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Completion postWeek 2, Roll 10
Book: Better Than the Movies from Lynn Painter
Rating: 3 stars
How it fits: Standalone book and Author L
Review:
A simple YA enemy to lover story with an extremely simple plot. 1 extra star for adorable characters.
Liz and Wes are neighbors who always get on each other's nerves. When her childhood crush moves back in town, she does everything to win him over, including making a deal with her obnoxious neighbour.
As she spends more time with Wes, she is suprised to learn that he isn't as bad as she thinks and she may even like his company.
A simple, cosy coming off age love story.
Bonus point: 2 in 1
Week - 2Spot: 10
Book and Author: The Vampire Knitting Club: Cornwall by Nancy Warren
Qualification: Vampire Knitting Club: Cornwall, #1
Finished: - 2/6/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This book is the first of a spin off series from the Vampire Knitting club Oxford (VKCO)series and I really enjoyed this first instalment. We met the main character Jennifer towards the end of the first series as she is the best friend of Lucy from the VKCO series, and we start to learn more about her in this new series as she moves to Cornwall to help Lucy's Aunty start a new knitting shop. It had a nice mix of familiar characters and new characters and was obviously also a set up book for the rest of the series, but I liked that it had all the fun of the original series as well as new and interesting characters and new secrets that I look forward to learning more about. I am excited to see where this new series goes.
Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "Week - 2Spot: 10
Book and Author: The Vampire Knitting Club: Cornwall by Nancy Warren
Qualification: Vampir..."
Can't wait to get started on this spin-off!
All our reviews are in! Yay we get a free pass!Should I roll the dices today?
Pallavi wrote: "All our reviews are in! Yay we get a free pass!Should I roll the dices today?"
Not yet, we can't roll till midnight CST. You are, based on your profile, 11 hours and 30 minutes ahead of the CST. So if I'm mathing correctly you should be able to roll sometime around 12:30 pm your time.
Completion Posts for Super 6 TeamWeek - 2
Spot 10
Nikki
Book - The Vampire Knitting Club: Cornwall
Author - Nancy Warren
Qualification: Vampire Knitting Club: Cornwall, #1
Finished: - 2/6/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review:
This book is the first of a spin off series from the Vampire Knitting club Oxford (VKCO)series and I really enjoyed this first instalment. We met the main character Jennifer towards the end of the first series as she is the best friend of Lucy from the VKCO series, and we start to learn more about her in this new series as she moves to Cornwall to help Lucy's Aunty start a new knitting shop. It had a nice mix of familiar characters and new characters and was obviously also a set up book for the rest of the series, but I liked that it had all the fun of the original series as well as new and interesting characters and new secrets that I look forward to learning more about. I am excited to see where this new series goes
Pallavi
Book - Better Than the Movies
Author - Lynn Painter
Rating: 3 stars
How it fits: Standalone book and Author L
Review:
A simple YA enemy to lover story with an extremely simple plot. 1 extra star for adorable characters.
Liz and Wes are neighbors who always get on each other's nerves. When her childhood crush moves back in town, she does everything to win him over, including making a deal with her obnoxious neighbour.
As she spends more time with Wes, she is suprised to learn that he isn't as bad as she thinks and she may even like his company.
A simple, cosy coming off age love story.
Bonus point: 2 in 1
Michelle
Book and Author: Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews
Qualification: Kate Daniels (#10.5)
Finished: - 2/7/23
Rating: 4 stars
Pages - 158
Review: I missed Kate and Curran. I hope the authors plan on writing more with these two. The events take place 7 years after Curran stepped down from being beast lord and Kate gave up being in charge of Atlanta. They moved to Wilmington, North Carolina with their son Conlan and are in the process of building a "house". Conlan becomes friends with the contractors nephew and in the middle of asking his mom to make sandwiches Conlan lets it drop that his friends brother has been kidnapped and thus begins the adventure. We all know that Kate and Curran will not just sit idly by while a child is in trouble.
Kate kicks some asses and takes names afterwards..err a head actually. She gets some answers but will need to fight several creatures and magic users to get where she needs to go to save the boy. The adventure was a fun ride back in an old world that is so familiar, yet different. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that there will be more books.
Krissy
Book - Pound
Author - Charity Parkerson
How it Fits: Hard Hit #10
Date Read: 2/06
Rating: ★★★★
Review: Normally I'm not a fan of established couples or second chance relationships unless it's part of a series. But I liked this one. I was a little frustrated that the guys didn't just sit down and hash it out with a nice long conversation. Get It all out there on the table. Honestly what Von did towards the end was completely fucked up. But if Justin just told Von what was going on then none of that would have happened. It was all due to bad communication. It all worked out in the end though.
