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Adam Silvera recommended My Sister Rosa in Books (curated)

 
My Sister Rosa
My Sister Rosa
Justine Larbalestier | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry, Young Adult (YA)
(0 Ratings)
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"This is one of my favorite books of 2016 and I will continue talking it up at all my future events. The majority of thrillers I read are on the adult side, and I'll tell you now that although MY SISTER ROSA is so different content-wise from GONE GIRL/THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, it's equally addicting. When the premise of a book is a 17-year-old is trying to protect from the world from his 10-year-old psychopathic sister, you just know there's no happily ever after to expect. I knew it was going to be dark, but I didn't anticipate how haunting it is. It fits the book 100% and I loved it. And no spoilers, but the twist completely stunned me. I pride myself on figuring out the major twist of GONE GIRL before reading a single chapter, but the twist in MY SISTER ROSA completely GUTTED me. And it's an excellent twist because once all was revealed, EVERYTHING made sense. It didn't come out of left field, it didn't have me feeling cheated to the point where I would've felt obligated to reread it all to appreciate the twist. Everything is there. Maybe you'll figure it out beforehand. Maybe you won't. But the experience of reading about Rosa--the most terrifying 10-year-old in the universe--remains completely absorbing."

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2672 KP) rated The Night Fire in Books

Dec 18, 2025  
The Night Fire
The Night Fire
Michael Connelly | 2020
9
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
An Old Case and Two Modern Ones Heat Up
When Harry Bosch gets a decades old murder book his late mentor had taken when he retired, Bosch goes to Renee Ballard to help him try to solve the case. But their first look through the old reports leaves them with more questions than answers. Meanwhile, Bosch is looking at the case of a murdered judge that the police got wrong. And Ballard is worming her way into the investigation to a homeless man who died in a fire.

Obviously, there is plenty here to keep the reader engaged. We bounced between the two characters, which helps us get to know them and get updates on the people in their lives. All the characters are great. This one does introduce a storyline I’m not going to enjoy in future books. The plot balances both characters well, and brings things to a satisfactory climax. It does rely on convenient things happening a time or two, but I had so much fun I didn’t really mind. These are police procedurals, and the content reflects that, so keep that in mind before you pick up a book in the series. But if you are looking for a book that will be impossible to put down, you’ll be glad you chose anything from this author.
  
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Alison Pink (7 KP) rated 77 Shadow Street in Books

Jan 15, 2018  
77 Shadow Street
77 Shadow Street
Dean Koontz | 2012 | Essays
8
8.0 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
Wow! This book was unlike anything I've ever read before! I'd read some of Dean Koontz's books in the past, but none of them were like this...at least that I remember. I have to say I was wowed.
  This books tells the story of The Pendleton which like the cover tells you is located at 77 Shadow Street. The old mansion has a checkered past that was linked to several unsolved murders & kidnappinngs. The mansion was converted to luxury condos in the '70s. The book is set it 2011 just as the next 38 year cycle is about to start. The house is a strange place already & becomes even stranger for the current residents when the leap happens.
  I hesitate to say much more because there are so many twists & turns that I don't want to inadvertantly ruin this ride for you if you intend to read it. Which I suggest you do. Just don't read it before bed!
  
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Roxanne (13 KP) rated Farm Animals in Books

Nov 14, 2018  
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Farm Animals
Dawn Sirett | 2011
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
These books are so well made and full of different types of textures for your baby to touch. My baby girl is just over 3 months old and she loves this book! She hasn't long learned how to touch and grab but she holds onto this book for dear life! It's a really nice compact book so it doesn't take up much room if you need to take it with you for your little one. The corners are nice and smooth and so there are no concerns when your baby is waving her hands around at it. One of my favourite textures is the sticky mud puddle...when first going through the book I was so surprised it was so sticky! Very clever!
Your baby can learn about all different types of farm animals, like woolly sheep and soft, fluffy sheep dogs. I enjoy reading this to my baby and it keeps her interest for ages, I'd recommend this for all little bubbas who love books.