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graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated The Mummy Case (Voice of the Nile #1) in Books
Feb 15, 2019
I read this years ago but didn't realize at the time that it was a duet and had a cliff-hanger ending, so I was left bereft. So being in an Egyptology kick lately, and now having the concluding book, I decided to give it a go while waiting for the third Amelia Peabody mystery to come in at the library (which is coincidentally called The Mummy Case).
While <i>The Mummy Case</i> as a whole is highly improbable, it has a certain charm and was a cute read. Even though it is a Harlequin book, I liked that it dealt less with the romance and more with the mystery, probably because it is part of a duo. I've read Dawn Stewardson books before and have been impressed with how well she can develop the plot and characters in so few pages. I look forward to reading the completion the <b>Voice of the Nile</b>. ;P
3.25 stars
While <i>The Mummy Case</i> as a whole is highly improbable, it has a certain charm and was a cute read. Even though it is a Harlequin book, I liked that it dealt less with the romance and more with the mystery, probably because it is part of a duo. I've read Dawn Stewardson books before and have been impressed with how well she can develop the plot and characters in so few pages. I look forward to reading the completion the <b>Voice of the Nile</b>. ;P
3.25 stars
ashezbookz (32 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Books
Jul 5, 2018
You know what, re-reading this with 8year old was eye opening, she was so excited and loved every second and her figuring out what was going on was just a joy to experience, we've now started book 2 together - but upped my rating to 4 instead of 3 because ... experiencing it into someone elses eyes was great
Whooops I forgot to update I read this - it was alright - I had seen the movie though and think that influenced me a bit.. wish I had read the book first - I think the next books will be better - only watched movie #2 once a long while ago and then I don't think I continued with them. It wasn't bad though and daughter now asked to listen to them since I have it on audible that's what we do during supper time - perhaps that's a bad habit - ah well..............
Whooops I forgot to update I read this - it was alright - I had seen the movie though and think that influenced me a bit.. wish I had read the book first - I think the next books will be better - only watched movie #2 once a long while ago and then I don't think I continued with them. It wasn't bad though and daughter now asked to listen to them since I have it on audible that's what we do during supper time - perhaps that's a bad habit - ah well..............
ClareR (6106 KP) rated He Who Drowned the World in Books
Nov 1, 2023
The very worst thing about this series, is that it was only two books - and now it’s over!! I mean, I’m happy to be told that I’m wrong, and that book three is on it’s way. THAT’S how much I loved it.
Zhu Yuanzhang is the Radiant King and is now after the throne she needs to crown herself Emperor. All power to her, I say!
There are battles, feats of cunning to outwit stronger and more numerous enemies, acts of heroism, friendship and love.
This book is my crack, and I would happily have read on and on, but it ended, I was sad, and then I came here to tell you all to go and read it. Because if you haven’t, then you most certainly should.
Oh, and I’m still waiting to be told that there’s a third in the pipeline (🙏🏻!).
Zhu Yuanzhang is the Radiant King and is now after the throne she needs to crown herself Emperor. All power to her, I say!
There are battles, feats of cunning to outwit stronger and more numerous enemies, acts of heroism, friendship and love.
This book is my crack, and I would happily have read on and on, but it ended, I was sad, and then I came here to tell you all to go and read it. Because if you haven’t, then you most certainly should.
Oh, and I’m still waiting to be told that there’s a third in the pipeline (🙏🏻!).
Bubblesreview (110 KP) rated The Alchemist in Books
Feb 12, 2019
Easy read (1 more)
Only 158 pages
Simple language (2 more)
Short
Unbelievable
Short and sweet
My standards were high for this book, everyone refers to it as a 'must read', in a sense it could be, for some people. If you are a bit lost in life, feel like you've hit a wall in your career or life and need a bit of inspiration to carry on and achieve your dreams then this is the book for you.
Don't get me wrong, it did make me smile and it is a beautiful book to read, but it's very short and very simple. The main character is referred to as the boy so you can't really build a relationship with the character, but then I guess that is the moral of the book and the lesson we should take from it.