Meg
Book - Murder at the Grand Hotel
Author - Isabella Bassett
Qualification: #1 in series
Finished: 02/04
Rating: 3.5*
This first in series featuring Lady Caroline was a light, easy cozy, set in Nice, France, post WWI. I enjoyed the story and mystery, even though the characters sometimes felt two-dimensional. Excepting Uncle Albert, that is, who was a fun, quirky guy, and whom I could picture immediately as soon as he was introduced. The scavenger hunt aspect of the story was quite humorous, and another is promised in the following book. I already have it earmarked
Pallavi wrote: "All our reviews are in! Yay we get a free pass!Should I roll the dices today?"
You can roll anytime.
Week 3Roll: 10 (4,6)
Previous spot: 10
Current spot: 20
Per the rules
✸Standalone books can be used for a 1 or a 0
✸ Second in a series
Alternate: Author 'M'
Selection post, Week 4, Spot 20Book:Normal People by Sally Ronney
How it fits: Standalone book
Page: 273
Selection Post week 3 spot 20
How it fits - Standalone
Great roll, Pallavi!SELECTION POST
Week 3, Roll 10, Spot 20
Book:
Up Close and Dangerous, Linda HowardPages: 327p
How it Fits: Standalone
Week - 3Spot: 20
Book and Author: Not Our Summer by Casie Bazay -
Qualification: Standalone
Finished: 2/11/23
Rating: 5 stars
Review: K.J. and Becka are cousins who have only seen each other 3 times in their life because their mothers hate each other over a family secret that is bigger than either of the girls know about. They know part of the secret. The other half is revealed much later in the book. Anyways, their grandfather dies and leaves a bit of money split 4 ways, but the only way to get that money is to complete a list of tasks that the cousins must accomplish together without their mothers being involved.
This was a pretty good story of 2 young girls who hate each other, but wind up becoming friends by the end of the book even after they discover the "big secret". Grandpa's goal was to at least get the girls to be close since their mothers never would be. At first your sympathetic towards K.J., but as the story progresses, K.J does some shitty things to Becka and that sympathy sort of slides away. Both girls have been influenced by their mothers and that interferes quite a bit with their relationship.
COMPLETION POSTWeek 3
Spot: 20
Book and Author:
Up Close and Dangerous, Linda HowardQualification: Standalone
Finished: 02/13
Rating: 4
Widow Bailey is on a private plane to Denver when it crashes in the rugged, snowy mountains of Idaho. Thankfully she and the pilot both survive. Though not an outdoors type she's resourceful and able to help unconcious pilot Cam, who has suffered a head wound. After they survive a cold and uncomfortable night, and Cam is back to conciousness, the questions begin. Who caused the crash? There are signs that something human did something, that it wasn't mechanical. Was it her lazy and threatening stepson? Could it be her vengeful and hateful stepdaughter? They are both grown and resent her for having been given control of their trusts by their late father.
This was a riveting read. While I'm not the biggest fan of survival plots, if it's done well it will snag my attention and hold it. I'm also not the biggest fan of the haters-to-lovers plot line, but it worked fine here. I got an inkling of the villain partway through so wasn't totally surprised when it was revealed. I'm looking forward to my next read by this long-time favorite author.
SELECTION POSTWeek 3, Roll 10, Spot 20
My Choice: Diagnosis: Death by A.P. Eisen
Pages: 215
How it Fits: Paul Monroe Mystery #2
[*book:Diagnosis: Death|49092868]
Selection PostWeek 3, Roll 10, spot 20
Book:
Friday the Witchteenth by Amanda M. LeePages: 326
How it Fits: Wicked Witches of the Midwest #20
Completion post, Week 4, Spot 20Book:Normal People by Sally Ronney
How it fits: Standalone book
Page: 273
Rating:3 stars
Review: Don't we all come across a book which we neither like or dislike? Well, Normal People is exactly that. The book is depressing; filled with sad, lonely & self sabotaging individuals. It made me compare my life patterns with the MCs. Made me question my choices. Isn't that what we look for in a book! A contemplation beyond our everyday thoughts.
A weird, quirky and too close to our sad reality, this book will stay in my head for a long time.
