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Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 764 comments A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power
A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power
A powerful OwnVoices historical literary fiction. A must-read.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 352: by Liz (new)

Liz | 809 comments One Death at a Time One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman was a fun, lighthearted mystery. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 353: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 735 comments Here is my 4.14 rounded to 4 stars review of A Slash of Emerald by Patrice McDonough:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Historical Mystery
2nd book in the Dr. Julia Lewis series
Victorian London, 1867
Dark and gritty
Great characterization and atmosphere
I learned about the Victorian art world.
A Slash of Emerald (A Dr. Julia Lewis Mystery #2) by Patrice McDonough


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PattyMacDotComma | 272 comments The mystery in Clare Leslie Hall's Broken Country is the result of a tangled love triangle over many years. I did not guess the ending, which is always a good thing.
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall My review of Broken Country


message 358: by Carolyn (last edited Feb 09, 2025 09:08PM) (new)

Carolyn | 124 comments Another lovely adult fiction debut from an Irish writer (my second within a few days).
The Boy from the Sea by Garrett Carr The Boy from the Sea by Garrett Carr is the tale of a baby boy found the shore of a fishing village and the trials and tribulations of the family and community that adopts him.

review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 359: by Carol (last edited Feb 10, 2025 06:21AM) (new)

Carol | 2329 comments Jon's Spooky Corpse Conundrum (Jon's Mysteries, #3) by A.J. Sherwood
Jon’s Spooky Corpse Conundrum - A.J. Sherwood - (Tennessee)
Jon’s Mysteries Series - Book#3
Genre: M/M Romance/ Paranormal Investors
5★
Review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 360: by Carol (new)

Carol | 2329 comments This Cursed House by Del Sandeen
This Cursed House- Del Sandeer - (Louisianna)
Genera: Southern Gothic/ Horror/Supernatural/ Racism
4.5★
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 362: by Carol (new)

Carol | 2329 comments Like I Promised (Heather Bay, #1) by Charlie Novak
Like I Promised - Charlie Novak
Heather Bay Series Book #1
Genera: M/M Romance/Second Chance
4.5★
Review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 363: by Sandra (new)

Sandra Hoover (sandrahoover) | 162 comments I finished Nemesis by Gregg Hurwitz and loved this riveting, mesmerizing, emotional addition to the Orphan X series! 5 Stars! My Review
Nemesis (Orphan X, #10) by Gregg Hurwitz


message 365: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 124 comments My review of The Bookseller (A DS Cross Thriller #7) by Tim Sullivan The Bookseller by Tim Sullivan, a murder in the cutthroat world of sellers and collectors of rare books. This is the first I've read in this series, but I will read more as I enjoyed the unusual detective.

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 367: by Carol (new)

Carol | 2329 comments Flash (Ink Slingers #1) by K.M. Neuhold
Flash - K.M. Neuhold - (Ohio)
Ink slingers Series Book #1
Genera: M/M Romance/Tatoo artist/Motorcycle Club
5★
Review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 764 comments Frail Little Embers by Fija Callaghan
Frail Little Embers by Fija Callaghan
A short story collection with some amazing fantastical tales that seem more real than magical. Quite introspective!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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Jonetta (ejaygirl) | 714 comments Mod
I finished:

Nothing Ever Happens Here by Seraphina Nova Glass and it’s a clever mashup of a thriller and cozy mystery.
my review
Nothing Ever Happens Here by Seraphina Nova Glass

This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer, an unconventional expression of a husband’s love for his dying wife.
my review
This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer


message 372: by Nancy (last edited Feb 11, 2025 03:15PM) (new)

Nancy Yager | 4 comments The Born Again by John Mullins ] by John Mullins

My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 374: by Liz (new)

Liz | 809 comments Wild Dark Shore Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy is a great atmospheric mystery. My five star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 378: by Carol (new)

Carol | 2329 comments Virgin Skin (Ink Slingers #2) by K.M. Neuhold
Virgin Skin - K.M. Neuhold - (Wisconsin)
Ink Slingers Series Book #2
Genera: M/M Romance/Tattoo Artist/Motorcycle Club
4.5★
Review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 379: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 735 comments Here is my 4.56 rounded to 5 stars review of Hidden Angels by Carolyn Arnold:

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Police procedural / crime novel
13th book in the Detective Amanda Steele Series
Fast-paced, dark, and gripping
Hidden Angels (Detective Amanda Steele Book 13) by Carolyn Arnold


message 380: by Carol (new)

Carol | 2329 comments The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister
The Bog Wife - Kay Chronister - (West Virginia)
Genera: Secrets, Siblings
4★
Review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 381: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 735 comments Here is my 4.59 rounded to 5 stars review of Midnight Black by Mark Greaney:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Action thriller, Espionage
14th book in the Gray Man series
Fast-paced, exhilarating action, gripping prologue, suspenseful Strong, flawed, and capable protagonist
Midnight Black (Gray Man, #14) by Mark Greaney


message 382: by Liz (new)

Liz | 809 comments Fun for the Whole Family Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith is a big hearted, moving read. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Publication date April 8


Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 764 comments Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
An interesting historical horror, though a tad too gory. My first Grady Hendrix won't be my last!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Dorie  - Cats&Books :)  (dorie--catsbooks) | 455 comments 4* for The Library Game (Secret Staircase Mysteries, #4) by Gigi Pandian , great addition to the series

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message 388: by Mark (new)

Mark Baker (carstairs38) | 138 comments Enjoyed checking in with the characters from the Death on Demand series from Carolyn Hart with April Fool Dead (Death on Demand, #13) by Carolyn G. Hart https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 389: by Jonetta (new)

Jonetta (ejaygirl) | 714 comments Mod
I finished listening to Let's Call Her Barbie by Renée Rosen and it shines a whole new light on this iconic doll.
my review
Let's Call Her Barbie by Renée Rosen


Rosh ~catching up slowly~ (roshreviews) | 764 comments On Veil Creek by Gaylene Dutchyshen
On Veil Creek by Gaylene Dutchyshen
An indie Canadian historical literary fiction focussing on a dysfunctional family. A great story, but somewhat dark and with many triggers.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 395: by Carol (new)

Carol | 2329 comments The Edge (The 6 20 Man, #2) by David Baldacci
The Edge - David Baldacci - (Maine)
The 6:20 Man series Book #2
Genera: Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
5★
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 396: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 735 comments Here is my 4 star review of I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died by Amanda Flower:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Historical Mystery
Book 2 in the Emily Dickinson series
Well-researched
Great characterization and world-building
Entertaining, but a slower pace at times
Set in Aug 1856 in Amherst Massachusetts
I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died (Emily Dickinson Mystery #2) by Amanda Flower


message 399: by Liz (new)

Liz | 809 comments Penitence Penitence by Kristin Koval was a quiet, meaty book. Perfect for a book club discussion. My four star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 400: by Canadian Jen (new)

Canadian Jen | 224 comments Finished my 3rd Moore and it does not disappoint. The Unseen World The Unseen World by Liz Moore
My thoughts: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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