otrera companions say let's do this and. then Otrera is ok and all hell breaks lose. That is not my most favorite thing to happen. Like once is fine but multiple times it always start to annoy me after a time.

But is this book bad NO, will I recommend this book YES, do I think it's a good YA book YES. I would also recommend this to people who start. reading greek myth. because you get an easy start into the myths and it's definitely an easier to read then more complicated myths like the Iliad and odyssey.

Do I want to read the second book probably because I want to know what happens next.

Side note I just got lost a lot of the time with all the side characters and a glossary would have been useful for me.
Bride by Ali Hazelwood

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hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Am I bias because I love Ali Hazelwood. Yes. 
Was the ending a little bit weak also yes. Did i finish it in one sitting yes and did i love it omg I need all the stories and I can’t stop reading. 
The Black Velvet Dress by J. E. Clarkson

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.25

 I was giving this audiobook from the author/narrator so I want to thank them for allowing me to review this book.

Well this was so creepy. I have just started reading Horror books because I don't like horror movies but I discovered that I like Horror in my books. Anyway I listened to this while I was at work in an almost empty office that was not my best idea end yet also my best idea.
The narrator really made it creepy that I was on the edge off my seat. I felt I was in the story and that the main character was telling wat happened to her.

So if you have a spare audile point please try this book out you will want more