For me, this book hasn't changed my life, but I feel pretty happy with my life right now so maybe I read it at the wrong time. If I ever become stuck in life and need a lift I will reread this as I feel it could be much more appreciated in times of need
Don't get me wrong, it did make me smile and it is a beautiful book to read, but it's very short and very simple. The main character is referred to as the boy so you can't really build a relationship with the character, but then I guess that is the moral of the book and the lesson we should take from it.
For me, this book hasn't changed my life, but I feel pretty happy with my life right now so maybe I read it at the wrong time. If I ever become stuck in life and need a lift I will reread this as I feel it could be much more appreciated in times of need
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated Still Missing in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Wow! This book left me breathless. I feel like I held my breath through the entire thing! It tells the story of Annie a young realtor who is abducted as she wraps up an open house for one of her listings. The story is told through her eyes as she works through her experiences on "The Mountain" with her therapist. She tells about the Freak and parallels reliving the year with him to what is going on in her life now. The story is so real and so raw that at times it is hard to read. I read a great deal of it through tears, but still it was hard to put down.
J. M. Welch (2 KP) rated Amazon Kindle in Apps
Feb 3, 2018
Andy K (10823 KP) rated Smashbomb in Apps
Mar 7, 2018
I now have a direction in life!
I love Smashbomb. It's so much fun to share your views and read the ratings of others.
I don't always agree with everyone, but that's part of the fun, right?
The community continues to grow and I'm so happy to be a very small part of it!
I don't always agree with everyone, but that's part of the fun, right?
The community continues to grow and I'm so happy to be a very small part of it!
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Meet Me in Monaco in Books
Oct 7, 2020
Woohoo! This is my 300th book review! See what I thought of this historical, biographical, women's fiction novel that is being touted as a "summer read" (because of the romance aspect) but I call it "Heaven Scent" (and no, that's not a misspelling) on my blog now! https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/07/12/heaven-scent/
ClareR (6106 KP) rated Love Forms in Books
Mar 8, 2026
Love Forms was an enjoyable read - I liked it. It looks at the complex feelings Dawn has in the search for her daughter that she gave cup at birth. She now has two adult sons who are aware of their older sister, but Dawn still feels as though something, or someone, is missing.
She seems to have given up many things in her life all for the benefit of others. Giving up her daughter was to stop the scandal for her family; she gave up her career for the benefit of her marriage (it didn’t work) and her children. Being a doctor at the time was incompatible with motherhood for her.
This is a very melancholic read: Dawn appears to be lonely now her children have grown up and moved away. Her time is taken up with thoughts of her past, missed opportunities, and the search for her daughter. She has had failed attempts to find her daughter, and it sounds as though there were financial repercussions as well. There’s no mention of friends, as far as I can remember, just one male friend with benefits.
Should this have been on the Booker long list 2025 and now on the Women’s Prize long list? Why not, it’s an enjoyable, if rather sombre read.
She seems to have given up many things in her life all for the benefit of others. Giving up her daughter was to stop the scandal for her family; she gave up her career for the benefit of her marriage (it didn’t work) and her children. Being a doctor at the time was incompatible with motherhood for her.
This is a very melancholic read: Dawn appears to be lonely now her children have grown up and moved away. Her time is taken up with thoughts of her past, missed opportunities, and the search for her daughter. She has had failed attempts to find her daughter, and it sounds as though there were financial repercussions as well. There’s no mention of friends, as far as I can remember, just one male friend with benefits.
Should this have been on the Booker long list 2025 and now on the Women’s Prize long list? Why not, it’s an enjoyable, if rather sombre read.
ArecRain (8 KP) rated Two Dukes are Better Than One in Books
Jan 18, 2018
I am still on the fence about this one. On one hand, I enjoy historical menage a trois much more than contemporary ones. That being said, this one did have its faults. While I enjoyed the dynamic between the two male leads, I didnt feel much chemistry between them and the heroine.The mysticism aspect also came off as convenient writing. It could have really added to the story but instead it just seemed to excuse why things were the way were without much explanation.
Overall, I did enjoy this read. The storyline was interesting enough and most of the erotic scenes are well written. I wasnt wowed by it, but, knowing what I know now, I would have still read it.
Overall, I did enjoy this read. The storyline was interesting enough and most of the erotic scenes are well written. I wasnt wowed by it, but, knowing what I know now, I would have still read it.