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Ross (3284 KP) rated Dragonfly Falling in Books
Sep 13, 2017
The action continues from the first book, and the Wasp Empire is on the march, first to the Ant city of Tark and then to Collegium itself.
With his warnings still not being heeded, Stenwold Maker takes matters into his own hands.
My favourite character here is Felise Mienn, the eponymous dragnonfly. She is hunting down Wasp Thalric whom she believes killed her children. The conflict between them, and how the other characters become embroiled becomes one of the best themes of the series, especially with its conclusion and what that means for the series as a whole.
With his warnings still not being heeded, Stenwold Maker takes matters into his own hands.
My favourite character here is Felise Mienn, the eponymous dragnonfly. She is hunting down Wasp Thalric whom she believes killed her children. The conflict between them, and how the other characters become embroiled becomes one of the best themes of the series, especially with its conclusion and what that means for the series as a whole.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2269 KP) rated Duck the Halls (Meg Langslow, #16) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
With the town churches being overrun by a series of pranks, Meg is called in to organize a schedule so all the Christmas concerts and services can still go on as planned. But who is behind the pranks? And why have things escalated to murder?
This is a second Christmas entry in the Meg series, and it was purely delightful. I finished it on Christmas Eve, and it helped put me in the Christmas spirit, yes even with murder involved.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/12/book-review-duck-halls-by-donna-andrews.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
This is a second Christmas entry in the Meg series, and it was purely delightful. I finished it on Christmas Eve, and it helped put me in the Christmas spirit, yes even with murder involved.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/12/book-review-duck-halls-by-donna-andrews.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Cyn Armistead (14 KP) rated The Fuller Memorandum (Laundry Files, #3) in Books
Mar 1, 2018
Ooo, this one was a downer! Ok - it was every bit as hilarious as the rest of the series, but I think I could have stood not knowing quite that much about the overall philosophy of the universe. I do hope that we will be hearing more from Bob, although I'm not feeling optimistic at the moment. It's hard to be very optimistic after reading this book, to be honest. And I don't know how much more I can say without getting into spoilers - but I do still recommend it to anyone who has read the rest of the series.
Marc Mordey (13 KP) rated Lavender Road in Books
Feb 19, 2018
Unputdownable
This is the first book in a six part series, following the lives of several key characters in a South London community, from the outset of WW2 to VE Day. The novels just get stronger and stronger and the action moves into the European conflict too. The characters are really well drawn, the women are strong, there ls humour, romance, action, pathos and Just purely compelling storylines. Recommended for any reader who likes a brilliant ongoing series. I’ve loved all the books thus far. Last one comes out in April 2018. Hope others will enjoy too.
Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated The Temple of Indra's Jewel in Books
Feb 21, 2018
The Temple of IndraÂ’s Jewel is the first book in the Time Traveling Bibliophile series.
A potion meant to help Princess Sapphira communicate with the future somehow pulls Sophia back through time. As Sophia struggles to understand what has happened to her, she realizes that Sapphira had been in danger. Since everyone believes her to be Princess Sapphira, she is now in danger herself. She also finds that Sapphira left behind several suitors, not all of whom have honorable intentions. This was a fun read, and IÂ’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
A potion meant to help Princess Sapphira communicate with the future somehow pulls Sophia back through time. As Sophia struggles to understand what has happened to her, she realizes that Sapphira had been in danger. Since everyone believes her to be Princess Sapphira, she is now in danger herself. She also finds that Sapphira left behind several suitors, not all of whom have honorable intentions. This was a fun read, and IÂ’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Running Blind (One-Eyed Jacks, #3) in Books
Jul 12, 2018
Cindy Gerard really does know how to write military romance. I really do love her writing but I felt like there is something missing with this series. The writing is good, I always am enraptured by the characters but it just doesn't have the quality of her other military/special ops series.
With that said, I really liked this book. I felt that it was a little slower paced but all in all, the characters were well written and the plot was interesting. I wish that it help my attention more but it was a good read.
With that said, I really liked this book. I felt that it was a little slower paced but all in all, the characters were well written and the plot was interesting. I wish that it help my attention more but it was a good read.
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Last Man Standing (Black Ops Inc., #7) in Books
Jul 12, 2018
This was such a great novel. I am truly devastated that this is the last novel in the series. The characters in these novels are inspiring and devastatingly lovable.
Cindy Gerard truly makes you feel emotions for each of her characters. Last Man Standing was yet another amazing novel that made me laugh, cry, and want to throw the book at points.
I do wish that more of the BOI's were in this novel but I felt like it wrapped up very nicely. Now I have to find another series that will fulfill my want for attractive Military men. Hmph!
Cindy Gerard truly makes you feel emotions for each of her characters. Last Man Standing was yet another amazing novel that made me laugh, cry, and want to throw the book at points.
I do wish that more of the BOI's were in this novel but I felt like it wrapped up very nicely. Now I have to find another series that will fulfill my want for attractive Military men. Hmph!
Leah (: (569 KP) rated Fame (Keatyn Chronicles book 8) in Books
Aug 2, 2018
This book picks up exactly where the last one ended and tells the story of the characters from the original series about 10 years later.
It is told through a multiple perspective so we get to know a lot of the original characters very well and see if their dreams of the future came true and how they ended up where they are today.
There are a few new characters and some characters from before become a lot more important.
A great way to continue the series but you do need to have read the previous books.
It is told through a multiple perspective so we get to know a lot of the original characters very well and see if their dreams of the future came true and how they ended up where they are today.
There are a few new characters and some characters from before become a lot more important.
A great way to continue the series but you do need to have read the previous books.
David McK (3496 KP) rated Thuvia, Maid of Mars (Barsoom, #4) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
The fourth of Edgar Rice Burrough's <i>Barsoom</i> series that began with <i>A Princess of Mars</i>, this is actually the first book in the series that does not centre on the main protaganist of the first three novels (John Carter), as well as being the first story to be told in the third rather than first person.
As a consequence, I actually found this particular one to be a bit of a let-down from the previous, even if it does follow the same plot arc of those earlier stories (right down to yet another mysterious undiscovered race!).
As a consequence, I actually found this particular one to be a bit of a let-down from the previous, even if it does follow the same plot arc of those earlier stories (right down to yet another mysterious undiscovered race!).
Merci A Velez (18 KP) rated Marked (House Of Night #1) in Books
Jan 17, 2019
Mystical (2 more)
Harry Potterlike but More on the paranormal side
A journey of discovering who you are
Absolutely love this book!
Ive loved this series since i was a teenager..I recently started rereading them as many of the others in the series hadnt been released back then.I loved it as much as i did back then.The author take you into a mystical world of magic and paranormal that leaves you yearning for more.An epic mix of worlds that is like Harry potter and twilight have been smashed together well minus the sparkling in the sun of course lol..