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4th book finished - The Shadow Man5 stars
Loved this book, kept me hooked right from the start. I found the killer an intriguing character and was curious to find out more.
5th book finished - The Atlas ParadoxI ended up giving it 4 stars but I couldn't quite decide what I thought of it. For 400 pages, there didn't seem to be a lot happening. Some characters were more interesting than others.
I preferred the 1st book in the trilogy. I already have the 3rd book so I will read it, but I'm hoping for something a bit more with it.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge APRIL 2024Start Date: 04/01/2024
End Date: 04/30/2024
Total Pages Read: 2,600
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1. The Atlas Paradox 432
2. Impossible Creatures 368
3. War of the Windsors: The Inside Story of Charles, Andrew and the Rivalry That Has Defined the Royal Family 320
4. The Housemaid 325
5. The Shadow Man 384
6. The Apprentice 403
7. The Revels 368
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge MARCH 2024Start Date: 03/01/2024
End Date: 03/31/2024
Total Pages Read: 2,454
Bonus Points: 210
Books Read:
1. The Dubrovnik Book Club 387
2. A Court of Mist and Fury 626
3. The Killer's Girl 272
4. Iron Flame 623
5. The Soul Killer 346
6. The Beauty of Bucharest 200
+ 10 A Court of Mist and Fury - green cover
+ 50 A Court of Mist and Fury - fairys
+ 25 A Court of Mist and Fury - author is woman
+ 10 A Court of Mist and Fury lead character is a woman
+ 25 Iron Flame author is woman
+ 25 The Killer's Girl author is woman
+ 25 The Dubrovnik Book Club - author is woman
+ 10 The Dubrovnik Book Club lead character is a woman
+ 10 Iron Flame lead character is a woman
+ 10 The Killer's Girl lead character is a woman
+ 10 The Beauty of Bucharest lead character is a woman
3rd book finished last month - Fair RosalineI enjoyed this retelling of Romeo & Juliet from Rosaline's perspective - we hear her mentioned in the play but she doesn't really feature. I do think it's beneficial for someone to have read and be reasonably familiar with the play and Shakespeare's language to get the most from the book.
4th book finished - The Soul Killer4 stars for this one. It's been a while since I read the 1st book in series. I soon remembered the characters and references to what happened in the 1st book.
My first thoughts on the killer were wrong but I think we were being obviously directed to the wrong person. Once I eliminated that person I guessed correctly.
3rd book finishedA Court Of Thorns & Roses - this series has been on my to-read list for a while. This book was on my 2023 challenge but was 1 of the books I didn't tick off for my 12.
I don't know what took me so long to dip into this book. Within a few chapters I was hooked and have enjoyed it. I found the world interesting, and the characters. I'll definitely be reading the rest of the series. I keep hearing the 2nd book is the best, so I hope to read it within the next couple of months
Carolien wrote: "Vikki wrote: "2nd book finished - The Postscript Murders. I always enjoy Elly Griffiths' books. I have to admit I still prefer the Ruth Galloway series but I'm enjoying the Harbinder Kaur series so..."Thank you! I've heard her speak online before and she's very interesting, and easy to listen to. I'll keep an eye on this
Alondra wrote: "Vikki wrote: "First book finished from this list. The Ice Child by Camilla Lackberg. As usual with this series it didn't disappoint. Book 10 is already waiting on my shelf"Yeah, this series is on..."
I actually only have the 1st 2 books on my Kindle. Must get the paperbacks. Books 3-9 were Christmas presents some years ago. And I finally bought book 10 in Glasgow last summer. I do come across her books in Waterstones shops here.
2nd book finished - The Postscript Murders. I always enjoy Elly Griffiths' books. I have to admit I still prefer the Ruth Galloway series but I'm enjoying the Harbinder Kaur series so far and have the next 2 books waiting on my shelf. I loved the literary content of this book with authors, publicists, a literary festival etc. And some nice twists and turns.
I think I will commit to
I've been thinking about reading it for ages. Maybe now is the time to finally do it!
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge FEBRUARY 2024Start Date: 02/01/2024
End Date: 02/29/2024
Total Pages Read: 1,381
Bonus Points: 40
Books Read:
1. The Postscript Murders 368
2. The Prey 352
3. Her Lost Soul 242
4. A Court of Thorns and Roses 419
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+ 10 The Postscript Murders red cover
+ 10 The Postscript Murders red or pink cover
+ 10 A Court of Thorns and Roses red cover
+ 10 A Court of Thorns and Roses red or pink cover
Patricia wrote: "Vikki wrote: "I read The Stranger Diaries this year so I think The Postscript Murders will end up on my 2024 challenge. I already have Bleeding Heart Yard as well"I've enjoyed every Elly Griffiths..."
I finished her Ruth Galloway series last year and started the Harbinder Kaur books. I've also bought the Brighton series but haven't started it yet. Thought I'd finish the Harbinder Kaur books first. Actually just got an e-mail that my signed copy of The Last Word has been posted! :)
2nd book finished Ward D my first Freida McFadden book. I've heard a lot of positive reviews about her books and this one caught my attention. There's some fascinating about books set on psych wards or similar settings. Really enjoyed this book and would be keen to read more. I didn't predict the biggest twist which is always a good thing in my opinion.
5 stars
Vikki wrote: "I'll commit to The Ice Child
"I actually finished this book last weekend. So far it has been my favourite read of 2024. I've enjoyed all the books in this series and this one didn't disappoint.
First book finished from this list. The Ice Child by Camilla Lackberg. As usual with this series it didn't disappoint. Book 10 is already waiting on my shelf
The Death Watcher by Chris Carter - can't wait for this
1st book finished - Brothers and Wives: Inside the Private Lives of William, Kate, Harry, and Meghan4 stars from me. Focus was much more on the Princes than their wives. It was interesting although not a lot I hadn't heard before. It did seem to be written in Harry's favour.
