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Some Hell: A Novel
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A wrenching and layered debut novel about a gay teen's coming-of-age in the aftermath of his...
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2109 KP) rated A Wicked Yarn in Books
Dec 30, 2020
While I don’t normally read crafting themed cozies, I’m glad I picked up this debut because I enjoyed it. The mystery is strong with several viable suspects, and it kept me guessing until the end. I did struggle with Lia’s relationship with Belinda. Even given what she is going through, I had a hard time believe that Lia and Belinda are best friends. However, there are plenty of other characters to love here, including Lia’s new neighbors and her young adult daughter. I enjoyed spending time with them. I’m looking forward to visiting Lia again when the next book in the series comes out.
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2109 KP) rated Much Ado About Nauticaling in Books
Jul 30, 2021 (Updated Jul 30, 2021)
As soon as I heard about this book, I knew I had to read it. I always love Southern California settings, although it’s been years since I visited Catalina. I certainly did enjoy the setting. Overall, the book was too frenetic, however. It was trying to be funny, but much of the humor didn’t work for me. I did laugh a few times, but overall, it was too much. This effected some of the characters, too, although I did enjoy others. Despite finding the body early on, the pace was uneven, getting better the further we got into the book. While I followed the killer and motive, the ending was rushed and left some questions about earlier twists in the book. I was hoping to love this debut, but it turned out to be average.
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The Offering by The Offering
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The debut EP by heavy metal act, The Offering. The record features a tasteful amalgam of several...
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Monstrous Heart
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A sensational debut novel perfect for fans of Outlander and The Binding. This is gothic, epic,...
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Love: An Index
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A man disappears. The woman who loves him is left scarred and haunted. In her fierce, one-of-a-kind...
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The Liar's Chair
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As featured on Loose Women's Loose Books as their November book club pick. The Liar's Chair is...
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Successor's Promise: Book 3 of Millennium's Rule - Millennium's Rule
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International No.1 bestselling author Trudi Canavan returns with the third instalment in the...
fantasy
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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
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Poet Ocean Vuong's debut novel is a shattering portrait of a family, a first love, and the...