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Sep 16, 2017 (Updated Sep 16, 2017)
Micky Barnard (542 KP) rated Goodreads: Book Reviews in Apps
Dec 12, 2018
Lots of development possible
I'm a big fan of the social media platform Goodreads because I'm a bookworm. However, the app itself leaves me consistently disappointed. It's generally a 'buggy' platform and often gives the message 'unable to load' particularly in relation to seeing comments on your reviews. I've had this app for 5 years across a number of devices and this is a consistent issue. The platform works flawlessly on desktop. Much needs to be done to reach the desktop level of efficiency.
Kristina (502 KP) rated The Fallen: Genesis (Deadly Virtues, #0.5) in Books
Dec 7, 2020
I tried to read Raphael and was instructed to read this book first, so like a good little Bookworm, I did. I understand reading this novella would help me understand the back story and help me sympathize with the Fallen - which I do, as crazy as that sounds, but how can one not after all the things these boys have been through? Though I kind of trudged through it, despite the heartache and anger at their torture, I'm looking forward to seeing what Raphael has in store.
Myst (0 KP) rated Serpent's Kiss (Elder Races, #3) in Books
Feb 8, 2018
Wow, just wow. It starts off pretty interesting with the two characters. With one on the edge skirting death. I found the idea with slipping in time pretty interesting. The idea connecting to the title of this book is interesting. Just when I thought everything was pretty much settled a twist happens. That piece made my head hurt, not dead but not alive indeed. Schrodinger's cat at it's finest!
<b>Crossposted at <a href="https://detetiv.wordpress.com/">What's Detetiv Doing Now?</a></b>
This review is just me being a bookworm~
<b>Crossposted at <a href="https://detetiv.wordpress.com/">What's Detetiv Doing Now?</a></b>
This review is just me being a bookworm~
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Adulthood is a Myth: A Sarah's Scribbles Collection in Books
Jul 10, 2018
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book is hilarious! The illustrations are quirky and fun. I have seen some of these comic strips around facebook but I'm glad they're all in a little tiny book for me to enjoy. I personally loved all of the bookworm comic stips & the introvert ones too.
I think this book deals with some issues that many of us "adults" have. It was done in a fun, quirky, and hilarious way. If you're looking for something to relate to, this is it! Seriously, you won't be disappointed.
This book is hilarious! The illustrations are quirky and fun. I have seen some of these comic strips around facebook but I'm glad they're all in a little tiny book for me to enjoy. I personally loved all of the bookworm comic stips & the introvert ones too.
I think this book deals with some issues that many of us "adults" have. It was done in a fun, quirky, and hilarious way. If you're looking for something to relate to, this is it! Seriously, you won't be disappointed.
Kate (493 KP) rated Goodreads: Book Reviews in Apps
Jan 22, 2020
This is a great website if you are a bookworm like me.
You can find many great books on there and see what people think. If you have any questions about the book(s) you have read or are reading you can ask the author.
It is good for authors who are just starting out and authors who really want to hear what their readers think. Any feedback is good even if it is positive.
Goodreads lets you set challenges for yourself such as how many books you want to read this year.
Lastly there times when you can vote for books for awards.
You can find many great books on there and see what people think. If you have any questions about the book(s) you have read or are reading you can ask the author.
It is good for authors who are just starting out and authors who really want to hear what their readers think. Any feedback is good even if it is positive.
Goodreads lets you set challenges for yourself such as how many books you want to read this year.
Lastly there times when you can vote for books for awards.
Sophia (Bookwyrming Thoughts) (530 KP) rated The Bookworm Crush in Books
Jan 23, 2020
<b><i>The author/publisher provided a free copy of the book for review purposes - thank you! Receiving a review copy does not guarantee a positive review and therefore do not affect the opinion or content of the review.</i></b>
I don't know how <em>The Bookworm Crush</em> got crushed out of my radar, but apparently it did until last month and aren't we glad this landed into my radar?
<strong>Because in this house, we stan books that are purely bookish, with references that will bring nostalgia</strong> on a nice and shiny platter. (My favorites from middle school! The OGs of YA I --!!!)
