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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2532 KP) rated Berried to the Hilt (Gray Whale Inn Mystery, #4) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
A sunken ship is found off the coast of Cranberry Island, Maine, and soon two rival groups are trying to identify and claim the wreck. Both teams are staying at Natalie Barnes' inn on the island, so when the leader of one of the teams is killed, she's in the perfect position to figure out who done it. I had forgotten just how much I love these characters; it was great to see them again. The plot dragged in the middle, however, before picking up again for the climax.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-berried-to-hilt-by-karen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-berried-to-hilt-by-karen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2532 KP) rated Hot, Shot, and Bothered (Lilly Hawkins, #2) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
TV news shooter Lilly Hawkins is filming the wildfire burning out of control near Bakersfield when a body is found in a lake. When it turns out to be someone she knows and she doesn't buy the story of how she died, Lilly sets out to find the killer. I missed the supporting cast from the first book, although I still enjoyed my time with Lilly. Decent mystery, too. My biggest issue was actually the fire - hit a little too close to home for me.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-hot-shot-and-bothered-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-hot-shot-and-bothered-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Lindsay (1812 KP) rated The Trouble with Cowboys (A Big Sky Romance, #3) in Books
Feb 15, 2018
This was a found read. It also got my emotions for what a surprising ending as well. Dylan and Annie have to struggle with their past to get though. Though Annie is more worried about her sister and nephew more so then what really is bothering her.
Though it all though they do find somethings. I suggest if you pick this one up you get some tissues. It reach the value of true love and having faith and letting go. Annie as though things needing to learn though out the book. Dylan need to learn somethings though most of it is Annie needing to learn to trust as well.
Though it all though they do find somethings. I suggest if you pick this one up you get some tissues. It reach the value of true love and having faith and letting go. Annie as though things needing to learn though out the book. Dylan need to learn somethings though most of it is Annie needing to learn to trust as well.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Children of Men (2006) in Movies
Feb 17, 2018
A very good bleak look at the future. A well made film, with a good cast. I found it a little slow to get going, but the modern look of London was interesting and technology. The best scene was a battle scene in a run down part of town as the activists clashed with the military. All the while Clive Owen is dodging bullets and trying to protect the only child on earth. It really draws you into the thick of a battle, caught in the middle trying to stay alive. After all the build up I felt the film finished a bit short, not the conclusion I was hoping for.
Dana (24 KP) rated Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allan Crow (Bunnicula, #7) in Books
Mar 23, 2018
I remember reading this book when I was a kid in elementary school, found it in my local used book shop, and had to pick it up. Not going to lie, I used to be terrified of these books, but I still read them because I secretly loved being scared. Rereading it, it was a fun book with so many Poe allusions (which were amazing since he is my favorite Poe-t, lol). I can say for a fact I liked these books much more when I was a child, but it was still fun to revisit my childhood books. So, yeah, nostalgic read number three of the year.
Dana (24 KP) rated Her Dark Curiosity (The Madman's Daughter, #2) in Books
Mar 23, 2018
For second book in the series this one was pretty darn good. I really like the evolution of the characters and the situations that they were put through. The darkness of the story completely surpassed that of the first. I like all the literary illusions that are found throughout the novel in series. Megan Shepherd did a great job crafting the story in a way that made it believable on the page. I like the little details that she has throughout the story that make it so much more realistic in the world it is setting. If you like horror novels you should definitely start reading this series
Sean Farrell (9 KP) rated The Cuckoo's Calling in Books
Mar 15, 2018
Easily the most fun read I've had yet this year. The characters are all engaging, well fleshed-out, and very memorable. The numerous conversations held throughout the course of the investigation are all a treat to read. I often found myself grinning ear to ear with pleasure at the characters actions, in particular those of the 'temporary' secretary. I did kind of guess at the ending, but I think that had more to do with there being a lot of well-placed clues throughout the book than it did with it being overly obvious. Overall, an immensely entertaining book and easily one of my favorites this year.
Haecity (2 KP) rated The Aeronaut's Windlass in Books
Feb 25, 2018
Disappointing from this author
I love Butcher, and this had all the marks of one of his series. But I found the story for the most part to be very dry. I listened to this on audio at 1.5x speed to get through it and still felt that it was sort of flat, I felt the same during the peaks as I did for the rest of the book.
I'm sure it will get better later in the series, all his first books have been sort of like that, but I am unlikely to continue with the story. The takes on the cats were pretty fun, but overall I'm disappointed.
I'm sure it will get better later in the series, all his first books have been sort of like that, but I am unlikely to continue with the story. The takes on the cats were pretty fun, but overall I'm disappointed.
Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated Purr M for Murder (Cat Rescue Mystery, #1) in Books
Feb 21, 2018
Sydney returns home to North Carolina to help plan an even intended to keep the animal shelter where her sister Kat works afloat. A local bully threatens to do whatever it takes to stop the event, and Kat yells at him that it will be the last thing he will ever do. Since he is found dead not long after, Kat becomes suspect number one, and Sydney goes to work to prove her sisters innocence. This well-paced mystery kept me in the dark right up to the end. Purr M for MURDER is the first in what looks to be a great new series.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2532 KP) rated The Two Minute Rule in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Max Holman has just been released from prison when he gets the news that his estranged son, a police officer, has been murdered. When the official story doesn't add up, Max begins poking around. But is he in over his head?
Another of Crais' stand alone novels, I found this one rather disappointing. The plot was a little too obvious. And, as a completely personal issue, the language also bothered me. On the other hand, the characters were great and compelled me further into the story.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-two-minute-rule-by-robert.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Another of Crais' stand alone novels, I found this one rather disappointing. The plot was a little too obvious. And, as a completely personal issue, the language also bothered me. On the other hand, the characters were great and compelled me further into the story.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-two-minute-rule-by-robert.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.