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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2173 KP) rated Paradise Lost: A Novel Of Suspense in Books
Mar 9, 2018
When two women are kidnapped outside of a "fat farm," the race is on to find them. However, the ransom demand is very unusual. Might that be a clue? With vivid characters and great suspense, I raced through this one.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-paradise-lost-novel-of.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-paradise-lost-novel-of.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Erika (17788 KP) rated Patsy Walker A.K.A. Hellcat! Volume 1: Hooked on a Feline in Books
Feb 11, 2018
I really liked this graphic novel collection, and was completely bummed when I found out that Marvel cancelled the series after Volume 3. The art is so cute and plucky. Patsy goes from unemployed to opening up a temp agency for people with super powers. She's got a lot of issue and baggage, but she gets through it. Overall, a fun book.
Erika (17788 KP) rated The Drowned World in Books
Jun 19, 2018
I really liked the Heart of Darkness vibes from this novel. It's probably one of my favorites by Ballard. The descriptions of the now drowned world are so detailed, and the fact that the city-scape is completely alien. It was a fast-paced, quick read and I read it in one sitting (though, to be fair, I'm a speed-reader).
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated The Transfer (Divergent, #0.1) in Books
Jul 10, 2018
I really like Tobias and I'm glad that I read this short story. It was really interesting to read about Tobias and find out his feelings. I really wish that this was longer, 100 pages would have been nice but a full length novel would be the best. I guess I will just have to wait to read the other short stories.
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in Books
Jul 12, 2018
This was by far the strangest novel that I have ever read. It jumped, twisted, and played dead all at once. It was very logical so I had some trouble following it at times. It was very entertaining and I am definitely glad that I read it. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting something slightly different from a "normal" read.
Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated The Late Show (Renée Ballard, #1; Harry Bosch Universe, #29) in Books
Jul 12, 2018
I loved Michael Connelly's new novel. Renee Ballard is an interesting, dynamic and multi-dimensional character who is likable and relatable. The Late Show is heavy in police jargon and procedure, much more than in Connelly's Bosch books but he does a great job of explaining without losing fluidity or storyline. I can't wait to see what comes next for Detective Ballard!
KarenRC (6 KP) rated Haven (Rebecca Filmore Series, #1) in Books
Jul 23, 2018
This is one of those books that grabs you from the first few pages and you can't stop reading. The story was well written, using the different character perspectives to narrate the action. I am hoping that this is the start of a compelling series starring Becky and well done to Victoria for such a good job on her debut novel.
Rachel Howser Roberts (96 KP) rated A Smuggler's Conscience (Black Ocean Mission 2) in Books
Jul 9, 2018
A Little Less Firefly, A Little More Jurassic Park
In the second novel, the characters start to come into their own a little, instead of being Firefly knockoffs. The story is very much a Firefly meets Jurassic Park, with wizards. The editing was a little better in this book. There weren't any major noticeable typos (that I caught).
Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated Run and Hide in Books
Sep 3, 2018
Action packed thriller
This book was amazing! Not since Jack Reacher and Vanessa “Michael” Munro has there been a character like Eva Driscoll. This novel was an action packed page turner that I could not put down. I can’t wait to find out what else is in store for her and for us!
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Angels Can't Swim in Books
Sep 24, 2018
This was a very well written coming of age novel which deals with many heavy issues through the perspective of three friends. The characters were likable and also elicited sympathy. Anyone who has had that awkward phase or experinced a traumatic event can relate to at least one of these characters. The way they intertwine and grow is an inspiration.