Book 5 in this series does not disappoint! I have been curious about Edward’s character for this whole series, and we finally get to know him a bit. He’s been a very mysterious, little mentioned part of the Broderick family. Like in the other books in this series, love strikes hard and fast, leaving the pair with such strong feelings that they cannot ignore. Cursed Luck has a similar arc to the other stories in this series, so if you liked the others, you’ll love this one.
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Wow! This is a very fast-paced, exciting adventure with constant plot twists, and new obstacles to overcome. Affable teacher Nik Zosimos falls into his destiny after a visit with his Papou. This book drops you headlong into the past, and provides so much detail it feels as if you’re right beside Nik as he figures out what this new role and life are all about. I definitely felt right at home in this story, and the outside world faded away as I raced around in this adventure. Definitely give it a shot!
Great novel set in a dystopian world, where democracy as we know it has fallen, and the powerful UNR organization controls everything and everyone. Hunter is a brave ex-soldier, heading the Resistance to the UNR, and puts his life in peril constantly to pursue what he feels is right. Upon meeting Rain, the pair cannot fight the chemistry between them, and although they fight for different sides, they are drawn to each other. I loved how frank the writing is, and how it seems at times to be making a tongue-in-cheek witticism, smiling knowingly at the reader. The characters of Hunter and Rain are intriguing, and their romance is great. Loved it!
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This is a very unique tale of loss, sadness, and the search for a life worth living. Mercy is surrounded with women who feel the ache of rejection and the echo of those who have left or been taken. After losing her dearest friend, she knows that she needs to fight for herself, and the future of who she might become. DeBlassie’s writing draws you in to the story, and her words curl around you until you feel immersed in Mercy’s Sueño. A good story.
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This second book in the Cross of Ciaran series does not disappoint. We are back to the 1960s, following Ciarán as he attempts to piece together the events that occurred at the time of his death. He longs to set Aisling free from her watery grave, and pay his lost love the respect that she deserves. He is also determined to find a way to wake up his brother Aodhán, who languishes in a museum, but appears to be as intact as Ciarán. His hometown bears little resemblance to how it looked in the 5th Century, but he eventually gets his bearings.
I got a little tired of all the deception with his identity, and was eager for him to fess up and admit who he really is. How long can a man covered in tattoos hide them? I wanted to hear more from Caitlin, who seemed to be less heard-from in this Book 2. However, the book was expertly written, just as Book 1, and it was easy to fall back into the story and enjoy Ciarán’s adventures. Definitely worth the read.
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This is a beautifully written tale of a love story through time. Katherine is a great character, a strong woman and musician who follows the beat of her own drummer. When she suddenly falls back through time to meet Phillip, the attraction they feel is instant and consuming. But how can they be together when they live decades apart? Kat and Phillip are wonderfully drawn characters, and their story is mesmerizing. The book is easy to follow and enjoyable to read. In the first part of the book, I found there were sections that were a bit slow for me, but once I got into it, I read it straight through til the end. I will be looking out for book 2!
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A very creepy tale of a religious zealot who delivers pain with satisfaction and kills gleefully. Mother Juana is eerily obsessed with enduring and issuing corporal punishment as a means to gain God’s favour. She also has some supernatural ability and is a master at brainwashing, especially in regards to her son, Gabriel. Gabriel lives his life in service of needy and abused children, and spends so much of his time working with them that his home life begins showing cracks. His wife Consuela is a very interesting character as well. She shows herself to have a wisdom and knowing that seems beyond the number of books she has read. This story is illustrated in great detail, and definitely sends chills up the spine of the reader on many occasions. This book has a way of hooking you in and not letting go!
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This is a captivating story, one that hooks you and draws you in, slowly. After Luci inherits the estate, and her great-aunt’s ruby ring is winking brightly on her finger, she begins feeling inexorably drawn to the old mansion and the spirit within it. The feeling is insidious and steadily growing. Mayfield writes in such a lush way that I almost felt the spirit’s pull myself. There is a heavy romance layer to this story as well, plenty of steamy scenes in just 89 pages! As the plot speeds up, the psychological fear aspect takes hold, and what was arousing becomes downright terrifying. Prepare yourself for an emotional ride with this one!
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This book has a great heroine in Emma Evans. She is strong, intelligent, and driven. She also cares about supporting the women in her town to gain independence, education, and a profession. She advocates for them tirelessly, even when universities and companies balk at the idea of an educated woman in the 1800s.
