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adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Thank you to Libro FM for the gifted audiobook of Dauntless through their educator ALC program! All opinions in this review are my own.
I had a difficult time getting into Dauntless at first but I think it was more me than the book. Once the world was established, I was pulled into this novel. I love the lush jungle setting and the threat of the mysterious beasts beyond the walls of the city. I hope that the author writes more books in this world!
I had a difficult time getting into Dauntless at first but I think it was more me than the book. Once the world was established, I was pulled into this novel. I love the lush jungle setting and the threat of the mysterious beasts beyond the walls of the city. I hope that the author writes more books in this world!
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the gifted copy of The Christie Affair! All opinions in this review are my own.
Unfortunately, I DNFed this one at page 168. The mystery surrounding the days that Agatha Christie went missing is an alluring premise. Coupled with the affair her husband was having, I was instantly drawn to this book. It took me a little while to get used to the fact that the mistress was narrating it but I eventually had to stop because it became more about her and her past rather than Agatha. There was way too much backstory for her and I got to one scene in particular that proved to myself I was done with the book.
Unfortunately, I DNFed this one at page 168. The mystery surrounding the days that Agatha Christie went missing is an alluring premise. Coupled with the affair her husband was having, I was instantly drawn to this book. It took me a little while to get used to the fact that the mistress was narrating it but I eventually had to stop because it became more about her and her past rather than Agatha. There was way too much backstory for her and I got to one scene in particular that proved to myself I was done with the book.
Thank you to Libro FM for the gifted audiobook through their educator ALC program! All opinions in this review are my own.
Unfortunately, I DNFed The Kindred at 27%. I was loving this audiobook until Joy and Felix crash landed on earth. There was so much great world building prior to this event that I was excited for them to travel to other planets. I loved the relationship between Joy and Felix and was interested in learning more about their bond. However, I don't want to read about them in Florida trying to fit in. The amount of pop culture references took away from the original world building.
I've heard Dow's other book is set in the same world as The Kindred so I'm still curious to read that one!
Unfortunately, I DNFed The Kindred at 27%. I was loving this audiobook until Joy and Felix crash landed on earth. There was so much great world building prior to this event that I was excited for them to travel to other planets. I loved the relationship between Joy and Felix and was interested in learning more about their bond. However, I don't want to read about them in Florida trying to fit in. The amount of pop culture references took away from the original world building.
I've heard Dow's other book is set in the same world as The Kindred so I'm still curious to read that one!
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Cale works at the local diner with Penny in their small desert town. When Penny doesn't show up for work one day, Cale goes looking for her. After discovering Penny has left her phone behind, Cale knows something is wrong. As she desperately tries to get help looking for Penny, Cale realizes she is just going to have to take matters into her own hands.
What I Liked:
- told out of chronological order but still easy to follow
- mystery of Penny missing sucks you right into the story
- short chapters keep you reading
- atmospheric writing so I felt like I was with Cale
What I Liked:
- told out of chronological order but still easy to follow
- mystery of Penny missing sucks you right into the story
- short chapters keep you reading
- atmospheric writing so I felt like I was with Cale
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for the gifted copy of Her Perfect Twin! All opinions in this review are my own.
Not that I expect people to be likable in a thriller, but Her Perfect Twin just takes it a little too far. At first, I liked the uneven standing that the reader has with Megan. I was not quite sure when she was telling the truth, but the scheme she eventually concocts just becomes too much to keep track of, especially with the introduction of the pandemic. I was willing to keep reading until I got to the second part narrated by Chris. Of course he is not supposed to be likable, but his narration just became too much.
I am DNFing Her Perfect Twin at page 200.
Not that I expect people to be likable in a thriller, but Her Perfect Twin just takes it a little too far. At first, I liked the uneven standing that the reader has with Megan. I was not quite sure when she was telling the truth, but the scheme she eventually concocts just becomes too much to keep track of, especially with the introduction of the pandemic. I was willing to keep reading until I got to the second part narrated by Chris. Of course he is not supposed to be likable, but his narration just became too much.
I am DNFing Her Perfect Twin at page 200.
Thanks you to William Morrow, BiblioLifestyle, and NetGalley for the gifted copy of The Change! All opinions in this review are my own.
After a little more than 150 pages, I've decided to DNF this book. It started out really strong and I loved the atmosphere of it. Unfortunately, things have kind of stalled. After reading some reviews, I don't know if it will pick up enough again for me to finish it.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Thank you LibroFM for the gifted audiobook of SISTERHOOD OF SLEUTHS! All opinions in this review are my own.