COMPLETION POSTWeek 3, Roll 10, Spot 20
My Choice: Diagnosis: Death by Paul Monroe Mystery #2
Pages: 215
How it Fits: Paul Monroe Mystery #2
Date Read: 2/14
Rating: ★★★★★
Review: I liked this book even more than the first book. I was proud of Paul in this one. The way he proved to Cliff that he was all in warmed my heart. Even while his parter Rob broke it. I really felt bad for him and his wife. The mystery in this one wasn't as strong because I was able to call it but I didn't mind. I still really liked this book
nearly done with my book. Will hopefully post completion shortly
Completion post, Week 4, Spot 20
Book: Friday the Witchteenth by Amanda M. Lee
How it fits: Wicked Witches of the Midwest #20
Page: 326
Finished: 2/15/23
Rating:4 stars
Review:
It's been a while since I visited with the Winchester Witches and though this one started a little slow, the majority of the story flew by quickly and pulled me in with it. There was some mystery with a strange curse and characters acting,well, out of character, we got to visit with some crossovber characterfs and we also got to meet some new characters who i am thinking may feature in subsequent books. Over all I enjoyed the mystery and the journey to the solution and look forward to continuing on with the series.
All the reviews are in. Nikki you are good to roll.
WEEK 3 COMPLETION POSTS FOR SUPER SIXSPOT 20
Nikki
Friday the Witchteenth
Author - Amanda M. Lee
How it fits: Wicked Witches of the Midwest #20
Page: 326
Finished: 2/15/23
Rating:4 stars
Review:
It's been a while since I visited with the Winchester Witches and though this one started a little slow, the majority of the story flew by quickly and pulled me in with it. There was some mystery with a strange curse and characters acting,well, out of character, we got to visit with some crossovber characterfs and we also got to meet some new characters who i am thinking may feature in subsequent books. Over all I enjoyed the mystery and the journey to the solution and look forward to continuing on with the series.
Krissy
Book - Diagnosis: Death
Author - A.P. Eisen
Pages: 215
How it Fits: Paul Monroe Mystery #2
Date Read: 2/14
Rating: ★★★★★
Review: I liked this book even more than the first book. I was proud of Paul in this one. The way he proved to Cliff that he was all in warmed my heart. Even while his parter Rob broke it. I really felt bad for him and his wife. The mystery in this one wasn't as strong because I was able to call it but I didn't mind. I still really liked this book
Pallavi
Book - Normal People
Author - Sally Rooney
How it fits: Standalone book
Page: 273
Rating:3 stars
Review: Don't we all come across a book which we neither like or dislike? Well, Normal People is exactly that. The book is depressing; filled with sad, lonely & self sabotaging individuals. It made me compare my life patterns with the MCs. Made me question my choices. Isn't that what we look for in a book! A contemplation beyond our everyday thoughts.
A weird, quirky and too close to our sad reality, this book will stay in my head for a long time
Meg
Book - Up Close and Dangerous
Author - Linda Howard
Qualification: Standalone
Finished: 02/13
Rating: 4
Widow Bailey is on a private plane to Denver when it crashes in the rugged, snowy mountains of Idaho. Thankfully she and the pilot both survive. Though not an outdoors type she's resourceful and able to help unconcious pilot Cam, who has suffered a head wound. After they survive a cold and uncomfortable night, and Cam is back to conciousness, the questions begin. Who caused the crash? There are signs that something human did something, that it wasn't mechanical. Was it her lazy and threatening stepson? Could it be her vengeful and hateful stepdaughter? They are both grown and resent her for having been given control of their trusts by their late father.
This was a riveting read. While I'm not the biggest fan of survival plots, if it's done well it will snag my attention and hold it. I'm also not the biggest fan of the haters-to-lovers plot line, but it worked fine here. I got an inkling of the villain partway through so wasn't totally surprised when it was revealed. I'm looking forward to my next read by this long-time favorite author
Michelle
Book and Author: Not Our Summer by Casie Bazay -
Qualification: Standalone
Finished: 2/11/23
Rating: 5 stars
Review: K.J. and Becka are cousins who have only seen each other 3 times in their life because their mothers hate each other over a family secret that is bigger than either of the girls know about. They know part of the secret. The other half is revealed much later in the book. Anyways, their grandfather dies and leaves a bit of money split 4 ways, but the only way to get that money is to complete a list of tasks that the cousins must accomplish together without their mothers being involved.
