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Soul Taken by Patricia Briggs

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Soul Taken by Patricia Briggs is the 13th book in the Mercy Thompson series. Wulfe has gone missing. Having a crazy a vampire missing is not good. Its better to know where he is. While looking for Wulfe there is a problem where an urban legend seems to be real. Mercy must figure out if the Harvester is real and find Wulfe or let her city fall apart. 

 

I love this series. Do I think this is the strongest book in the series? Nope. Did it bring joy to my heart anyways? Yes. I loved the Sherwood reveal and how it made changes in the pack. This book was fast paced. I would not recommend reading this if you have not read the others in the series. 

 

Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group and Patricia Briggs for a free copy. This was an honest review. 

Storm Echo by Nalini Singh

dark emotional mysterious 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

4.0

 Storm Echo by Nalini Singh is the 6th book in the Psy-Changeling Trinity series. We delve into another Mercant's life. Ivan misses Silence. It kept the monster at bay. With Silence gone he is afraid how long he can keep the monster back until he meets a changeling named Lei. The problem is not long after they met, she disappears. Then he spots her but she does not remember him. Can the two rekindle the romance and save the Psy race? 

 

You pick this book up and you know what you are getting. A stoic psy and a wild changeling. They balance each other. This book was really enjoyable and exactly what you expect. A little surprise to start with Lei's mission but still enjoyable. 

 

Four stars for being enjoyable exactly what I wanted. Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley and Nalini Singh for the free copy. This was an honest review. 

Ghost Reaper Girl, Vol. 1 by Akissa Saiké

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

 

Ghost Reaper Girl Vol 1 by Akissa Saike introduces Chloe, an "old" actress who looks like a child. Chloe is trying to make it in Hollywood. One day she realizes she is a tasty treat for ghosts. A mysterious man comes to her rescue she thinks. 

 

This had an interesting fun concept. There were aspects that made me want to continue but and this is a big but I hated the oversexualization of the main character. Constant "I want to be in your body" comments from the ghosts and so on. It just made this less than enjoyable.  I liked the art and Chloe definitely had the start of an interesting character. 

 

3 stars because I finished it, remembered it and enjoyed some aspects. Thank you to NetGalley, VIZ Media and Akissa Saike for the free copy this is an honest review. 

Those Who Watch From Afar by Zack Hacker
Did not finish book.

Seeds of Glory and Ruin by Melanie Cellier
Did not finish book.

The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.

Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse

2.0

I listened to all three. The series becomes more Christian fiction than fantasy. Some parts are really good but I dislike having religion shoved down my throat. 

Flight of the Raven by

2.0

Book 2 becomes more Christian Fiction and less fantasy. Book 3 is just as bad. 

A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

 A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong is the first book in her new series. While trying to help someone homicide detective somehow ends up in the 1800's in the body of a maid. Mallory must try to figure out multiple things starting with who tried to kill her (or more accurately Catriona whose body she is inhabiting) before the murder succeeds. The killer is currently killing others and she could be next. As Mallory helps the medical examiner, she must hide who she really is. 

 

This was a good read. I enjoyed the pacing and the conundrum of being a detective from the future who is trying to solve crimes without changing history. The characters were interesting, and the plot was strong. 

 

Four stars for a very enjoyable read. Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and Kelley Armstrong for the free copy. This was an honest review.  

When She Dreams by Amanda Quick

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

 Maggie works for the famous advice columnist Aunt Cornelia. While her employer is out of contact on a trip Maggie finds out someone is trying to blackmail her. Maggie decides to stop this by hiring PI Sam Sage. These two are complete opposites, one reckless and the other cautious. Can these two solve the mystery with bodies dropping around them or will they be next? 

 

Fun Quick read. Pun intended. If you have read a Quick, Krentz, Castle you can predict a lot that is going to happen in this book. There is a reason for this. Its enjoyable. I know if I pick this up I am going to enjoy it. Do you read the others in the series? Nope, I think this works as a standalone. 

 

Four stars. I enjoyed the story, the plot moved and the couple was fun. Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group and Amanda Quick for the free copy this was an honest review.