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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Reason to Breathe in Books
Jan 11, 2021
I've had this on my Kindle for years--6 or 7--so I thought it was about time I read it and all of the others from my earliest bought to my newest.
I liked this for the fact that the abuse wasn't sexual like a lot of books are nowadays. It was hard to read at times the physical abuse Emma went through and I liked Evan and how persistent he was with getting to know her.
I didn't give it more stars because they could have avoided a lot of the pain and heartache if they'd only told the truth. About everything. And to anyone who'd listen.
I'm not sure I'll be finishing the series.
I liked this for the fact that the abuse wasn't sexual like a lot of books are nowadays. It was hard to read at times the physical abuse Emma went through and I liked Evan and how persistent he was with getting to know her.
I didn't give it more stars because they could have avoided a lot of the pain and heartache if they'd only told the truth. About everything. And to anyone who'd listen.
I'm not sure I'll be finishing the series.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Archangel's Consort (Guild Hunter, #3) in Books
Sep 5, 2019
I still really like this series.
I think it's all about the connection between the two main characters, Elena and Raphael, and the love they share. I like how though she's his biggest weakness, being a newly made angel, she's also the one thing that keeps him grounded and makes him a better person/angel/whatever.
With everything that happens in these books it easy to forget some things but the things I do remember include their first flying together--that was equally exciting and heart-stopping to read about--Sam, he's still a cute little thing, and the prospect of angel babies in the future...aww!
I'm looking forward to reading more in the series!
I think it's all about the connection between the two main characters, Elena and Raphael, and the love they share. I like how though she's his biggest weakness, being a newly made angel, she's also the one thing that keeps him grounded and makes him a better person/angel/whatever.
With everything that happens in these books it easy to forget some things but the things I do remember include their first flying together--that was equally exciting and heart-stopping to read about--Sam, he's still a cute little thing, and the prospect of angel babies in the future...aww!
I'm looking forward to reading more in the series!
Merissa (12363 KP) rated Hunter Sacrificed (Wild Hunt, #0.5) in Books
Jun 2, 2023
If you know anything about Gods and Goddesses of any pantheon, then you will know that things are never smooth and simple. Instead, confusion abounds until such time as it makes sense. This is how I would describe Hunter Sacrificed. It is a short prequel that nevertheless manages to impart a huge amount of information. You learn about Minerva and Arawn, the Triad, and how the Wild Hunt comes to be.
Although this was short, it was very well written, with no editing or grammatical errors that I found. This is enough to whet your appetite and definitely leave you wanting more. Definitely recommended.
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Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Apr 11, 2016
Although this was short, it was very well written, with no editing or grammatical errors that I found. This is enough to whet your appetite and definitely leave you wanting more. Definitely recommended.
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Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Apr 11, 2016
Bookapotamus (289 KP) rated Surprise Me in Books
May 25, 2018
I usually like Sophie Kinsella books, but I have to say this one was not a favorite. I felt like I was reading two different books - one about a couple trying to add Surprise to their marriage (so the title works) and one about a secret between another couple. The two just did not mesh. The Surprise Me part got lost along the way. And WHAT COUPLE goes into marriage not thinking FOREVER?? and one minute they're crazy in love and in a split second hes brooding and mean and terrible to her?!! It just doesn't work. Sorry. Granted though - it got 3 stars because I was dying to know why the hell the switch flipped and Dan became psycho. I couldn't put it down cause I wanted to know what the secret was. It was so annoyingly crazy that I just wanted to get it over with and find out WTF was going on. The job thing almost felt like a third story and the neighbor and her son a 4th story! Things were just not meshed together very well and I felt like I was all over the place, with no real ties.
Merissa (12363 KP) rated Powerful Destiny in Books
Dec 9, 2018
Powerful Destiny by Tricia McGill
Powerful Destiny is a two-tone story - the first half is set in 850ad, and the second in contemporary times. Both feature a man called Rolf, and a woman called Brigid, and tell you how the two of them meet, both in ancient times and now.
Three quarters of the book is set in 850ad, with only a small part being in current times. This is partly what brought down my star rating from a four to a three. The contemporary side of it felt very rushed, compared to the first part. And the conversations between modern Rolf and Brigid seemed quite stilted at times. I found the premise of the book to be fascinating, and would love to read more about Rolf and Brigid. I just think I'm best to stay in 850ad with them.
If you like books about reincarnation and soulmates, then I can still most definitely recommend this one.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Three quarters of the book is set in 850ad, with only a small part being in current times. This is partly what brought down my star rating from a four to a three. The contemporary side of it felt very rushed, compared to the first part. And the conversations between modern Rolf and Brigid seemed quite stilted at times. I found the premise of the book to be fascinating, and would love to read more about Rolf and Brigid. I just think I'm best to stay in 850ad with them.
If you like books about reincarnation and soulmates, then I can still most definitely recommend this one.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
ClareR (5784 KP) rated The Dreamers in Books
Nov 6, 2018
You may be nervous about going to sleep after reading this!
I've had to give this a day to sink in before writing about it. It has stayed with me, and I think it's because of the dreamlike style that it's written in. Which is apt, because this is a story of an illness, a virus, that causes those who contract it to fall asleep and stay asleep for days, weeks or months. There are even those who die whilst asleep.
This story is told from multiple perspectives, which I really liked: the dreamers are all affected in different ways, even if the result is the same.
I can honestly say that I found this impossible to put down. It's one of those books that you have to keep reading because you don't want to miss anything (yes, this really is a 'thing' with me, and yes, I know it's not likely to happen). It has been compared to Station Eleven (one of my favourite books), and whilst it's not the same, I can see where they're coming from. Either way, I really enjoyed it.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book.
This story is told from multiple perspectives, which I really liked: the dreamers are all affected in different ways, even if the result is the same.
I can honestly say that I found this impossible to put down. It's one of those books that you have to keep reading because you don't want to miss anything (yes, this really is a 'thing' with me, and yes, I know it's not likely to happen). It has been compared to Station Eleven (one of my favourite books), and whilst it's not the same, I can see where they're coming from. Either way, I really enjoyed it.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book.
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TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated The Secret Sisters Club (Ginnie West Adventures, #1) in Books
Feb 24, 2021
Going into this book I was not sure what to expect, as I do not often read books where the main character is in middle grades. It is the first book in a series about Ginny West and the adventures she goes on while growing up (think Christy Miller Series by Robin Jones Gunn, only geared toward a younger audience. So, the book is filled with real-life examples, valuable lessons, and interesting dialogue between Ginny and her crew of characters. This book deals with Ginny figuring out how to get a new mom and making a packed with her best friend Tilly over how to accomplish this goal. It was cute and a good lesson in second chances, dealing with your emotions and growing up.
I enjoyed this story, and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series to learn more about Ginny’s adventures. 4 out of 5 stars for the creative storyline, fun characters, and applicable life lessons.
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
I enjoyed this story, and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series to learn more about Ginny’s adventures. 4 out of 5 stars for the creative storyline, fun characters, and applicable life lessons.
*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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