This was a pretty good story of 2 young girls who hate each other, but wind up becoming friends by the end of the book even after they discover the "big secret". Grandpa's goal was to at least get the girls to be close since their mothers never would be. At first your sympathetic towards K.J., but as the story progresses, K.J does some shitty things to Becka and that sympathy sort of slides away. Both girls have been influenced by their mothers and that interferes quite a bit with their relationship.
Our Completion Posts are posted in the check in thread and Nikki is ok to roll 1 AM CST Friday. If my calculations are correct it should be about 6 pm her time.
Rolled 6+2=8Previous Spot = 20
New spot = 28
#2 in a series
#8 in a series
#28 in a series
28. Cover Item: Hands/Arms/Feet/Legs (no other body parts visible)
Selection PostWeek 4, Roll 8, spot 28
Book:
Only the Evil by Amanda M. LeePages: 282
How it Fits: Death Gate Grim Reapers #8
SELECTION POSTWeek 4 , Roll 8 , Spot 28
Book:
Treacherous Is the Night, Anna Lee HuberPages: 336p
How it Fits: #2 in the Verity Kent series
Selection postWeek 4
Spot 28
How it fits - Book # 2 in Vampire Knitting Club
Michelle wrote: "Selection postWeek 4
Spot 28
How it fits - Book # 2 in Vampire Knitting Club"
This series is great fun!
Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "Selection PostWeek 4, Roll 8, spot 28
Book:
Only the Evil by Amanda M. LeePages: 282
How it Fits: Death Gate Grim Reapers #8"
Love this author, I only wish I could keep up with all her series.
Meg wrote: "Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "Selection PostWeek 4, Roll 8, spot 28
Book:
Only the Evil by Amanda M. LeePages: 282
H..."
I love this author also - i was up to date at one stage but fell behind on all of them last year so having a lot of fun now catching up on them :-)
Meg wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Selection postWeek 4
Spot 28
How it fits - Book # 2 in Vampire Knitting Club"
This series is great fun!"
It is.
Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "Meg wrote: "Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "Selection PostWeek 4, Roll 8, spot 28
Book:
Only the Evil by Amanda M. Lee..
I love this author also - i was up to date at one stage but fell behind on all of them last year so having a lot of fun now catching up on them :-)."
Wow, I'm envious that you actually got them all read at one point! It'll take me a long while to do that as I have so many (too many) series going on at once!
Meg wrote: "Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "Meg wrote: "Nikki the Sapphired Book Dragon wrote: "Selection PostWeek 4, Roll 8, spot 28
Book:
[book:Only the Evil|5996..."I read a lot more prolifically a couple of years ago but then i changed jobs and my daughter got older and suddenly I didn't have the same amount of time I had had previously. In some ways its worked out well because previously i was up to date with a lot of series and waiting for the next book now i have a number of series to catch up on so a lot of good reading to come :-)
Week: 4Spot: 28
Book and Author: Stitches and Witches by Nancy Warren
Qualification: Vampire Knitting Club #2
Finished: 2/19/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review: While Lucy and Rafe are sitting next door having tea they witness a murder of an elderly man. But was this man the intended victim or did they waitress, who seemed to be horrible at her job, deliver the tea to the wrong man. Lucy and the band of vampire knitters try and discover who the killer is and if the tea was meant for someone else...dun..dun..dun.
Normally I hate cozy mysteries, but I have found one that seems to be tolerable and humorous. I mean who wouldn't want a band of vampires living in their shop basement that enjoy knitting and solving mysteries. It's a bit ridiculous and funny, but I think that is why I like it.
COMPLETION POSTWeek 4
Spot: 28
Book and Author:
Treacherous Is the Night, Anna Lee HuberQualification: #2 in series
Finished: 02/19
Rating: 4.5
Verity attends a seance when a friend begs for her company, and is shocked when the medium addresses her by her former war code name while imparting that her former Secret Service friend has died. She doubts this, and embarks on a hunt for her through Belgium with her husband, Sidney, by her side. Though the war had ended, there was still residual danger afoot, and they find themselves dodging danger and enemies throughout their trip.
I was really pulled in by this story. I'm not normally a big fan of war, espionage, or hidden danger, but sometimes I'm hit by just the right book and find that I can't put it down. I already have the next one queued up, but will read it later in the year after taking a breath.
