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Holy Smoke by Gin Griffith
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
I struggled to get into the book. I'm someone who enjoys world-building, and who enjoys the why's and how's with the who's.
I couldn't tell you if this book is set in a different type of realm, I couldn't tell you if the book was set in a smaller town versus a big city. I could tell you about the characters (kind of).
The writing at times seems immature. I cringed every second to third chapter.
IN SAYING THAT - it was decent when the writing wasn't juvenile. For me, it just wasn't captivating enough to hold my attention.
I think I would have liked this book if I was younger; early twenties.
DNFed @ 20%
I couldn't tell you if this book is set in a different type of realm, I couldn't tell you if the book was set in a smaller town versus a big city. I could tell you about the characters (kind of).
The writing at times seems immature. I cringed every second to third chapter.
IN SAYING THAT - it was decent when the writing wasn't juvenile. For me, it just wasn't captivating enough to hold my attention.
I think I would have liked this book if I was younger; early twenties.
DNFed @ 20%
Projections by S.E. Porter
3.0
I think I set myself up for failure with this book. The cover and concept drew me in, and I was excited to explore this world.
I enjoyed that it's a clear chapter-by-chapter POV, and it's clearly marked, but there is a lot of rereading and doubling back to fully understand what was happening. Some of the book also contains flashbacks, to give context and build the story. The magic simple is interesting but complex.
I was strangely confused for a good portion of the book. It's definitely one of those books you need to sit down and commit it, and not read anything else. The writing style is engaging, which is what kept me going.
It's definitely unique - I do recommend giving it a go if you want something out of your box.
I enjoyed that it's a clear chapter-by-chapter POV, and it's clearly marked, but there is a lot of rereading and doubling back to fully understand what was happening. Some of the book also contains flashbacks, to give context and build the story. The magic simple is interesting but complex.
I was strangely confused for a good portion of the book. It's definitely one of those books you need to sit down and commit it, and not read anything else. The writing style is engaging, which is what kept me going.
It's definitely unique - I do recommend giving it a go if you want something out of your box.
Twice Lived by Joma West
4.0
I loved this book - I loved the premise, the articulation, and the execution. Two have two lives, as two people, yet one body?
At first, I wasn't sure how much I'd enjoy the book; the ARC font was rough the first couple of chapters, but you eventually got the hang of which font was who as you went.
I need to know if there's going to be a second book, or if this is a standalone that hangs on what seems to be a cliffhanger.
At first, I wasn't sure how much I'd enjoy the book; the ARC font was rough the first couple of chapters, but you eventually got the hang of which font was who as you went.
I need to know if there's going to be a second book, or if this is a standalone that hangs on what seems to be a cliffhanger.
House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
2.0
I feel scammed.
We built up to this cool battle only to go "oh! FYI, they are dead now!" Nah fam, not worth the time staying up to finish.
We built up to this cool battle only to go "oh! FYI, they are dead now!" Nah fam, not worth the time staying up to finish.
The Desk from Hoboken by Ml Condike
4.0
Absolutely fantastic! Once I started this book I did not want to put it down. It can hold the reader captive and give a need and want to solve the mystery with the FMC.
I have never seen or heard of a genealogy mystery before, and it far from disappointed me. I really hope this becomes a series!
The only reason I didn't give it a five-star rating was because of the plot with the FBI - I think the book didn't need this plot point or twist to be good.
I have never seen or heard of a genealogy mystery before, and it far from disappointed me. I really hope this becomes a series!
The only reason I didn't give it a five-star rating was because of the plot with the FBI - I think the book didn't need this plot point or twist to be good.