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Dana (24 KP) rated Robinson Crusoe in Books

Mar 23, 2018

I had to read this novel for one of my college courses. I was very excited to read it at first. I had been wanting to pick this up for a while, but didn't get around to it. As I read it, however, the boredom started to hit. There are a lot of very slow moments in this novel with little bursts of excitement. It is written as if Robinson Crusoe is talking to himself, rationalizing everything he does or thinks on this island. There were a few instances where I thought something that should have been written more in-depth were most certainly not. They were given one sentence and then it was right back to the lists of items that Crusoe had gotten. There are many ties to religion in this novel as well which is due to the time it was written. There were also a lot of random capitalizations throughout the novel which made it very difficult to get into the story at first. Once I started blocking it out, it became much easier to read. If you want to read one of the early "castaway" novels, go ahead and pick this up. But, if you want something with action and adventure, I am afraid this novel is not for you. Overall, I didn't hate it, but it isn't my favorite book either.

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BeRad89 (48 KP) rated The Moth and Moon in Books

Mar 23, 2018

In 1780, Blashy Cove is a very progressive town, with running water and legal same sex marriages. An unexpected hurricane drives most of it residents into the cavernous the Moth & Moon, local tavern and inn. While they wait out the storm, fisherman Robin Shipp is forced to face demons from his past. Can the town and Robin pull together in the aftermath of the storm and pick up from the devastation to their homes and lives?

A wonderful combination of action, adventure, emotion, and romance. Once you start reading you will not want to stop! Full of real, relatable characters. They have flaws both physical and emotional; no one is picture perfect in Blashy Cove! However, most are lovable.

I like the descriptions given to the buildings and the surrounding area. It helps immerse the reader into the story. My favorite part of this book, however, is the idea of Blashy Cove, a place where homophobia does not exist. Same sex marriages are common and the norm. No one has to fight for their place. It is refreshing.

My only negative comment is that the physical description of The Moth & Moon gets repetitive throughout the first few chapters.

I highly enjoyed this read and definitely would recommend it to anyone. I give it 5 out of 5 stars

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Anna Steele (111 KP) rated Thunderhead (Arc of a Scythe #2) in Books

Jun 25, 2018

Thunderhead (Arc of a Scythe #2)

Neal Shusterman | 2018 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

9.1

(9 Ratings)

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I am extremely shook

Neal Shusterman has just reinstated himself as my all-time favorite author. His books have been with me throughout my life. The Unwind dystology, The Skinjacker Trilogy, Bruiser, Challenger Deep, and now the Arc of a Scythe. Each one of these stories has touched me in a deep and unique way. Thunderhead is no exception. Book one of this series: Scythe, received my first 10/10 review on this platform and the sequel was even better. Shusterman provides jaw-dropping twists and turns to his narrative that will leave your head spinning and your blood pumping, (your nanites might even have to lower your adrenaline). The Thunderhead is a compassionate character like no other, who knew you could ever relate so strongly and feel so deeply for an artificial intelligence? It is witty and sly, calculating and benevolent, and can be brought into a fury or plunged into despair by the acts of the immortal humans who created it. I need the continuation of this series and I need it now, the final moments are so intense that I choked on my tears after the last line. This is the most mentally engaging dystopian society novel you will ever read. I hope to come back to Shusterman for more in the coming years.

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BookwormMama14 (18 KP) rated The Love Letter in Books

Jan 2, 2019

Why oh why have I not gotten my hands on one of Rachel Hauck's books before? I am so glad I chose The Love Letter as my first one.

Woven with words that intoxicate the soul, Hauck brings us a story of pure beauty. Heartache and passion drive Chloe. She longs to change the way that people see her. But it may be a harder task than she first imagined. The connections through history were so cleverly created. Time-slip novels have become my favorite. With each page you are longing to discover the connection between the two timelines. And when the realization finally hits, it's a glorious moment to behold. Jesse is such a wonderful hero. Handsome, flawed, talented, and bit of a history nut. Traveling back to the American Revolutionary War, we meet Hamilton and Esther. Oh my goodness. Their story is one you really must discover for yourself.

With the heart of the story coming back to Christ and Love, readers will fall in love with the settings (in both eras), the characters, and the passion. The depth and characterization found on the pages of this book will move you and speak to the heart.

I received a complimentary copy of The Love Letter from the publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.