SELECTION POSTWeek 4, Roll 8, Spot 28
My Choice: The Three Hearts Equation by Hayden Hall
Pages: 259
How it Fits: College Boys of New Haven #2
[*book:The Three Hearts Equation|57929068]
COMPLETION POSTWeek 4
Spot: 28
Book and Author:
Only the Evil by Amanda M. LeeQualification: #8 in series
Finished: 02/22
Rating: 4
Review:
A lot happened in this instalment and i liked how this instalment brought the series arc forward. I felt like Izzy has a lot of growth in this story also as she found out more about herself. I love these characters and the way the author has them interact. There is only one or two books left in this series and I can't wait to see how this all wraps up
COMPLETION POSTWeek 4, Roll 8, Spot 28
My Choice: The Three Hearts Equation by Hayden Hall
Pages: 259
How it Fits: College Boys of New Haven #2
Date Read: 2/23
Rating: ★★★★
Review: Cute story about an established couple bringing in a 3rd to make a throuple. I liked that there wasn't a lot of drama and they all kind of smoothly became one. We got to meet some characters that will feature later on in the series which i plan on continuing
WEEK 4 COMPLETION POSTS FOR SUPER SIXSPOT 28
KRISSY
Book - The Three Hearts Equation
Author - Hayden Hall
Pages: 259
How it Fits: College Boys of New Haven #2
Date Read: 2/23
Rating: ★★★★
Review: Cute story about an established couple bringing in a 3rd to make a throuple. I liked that there wasn't a lot of drama and they all kind of smoothly became one. We got to meet some characters that will feature later on in the series which i plan on continuing
NIKKI
Book - Only the Evil
Author - Amanda M. Lee
Qualification: #8 in series
Finished: 02/22
Rating: 4
Review:
A lot happened in this instalment and i liked how this instalment brought the series arc forward. I felt like Izzy has a lot of growth in this story also as she found out more about herself. I love these characters and the way the author has them interact. There is only one or two books left in this series and I can't wait to see how this all wraps up
MEG
Book - Treacherous Is the Night
Author - Anna Lee Huber
Qualification: #2 in series
Finished: 02/19
Rating: 4.5
Verity attends a seance when a friend begs for her company, and is shocked when the medium addresses her by her former war code name while imparting that her former Secret Service friend has died. She doubts this, and embarks on a hunt for her through Belgium with her husband, Sidney, by her side. Though the war had ended, there was still residual danger afoot, and they find themselves dodging danger and enemies throughout their trip.
I was really pulled in by this story. I'm not normally a big fan of war, espionage, or hidden danger, but sometimes I'm hit by just the right book and find that I can't put it down. I already have the next one queued up, but will read it later in the year after taking a breath
MICHELLE
Week: 4
Spot: 28
Book and Author: Stitches and Witches by Nancy Warren
Qualification: Vampire Knitting Club #2
Finished: 2/19/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review: While Lucy and Rafe are sitting next door having tea they witness a murder of an elderly man. But was this man the intended victim or did they waitress, who seemed to be horrible at her job, deliver the tea to the wrong man. Lucy and the band of vampire knitters try and discover who the killer is and if the tea was meant for someone else...dun..dun..dun.
Normally I hate cozy mysteries, but I have found one that seems to be tolerable and humorous. I mean who wouldn't want a band of vampires living in their shop basement that enjoy knitting and solving mysteries. It's a bit ridiculous and funny, but I think that is why I like it.
Pallavi
The Woman in the Library
Author - Sulari Gentill
Page:292
How it fits: Alternate list for 28: Arms/Hands visible
Rating:3.5 stars
Review:If there ever was a book with an inception like concept, this is it.
A story within a story within a story! And an intelligent, intriguing style of writing.
I fell in love with the author and the chaos she caused.
Four aspiring writers happen to meet in a library. What connects them together is a scream.
Of a woman murdered in library.
Being writers, they start discussing theories & motives everyday.
Suddenly, one of them is attacked and the other one is stalked. The killer knows details which only the four of them can know. Was their meet a chanced encounter? Or a preplanned alibi for murder?
The above plot is a story manuscript written by an Australian author which she sends to a person named Leo who is her manager and her biggest fan. What we read are the replies from Leo at the end of every chapter. Until they start becoming intense and threatening.
Thriller within a thriller. Loved the concept.
Completion postWeek 4 post 28
Book:The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
Page:292
How it fits: Alternate list for 28: Arms/Hands visible
Rating:3.5 stars
Review:If there ever was a book with an inception like concept, this is it.
A story within a story within a story! And an intelligent, intriguing style of writing.
I fell in love with the author and the chaos she caused.
