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The last book Anne McCaffrey wrote with her son Todd before her death in 2011. I am a big fan of hers, so yes, I enjoyed it. It was not the best she had written, but it was of the dragons of Pern 'nough said. A whole lot of people are not going to like this book. Todd has a great act to follow. He is not his mother but is trying to keep Pern alive. He has a long way to go. I do hope he makes it.






Still thinking about what to read next. Too much choice.




Will read



I have started it but I didn't get very far before I got distracted by other dipper books I got in the sale!

I finished reading The Beach Cafe and loved it. Then read Summer Kisses which I thought was chick lit but turned out to be romance, still enjoyed it though.
Now I'm reading Pompomberry House and loving it so far!
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Now I'm reading Pompomberry House and loving it so far!
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Started Pompomberry House and I am still smiling at the references to the forum.



But by this morning, I was bang up to date and started on Pompomberry House!








I bought Black Prism MONTHS ago and I still haven't read it - any good?"
Black Prism was a five in my book. Great characters, awesome magic, some nice political intrigue, and plot twists done well.

Job done, he asks the men with him about their own initiation. For me, the questions are a little bold for the narrator to be pushing at such an early stage and the lips of the gang members are a little too loose given their responsibilities.
Passing his test, the protagonist is taken along to the old bowling alley, not the gang’s hangout. It’s a grim, primitive space, vividly described and bordering on the setting for a horror piece. The setting shows Lansdale’s work off well.
From this point, the story unfolds with 3D smellivision and non-stop action.
It’s a good story, but not a great one. There are many strengths to the piece as you might expect, but for me it lacks a little something – the dark edge of humour perhaps, a little more of a test for the main character or a little more deviation or some deviation from the path upon which things start.
Good work. Solid work. Worth reading.

I also finished Pompomberry House this morning - great fun!
Now I've just started Devoted Sisters.
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Now I've just started Devoted Sisters.
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Just started Peril by our Ruby - not far in yet but can't wait to get back to it.






I liked the sound of this one - but it is far too expensive as a kindle. So, sadly, will have to pass.

I've started The Game of Thrones. I've got all five books as a bundle, soil think I'll be some time....

I've started The Game of Thrones. I've got all five books as a bundle, soil think I'll be some time...."
Yay! You'll love it Patti :o)
I finished Devoted Sisters last night, just before bed time, which was not good! I can't say that I enjoyed reading it but did find it gripping and compelling reading. I've given it five stars based on it's quality.
I also finised reading Summer Shorts which was very good. There's a prequel to Pompomberry House in there and a story from David Wailing which I loved - took me back to my childhood.
Now I've just started Willie Wit's new book and really enjoying it so far!A Brave New Hope
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I also finised reading Summer Shorts which was very good. There's a prequel to Pompomberry House in there and a story from David Wailing which I loved - took me back to my childhood.
Now I've just started Willie Wit's new book and really enjoying it so far!A Brave New Hope
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Tension built, started to peek. The End. I really like this authors work but this one feels unfinished.

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