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10.0 (1 Ratings)
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I loved this book! Sam is such a great character and I really loved the Shady Acres crew. Bookmarked for Murder was a super fun read!
  
The Silent Patient
The Silent Patient
Alex Michaelides | 2019 | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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8.3 (39 Ratings)
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Couldnt put it down (2 more)
Read in a day
Good story concept
I guessed the ending very early on (0 more)
A page Turner!
I enjoyed this, got me out of a reading slump but I did guess the ending quite early on, hence the slightly lower score
  
Being a smokejumper is a dream of mine like being a storm chaser. At 43 I don't think I will ever jump into a fire so I will have to be satisfied reading about it. This is a well told story that not only tells what it is like to be a smokejumper but also the history of this elite group. I now need to research the Triple Nickels. This book, like any good book, has led to more reading exploration. I highly recommend this book so you too may live another life.
  
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Identity Crisis
Debbi Mack | 2004
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
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This book wasn't all bad. I love a good crime mystery book. I just found parts of this one to be VERY predictable. The premise behind the book had potential...a victim in a domestic abuse case & connection to the mob & identity theft. The idea was fantastic, but the writing to my dismay lacked much substance. All in all this was a free book & I am glad I didn't pay for it! It wasn't a complete waste of time thanks to a twist I wasn't expecting, but the characters were pretty cliche.
  
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May 25, 2018  
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Stephen King | 1986 | Fiction & Poetry, Horror
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8.8 (95 Ratings)
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Character development (1 more)
World Building
Gritty (1 more)
Sexually graphic
All time favorite book
This is my absolute favorite book and i can't say enough good things about it. I read this as a young child and it has been a yearly read since then. I have no doubt this book shaped who I am in a huge way and I wouldn't be the same person without it. It's often considered a horror novel, and while there is certainly a horror aspect to it, it's really a story about people and friendship.
  
Absolute Power
Absolute Power
David Baldacci | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.0 (4 Ratings)
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"If I told you who did it you wouldn't believe it." The book was a definite page turner for me. At about 30% in, I wanted to find out how it was going to end. There were a few twists and turns along the way, but the outcome was inevitable. This was the second Baldacci book I had read. I am a big fan of James Patterson and I must say that this book was better than any Patterson book I have read in a long time. I would love to see this made into a movie...it would definitely be a hit. This book has everything you need. Action, drama, multiple murders, a touch of romance, and a bit of rough sex. What else could you ask for? I would recommend this to anyone who likes controversy and crime. P.S. Just found out, this is a movie!
  
Multiverse
Multiverse
David Winship | 2020 | Fiction & Poetry, Humor & Comedy
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6.0 (1 Ratings)
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Multiverse is a collection of poems as well as short paragraphs that take on interesting topics and thought-provoking scenarios of our life. 

After reading Multiverse, I cannot say for certain whether he is being arrogant or brave. I am still undecided as to whether I love or hate his style of writing. There is something very intriguing about his writing; sometimes he makes me smirk, and sometimes his words trigger me. 

<b><i>"In a democracy, shouldn't there be room for those who don't want a fair society?"</i></b>

Even though I appreciate the style this book was written in, and the way the topics are being expressed, I am not in awe of how bombshells are dropped and then he proceeds to move on to a different subject. 

Following up on this, I would also like to note the poem "Forsaking the Poppy", where the author opens us the suggestion of declining to wear a poppy. The thought process behind it is that this could be seen as synonymous with racism and chauvinism. 

<b><i>One thing is certain though. </i></b>

This book will definitely leave an impact on you, whether good or bad. And it will prompt a discussion, or at least spark a bit of curiosity on various topics that are relevant in today's world. 

I recommend it to all curious minds out there. It may not be your cup of tea, but you never know. As for me, I like books that either make me feel good or learn something, so i will end this review with something I learnt from this book: 

<b><i>"According to ancient Japanese culture, the Sakura tree represents the beauty and fragility of life, reminding us that things in life are incredibly precious but also tragically ephemeral." </i></b>

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I love Shakespeare and I love comic books. So when I saw this I thought I was onto a win. And I was, they go together like Peanut Butter and jam! I will definitely be getting the rest of the collection.
  
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House of Bathory
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8.0 (2 Ratings)
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I could not put this book down and read it in a day. I loved it!
  
Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook
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8.0 (2 Ratings)
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I liked this book very much, I got a lot of good recipes out of it.