Four aspiring writers happen to meet in a library. What connects them together is a scream.
Of a woman murdered in library.
Being writers, they start discussing theories & motives everyday.
Suddenly, one of them is attacked and the other one is stalked. The killer knows details which only the four of them can know. Was their meet a chanced encounter? Or a preplanned alibi for murder?
The above plot is a story manuscript written by an Australian author which she sends to a person named Leo who is her manager and her biggest fan. What we read are the replies from Leo at the end of every chapter. Until they start becoming intense and threatening.
Thriller within a thriller. Loved the concept.
Hi KrissyOur completion Post is in. You can roll anytime.
Thanks
Pallavi wrote: "Completion postWeek 4 post 28
Book:The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
Page:292
How it fits: Alternate list for 28: Arms/Hands visible
Rating:3.5 stars
Rev..."
Loved your review! I've been looking at this book for awhile and couldn't decide whether to try it. I think if it's not gory I'm going to give it a shot.
NEW ROLLPrevious Spot: 28
New Roll: 1 + 3 = 4
New Spot: 32
•2nd in series
•3rd in series
•32nd in series
•Alt: Mystery/Thriller
SELECTION POSTWeek 5, Roll 4, Spot 32
Book:
Murder at Wedgefield Manor, Erica Ruth NeubauerPages: 261p
How it Fits: #2 in the Jane Wunderly series
Selection Post
Book - Eruption
Author - Roland Smith
Pages - 160
How it fits - Book # 3 in The Storm Runners Series
Selection postSpot 32
Book:The Well of Ascension byBrandon Sanderson
Page: 763
How it fits: #2 Mistborn series
SELECTION POSTWeek 5, Roll 4, Spot 32
Book:
Tunnel of Bones by Victoria SchwabPages: 304 p
How it Fits: Cassidy Blake #2
Completion postSpot 32
Book:The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
How it fits:#2 Mistborn series
Pages:763
Ratings: 5 stars
Review: I got GoT vibes throughout the series. Brandon Sanderson has the magic of creating larger than life scenes so well that I couldn't focus on anything else from start till end of the book. The plot was mind-blowing. The twists had me screaming and cursing out loud in disbelief. Action is magnificently written. Incomparable.
The Well of Ascension is the second book of the Mistborn series. Though it is made for a make-believe world, I could relate it with everyday life. This book focuses mainly on political drama and is a little bit slow. The character arc is brilliant.
This book has become one of my favourite fantasy series.
COMPLETION POSTWeek 5
Spot: 32
Book and Author:
Murder at Wedgefield Manor, Erica Ruth NeubauerQualification: #2 in the Jane Wunderly series
Finished: 02/25
Rating: 4
Jane is an American widow currently visiting Wedgefield Manor with her aunt, and is enjoying learning to how fly a small airplane. Lord Hughes has other family and friends visiting, as well, and all is going swimmingly until someone dies under suspicious circumstances. Everyone at the manor is immediately considered a suspect, and Jane takes a turn investigating with the help of a recent and competent acquaintance.
This was a great second book in this series, with an exciting finale. The setting of a big country house post-WW I was perfect for this story, and all the characters were well fleshed out and easy to envision. Happily Jane, as the main character, was intelligent and not prone to stumbling about in her investigations, as sometimes amateur sleuths tend to be portrayed. I'm ready to get into the next installment, this time set on another one of my favorite venues, which is a cruise ship.
SELECTION POSTWeek 5, Roll 4, Spot 32
My Choice: Web of Lies by Isla Olsen
Pages: 200
How it Fits: The Goode Life #2
[*book:Web of Lies|57726367]
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Spot: 10
Book and Author: Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews
Qualification: Kate Daniels (#10.5)
Finished: - 2/7/23
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I missed Kate and Curran. I hope the authors plan on writing more with these two. The events take place 7 years after Curran stepped down from being beast lord and Kate gave up being in charge of Atlanta. They moved to Wilmington, North Carolina with their son Conlan and are in the process of building a "house". Conlan becomes friends with the contractors nephew and in the middle of asking his mom to make sandwiches Conlan lets it drop that his friends brother has been kidnapped and thus begins the adventure. We all know that Kate and Curran will not just sit idly by while a child is in trouble.
Kate kicks some asses and takes names afterwards..err a head actually. She gets some answers but will need to fight several creatures and magic users to get where she needs to go to save the boy. The adventure was a fun ride back in an old world that is so familiar, yet different. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that there will be more books.