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There's Someone In Your House
There's Someone In Your House
Stephanie Perkins | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
6
6.7 (7 Ratings)
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The premise. (1 more)
The mind games. Adds some suspense, even though you come to expect it since it’s the killer’s trademark.
The romance. Too much for this type of book. (2 more)
The identity was revealed too early.
The motive.
Overall, it was a fun, quick read. I wouldn’t call it scary, though.
I like a good slasher movie, and even some bad ones, but have come across few books with a similar story. So, I applaud this author for taking a risk and writing it, especially since this isn’t her typical genre. It kept my attention and I enjoyed it, even though there were a few things that bothered me.
I received an arc of this book through a giveaway by the publisher, giveaway was posted on Goodreads.
  
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Kimberly Pullen (1 KP) rated Brotherhood in Death in Books

Nov 8, 2017 (Updated Nov 8, 2017)  
Brotherhood in Death
Brotherhood in Death
J.D. Robb | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.3 (4 Ratings)
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The acction,the romance between the Eve and her hubby is just epic, the devotion that she has to her friends, her emotional journey in these book. (0 more)
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JD Robb
This book was great
I just love all the attention devoted to the characters in this book I just go away feeling conectded to them.
All the books in this series have captured my mind and my emotions.
The main character Eve is a hard cop from New York and likes being who she is now, her reluctant love for and loalty to the people in her life tuch you as you read her adventures.this book is very good at griping you and expanding your own loyalty to this series.
  
The Mortal Instruments 2: City of Ashes
The Mortal Instruments 2: City of Ashes
Cassandra Clare | 2016 | Children
8
8.3 (16 Ratings)
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Relatable Characters (1 more)
Colorful Prose
Slower Pace (1 more)
Obvious Love Triangles
Second Installment of Solid YA Series
I just recently re-read the entire Mortal Instruments series and thoroughly enjoyed it (maybe even more so than the first time around). This book is a solid sequel to the first one, and continues to develop Claire's creative world and characters.

The action is fun, the romance is hot (although sometimes a little too distracting from the plot), and the writing is good. Claire does a great job mixing in humor and emotion with her story, so the characters are engaging - even when they are unreasonable, selfish, and childish.


Give the series a chance if you like YA. It's a fantastic source of entertainment.
  
I received an eARC when I signed up to host the book tour. I made no guarantee of a favorable review and the opinions expressed here are unbiased and my own.

This is not a stand alone so Tortured Souls should be read first. This is a fast paced and exciting read full of paranormal elements and it contains just the right amount of romance to captivate you. The story line is well written and the characters are easy to relate to. The entire gang returns in this sequel plus a few new friends. Want to know what happens and what the consequences are for playing around with a ouija board? Then I highly recommend you read this YA book that's full of thrills and chills.
  
Cruel Beauty
Cruel Beauty
Rosamund Hodge | 2014 | Young Adult (YA)
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8.5 (8 Ratings)
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Romance (2 more)
Pacing
Strong Female Character
Character inconsistencies (0 more)
Love story
Nyx is honestly my favorite female book character. She has such a realism to her that I want to wrap around me. She isn't this hero who is going to her death great full for a chance to save her world, she is angry and full of poison and it's so refreshing. She isn't a perfect martyr. Not to mention the book takes its time and the time frame isn't a few days and Boom! She's in love. She has the opportunity to learn something about her husband and he has the opportunity to show he loves her for who she is. I reread the book constantly and I highly recommend it as a love story.
  
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What We Left Behind
6
7.0 (2 Ratings)
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The premise behind this book is a sweet high school romance that is tested when they leave for college. The twist come when T meets other genderqueer people and begins to question who she really is. This is all completely normal I was just not impressed with the way the book dealt with it. Too many stereo types. Also I felt that the people around T were pushing for a decision that T was not ready for. Experimenting is part of life but no one should be pushed one way by peers. It is a journey only that person can take. Also, all the labels! We are all just human. I enjoyed this book but it frustrated the heck out of me at the same time.
  
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Lindsay (1760 KP) rated Saffire in Books

Sep 7, 2017  
Saffire
Saffire
Sigmund Brouwer | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
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Saffire is a really fun and mysterious book. There the main character is brought to Panama Canal to do something and to have chat with General. You get a good history about the time period. You also get a romance and action packed.
 
What will happen to Holt? There are some historical characters in the book. Sigmund does a wonderful job of tells the facts about 1909. The year may be a bit off but the facts stated are true. You will find that at the end of the book.

If you enjoy historical fiction, you will enjoy this book. It tells of the building of the Panama Canal. I like that fell. It also gives a little mystery along with the action in the book.
  
Prudence (The Custard Protocol, #1)
Prudence (The Custard Protocol, #1)
Gail Carriger | 2015 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
8.0 (2 Ratings)
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I absolutely adore Prudence, both the book and the girl. I don’t have a single bad thing to say about it other than I wish I had the next book in the series right now, because I’m quite unhappy to leave her world.

Gail Carriger has a knack for making incredible characters full of life and wit and hilarity. Every story I’ve ever read by her has made me want to jump right into the book and live there. It doesn’t even matter which character I’d be, as long as I was there. Added to that is her eloquent, witty, and distinct writing style. I wholeheartedly recommend Prudence to any fan of YA fiction, drama, romance, adventure, or supernatural adventures in an air ship.
  
The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins | 2016 | Mystery, Thriller
7
7.6 (173 Ratings)
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Good story line that at the end was quite unexpected. I like how it switches from different characters to give different views on situations and is not in chronological order (0 more)
I felt that the story was a bit slow to get going and did start to wonder why people were raving about it as it seemed very bland (0 more)
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Overall i really enjoyed this book. It throws many curveballs to the plot and I did not expect the ending. It combines murder mystery, crime drama, romance,mystery and much more. Very cleverly written in the way it is not written in chronological order and how the characters dont seem to be united in anyway at the start but slowing the ball unravels.
  
Wild Lavender (The Aurelian Guard #1)
Wild Lavender (The Aurelian Guard #1)
Nicole Elizabeth Kelleher | 2016 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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Wild Lavender (The Aurelian Guard #1) by Nicole Elizabeth Kelleher
WILD LAVENDER is the first book in The Aurelian Guard series, and is also the debut novel by this author. We are transported to a medieval world, where things aren't always equal or what they seem.

I found this book to be a strong opening to this series. We not only have strong characters on both sides of the conflict, but the world-building is there without overpowering the story. The romance comes later, after a horrific start for Anna. She surely deserves all the love she can get!

With no errors that I noticed, I loved this fantasy world, and I can't wait to read more. Absolutely recommended by me.