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Twelve Sharp (Stephanie Plum, #12)
Janet Evanovich | 2006 | Fiction & Poetry, Humor & Comedy, Mystery
10
8.3 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
Ooooh...I think this is the best book in the series! Somehow I think I've said that before, but I guess I didn't mean it until now. Wow! I literally read this book in about 10 hours of on & off reading. I just couldn't put it down.
Stephanie is back to being a bounty hunter. Grandma joins Sally Sweet's band for a brief run. Lula starts hooking up with Tank (a match made in heaven since Tank doesn't talk & Lula can't shut up!!!) A Ranger impersonator out to take over Ranger's life. A kidnapping, bombs, robberies, the list goes on. Nonstop action from beginning to end.
  
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Eden (The Eden Trilogy, #1)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I loved this book. LOVED. One of my top reads in the past couple years for sure. I received it for free after winning a Goodreads giveaway. I don't want to give anything away so I will be general in my review. The concept/plot are unique but believable. The characters were really well rounded and relatable. You are immediately sucked in to their world. This was so much better than a lot of the dystopian books that are being pumped out right now. I love that it could stand alone as well as being the first installment of a trilogy. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
  
This was a GREAT read. It sucked me in right from the beginning and the characters had depth and were rounded enough that you were immediately attached to them. I don't want to write about the plot so much as I received an advanced copy through a goodreads giveaway and I definitely don't want to spoil it for any potential readers! That being said, the story line is unique and captivating and fits well with the YA/Dystopian genre without being another one of the tired, overworked books that are being pumped out right now. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up.
  
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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Run Away in Books

Apr 14, 2019  
Run Away
Run Away
Harlan Coben | 2019 | Fiction & Poetry
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Very disappointed
Very disappointed to say that I really struggled with this book and couldn't get into it at all. I did struggle on to the end but, to be honest, wish I hadn't bothered because I have so many more books to read that I now feel I wasted my time.

I could not connect with the story or any of the characters and found it pretty boring to be honest.

I usually like reading Harlan's books but this one ... not so much.

Thanks to the Publisher, Random House UK, Cornerstone and NetGalley for providing me with a copy in return for an honest review.
  
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Emma Watson recommended Hunger in Books (curated)

 
Hunger
Hunger
Roxane Gay | 2017 | Biography
9.7 (3 Ratings)
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"Roxane Gay describes her book Hunger as a ‘memoir about my body’. It traverses many of the issues surrounding our human bodies, the sexual experiences we have, our relationship with food, how we feel about our own bodies and the difference gender has to play on a body…While parts of the book are difficult to read, it highlights the very real damage done by sexual violence and puts you in the mind and body of someone that has to move through the world in a different way. A small insight or perspective I feel grateful for now having and understanding a little bit better."

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With Every Heartbeat (Forbidden Men, #4)
With Every Heartbeat (Forbidden Men, #4)
Linda Kage | 2015
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Hmm...this one didnt quite grab me, either, like the first two did. As much as i love Quinn and the last half of this book, the first half with Cora...well, i just wanted to throw my kindle/laptop/phone because it felt so wrong! She was so horrible and Quinn was so lovely.

One thing i do love about this series, though, is how close this gang is. They all rib and tease each other but will stick up for each other in a heartbeat. It's so nice!

I can't wait to read Ten and Caroline's story so I'm off to start it right now :D
  
Flatliners (2017)
Flatliners (2017)
2017 | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Now, this one amused me... even Wikipedia doesn't care about this movie, its entire plot summary is... "Medical students induce their own deaths to experience near-death experiences." And while that's true I feel like there's more to describe about this film than the unnecessary five heavy paragraphs I read about Home Again.



This film might be okay if you haven't seen the original... might be. But if it ain't broke don't fix it as they say.

What I would say is that there are probably sensible reasons not to watch this, if you have trouble letting go of the past and have anxiety and guilt, maybe stay at home.
  
Lucy in the Sky
Lucy in the Sky
Paige Toon | 2007
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I think if this had been my first Paige Toon book that I would have been interested in reading more of her work but I wouldn't have been in as much of a hurry to do so. It certainly hasn't been my favourite so far.

I thought that despite all the tales James spun in their time together that Lucy might have been a bit more sceptical about his claims.

As for Nathan he seemed like a great guy but I can't say I saw much romance between them initially. He seemed very good at playing it cool.

Off to read the sixth book she's written, One Perfect Summer, now.
  
Cash (Ruthless Daddies #6)
Cash (Ruthless Daddies #6)
K.L. Hiers | 2022 | Contemporary, Crime, LGBTQ+, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Sweet as candy with no 'damsels' in distress to be found.
CASH is part of the Ruthless Daddies series but is the first one I have read so, obviously, you don't have to have read the series to read this. Now, I really want to, though, as I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Brick was a brilliant character - Mr Normal compared to Jules being the Mob-man - but that doesn't mean he will take any attitude and, if you come at him, you'd better knock him out or he will finish the job. I loved how he Macgyvered his way out of things. No shrinking violet or damsel in distress, this one. Jules was besotted and caring, everything a Daddy should be. Their relationship was natural and smooth, and oh-so-caring.

The storyline with what was missing, the murders, the attempted murders, the threats - it all worked. I could follow along completely without having read any of the others. The secondary characters really helped to flesh this out, although I would have enjoyed Brick meeting Rowena!

All in all, this was a great read to a series I want to read more of! Definitely recommended if you want a sweet as candy story.

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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!