SYNOPSIS
When a mysterious box full of Nancy Drew books and a picture of Maizy's grandmother appears at her mom's store, Maizy is curious who the other women in the photo are. The more Maizy tries to find out, the more her grandmother denies that it is even her. With the help of her friends, Maizy will solve this mystery and finish her project on Nancy Drew!
WHAT I LIKED
- Makes Nancy Drew appealing for young readers
- Doesn't try to hide Nancy's past and explains the revisions made in the 1959
- Mystery follows the Nancy Drew structure
SYNOPSIS
When a mysterious box full of Nancy Drew books and a picture of Maizy's grandmother appears at her mom's store, Maizy is curious who the other women in the photo are. The more Maizy tries to find out, the more her grandmother denies that it is even her. With the help of her friends, Maizy will solve this mystery and finish her project on Nancy Drew!
WHAT I LIKED
- Makes Nancy Drew appealing for young readers
- Doesn't try to hide Nancy's past and explains the revisions made in the 1959
- Mystery follows the Nancy Drew structure
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you LibroFM for the gifted audiobook of SEOULMATES! All opinions in this review are my own.
SYNOPSIS
Hannah has spent her whole life distancing herself from her Korean half and focusing on trying to fit in. Now, her boyfriend is breaking up with her because she isn't Korean enough? On top of that, her former best friend Jacob is staying with her family this summer and Hannah hasn't spoken to him since he abandoned her for Korea at the beginning of high school.
Sure, the summer before Hannah's senior year isn't going exactly as planned, but she can ignore Jacob and win back her boyfriend. Her plan for senior year will surely come back together!
WHAT I LIKED
- The main character Hannah is a pretty realistic teenager
- The balance of funny and serious moments
- Jacob's transformation from Hannah's dorky sidekick to k-drama star
- Told from Hannah and Jacob's points of view
SYNOPSIS
Hannah has spent her whole life distancing herself from her Korean half and focusing on trying to fit in. Now, her boyfriend is breaking up with her because she isn't Korean enough? On top of that, her former best friend Jacob is staying with her family this summer and Hannah hasn't spoken to him since he abandoned her for Korea at the beginning of high school.
Sure, the summer before Hannah's senior year isn't going exactly as planned, but she can ignore Jacob and win back her boyfriend. Her plan for senior year will surely come back together!
WHAT I LIKED
- The main character Hannah is a pretty realistic teenager
- The balance of funny and serious moments
- Jacob's transformation from Hannah's dorky sidekick to k-drama star
- Told from Hannah and Jacob's points of view
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Thank you Forever and NetGalley for the gifted ebook of IN A NEW YORK MINUTE! All opinions in this review are my own.
READ IF YOU LIKE:
- funny romance novels
- disaster meets
- dual perspective romance novels
SYNOPSIS
Franny thinks her day can't get any worse when she is fired from her job. As she steps onto the crowded subway with her arms full of her belongings, her dress gets caught in the door. Franny hears a ripping noise and knows today is going to get so much worse! Enter Hayes, who takes off his suit jacket in order to cover Franny.
A stranger catches the whole incident on social media and it goes viral! People are rooting for them to be together, but Franny knows Hayes is not the one for her.
REVIEW
I was laughing from the first chapter of this book. I felt so bad for Franny but the disaster meet is both cute and hysterical! I loved being able to read from Hayes's perspective too because it showed how much both of them were struggling with their viral romance. I always like when you get to read both sides's in a romance as they begin to fall for each other too.
READ IF YOU LIKE:
- funny romance novels
- disaster meets
- dual perspective romance novels
SYNOPSIS
Franny thinks her day can't get any worse when she is fired from her job. As she steps onto the crowded subway with her arms full of her belongings, her dress gets caught in the door. Franny hears a ripping noise and knows today is going to get so much worse! Enter Hayes, who takes off his suit jacket in order to cover Franny.
A stranger catches the whole incident on social media and it goes viral! People are rooting for them to be together, but Franny knows Hayes is not the one for her.
REVIEW
I was laughing from the first chapter of this book. I felt so bad for Franny but the disaster meet is both cute and hysterical! I loved being able to read from Hayes's perspective too because it showed how much both of them were struggling with their viral romance. I always like when you get to read both sides's in a romance as they begin to fall for each other too.