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Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) created a video about Astraeus in Books

May 27, 2019

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Astraeus by Haley Cavanagh Book Trailer

Book trailer for the science fiction romance novel Astraeus by Haley Cavanagh

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Erika (17788 KP) rated You Will Know Me in Books

Jan 2, 2018

You Will Know Me

Megan Abbott | 2016 | Crime, Thriller

6.4

(8 Ratings)

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OK is a good word to describe this novel. I found it weird that it was deemed a YA novel, but was from the viewpoint of the parents. The mystery wasn't all that mysterious, and it was predictable. The premise sounded amazing, but it was ultimately lack-luster.

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I Still See You (2018)

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What if your whole world was haunted? Based on the novel Break My Heart 1,000 Times.

ArecRain (8 KP) rated Everealm (Everealm, #1) in Books

Jan 18, 2018

Everealm (Everealm, #1)

J.D. Wright | 2014 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.0

(3 Ratings)

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I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

I was a little confused going into this novel because I wasnt sure what to expect. From what I have researched, this is supposedly young adult. While the writing style makes it seem YA, there themes not appropriate for that age range. I guess new adult would be more appropriate?

Regardless, the cover is absolutely gorgeous and reflect the feel of the novel. As a fan of fantasy and fairytale retellings, Everealm was a novel I didnt even know I was looking for. The world and creatures she paints with her words are nostalgic of old childhood fairytales. While it still has many [cliché] themes that seem to be found in all YA novels (love triangle, etc.), the author added her own touch. It is a guilty pleasure feel good novel, free of heavy complexities that makes a novel more work than pleasure.

Overall, I enjoyed the novel and the feel that accompanied reading it. It is nothing groundbreaking, but the author has a lovely style that could be great.

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Erika (17788 KP) rated The Department of Sensitive Crimes (Detective Varg #1) in Books

Jul 21, 2019

This is the first novel in the Detective Varg series by McCall Smith. It's lighthearted (as much as a mystery novel can be), and the polar-opposite of nordic noir. The novel is written as a series of short stories, and it was a very quick read. Half of me thinks that this was written purely as a satire of nordic noir, without grisly deaths and violence against women.
I received this book from the Penguin First to Read program (RIP).

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The Female Quixote or The Adventures of Arabella

Charlotte Lenox

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The Female Quixote, a vivacious and ironical novel parodying the style of Cervantes, portrays...

Erika (17788 KP) rated A Most Wanted Man in Books

Aug 11, 2017

A Most Wanted Man

John Le Carre | 2009 | Fiction & Poetry

6.5

(2 Ratings)

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This was a solid Le Carre novel, it dragged on a little in the middle, but was overall entertaining.

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Books Editor (673 KP) shared own list

Sep 19, 2017

Microsoft tycoon Bill Gates has recommended three memoirs, a big book on humans, and a rare novel this year.

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Bill Gates' 2017 Reading List

The US has a new reader-in-chief. Bill Gates is now the natural successor to Barack Obama and Oprah. This year, Gates has several new recommendations including three memoirs: