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Sonofdel (6291 KP) rated Let it bleed in Books
Jul 4, 2022
Not his best
I did not think this was as good as the previous novels i have read in the series. Although the story was clever and had lots of different characters it relied to much on your knowledge of the Scottish peerage system and a lot of it went right over my head. There were too many acronyms and codes for various departments and to be honest i got bored with trying to figure out what they were supposed to represent. I would say this is the worst out of the series so far :( It wont put me off though and i will be reading book 8 soon :)
Dana (24 KP) rated The Whispering Skull: Lockwood & Co. #2 in Books
Sep 8, 2017
Good follow-up
This was the only one of the whole series (thus far) that I struggled with. It's not that it wasn't intriguing, but the pace was off. It was so slow. It could have been cut back maybe 50 pages.
However, the characters just make the whole series. I can't believe I ever disliked George as he's now a dear part of my heart. They all are to be honest. Lucy can be annoyingly stubborn, but that flaw makes her feel so real. She is a real kid with real issues.
The plot was a bit more convoluted than it needed to be, in my opinion. It was, of course, interesting and intricate, as I now expect from Jonathan Stroud. There are several seemingly unrelated storylines all leading to the grande finale in the end. It's a joy to read and solve with the agents.
It's hard to put into words, the magic of this series. I even got my mom hopelessly in love with the series. Sorry, not sorry, Mom.
However, the characters just make the whole series. I can't believe I ever disliked George as he's now a dear part of my heart. They all are to be honest. Lucy can be annoyingly stubborn, but that flaw makes her feel so real. She is a real kid with real issues.
The plot was a bit more convoluted than it needed to be, in my opinion. It was, of course, interesting and intricate, as I now expect from Jonathan Stroud. There are several seemingly unrelated storylines all leading to the grande finale in the end. It's a joy to read and solve with the agents.
It's hard to put into words, the magic of this series. I even got my mom hopelessly in love with the series. Sorry, not sorry, Mom.
Charlotte (0 KP) rated The Mortal Instruments 1: City of Bones in Books
Nov 2, 2018
Sets up the rest of the series (2 more)
The brother-sister plot line (spoilers as for why in review)
The fantasy world Clare creates
Contains spoilers, click to show
I love this book (currently reading book 5 of the series) because of the world that Clare relates. Whilst it contains the fantasy ideas expressed in different novels; it brings them all together in a unique and interesting way. Controversially, I enjoy the brother-sister plot line the novel introduces to the budding romance of Clary and Jace; it means that we are not reading the same cliche teen romance. People think it is weird but SPOILER ALERT they are not actually brother and sister but allows character progression and other storylines to happen. This allows the romance to occur naturally and when we can see that the feelings are genuine and true. Overall, Clare has produced a great novel to begin her series and leaves reader wanting to know more and delve deeper into the Shadowhunter world.
Stephanie (1 KP) rated Big Little Lies in Books
Jan 19, 2018
Strong lead characters (1 more)
Plot development
Girl Power
I read this book before the mini series and have to say as per normal the book wins hands down. It takes place in Australia and the main character is not your typical main character, she is the one that is awkward and chunky and different but all the rest of the story flows around her. The story flows and is hard to put down the ending is a bit expected but not as or how you would have expected it. Really enjoyed this book.
Lindsay (1818 KP) rated Grace (Sisters of the Heart, #4) in Books
Feb 15, 2018
I do not really now how I feel about this book. Though I can feel about being afraid of something or for the Mel and Katie in their situation. But I did learned that you do need to let your burrens to the lord and let me guide you and do has is will. I have hoping and praying that he will bring that person to me as well. I do hope you read this series if you have not I would and then again either way I hope you enjoy it.
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Stone of Tears (Sword of Truth, #2) in Books
Jul 12, 2018
I have never been so happy to finish a book!
This book has some great detail in it but it just seems to go on and on and on and on again. Most of the time I kept wondering if there was a point to some of the chapters.
It did keep me entertained but I will most likely not read the other books in this series. It just seems like it has so much detail that is not needed and continues to drag.
If you like a long fantasy you might like it.
This book has some great detail in it but it just seems to go on and on and on and on again. Most of the time I kept wondering if there was a point to some of the chapters.
It did keep me entertained but I will most likely not read the other books in this series. It just seems like it has so much detail that is not needed and continues to drag.
If you like a long fantasy you might like it.
David McK (3921 KP) rated Feet of Clay (Discworld, #19; City Watch, #3) in Books
Jan 28, 2019 (Updated Feb 8, 2024)
This, I always felt, was one of the weaker City Watch Discworld books.
I'm not sure why, but this is one that never really springs to mind when asked about those books: IMO, it's not as 'fresh' as "Guards! Guards!|" as entertaining as "Men at Arms" or "Jingo", nor has as much to say as "Night Watch", "Thud!" or "Snuff".
Maybe because it is more or less in the middle of the City Watch series?
Having said that, even a below-par [author:Terry Pratchett|1654] is well above par for may others ...
I'm not sure why, but this is one that never really springs to mind when asked about those books: IMO, it's not as 'fresh' as "Guards! Guards!|" as entertaining as "Men at Arms" or "Jingo", nor has as much to say as "Night Watch", "Thud!" or "Snuff".
Maybe because it is more or less in the middle of the City Watch series?
Having said that, even a below-par [author:Terry Pratchett|1654] is well above par for may others ...
Lizabrarian (9 KP) rated The Bone Season in Books
Jul 20, 2017
Steampunk vibe (1 more)
Interesting premise
Another dystopia (1 more)
Overhyped
A solid entry into the fantasy realm but nothing to write home aboit
Shannon was lauded as the next J.K. Rowling by some but she didn't develop the same kind if following. Her books are good, not great. The world she creates, while interesting as not as compelling as others out there. In a very crowded genre, this series just failed to stand out enough.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated City of Light (Outcast, #1) in Books
Sep 5, 2019
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this! I was hooked from pretty early on and despite it not having much in the romance department, for once, I didnt care. It was too intriguing. Too... well, not so along the usual lines and I was pulled into the story.
And despite what i said above, I'm kinda holding out for a Tiger/Jonas relationship.
Looking forward to the next book in the series!
And despite what i said above, I'm kinda holding out for a Tiger/Jonas relationship.
Looking forward to the next book in the series!
Molly J (Cover To Cover Cafe) (106 KP) rated Phoebe's Light (Nantucket Legacy #1) in Books
Feb 25, 2019
I believe in giving honest reviews, and this one will be the same as all my other. Honest. My thoughts on this book? Ugh. That's right. Ugh. I was very disappointed in how this book turned out. I am usually a big fan of all of Suzanne Woods Fisher's novels but this one was......well, frankly, bland. Very bland. I could not get into it easily. It took me many tries to actually get to the end of the story and by that point I was so frustrated with the way it was written that it lost all appeal to me.
That said, I personally can not give this book more than 2 stars. However, just because I found the characters lacking and the story line flat, does not mean that you or someone you know may feel the same way, so I do still encourage you to give it a try. It's just not a book for me. Does this mean I have given up on reading Suzanne's books? Absolutly not. Sometimes, an author goes through down times just like every person in life. I will definitely give the next book in this series a try and hope that it's not quite so bland.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Books and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*
That said, I personally can not give this book more than 2 stars. However, just because I found the characters lacking and the story line flat, does not mean that you or someone you know may feel the same way, so I do still encourage you to give it a try. It's just not a book for me. Does this mean I have given up on reading Suzanne's books? Absolutly not. Sometimes, an author goes through down times just like every person in life. I will definitely give the next book in this series a try and hope that it's not quite so bland.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Books and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*