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Erika (17789 KP) rated Guns, Germs and Steel in Books
Jan 27, 2021
As a history nerd, with a degree in history, I can't believe I waited until now to read this book. I think it was deemed 'too new' when I was in high school/college to be included in the curriculum.
The book obviously is about guns, germs, and steel, and compares/contrasts civilizations throughout the world. It was an interesting angle, and I really liked it.
The book obviously is about guns, germs, and steel, and compares/contrasts civilizations throughout the world. It was an interesting angle, and I really liked it.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu Vol 03 (Kyou, Koi wo Hajimemasu, #3) in Books
Sep 6, 2019
Uhh, I'm not sure what I made of this one. I suppose I should be happy that they finally got together but at the same time it's still not really grabbing me--I thought it might after they finally got together but nope--so I might give it up here for a while and come back to it at a later date (or not).
Molly J (Cover To Cover Cafe) (106 KP) rated The Girl In The Rearview Mirror in Books
May 26, 2019
Not the best book........
What do I say about this book? I wanted to like it so much. But, I just couldn’t. Don’t get me wrong. I didn’t hate it. I just simple didn’t like it. I liked the premise behind the story, but the characters didn’t flow. They felt forced and fake. I like my characters to grip me in to the story as much as the story itself. If I can’t feel that, then I can’t like a book the way I want to because I have to try too hard to get into the story.
That said, the plot line/premise is a good one. I can tell where the author wanted to go with this one, with the secrets, the twists and turns, but with out that captivating connection with the characters, I didn’t get the edge of your seat suspense with this one. I didn’t feel like I was watching a movie play out like I like to see with this style of book.
Sadly, I have to give this one 5 bombs. But, don’t let my opinion deter you from trying this book. What I found lacking, you may find absolutely gripping. Dimberg shows great effort where her talents are concerned. I do look forward to trying more of her books in the future.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from LibraryThing, William Morrow and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*
That said, the plot line/premise is a good one. I can tell where the author wanted to go with this one, with the secrets, the twists and turns, but with out that captivating connection with the characters, I didn’t get the edge of your seat suspense with this one. I didn’t feel like I was watching a movie play out like I like to see with this style of book.
Sadly, I have to give this one 5 bombs. But, don’t let my opinion deter you from trying this book. What I found lacking, you may find absolutely gripping. Dimberg shows great effort where her talents are concerned. I do look forward to trying more of her books in the future.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from LibraryThing, William Morrow and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*
BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) rated Children of Blood and Bone: Book 1 in Books
Jun 12, 2019
I was so excited for this book it literally has everything I would love in a book from one of my favorite genres I even pre-ordered it which I'd rarely do with books and let me tell you I only made it a few chapters in before I had to throw it in my dnf pile I hated the writing it's very immature and extremely repetitive to the point that I couldn't get into it. I still really like the idea behind the whole thing I just couldn't do it put it down for a few months picked it back up try and get back into it and I really just can't get over the writing and yes I know I'm of the unpopular opinion when it comes to this book.
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Sammeh Lowry (15 KP) rated Landline in Books
Jul 13, 2019
"I think I can live without you, but it won't be any kind of life"
I am not a patient kinda person. As much as I really loved the whole back and forwardness,and as much as I know it was very much needed as it was a giant part of the story, I found myself wanting to know what would happen noooow! I hated Neal at the beginning of this book I thought he was a giant self centered you know what. By the end of this book I love him, and I now how reading their story made me come to that conclusion.I disliked Georgie too more often than not,but at the end I loved her. Thought provoking and just wonderful, yet another magical book from Rainbow Rowell.
I am not a patient kinda person. As much as I really loved the whole back and forwardness,and as much as I know it was very much needed as it was a giant part of the story, I found myself wanting to know what would happen noooow! I hated Neal at the beginning of this book I thought he was a giant self centered you know what. By the end of this book I love him, and I now how reading their story made me come to that conclusion.I disliked Georgie too more often than not,but at the end I loved her. Thought provoking and just wonderful, yet another magical book from Rainbow Rowell.
Sammeh Lowry (15 KP) rated Flawed in Books
Jul 13, 2019
Cecelia Ahern wrote this as though she had been writing YA Dystopian all her life. She is my favorite author and I was so excited when I heard she was bringing this one out. The style she wrote it in is incredible, I actually felt like I was the main charector and that never happens as usually when I read a book it plays out in my head like a tv show. This book made me feel like I was living inside this book,I was living this unfair life with rules and regulations. I couldn't stand Celestine at the start of this story I wanted to give her such a shake! By the end I loved her. I cannot wait for the 30th of March next year!
Veronica Pena (690 KP) rated The Authenticity Project in Books
May 7, 2020
To be completely honest, I was really disappointed with this book. It took forever to get started, it was super predictable, and the ending just felt forced and I saw it coming a mile away. I don't know why I had such high hopes for this book. I think I'd heard here and there that it was good so I really wanted to read and I finally got the chance and it was just lackluster, to say the least.
I think this idea was really cool and there's a lot of ways it could've gone and in some ways, I'm happy with what was done. But mostly, I just was not impressed. I didn't really love it but I know it's not the worst book I've read. It's a solid meh.
I think this idea was really cool and there's a lot of ways it could've gone and in some ways, I'm happy with what was done. But mostly, I just was not impressed. I didn't really love it but I know it's not the worst book I've read. It's a solid meh.
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Sweet Tea and Secrets (A Tea and Read Mystery #2) in Books
Dec 31, 2019
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Callie has switched her job as a tour guide for a so we're paced life. She meets a strange man and basically uncovers a 30 year old mystery right in time for a 4th of July celebration!
I liked Callie. She seemed a bit on the naive side but overall a good character.
I was able to solve half the mystery *polishes imaginary apple* and the rest played out in a way that absolutely made sense.
Callie has switched her job as a tour guide for a so we're paced life. She meets a strange man and basically uncovers a 30 year old mystery right in time for a 4th of July celebration!
I liked Callie. She seemed a bit on the naive side but overall a good character.
I was able to solve half the mystery *polishes imaginary apple* and the rest played out in a way that absolutely made sense.
jmercado (1 KP) rated A Shade of Vampire (A Shade of Vampire, #1) in Books
Jan 15, 2018
This book ....was interesting. Im not really sure how i feel about it at the moment. I feel like the relationship development was really flat and I couldn't really connect to the characters . The main female character frustrated me to no end and i want a huge fan of the Insta-Love but i liked what the author was trying to portray. I may give the 2nd one a go but not to sure yet.