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Debbiereadsbook (1611 KP) rated The Roots Run Deep in Books

Oct 27, 2024  
The Roots Run Deep
The Roots Run Deep
C.M. Forest | 2024 | Horror
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
These are short, sharp shocks into the mind of Foster, and how they tell their stories!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

This is a collection of stories, billed as horror.

Now, pre-kindle days, I was a horror reader, and it's been some time since I delved into the genre. And while these are mind-provoking, I wouldn't quite class them as horror, as such.

That said, they are all short, sharp shocks into the mind of Foster and how they tell their tales. I've not read any of their work before, though, and I really enjoyed this little peek into their mind.

Some stories were grabbing, and didn't let go. Some were just good. I got lost in the space story, to be honest but I did read them all.

I will never look at a glazed doughnut in the same way, ever again! Moths are definitely on my nope list, and the beach after a storm will be a bit dicey!

So, scary? Yes. Make you think? Yes. But for me, not quite what I would call horror but still an extremely good set of shorts, that make me want to read something longer and more in depth by this author.

4 very good stars across the set, but stand out for the beach story, the doughnut one and the tree.

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Debbiereadsbook (1611 KP) rated Riding Pine in Books

Nov 12, 2025  
Riding Pine
Riding Pine
R.M. Neill | 2025 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
super low angst, but super good!
Independent reviewer for Neon, I was gifted my copy of this book.

There is a bit at the front of this book, and I don't usually read those notes but I'm glad I did. It sets the tone of the book beautifully!

Ben lands the job of Slappy, beaver mascot for the Bloomburg Aspens hocky team. he isn't supposed to tell anyone. But he and Lukas are already hooking up, and he doesn't want any secrets. What can go wrong??

And, my dear peeps, is the sum of the angst in this book! What will happen if anyone finds out that Lukas, of said hockey team, knows who the top secret mascot is??

It is SUPER low angst between Lukas and Ben. Super hot chemistry between them. Super sweet as they keep getting together. Super super SUPER!

I loved this book, I really did. I think that note gets you into the mind of Ms Neill when she wrote this and I feel a bit . . .I dunno . . .closer to her. . .maybe?? She is right though, the world has gone to pot. And books like this make it a little bit better, so thank you, Ms Neill!

A short review, but one that needed reigning in before it ran into 6 pages!

5 full and shiny stars, but honestly, I'd give more if I could!

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