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Feb 28, 2025 09:15AM

129784 The Notorious Virtues by Alwyn Hamilton The Notorious Virtues (The Notorious Virtues, #1) by Alwyn Hamilton was good... action, suspense, and a twist~! The book cover is great, but the story isn't that 'busy' or supernatural.

3 Stars

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(Also a little scary as it could be a glimpse into our own future...)
Feb 28, 2025 07:04AM

129784 Where Shadows Meet by Patrice Caldwell Where Shadows Meet by Patrice Caldwell is lacking in world and 'creature' building.

2 Stars

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Feb 24, 2025 08:06AM

129784 The Prince Without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara The Prince Without Sorrow (Obsidian Throne, #1) by Maithree Wijesekara was disappointing.

2 Stars

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Feb 18, 2025 09:41AM

129784 Splinter Effect by Andrew Ludington Splinter Effect (A Splinter Effect Book, #1) by Andrew Ludington was a pretty good story.

3 Stars

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Feb 17, 2025 09:39AM

129784 Aunt Tigress by Emily Yu-Xuan Qin Aunt Tigress by Emily Yu-Xuan Qin was a flop.

1 Star

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Feb 11, 2025 08:47AM

129784 The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami was disappointing.

2 Stars

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Feb 06, 2025 08:30AM

129784 The Fourth Consort by Edward Ashton The Fourth Consort by Edward Ashton was a good story but had a lot of similarities with the author's Mickey series.

3 Stars

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Jan 29, 2025 11:27AM

129784 The Rising by Jo Riccioni The Rising (The Branded Season #2) by Jo Riccioni needs a lot more recapping from the first book! What there was, was scattered throughout the story, with a major entry in the last couple of chapters....

2 Stars

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Jan 20, 2025 07:48AM

129784 Liralen wrote: "Billie's Not So Secret Diary wrote: "I was just going to ask the same thing, but according to their profile, it looks as if our moderator hasn't visited since November.."

FWIW, that might or might..."


Well, then I guess we're not having another challenge.

So I can delete my 2024 challenge lists, right?
Jan 13, 2025 10:09AM

129784 A Better Nightmare by Megan Freeman A Better Nightmare by Megan Freeman was an ok of a read for a slow one.

2 Stars

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Jan 11, 2025 04:50AM

129784 Sherri wrote: "Will there be another group challenge for NetGalley books read this year? TIA"

I was just going to ask the same thing, but according to their profile, it looks as if our moderator hasn't visited since November...
Jan 08, 2025 08:45AM

129784 Needy Little Things Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours by Channelle Desamours was a good YA story blending fantasy with current issues.

3 Stars

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Jan 06, 2025 10:31AM

129784 The Outcast Mage by Annabel Campbell The Outcast Mage (The Shattered Lands, #1) by Annabel Campbell was a good read and I'll be looking for the next in the series.

3 Stars

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Dec 31, 2024 02:41PM

129784 The first chapter in Lightfall by Ed Crocker Lightfall (The Everlands Trilogy, #1) by Ed Crocker was a great hook, but too bad the rest of the story was dull.

2 Stars

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Dec 26, 2024 06:43PM

129784 The Business Trip The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia by Jessie Garcia wasn't as mysterious or suspenseful as the blurb claimed it was going to be, but it was still a good read.

3 Stars

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Dec 23, 2024 09:42AM

129784 Nature of Frost by Jus Accardo Nature of Frost (Omen of Ice, #2) by Jus Accardo A good story and end to the series but it's a little too simple and quick.

3 Stars

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I love the book cover.
Dec 21, 2024 02:08PM

129784 Heir by Sabaa Tahir Heir (Heir Duology, #1) by Sabaa Tahir didn't live up to all of the hype.

It wasn't bad, just very predictable.

3 Stars

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My backlog is done!
Dec 16, 2024 08:03AM

129784 The Fate of Magic by Sara Raasch & Beth Revis The Fate of Magic (Witch and Hunter, #2) by Sara Raasch was a quick ending to the series. I don't think a lot of thought went into this one.

Wasn't bad, just blah... lol

2 Stars

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Dec 12, 2024 02:08PM

129784 Devils Kill Devils by Johnny Compton Devils Kill Devils by Johnny Compton

The worst book I read this year! (or maybe ever!)

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Dec 09, 2024 08:41AM

129784 A Tide of Black Steel by Anthony Ryan A Tide of Black Steel (Age of Wrath, #1) by Anthony Ryan needs a little better world and character building.

3 Stars

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