I have not read the first book, but there was sufficient backstory elements added that I wasn’t confused about what was happening. That said, I think it would have been even more engaging had I read the first book. As new ones are coming out soon, I may just catch up on what I missed!
Spooked by a Suspicion is a fun middle-school age book that kept this adult’s interest all the way through. 13-year-old Rocky is caught by surprise when his mom introduces him to her fiancée, who seems to come with a whole host of changes that Rocky isn’t ready for. He’s an interesting teen dealing with a lot of upheaval, and takes an immediate distrust to the enigmatic Ted. I loved reading about Rocky’s brilliant imagination, and him plotting with his friend Olive to get to the bottom of all of the odd coincidences that seem to surround his mom’s new beau. There’s lots going on in the story, and I think most kids around the same age would appreciate the characters and plot of this book.
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GREAT start to a trilogy I look forward to devouring. I was hooked from the start, when we meet our rebel princess being captured in enemy lands after an attempt to smuggle contraband alcohol. She is a sassy, brave, and intelligent girl of 17, who is entangled in the Socairan justice system, which is much more heavy-handed than her own. She attempts to pretend to be as demure as the women of Socair, but can she hold her tongue long enough to be set free? This was a great journey, loved watching Rowan cause the men to blush and being anything but the well-trained lady. Loved the characters, including the friend she makes from another Socair clan, and the villain who angles for her death. Very well-written, great heroine, and fun plot. I’m going to have to go back and read the other books from the Lochlann Treaty!
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This is an interesting story of a rag-tag group of survivalists scraping out an existence in a dead mining town. Set only 10 years in the future, it paints a bleak picture of what humanity, and the Earth, might look like for people living in 2031. Hosted by the Raven Woman, a shapeshifting tavern owner who has lived for millenia, watching humans destroy her habitat. She is an odd character, but she does look out for her community in her own way. As the story’s viewpoint changed from so many different characters, it took me a bit to get a handle on who was who, and why we were privy to information… it took a good chunk of the book to understand what Koerber was saying with this work. It is a well-written and thought-out piece that I enjoyed, and was worth sticking with it til the end. I’ll be looking at what other things this authour has written.
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This book has an interesting premise, incorporating some danger and intrigue with romance. Marshall Matt Thornton is a tall handsome drink of water that might just be what parched Liz Hartman needs after an acrimonious divorce from her criminal ex-husband. Liz’ character is drawn well, we get to see what’s going on in her mind as she tries to put some distance between herself (and her grown children) and the terrible reputation the man made of their last name. The writing flowed well, but I found myself a bit bored with the mundanities of the story. I wanted some deeper insights, and more than a purely plot-driven story. However, it is an easy-to-read book that crime/suspense fans may enjoy.
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A short romance story of two young people that fall deeply in love very quickly. The characters were drawn pretty well, with backstories and personality that were relatable. I also appreciated the style of writing – it feels naturally and is easy to fall into. Some depth was added with the conniving assistant and a douchey ex – I would have liked to see that play out a little longer for more intrigue. I found the speed with which these two fell in love to be a little implausible (a few sentences volleyed back and forth, and they’re already thinking of the long-term relationship), and the main climax of the action was a bit fast and convenient for me as well. Maybe a less jaded reader would find this swoonable! All in all, a decent easy-to-read romance for the young at heart.
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This is a very intense trilogy. Marcy is increasingly shown to us to be an unreliable narrator, in that we aren’t sure that what she is perceiving (and what she is narrating) is actually happening. She is troubled by haunting dreams, has extensive confusion, and has trouble telling the difference between reality and her dreamworld. Both Brad and Liam seem very suspect, with high emotion and controlling mentalities. The style of writing also conveys a wonky mental state. Even when a conversation is happening between Marcy and one of the men, it has a quality of recounting a memory; it doesn’t read like the event is quite happening in real time. While I can see how using that voice feeds into the depiction of her skewed world, personally I found it difficult to wrap my head around, and a bit unsettling to read. This is a very unique and emotionally intense set of books with an intriguing framework.
