The Beasts That Bleed Us by Erin MainordMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Monday, March 31, 2025
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Review: Face the Night
Face the Night by Lani ForbesMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was the most amazing book I read this year. I loved Lani's other stories and was so sad to hear of her passing. But I am glad that she lives on within her stories. She was one woman that I will never forget. This story that is best described at a fantasy western (yes that sounds weird) had an amazing and fantastic magical system that I could not get enough of as well as characters that were fully developed and so good. You could tell how much of Forbes this book had in it and it made me feel like she was still with us. I wished that this could have been a full series but it wasn't meant to be. The ending with the twists was breathtaking and I was sad to see it end.
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Review: The Last Huntress
The Last Huntress by Lenore BorjaMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fair warning this has a romance that is insta-love but for this story I think it worked out well. I will say that this reminded me of a lot of old shows I used to watch I think back in the late 90's and early 2000's. Like Buffy and Charmed and the like. I loved the female power this book had but overall it wasn't anything new. It was still worth the read though. Great pacing and a wonderful cast.
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Review: The Luminaries
The Luminaries by Susan DennardMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
This one was just not for me. I didn't really enjoy this authors witch series because it was it was very repetitive. This one was just boring and the writing felt way off and stilted. I did read the ending of this one and I have to say that this one had a lot of issues with the way that it was written. The ending just ends with no closer and with no reason for me to pick up book two when it comes out. I think that it would have been better if some of the things would have been a twist or something. It was just very point for point that was in the synopsis. Which just made this one very lack luster. It needed more to really get to the reader and make it interesting.
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Review: The Priory of the Orange Tree
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha ShannonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book suffers from what most adult fantasy suffers from. Way to many characters and way to many locations. I wanted to love this one but sadly it was just too much to keep track of. If you need a float chart to keep track of locations and characters then its just a tad to much for my taste. I wish that this would have been in maybe one or two POVs and then it would have been a lot better.
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Review: Scions
Scions by Josephine AngeliniMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a wonderful prequel of this series that I have loved since I picked up Starcrossed. I can not wait to see where this all goes. I hope to see more of the characters we have fallen for in this series and even more as the books go on.
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Review: The Second Death of Edie and Violet Bond
Review: Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove
Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove by Rati MehrotraMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Humor, romance, and wow!! Like I don't even know what else to tell you other than that. This one of the best books I have ever read in my LIFE!! READ IT~~
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Review: Prelude for Lost Souls
Prelude for Lost Souls by Helene DunbarMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
"Prelude for Lost Souls" by Helene Dunbar offers an intriguing blend of supernatural elements and small-town mystery that kept me turning the pages. The novel's setting in St. Hilaire, a town known for its connection to the dead, is both atmospheric and eerie, providing a perfect backdrop for the story's events.
Dunbar excels in creating a compelling atmosphere and delving into the complexities of grief and loss. The main characters, Dec and Russ, are well-developed and their personal struggles are portrayed with empathy and depth. The addition of Annie, a pianist with her own secrets, adds an interesting dynamic to the plot.
However, the pacing of the story felt uneven at times. Certain plot points that seemed crucial were resolved too quickly, while others dragged on without sufficient development. Additionally, the supernatural elements, while fascinating, occasionally overshadowed the emotional arcs of the characters, making it difficult to fully connect with their journeys.
Despite these issues, "Prelude for Lost Souls" is an engaging read with a unique premise. Fans of paranormal fiction and character-driven stories will find much to appreciate in Dunbar's novel. It's a solid read, though not without its flaws, and leaves room for potential growth in future installments.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Review: It All Comes Back to You
It All Comes Back to You by Melissa WiesnerMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Let me tell you how good this book was!! This book beat out my favorite book of the month over the new Sarah J. Maas book!! That is how good this one was!! This story takes you on a journey through the lives of two people who do not start out as lovers just friends. And as they get to know each other and learn of each other they fall in love over the years. I could not put this book down. I kept putting off things just to read this. It was unputdownable. And just when you think that the book was about to be over. I checked the % and I was only about half way through. My goodness this book felt so much longer than the 334 pages that it was and I loved every second of it.
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Thursday, March 13, 2025
Review: The Restless Dark
The Restless Dark by Erica WatersMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a great book with tension and a story that felt so real that I could not put it down. This was a great blend of supernatural feel and true crime that I really enjoyed. It had some great twists and some wonderful characters and I can not wait for more from this author.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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Monday, March 3, 2025
Review: Beguiled
Beguiled by Cyla PaninMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
My issue with this one was all about execution. The story could have been amazing but the way it was told and done just lost me. I was bored out of my mind.
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Saturday, March 1, 2025
Review: The King Will Kill You
The King Will Kill You by Sarah HenningMy rating: 1 of 5 stars
I was so excited to finish out this series but after rereading book one than reading book two. Starting this one that excited waned just a little. This one ended as I expected it to end. I did enjoy it for the most part but it was really just a meh read. Nothing really exciting and nothing to really write home about. I would say that if you are interested in this series to try and get it used or from the library.
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Review: Dauntless
Dauntless by Elisa A. BonninMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a great fantasy story. I loved that there is romance but its super light. The plot and characters were wonderful and the ending was perfect for this story. I will totally be looking out for more stories by Bonnin in the future.
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