We also stan books with:
I don't know how <em>The Bookworm Crush</em> got crushed out of my radar, but apparently it did until last month and aren't we glad this landed into my radar?
<strong>Because in this house, we stan books that are purely bookish, with references that will bring nostalgia</strong> on a nice and shiny platter. (My favorites from middle school! The OGs of YA I --!!!)
We also stan books with:
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Beckie Shelton (40 KP) rated Close To Me in Books
Oct 6, 2017 (Updated Oct 31, 2017)
Really enjoyed Close To Me by Amanda Reynolds, wasn't sure what to expect this being a debut author but I certainly wasn't disappointed.
Close To Me tells the story of Jo Harding after she falls down stairs hitting her head and losing her memory of the past year.
On coming home things feel different and disjointed, Jo feels there is an undercurrent of deceit, secrets being kept from her by her husband and children and as she unravels the mysteries of the past year things escalate to a shocking conclusion.
So this was a great psychological read, it kept my interest and pulled me in, the writing was superb, and the storyline very easy to follow.
Close to me is told in two parts, real-time and snippets of the past year, though it has a slow build this is not a bad thing as you get to understand Jo's life and how she is the person she is.
The characters here felt real and human, some you could sympathise with others not so much.
If I had to pick my least favourite person in this, it would have to be the daughter I found her very self-centred and immature, but she's a product of her overindulged upbringing.
I myself have grown up children there is no way on this planet I would be paying for their accommodation.
what a right spoilt brat Sash is.
Close to me delves into the dynamics of family and the resulting aftermath when things ultimately implode.
I did kind of guess where this was going but it didn't detract from my overall enjoyment reading this.
Would I recommend this? Hell Yeah!!!
It was an engaging read.
Thank you to NetGalley, publisher and the author for providing me with an arc of Close to me
This is my own honest unbiased opinion.
Arc Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.beckiebookworm.com/
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/9460945-bex-beckie-bookworm
Close To Me tells the story of Jo Harding after she falls down stairs hitting her head and losing her memory of the past year.
On coming home things feel different and disjointed, Jo feels there is an undercurrent of deceit, secrets being kept from her by her husband and children and as she unravels the mysteries of the past year things escalate to a shocking conclusion.
So this was a great psychological read, it kept my interest and pulled me in, the writing was superb, and the storyline very easy to follow.
Close to me is told in two parts, real-time and snippets of the past year, though it has a slow build this is not a bad thing as you get to understand Jo's life and how she is the person she is.
The characters here felt real and human, some you could sympathise with others not so much.
If I had to pick my least favourite person in this, it would have to be the daughter I found her very self-centred and immature, but she's a product of her overindulged upbringing.
I myself have grown up children there is no way on this planet I would be paying for their accommodation.
what a right spoilt brat Sash is.
Close to me delves into the dynamics of family and the resulting aftermath when things ultimately implode.
I did kind of guess where this was going but it didn't detract from my overall enjoyment reading this.
Would I recommend this? Hell Yeah!!!
It was an engaging read.
Thank you to NetGalley, publisher and the author for providing me with an arc of Close to me
This is my own honest unbiased opinion.
Arc Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.beckiebookworm.com/
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/9460945-bex-beckie-bookworm
Sarah Louise Hobson (0 KP) rated City of the Lost (Casey Duncan, #1) in Books
Dec 27, 2019
I loved the character development in this book, especially between Dalton and Casey. This was the main thing that kept me reading more. (1 more)
The mystery of who did what kept me guessing unlike a lot of other books. I even took notes and STILL made an incorrect deduction! I loved the surprising twist of who committed the crimes.
The book, as a whole was incredibly fascinating and always threw something in to put you on the wrong track if you're trying to figure out who did what. The idea of someone maybe doing one thing but something not adding up to make that correct always kept me wanting more. I particularly loved the dynamic between Dalton and Casey and I was constantly thinking that they should just get together already! I read the second book but restarted the whole series after taking a long break (evidently too long). I would definitely recommend this series to any bookworm that loves mysteries and thrillers.