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Hellbound Guilds & Other Misdirections by Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen
4.25
Still loving the series. I’ve dipped just to 3 of the 4 guild codex series so far and enjoy them all. Lienna and Kit are such great characters that balance each other out. Though I’d really like to know how to pronounce Lienna.
The Resort by Sara Ochs
2.25
This book had so much potential. It started off decently strong. But man did it start to loose me as it went on. It started with the dialogue. I found it so unnatural. But then I realized an even bigger issue was the ages of the characters. They were just so young and immature. It made the story feel immature. Then the twists started and ultimately fell flat. They could have really added to the story. But there was no subtlety. No finesse in the setup.
I know this is the author’s debut novel. I do think she has potential but ultimately needs a better editor.
2.25 stars. I almost rounded up but I get too mad thinking about how the last 100 pages just fell apart.
I know this is the author’s debut novel. I do think she has potential but ultimately needs a better editor.
2.25 stars. I almost rounded up but I get too mad thinking about how the last 100 pages just fell apart.
The Housemaid by Sarah A. Denzil
3.5
3.5 stars
Easy read. Thriller/mystery. I thought it was pretty good. Great narrator (this is free on audible for members!). Much preferred it to the more famous Housemaid.
Overall, a decent mystery and I liked the story.
Easy read. Thriller/mystery. I thought it was pretty good. Great narrator (this is free on audible for members!). Much preferred it to the more famous Housemaid.
Overall, a decent mystery and I liked the story.
Never Seduce a Duke by Vivienne Lorret
2.0
Was almost nice and rounded up to 3 stars. But decided on 2 because it’s been a day since I finished and I’m still angry.
This book started off so good. The slow build. The tension. The banter. I thought this was going to be a 4+ star read.
Then the author totally jumped the shark. I was pissed. I seriously had to put it down for a week before continuing.
When I came back to it, it wasn’t any better. I loathed the time jump and the lack of communication. The whole last 1/3 just didn’t redeem itself for me.
So 2 grr stars.
This book started off so good. The slow build. The tension. The banter. I thought this was going to be a 4+ star read.
Then the author totally jumped the shark. I was pissed. I seriously had to put it down for a week before continuing.
When I came back to it, it wasn’t any better. I loathed the time jump and the lack of communication. The whole last 1/3 just didn’t redeem itself for me.
So 2 grr stars.
One Bad Witch by Danielle Garrett
3.25
Rating down because I’m really tired of the relationship in this book that is clearly going nowhere. It’s time to move along.
That said, I still enjoy this series as a whole and plan to continue reading it.
That said, I still enjoy this series as a whole and plan to continue reading it.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
4.25
4+ stars. Really enjoyed this one. Started off with the paperback but switched to the audible for time and because I wanted to hear the Scottish accents.
I thought this was a beautifully told story about a woman who suffered an unspeakable tragedy as a child and how it still affects her as an adult. I really liked Raymond and his patients with Eleanor. I was even okay with the open ended finish.
Highly recommend.
I thought this was a beautifully told story about a woman who suffered an unspeakable tragedy as a child and how it still affects her as an adult. I really liked Raymond and his patients with Eleanor. I was even okay with the open ended finish.
Highly recommend.
The Patient's Secret by Loreth Anne White
4.5
Really enjoyed this one. Such an unexpected treat from an author I’ve never read. It did cross into the territory of a bit too dark for me (the inserts from the book one of the characters was writing), but mostly stayed at a level I could handle. Quite clever. I definitely did not guess most of it and I enjoyed how it kept me wondering. I also enjoyed the side plot mystery that was wrapped up nicely.
Recommend.
Recommend.
Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors by Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen
4.0
My third series of the guild codex world. Really enjoying these companion series. Even downloaded the suggested reading order so I can play catchup and enjoy the crossovers as I go.
Kit and Lienna are great characters and u look forward to their development.
Kit and Lienna are great characters and u look forward to their development.
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
4.0
My third Blake crouch book. It’s a solid read, but I wasn’t quite as invested as I was in the first two books I read by him. Some of the more tragic aspects of the story put a real damper on it for me. That’s not to say his other books were exactly happy go lucky, but there was just something about this one that didn’t quite fully grab me. That said, I still really enjoyed it and read it in 3 sittings. He’s so good at making sci-fi accessible. And I love the speed of his books. They are jam packed with so much in such a short amount of time it’s near impossible to get bored.
I think it’s safe to say BC is an auto buy author for me now.
Recommend.
I think it’s safe to say BC is an auto buy author for me now.
Recommend.
Scatter by Molly J. Bragg
4.0
Overall a fun read. Unique super hero story that feels inspired by super man without copying super man. Liked both main characters.
The narrator was just okay though. The way she pronounced Perez drove me crazy. And some of her accents/characters weren’t differentiated enough. But overall, she was good and didn’t ruin the story.
Recommend this fun superhero romance.
The narrator was just okay though. The way she pronounced Perez drove me crazy. And some of her accents/characters weren’t differentiated enough. But overall, she was good and didn’t ruin the story.
Recommend this fun superhero romance.