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Katey Bassett (610 KP) rated Caraval in Books

Oct 27, 2018

Caraval

Stephanie Garber | 2017 | Young Adult (YA)

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Good series to start for a quick read.

I was worried this book was over hyped and once I finally read it I was pleased, I found that it was a very slow start and it didn't really pick up and grab me by the seat of my pants until I was almost finished with the book. I loved it and ended up binging the second book once it was released and plan to do it again if there ends up being a third part. I ended up really enjoying her writing style as the characters began to develop.

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saheffernan (157 KP) rated The Afterlife of Holly Chase in Books

Jan 1, 2020

I don't read Holiday novels especially Christmas I can be somewhat of a Grinch myself during this time. I have to say that Holly chase was the perfect introduction into a Holiday book character that I needed. I loved her snarky comments and commentary during the novel. The play on the classic Christmas Carol made it relatable enough because I knew that story and making the connection between the two during the story was fun to see in what ways it would come together. I think this is a classic book that could hold up to multiple re-reads even.

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Leah Lopez (7 KP) rated The Psychology of the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Understanding Lisbeth Salander and Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy in Books

Nov 6, 2019

When I saw this on a library shelf I felt a warmth sensation filling me up inside.
I have, since the very first read of the The millennium Trilogy, been continuously involved in learning further about the books, the characters and of course, Steig himself.

However, when it came to reading this book it seemed to pinpoint on a section and then repeating its meaning with large words that over-powered one another.

I love psychology and I love the trilogy and anything belonging to this.

However, I didn't find it as fascinating as I hoped to have had.

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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Dark Soul Vol. 1 (Dark Soul, #1) in Books

Jan 6, 2021

I finished this about two hours ago on my break at work and wanted to scream because I didn't have the other volumes to finish the series.

I'd been wanting to read a book by this author for a while now after seeing all my Goodreads friends giving his books good rating so when I saw this free on Amazon I got a little giddy.

I wasn't sure at the start whether I'd like it but boy did I get drawn in quick! I really need to see what happens next with these two!

Off to check the price right now :-)

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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated The Unexpected Everything in Books

Jan 11, 2021

I dunno about this one

I liked some aspects of it and others not so much. Andies need to plan everything almost ruined her relationship and I do believe that Clarke forgave her a little too easily.

The friend bust up towards the end was guaranteed. Lying about something like that was such a bad idea but I do believe that they could all be really close again.

This is my third book by the author and I don't know if I have a favourite but I do look forward to reading more of the authors work.

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Toni Collette recommended Olive, Again in Books (curated)

Olive, Again

Elizabeth Strout | 2020

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"I can tell you a recent book I read that I was incredibly moved by: I read Olive Kitteridge when I was making United States of Tara, and it was my introduction to Elizabeth Strout's writing, who I think is so incredibly talented," the Unbelievable actress told OprahMag.com. "She knows and understands humanity on a level that very few people can express. So I was given an advanced copy of the sequel, Olive, Again—and man, I couldn't put it down! It moved me to tears. I laughed out loud, and I just love everything that Elizabeth Strout writes"

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