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Here is my 2.06 rounded to 2 stars review of Sweet Dreams: Twisted Reflections, Book 1 by Jessica K. Webb:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Psychological Suspense Short Story
I couldn't connect with the main character or the story so this one didn't work for me. I'm an outlier opinion. Others enjoyed it.
I finished Diva
by Daisy Goodwin. I am torn about this book. The writing and pacing were good. The book is about Maria Callas, the great Opera singer and also about Aristotle Onassis. I don't really like either one much. I can appreciate the voice Ms. Callas had but definitely played the Diva role. Mr. Onassis didn't much care for him. I have never read a book about either person so that was interesting.
Here is my 3.07 rounded to 3 stars review of Malice in Maggody by Joan Hess:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mystery
Stereotyped characters
Easy Read
Dated
Some humor that worked and some that didn't
My weekend readathon reviews:
Peppercorn House by Nicole Hurley-Moorehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Random in Death by J.D. Robbhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The 24th Hour by James Pattersonhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.47 rounded to 4 stars review of Dead No More by L.R. Nicolello:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Romantic Suspense
Second book by this author and I can't find any others by her.
Strong male and female main characters
Solid plot with plenty of action
Here is my 4.36 rounded to 4 stars review of Lie To Her by Melinda Leigh:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Police Procedural / Crime novel / Slow burn romance
Engaging, Suspenseful, and Plenty of Action
Here is my 4.45 rounded to 4 stars review of Pitch Dark by Paul Doiron:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crime Thriller
Main Game Warden Investigator Mike Bowditch series book 15
Fast paced, engaging, gripping, atmospheric, suspenseful
Here is my 4.77 rounded to 5 stars review of Winter Lost by Patricia Briggshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Urban Fantasy
Action, Suspense, A Little Romance
Strong Female Lead Character
Great characterization and Fantastic World-building
Book 14 in the Mercy Thompson series
My review for
The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir by Sandie Dockerhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.09 rounded to 4 stars review of The Wildfire Girl by Carolyn Arnold:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crime Thriller / Police Procedural
Detective Amanda Steele series Book 11
Dark and chilling prologue
Writing style that draws you in
Solid Police Procedural
I finished yesterday Devil in Winter
by Lisa KleypasAdult romance set in 1843 London.
It's funny and sweet at the same time, with a hint of adventure and action scenes.
Here is my 5 stars review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Wrapping up the week with
Dance Hall of the Dead, the second Joe Leaphorn mystery from Tony Hillerman. A few parts got bogged down a little for me, but overall, I enjoyed this book.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin 3-StarsThe necklace that promises true love to the owner.
My Review
Eruption by Michael Crichton 4-StarsAwesome suspense set on the Big Island of Hawaii.
My Review
How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley 5-StarsBiting British humor and real-life situations.
My Review
All Our Tomorrows by Catherine Bybee 4-StarsA missing heir could be big trouble.
My Review
Here is my 4 star review of Darkness Rises by Dianne Duvall:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Paranormal Romantic Suspense / Urban Fantasy
Great world-building
A large number of characters
Plenty of action and suspense
Some romantic heat
For me it would by mystery/thrillerShari Lapena
Frieda McFadden
B.A. Paris
Mary Higgins-Clark
Iris Johansen
T.J. Newman
Here is my 4.59 rounded to 5 stars review of Catch Her Death by Melinda Leighhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Police Procedural and Slow burn Romantic Suspense
Overall, this book has twists, tension, violence, and relatable main and secondary characters.
Here is my 3.92 rounded to 4 stars review of A Spring Kill by J.K. Ellem:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crime Thriller / Vigilante Justice
Intense, Suspenseful, Atmospheric
Graphic Violence
Here is my 4.5 rounded to 5 stars review of Sentinel by Mark Greaney:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Political Thriller / Action Thriller
Riveting, Intense, and Violent
Disquieting and Unsettling at times
Excellent World-building, Good Characterization
Finished Fools and Mortals
by Bernard Cornwell
Historical fiction set in London of Elizabethan era. Richard Shakespeare, the younger brother of the well known William, is the main character. William and his and his company of actors also are the protagonists of the story.
This could have been a good fiction, but in my review I'll explain why I didn't like it.
Here is my review :
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review of Category Five by Philip Donlay:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thriller
Good Characterization
Excellent Atmosphere
Intense and Action-Packed
Over-the-top and unrealistic at times, but an entertaining read
Here is my 3.48 rounded to 3 stars review of Miranda Warning by Heather Day Gilbert:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mystery / Suspense
Suspenseful and captured my interest, but didn't quite deliver for me due to pacing.
My review for
The Homestead in the Eucalypts by Leonie Kelsallhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.3 rounded to 4 stars review of A Clean Kill by Steven Konkolyhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crime Thriller
Riveting, Intense, & Violent
Disquieting and Unsettling at times
Action scenes combined with Great characterization
Well-written plot
First book in the Garrett Mann series
Publication Date: July 1, 2024
Here is my 4.41 rounded to 4 stars review of You Belong to Me by Karen Rosehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Romantic Suspense, Crime Thriller
Book 1 in the Baltimore series.
Intriguing, suspenseful, compelling characters
Some disturbing torture scenes
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I also listened to the reading of a children’s book on YouTube, It's Raining Cats & Dogs by M. Drew.
This morning I read two short stories by Ray Bradbury, “Remember Sasha?” and “Junior,” and also listened to The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury by Neil Gaiman. I especially loved the latter, and will leave the link below, should anyone else be interested.
The Man Who Forgot Ray Bradbury
https://m.soundcloud.com/brainpicker/...
Thanks Heather! Sounds like you've got some good reading in lately :)
Here is my 4.18 rounded to 4 stars review of Murder in White by Patrick Kellyhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mystery / Police Investigation
Good Characterization
Solid Plot
Excellent World-building
Ending the week with the sports themed crime short story anthology
Three Strikes - You're Dead https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read multiple genres. I love cozy mysteries, paranormal cozy mysteries, and etc. When I am not reading those I read anything that catches my attention. I generally several different types of genres at the same time. Currently I am reading/listening to Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan, Awry by MCD, To the Nines, by Janet Evanovich and One for My Enemy by Olivie Blake.When I am done with those I will jump back into reading my Vampire knitting club cozy mystery series. I'm on book 12.
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Short Story Prequel to the series
Good characterization
Great World-building and Atmosphere
Heavy on the action and violence
The Ending that Wasn't