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Here is my 4.06 rounded to 4 star review of Dead Money by Jakob Kerr:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Twisty and twisted crime thriller
Technology start-up world and a look at venture capitalists
Fascinating and engrossing
Murder mystery and investigation
Full of secrets
The ending was a wake-up call that makes you wonder what’s next. Will this become a series? It has the potential.
Here is my 4.45 rounded to 4 stars review of Head Cases by John McMahon:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
FBI investigation
Serial Killer
Compelling plot, excellent characterization, unique characters
Good pacing, solid procedural details with some twists
My review for
The Secrets of Willow Bay by Phillipa Nefri Clarkhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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My review for
The Lion and Miss Lamb by Elizabeth Leydin (Pamela Freeman)https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished Surviving Savannah
by Patti Callahan. Set in 1838 and present day. The story focuses on the boiler explosion of the steamship Pulanski in June 1838 and discover of it present day. Our main character curates the remains of ship. Very interesting. I knew nothing about this event. Highly recommend.
My review for
It Had to Be You by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burkehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My first book of the year was
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas.I have come to enjoy these characters a lot, but the plot and pacing in this installment felt weaker. I had a lot of gripes but ended up giving it 3* overall.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
When not reading cozies, I'm usually reading romance, from the tame to the hot hot HOT. Since the first of the year the happily-ever-afters I’ve read…
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* Amy's Redemption by B.J. Wane
* Because of You by Mari Carr | Just Because series
* Grouch-ish by L.B. Dunbar | Holiday Hotties series
* Sterling Clay by L.B. Dunbar | Sterling Falls series
* Run, Little Rabbitt by Jenika Snow
Marysia wrote: "My first book of the year was A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas.I have come to enjoy these characters a lo..."
I recently listened to A Court of Thorns and Roses and I thought the pacing was uneven and the characters weak and unlikable. I gave it 3 stars, but I plan to try the next book because I have heard it is better than the first.
Zermeena wrote: "Marysia wrote: "My first book of the year was A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas.I have come to enjoy these..."
I think most people (me included) like ACOMAF (#2) the best. I liked it but didn't love it. If you don't know yet... the story takes a massive shift in direction in #2.
Here is my 4.63 rounded to 5 stars review of Secrets Never Die by Melinda Leigh:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crime Thriller/ Private Investigation/A little Romance
Great characterization
Compelling story
Family Drama
Marysia wrote: "Zermeena wrote: "Marysia wrote: "My first book of the year was A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas.I have co..."
Thanks for the info. I'll keep it on hold for now.
Here is my 3.93 rounded to 4 stars review of The Wolf Tree by Laura McCluskey:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mystery, Police Procedural
Isolated Setting
Great World-building
Plenty of Atmosphere
Several surprises along the way
Here is my 4.56 rounded to 5 stars review of Cold as Hell by Kelley Armstrong:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mystery, Suspense, and Atmosphere
Great, complex characterization
Multiple mysteries
Excellent world-building
Entertaining
Off-the-grid sanctuary town
My second book for the week is
Stuff to Spy For by Don Bruns https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.25 rounded to 4 stars review of Robert B. Parker's Buried Secrets by Christopher Farnsworth:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crime Thriller / Police Procedural
22nd book in the Jess Stone series
First book in the series written by this author
Riveting mystery
Strong, flawed, and capable protagonist,
Good pacing
Solid plot
Historical mystery set in Elizabethan era. Book #1 in a series , though readable as a standalone.
A Murder By Any Name
by Suzanne M. Wolfe(No bloody scenes and no sex scenes...so maybe I could have included it in the "cozy mystery" readings, but since the protagonist frequents a brothel and is known to sleep with the manager, I preferred to include the book in the non-cozy readings )
I enjoyed it very much, here is my 5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.38 rounded to 4 stars review of The Vengeful Dead by Darcy Coates:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Horror/Supernatural Suspense
5th and final book in the Gravekeeper series
Tense, Dark, Fast-paced, Full of Danger, Solid Plot
Strong, Flawed, Capable Female Protagonist
I'm kicking off this week with the fantastic
fatal Reunion by Annette Dashofy https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 3.8 rounded to 4 stars review of A Haunting in the Arctic by C.J. Cooke:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Horror / Historical Fiction / Mystery
Full of Suspense, Horror, and Drama
2 timelines - 1901 and 2023
Atmospheric
Several triggers
Violence, assault, retribution, trauma
Folklore
A few surprises along the way
Here is my 4.67 rounded to 5 stars review of Save Your Breath by Melinda Leigh.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Sixth and final book in the Morgan Dane series
Crime thriller, private investigation, romantic suspense
Missing adult, great characterization, family drama, found family, love
Entertaining and compelling, great characterization, solid series
Here is my 4.59 rounded to 5 stars review of A Tiny Piece of Blue: A Novel by Charlotte Whitney:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Historical Fiction with a mystery as a sub-plot
Heart-wrenching and heartwarming
Hope, Redemption, Struggle for survival, much more
Great characterization and world-building
1934 - Calhoun County, MI
wen not reading cozy im reading either a crime/thriller or a horror story or fantasy
i just read the best psych mystery book in a VERY LOOOOONG TIMEHead Cases
This book is great and will have you reading all night.
I finished A Court of Thorns and Roses
by Sarah J. Maas and have started the next one in the series, A Court of Mist and Fury
. It's been a while since a fantasy series made me binge read.
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