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The Ocean at the End of the Lane
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Neil Gaiman | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
8.4 (47 Ratings)
Book Rating
This was an enjoyable read. It was pure, simple, and wonderful.

The characters did lack some depth, yet I felt that it was more of a writing style and not lack of writing skills. The story took place when the main character was young and therefore it felt simple.

I liked how different this novel was.
  
The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan | 2005 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
10
8.6 (100 Ratings)
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Plot (2 more)
Characters
World building
I started this novel on a whim, not expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I adored it. I started reading it because I named my kitten Athena so I was getting into Greek gods.

I am excited to read more of this series and follow Percy on his next adventures.
  
Amidst This Fading Light
Amidst This Fading Light
Rebecca Davis | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Amidst this Fading Light, so much tragedy and so much love. It rips at your heart, reading what these families have gone through.The small town always seems to overcome the losses. It thrilled me to see how it all worked out in the end. I definitely recommend this novel. I can't wait to see what Rebecca Davis writes next!
  
A lovely romance novel, with lots of moments that will make you giggle and feel sad, approve and disagree with Very and Johnny's decisions all the time - an adventure that you can't afford to miss this time - especially if you are a book lover and `Pride and Prejudice` is one of the many books you truly love!
  
Like This, For Ever (Lacey Flint, #3)
Like This, For Ever (Lacey Flint, #3)
Sharon Bolton | 2013 | Thriller
8
8.8 (5 Ratings)
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If this had been the first Lacey Flint novel I read, honestly, I may have given it another star. The only reason I deducted is because I felt like it pulled too far away from the Flint and Joesbury storyline. But it laid some interesting groundwork that I hope will have been used in the next one.
  
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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Exposed in Books

Sep 24, 2018  
Exposed
Exposed
M.J. Williamz | 2018 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
5
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I had high hopes for this book although the cover almost turned me off. The blurb made it seem like a quirky type of romance but it was very repetitive and contrived. This could have gone somuch better if the book didn't seem to have an identity crisis between being a cute romance and an erotic novel.
  
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JUMPCUT ONLINE (77 KP) rated Good Omens in TV

Jul 3, 2019  
Good Omens
Good Omens
2019 | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Look, it’s not perfect. But it is entirely charming, and does an excellent job of capturing the spirit, the humor, and the magic of the novel that has won so many hearts over the years. After all this time, it’s exactly the sort of faithful adaptation that the fans deserve.

Full Review: https://jumpcutonline.co.uk/review-good-omens-season-1/
  
Paper Girls: Volume 1
Paper Girls: Volume 1
8
8.4 (11 Ratings)
Book Rating
My first graphic novel. I liked the illustrations and the multiple timeline story. I will definitely be continuing with the story if only because there was a lot going on in this first volume and I'm not sure I grasped the entire arc and storyline. If you enjoy action packed fast paced syfy this is for you.
  
Doctor Sleep (2019)
Doctor Sleep (2019)
2019 | Horror
Being a fan of horror and Ewan McGregor I was very interested. Bare in mind Stephen King only released the novel a few years back I was a but skeptical but it shines through. Pardon the pun. (0 more)
A bit on the long side and would of liked a bit more background on the flower lady and her community. (0 more)
  
We are All Completely Beside Ourselves
We are All Completely Beside Ourselves
Karen Joy Fowler | 2015 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry
6
6.7 (6 Ratings)
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Not sure
Not really sure about this one. In some ways parts of this novel will stay with me, in others it just felt a little lost. Maybe it was the animal behaviour mixed with psychology that was shoehorned in rather then developing the characters more. I'm glad I read it but felt it could give more