Outliers: The Story of Success
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Why do some people achieve so much more than others? Can they lie so far out of the ordinary? In...
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Legend in Books
Jan 6, 2021
However that is not the case in this, both Day and June are really mature for 15, maybe it's their upbringing; life on the streets and growing up in a posher area and being a member of the Republic.
I'll admit it took me a while to get into the story--about the 20-25% mark--what with the dual POV and one hunting the other down but once they finally met and got to now each other I became quickly engrossed in their story.
I wasn't sure how to feel about June's brother, Metias, but the more I read and grew to know him through June's memories and his journal, the more I liked him and was sorry that he'd died. He seemed like a really great big brother.
Action, political corruption, dystopia, a bit of romance; it was everything I like in a book and I liked a lot of things about it. I'll certainly be keeping an eye out for the rest of the series
A Separation: A Novel
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This is her story. About the end of her marriage. About what happened when Christopher went missing...
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Richard Wright's memoir of his childhood as a young black boy in the American south of the 1920s and...
Sorcery Of Thorns
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All sorcerers are evil. Elisabeth has known that as long as she has known anything. Raised as a...
Early Departures
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Justin A. Reynolds, author of Opposite of Always, returns with another charming and powerful YA...
Merissa (12969 KP) rated The Hunter's Moon (The Secret Warrior #1) in Books
May 20, 2023
This is a smooth-flowing book where the seventeen-year-old main female is thrust into the world of the paranormal, not knowing a single thing about it. Her ten-year-old brother is a delight to read about and certainly deserves the nickname of Batboy. Her doubts and fears about what is to come are completely relevant, and not out of character. The supporting characters are mainly a quiet bunch, with the spotlight on Okema, Miriam and Hawthorne. That being said, this is a series with a whole bunch of potential and I can't wait to read more. Definitely recommended for all fans of YA/Paranormal.
* 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. *
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Merissa (12969 KP) rated Shadow & Crown (Royal & Piper #1) in Books
Jan 29, 2024
Told from three different perspectives, you get a completely rounded story and yet still full of intrigue. I don't know what the full story of Quirin yet (although I can guess the reasons) but he has been paying for his actions for a long time. Cal has so many doubts about her ability to be queen, especially when people's first comments are about her looks. I loved seeing her grow and become more confident in who she is. As for Evalena, well, the less said about her the better!
This story was gripping, keeping me in my seat until I had finished it. And that ending definitely left me wanting to continue their stories. Absolutely wonderful and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.
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Jan 24, 2024
Andy K (10823 KP) rated Thrawn (Star Wars: Thrawn #1) in Books
Dec 17, 2017
Having said all that, I really couldn't put this one down. It was captivating in the Star Wars universe. I find Thrawn to be extremely interesting, multi-faceted, and treacherous. His scheming and manipulations are epic.
It probably took me a lot longer to finish than most voracious readers, but it was well worth my time.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated I'm Travelling Alone in Books
Jul 27, 2017
As there are so many components to the story, you won't feel bored as such - but it is still far too long for what it is. The killer is predictable - remember always suspect the extremely nice side characters. So it doesn't break out of the thriller mould unfortunately. Slightly disappointed after all the hype.