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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Hearts of Fire (Hearts, #2) in Books
Jan 8, 2021
I was entranced by the cover of this a long time before I realised it was part of the Hearts series. I'd not long since finished the first book which I loved, and I couldn't wait to read more books in this series, and it was only after I'd bought this that I realised it was Jack's story.
I did enjoy this, just not as much as the first. Jay just fascinated me with his magic and the whole back story and everything just blew my mind. This one, Jack seemed hot and sexy and the fire-breathing...but it didn't grab me as much. I wasn't as sucked into the story.
The description for the third book in the series has me intrigued as to what King's story will be about and I've already got it on my kindle to read but I'm not going to read it yet.
I did enjoy this, just not as much as the first. Jay just fascinated me with his magic and the whole back story and everything just blew my mind. This one, Jack seemed hot and sexy and the fire-breathing...but it didn't grab me as much. I wasn't as sucked into the story.
The description for the third book in the series has me intrigued as to what King's story will be about and I've already got it on my kindle to read but I'm not going to read it yet.
Patrisse Cullors recommended Fledgling in Books (curated)
David McK (3562 KP) rated Foxtrot Hotel (Harriet Walsh #4) in Books
May 23, 2021
Entry #4 in Simon Haynes's 'Harriet Walsh' series; a series which I actually started reading after picking up Hal Spacejock (sometimes also known as A Robot Named Clunk) and was completely unaware that the two characters would cross-over in later books (I haven't reached that point yet in either series).
Unlike the previous entry in the series - Sierra Bravo - (which is pretty much a siege story), this is back to being more of a whodunnit, with Harriett and the Peace Force (what there is of them ... ) investigating when a dead body turns up at her favourite beauty spot, which just so happens to be about to face an important governmental vote on whether it can have an apartment complex built on it ...
Competent? Yes.
Enjoyable enough? Yes.
A few unforeseen twists and turns? Hmmm ... that depends upon how familiar with the genre you are!
Unlike the previous entry in the series - Sierra Bravo - (which is pretty much a siege story), this is back to being more of a whodunnit, with Harriett and the Peace Force (what there is of them ... ) investigating when a dead body turns up at her favourite beauty spot, which just so happens to be about to face an important governmental vote on whether it can have an apartment complex built on it ...
Competent? Yes.
Enjoyable enough? Yes.
A few unforeseen twists and turns? Hmmm ... that depends upon how familiar with the genre you are!
I'll be honest here. The surprise of Raeanne and Kaeleigh being the same person, as in one body with two personalities, was blown for me before I even began reading... Considering I was deliberately looking for books including multiple/split personalities. Perhaps that has a huge effect on how I felt about the book in general, but I suppose I'll never really know. I was pretty bored throughout a majority of the story. I read some reviews that said this was Ellen's most twisted and disturbing book yet, but I guess I'm made of much tougher stuff, because it really didn't bother me. I'm not saying what happened to Kaeleigh is okay, in any way, I'm just saying my reaction wasn't nearly as strong as some others. I felt like there wasn't much in the way of character development, though Ellen made it very easy to despise the father and mother.
I liked the story. I haven't read many books that involve a single mother, so it was different and kind of refreshing. I loved that Karina used words that many mothers would use to describe their bodies - stretch marks, pouch, sagging. Even still, in my mind, Nicola is as beautiful as any other woman. Reading from Bram's point of view helped; he never once mentioned an imperfect mark on her body. And, while some of the things he said and thought were too obviously written by a female, I enjoyed his chapters nonetheless. Despite how I felt about the story, I wasn't irresistibly compelled to it. Two out of the 3 days it took me to read were actually spent NOT reading it, because I didn't feel that undeniable pull to keep reading. While I enjoyed the book, I wasn't desperate to finish it and find out what would happen next.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Cruel Acts (Maeve Kerrigan #8) in Books
Sep 19, 2019
Once again, I find myself enthusing about one of Jane Casey's books starring the unparalleled partnership of Detectives Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent. This might be the 8th outing in this series, but it doesn't show and remains fresh and a riveting read from start to finish. I won't go into any of the plot as the blurb explains it well enough and to say more would give the game away but what I will advise is that you be prepared for twists and turns, tension and scenes of peril!
With fantastic characters, a gripping plot and enough back story so it can be read as a standalone, this is one not to be missed for all you fans of police-procedural/crime/suspense/thriller/etc/etc., lovers out there.
Thank you once again to the Publisher via NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.
With fantastic characters, a gripping plot and enough back story so it can be read as a standalone, this is one not to be missed for all you fans of police-procedural/crime/suspense/thriller/etc/etc., lovers out there.
Thank you once again to the Publisher via NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.
Donna C (199 KP) rated Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine in Books
Aug 26, 2019
I have just finished this. I liked it. Quite a lot. I do tend to judge books by their covers - bad I know. I didn’t think this was “my type of book” before I read it. I thought it was either “chick lit” which I can’t stand or was too literary for me. But I was in a charity shop a few weeks ago and it was 2 paperbacks for £1. I’d chosen 3 when the assistant pointed this out so I grabbed this absentmindedly to make up the numbers.
What a revelation to read something different. I thought the characters were great especially Eleanor and was eager to read on as small snippets of her history were revealed. It is essentially a story about loneliness and was quite poignant at times. I will be revising my opinions and trying out different genres in future.
What a revelation to read something different. I thought the characters were great especially Eleanor and was eager to read on as small snippets of her history were revealed. It is essentially a story about loneliness and was quite poignant at times. I will be revising my opinions and trying out different genres in future.
Rachel Hebblewhite (32 KP) rated Thirteen in Books
Aug 21, 2019
Highly rated which was disappointing!
First of all, I tend to finish books relatively quickly even when working full time etc. I am currently on holiday which is when I read most and it has taken me a significant amount of time to finish this book.
I'll start with the good points: the book is easy to read and follow and it has nice ending. It was interesting reading about the judicial system in particular the focus on the jury but ultimately the book was highly disappointing especially after it has been reviewed rather highly. The story was ridiculously unlikely, which led to no attachment to the story. The characters were mundane and I genuinely felt no connection or emotion to them. The ending was quite predictable and lacked the wow factor.
In my opinion it is not worth the time it takes to read the book.
I'll start with the good points: the book is easy to read and follow and it has nice ending. It was interesting reading about the judicial system in particular the focus on the jury but ultimately the book was highly disappointing especially after it has been reviewed rather highly. The story was ridiculously unlikely, which led to no attachment to the story. The characters were mundane and I genuinely felt no connection or emotion to them. The ending was quite predictable and lacked the wow factor.
In my opinion it is not worth the time it takes to read the book.
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