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Deborah (162 KP) rated The Loveday Secrets (Loveday, #9) in Books

Dec 21, 2018

I realised when I got this book that it was part of a series, only for some reason I thought it was the first part. When I started reading I found there appeared to be an awful lot of back story and when I checked I found it was something like the 9th book in the series!

That aside, I didn't have any difficulty following the plot and even saw some of the 'secrets' and plot developments coming a mile off. I'm only giving 3 stars as, although it was well enough written, even by the end I didn't find I cared enough about any of the character to wonder what would happen to them next. Even those that I think were supposed to be sympathetic to the reader I really couldn't care about; the book inspired no sense of empathy.

From other reviews on Amazon some people are really enjoying this series, but for me it was lacking in emotional engagement.

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Schweizer Illustrierte eMagazin

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Schweizer Illustrierte. Näher bei den Stars. Überall. Die Schweizer Illustrierte ist das...

Wicked Soul (Ancient Blood #1)

Nora Ash

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He saved me... And then he blood-bonded me. Now I'm his. My first meeting with a Chicago vampire...

paranormal vampires romance 3 stars

Shameless - Season 3

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Oscar-nominated actor William H. Macy stars as Frank Gallagher, a single father of six who spends...

drama comedy showtime

TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated Secret Beach Boyfriend (Merriweather Island #3) in Books

Feb 23, 2021

Secret Beach Boyfriend in the newest installment from The Independence Island Series (book 3) and it did not disappoint! It can be read as a standalone. Kari Trumbo is a new to me author and I enjoyed her writing style. She brought more of the Merriweather Islands to life with great descriptions and new friends!
I loved Annie and Rafe, their chemistry was fun, engaging, and well laid out. Kari Trumbo covered some tough topics with them and integrated them in a compelling and straightforward way. From a dysfunctional family to OCD I enjoyed the dynamics of the characters and the interesting plot. A great addition to The Independence Island Series.
I give this book 4 out of 5 stars for the creative characters, the emotional tugs, and for pointing the reader back to Christ.
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.

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Debbiereadsbook (1788 KP) rated Burn Baby Burn (Fairytales of the Myth #1) in Books

Feb 3, 2021

not really one for me

Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

I'm really not sure I liked this book, and mostly cos I did not get the ending, it made little sense to me!

It's a dark book, certainly. There is (but not detailed) reference to child abuse, both physical and sexual. It's there, you know? Ella talks about what happens to her, but we don't get it all. There is bloodshed, and a lot of it at the beginning and the end.

Only Ella has a say, so it made the perplexing ending a little more so. Daman is given a voice in the epilogue though.

Ella voice is strong though, and even what she went through, she manages to get her revenge.

What Ella does say is well written, and well delivered. I finished it, so for that reason. . .

3 stars

**same worded review will appear elsewhere**

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Kristina (502 KP) rated Tangled Up in Ice (Tangled #1) in Books

Dec 7, 2020

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Weak 3 stars, if I'm being totally honest. Everything moved too fast. I didn't appreciate how quickly Jackson seemed to get over his anxiety, how relatively easy it was for him - in my opinion, that was nowhere near an accurate depiction of how someone overcomes or battles their anxiety. Granted, he experienced an almost-panic attack, but I still felt like it was dismissed too easily. Also, the build up was practically nonexistent. Harley keeps repeating that she's been "waiting so long" for everything that happens and the fact they barely know each other, yet she still feels this way, really grated on my nerves. The scene where her stalker "accidentally" hits the unlock button after slamming on his brakes made me roll my eyes. I feel like the story has potential; perhaps the next book is written better and in a way that doesn't make the characters boring, but I don't believe I'll be reading it.