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This one starts out with a premise we’ve seen before – for one reason or another, a woman finds herself in a bind due to a little white lie that snowballs quickly. Ivory, matchmaker by trade, tells a reporter doing a feature on her business that she has a boyfriend, and now needs to find one PDQ! Enter sexy young intern Li Qiang, who volunteers to fill the role and save her skin, and hilarious hijinks ensue. Ivory is a tad on the clueless side, and seems to be unable to assess the information in front of her as to whether or not her burgeoning real feelings for the intelligent faux beau are reciprocated or not. Putting that aside, this story does actually go to some interesting places emotionally, adding some depth and shadow to the pairing that is pretty interesting. The book is romantic, whimsical, and sultry with some nuance to the characters I found entertaining. A good read.
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What an amazing peek into the mind of someone with schizoaffective disorder. I loved this book, not only is the topic interesting and unique, but the writing is fantastic, and the character development is sensational. I loved that Billiter gave us this one from various points of view, allowing us to feel the confusion, heartbreak, and personal struggle of a mother parenting four children, including one whose mental health is rapidly changing, but we also get to hear from a teen who is rapidly questioning his own sanity and ability to believe himself and his memories. Watching the two of them come to terms with these developments, and also hearing from the rest of the family and see how their lives and understandings shift is awesome. Extremely well written, frank, and deeply empathetic, I loved this one from start to finish.
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This is a cozy mystery set in the sweet town of Carolan Springs. The town is rocked with the death of the beloved Gardening Club President Billie Whitman. Everyone in town seems to be keeping secrets and hiding clues. Anne’s keen nose for trouble and desire to solve this mystery keep her inspecting all her neighbours to solve the crime. This is an interesting story with a good plot. This being my first book by Walton, I had trouble keeping everyone straight in the first part of the book. I eventually got it sorted and it was a nice read.
Detective Dee Quarter has gotten herself into quite the love triangle (or quadrilateral?). Boyfriend of 1 year, Winston, is what she says she wants and needs in a man. But then how to explain her reaction to ex-boyfriend Grayson’s advances, and how her body reacts to cult leader Jonathan? As she gets closer to solving her murder case, she gets more and more embroiled in temptation and trouble.
The plot is well-drawn, and the developments in both the case and Dee’s love life make for interesting reading. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why Dee was drawn to the creepy cult leader, but to each their own. I think the issue I had is that I wanted there to be more character development. I didn’t feel like these characters were truly lifelike and believable… something was missing for me. However, fans of romance will appreciate the steamy love scenes, and suspense/crime lovers may enjoy this mystery.
This is a really lovely book that I thoroughly enjoyed. I am a recently converted cat-lover, and I about fell in love with the idea of a cat café. So many lovely kitties in this story, and their owner/protector extraordinaire Ellie Warren is a great protagonist. She has a huge heart, and doesn’t abide people taking advantage of her. I enjoyed trying to put the clues together about the identity of the murderer (I failed!) and seeing how the drama played out. The flirtation between Ellie and hottie officer Simon Ward spiced up the novel as well. A couple of the details of the case were a bit more convenient than I think would happen in real life, but honestly the writing and the story just charmed me. I just read the final page, and I’m still smiling about how adorable this book is. If this sounds like your cup of tea, I highly recommend it!
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I really liked this set of books featuring amateur sleuth/librarian Sunshine Baker. She is a loveable character, one who genuinely enjoys her role as YA book librarian, introducing great stories to the teens of the town. She also can’t help her curiousity when trouble is afoot in her small town. The first book, Betrayal at the Beach was a great introduction to Sunshine and her community. Unwilling to just let crimes happen, especially in HER library, she jumps into action to solve the mystery of stolen funds and the Founder’s bible. Mystery at the Marina is an excellent follow-up, though more than once I found her a little too nosey for my liking… not everything is your business, Sunshine! Shooting at the Shore follows in a similar vein, and as Sunshine is now making a name for herself, she goes to work figuring out who killed a beloved matriarch of Bryce Beach.
These books do live up to the ‘cozy mystery’ vibe well. The reader can follow along as Sunshine puts together clues, and guesses along with her what might have occurred. Sunshine is Christian, but it isn’t an overwhelming theme, just a part of who she is and what she believes. I appreciated that the work wasn’t in the least preachy, just an aspect of her beliefs and community. These are an enjoyable set of books that I definitely recommend!
