Rosh ~catching up slowly~’s Comments (group member since Mar 06, 2022)

Rosh ~catching up slowly~’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

The Trials of Marjorie Crowe by C.S. Robertson

Great blurb. Poor execution. Outlier review.
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The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

Pretty good, as long as you go in with the right expectations. Romantasy + Steam + some not-so-scary zombies.
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Poor Deer by Claire Oshetsky

Oshetsky's imagination and descriptive writing are on excellent display in this literary fiction.
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This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel

A 2017 release, but luckily, Macmillan made the audio available on NetGalley. Loved this beautiful family drama so much!
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The Lady Thief of Belgravia by Allison Grey

Oh, My. God! I can't believe I had a 1 star this early in the year and I don't even give out 1 stars that often! This was horrible!
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An Enchanted Moment on Ever After Street by Jaimie Admans

I read romances mainly when this author writes them. She creates settings like no one else. Found a new favourite from her works.
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Rachel wrote: "Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer is a quirky but moving book about loss and grief as Isaac meets a strange egg creature who ..."

I loved this book! :)

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

Succumbed to the hype, and found the book match up to a great extent. A fun cat-and-mouse story, though a bit slow-paced to be a true thriller.
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All the Ways We Lied by Aida Zilelian

Loved the Armenian and the dysfunctional family bits, but the final section messes up the whole experience.
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Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett

Enjoyed this sequel to the Emily Wilde series. A great read for cosy fantasy fans, but in the right series order.
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Happy New Year, everyone!

Ended 2023 with two mixed historical fiction reads.

1. Dinner with Churchill by Robin Hawdon

A great book in the first half, but went on a downwards spiral in the second half. The postscript killed it entirely. But the Churchill-related historical research is excellent.
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2. The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok

Might have worked better for me had it not been marketed as a mystery-thriller and had the plotting been tighter.
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The Stark Beauty of Last Things: A Novel by Celine Keating

A mixed bag for me. Loved the core theme, but didn't enjoy the clutter and the slow pace.
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Kinfolk by Sean Dietrich

Loved almost everything about this Southern historical fiction.
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Illuminating Darwin: Arabella's Light by Jill George

An indie historical work focussing on the life of Arabella Buckley, one of the few female science popularizers of the 19th century.
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The Memories of Marlie Rose by Morgan Lee Miller

An interesting story about a woman who chooses to have certain memories removed. The novel works to a great extent.
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Thanks for being so welcoming here! Wish you all a peaceful advent season, a blessed Christmas, and wonderful 2024! 💚

Inspirational Wink and the Altogether Extraordinary Notebook by Delaney Evers

A fun cosy fantasy adventure with an older protagonist. Quite an enjoyable ride. Still up for request on Netgalley, if anyone wants to give it a try.
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The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos by Kelly Irvin

A mixed bag for me, though it has its moments. The main character lowered my reading experience, as did the narrators.
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The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou by Eleni Kyriacou

A historical crime drama based on an actual incident in the 1950s. I had a great time reading this.
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A Different Kind of Gone by Catherine Ryan Hyde

I am an outlier for this one, though CRH's books usually work for me.
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