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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2304 KP) rated Verse and Vengeance (A Magical Bookshop Mystery #4) in Books

Sep 7, 2021  
Verse and Vengeance (A Magical Bookshop Mystery #4)
Verse and Vengeance (A Magical Bookshop Mystery #4)
Amanda Flower | 2019 | Mystery
5
6.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Weak Plot but Charming Characters
Violet Waverly is upset to see that PI Joel Redding is back in town, and once again staking out Charming Books, trying to learn about the secret of the bookstore. But when he is killed during the first annual Tour de Cascade Springs bike race, she begins to wonder what else he was up to. Will the investigation lead back to Violet’s secret? Why does the bookstore keep putting copies of Walt Whitman’s poetry in her path?

I really enjoyed the third book in the series earlier this year, so I sat down looking forward to this one. Sadly, the mystery disappointed. While there are some developments, the pacing could have been better. Then, in the rush to wrap things up, a major part of the mystery remains unexplained. I don’t normally read paranormal cozies, but I do enjoy the magical essence of this series. We get some additional mythology here, which I appreciated. Likewise, the series characters continue to grow, as do their relationships. Series fans will still enjoy this book even if the mystery could be stronger.
  
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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Prey (Infected, #1) in Books

Sep 6, 2019  
Prey (Infected, #1)
Prey (Infected, #1)
Andrea Speed | 2010
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
DNF @ 37%

I really thought I'd like this as it's about three things I like to read about; m/m romance, paranormal and mystery/intrigue, but unfortunately I found the story really slow going and very information based with very little relationship progression. That might have been because Roan and Paris were a couple from the start and because I didn't get to see it form and flourish I felt a little cheated.

I lost interest in it quite early on but continued to read hoping it would get better but unfortunately for me, it didn't so I'm finally giving it up. Not to my liking.
  
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Merissa (12594 KP) rated The Bend-Bite-Shift Box Set in Books

Dec 17, 2018  
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The Bend-Bite-Shift Box Set
Olivia Hardin | 2013
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
First of all, this box set is an absolute bargain. Not only do you get three full-length novels but you also get two novellas as well.

The plot is well written and well paced. The characters all have depth and oomph to them, and more than one has a hint of mystery to them. The story has one main theme which runs through all five books but then each book has it's own, more detailed story. There is enough going on that is a series that could go on for a few more books at least. I'm really hoping it does! +Olivia Hardin has written some more in the "For Love of Fae" trilogy which will have at least some characters that we have already met.

If you want Paranormal Romance with some action and mystery, with powers to 'bend' your mind at an incredible value for money price, then check out the Bend-Bite-Shift Box Set.