It was interesting, after reading the other three books in the series, to get a glimpse into some of the early events that shaped Isra. We are flown back to her adolescence, when she was training to become the witch she would morph into, with her “friend” Everilda beside her. Seeing the emergence of her powers, and the beginnings of her relationships with characters like Everilda and Astrid, added depth and nuance into understanding how she evolved as a witch. I enjoyed reading about Isra’s lighter side, and how those crucial formative years had such a impact on the woman she would become.
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This is a great follow-up to Journeys through SpaceTime. Talisman’s level of detail, and ability to make connections in these works is incredible. It must have taken him so long to map this work out! Sci-Fi lovers will revel in the twists and turns this book takes, and the painstakingly drawn characters we get to know. With such a large cast of characters, I don’t know how he manages to create such distinct voices.
I think I enjoyed this 2nd book even more than Book 1. It took me awhile to get my head around the multitude of characters, themes, and overlaps in the first one. This time ’round, I had an *idea* what to expect, and I could sit back and enjoy it more. Well done!
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Ripper Bandura is definitely a sexy bad guy in this romantic suspense novel. For all his bravado and strength, he has surprisingly little experience in a relationship, so when he falls for Nurse Erin, it catches them both off-guard. He’s also a complex character that is more than just a typical ‘bad boy’. Unfortunately, his childhood was abusive and sent him down a path of crime from an early age. The relationship between Ripper and Erin seems like an unlikely match for many reasons, but they find themselves compelled to each other regardless. The backstory of Erin’s father gives the plot lots of interest, and it speeds up quickly with the family business and the reemergence of Erin’s first husband. Lots of drama to keep up interest, and the ground is already laid for some explosive happenings in book 2!
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A sweet little story for your little ones. Jake is supported by his friends to get through his fears, and does lots of exploring in this rhyming read. The characters are fun and memorable, and there’s lots of little details about animals and nature to make this a playful read. The illustrations are beautiful, and really bring out the wonder in this tale. A good read that reminds us that everyone is different, and differences don’t have to be scary.
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This is a great novel, that I look forward to continuing in Book 2! At the start, I found myself wanting to hurry along the plot to get to all the shrouded action that I knew was coming, but fortunately I was patient (ish). Matilda and Kacper are suitably weird and definitely less than welcoming to Alex and Zoey after they are left orphans. This family definitely has some strange skeletons in the closet, and Alex is determined to bring them out to light. When she gets in over her head, can her newfound friend Nick help? I really liked the characters and the action, lots of exciting elements to keep you wanting more.
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WOW! This is an amazing read that I thoroughly enjoyed. I expected it to be a tearful book, given the subject matter, but there was so much more laughter and enjoyment that I wasn’t expecting. There are some bittersweet moments for sure, but the love and adventures are what I am taking away from this book. The characters are so real, I feel like I know them. The motley cast of Diers that were thrown together for their trip come from all walks of life, and seeing the way they bonded was inspiring and uplifting. Packard is a fantastic writer, who writes with heart, empathy, and courage. If you are considering reading this book, DO IT!
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Forbidden Mate has a good story, and we get to learn a lot more about the characters in this world. The characters of Tasha and Levi go through some interesting trials, and I appreciated the sections that were told from Levi’s point of view. They were illuminating into his thoughts and what is important to him. Evil Castus continues to plague Tasha, as well as the Master of the hellspawn, who inches closer to grabbing her into his clutches. I enjoyed seeing more with Radar, Levi’s friend and battlemate, and also Levi’s grandmother. Altogether, I found more variety and depth to this book than the first one. Keep it up, Robertson!
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A twisted story of interspecies love, and the ravages that war wreaks on beings. Tasha and Levi are the epitome of star-crossed lovers, being forced apart to participate on opposite sides of a war neither agrees with. The plot is interesting and varied enough to keep reader engaged. The revelation of the shared enemy was a cool shift in the story that I didn’t expect. I would have liked to see a little more character development around Tasha and Levi, some layers in their relationship and personalities. All in all, a paranormal romance that will keep you guessing.
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Really enjoyed this next part in the story, after The Girl and the Raven. We learn lots more about these awesome characters, and see a few new ones as well. Is it wrong I am still kind of rooting for Dylan to get between the girl and her Gargoyle? I know the Gargoyle is meant to be a protective beast, but Marcus sometimes veers into the controlling for me. Or maybe I just like the bad boy? I digress. Lucy gets to know dear old dad a lot better, and his character is a lot more nuanced in this book. The plot is great, full of action, and I really enjoyed it. This is a great series I will enjoy following.
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