Book Review: Findley's Lass
"I write romance blended with mystery and intrigue and bad guys that you just want to see hang. Perfectly imperfect heroes and heroines.
And always a happily ever after. -- Suzan Tisdale"
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Showing posts with label Book 5 Stars. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Defiance by C.J. Redwine
Book Review: Defiance
The main character is incredibly childish girl named Rachel whose every move invokes anger, sadness, and feelings of ridiculousness. She is conniving and spends a lot of time worrying about herself, immediately followed by extreme pity parties of how her actions effect and hurt those around her. Defiance is the perfect word to describe this book in the series. Granted, some of the laws in the town are archaic and belittling to women, but she is arrogant and the author takes her rebellion and glorifies it without showing the quality of law and order. Then again, the whole time I listened to the book I felt like cheering her on and verbally slapping her. I'm still extremely early in the book but am already very annoyed with the girl. So, I'd say the writing is good. The author's writing invokes feeling and is addictive.
Part of me dislikes Rachel. I hope at some point in the book she grows up and realizes the consequences of her actions, she never sticks with a plan, and the need to think things through.
Findley's Lass (The Clan MacDougall Series, Book 2) by Suzan Tisdale
Book Review: Findley's Lass
"I write romance blended with mystery and intrigue and bad guys that you just want to see hang. Perfectly imperfect heroes and heroines.
And always a happily ever after. -- Suzan Tisdale"
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Fairest: The Lunar Chronicles - Levana's Story UNABRIDGED by Marissa Meyer
Now begins the waiting game
Update: This book is available for purchase and received a five star review.
This book includes a preview of the final book, winter. So, I'll spend the next 6-8 months patiently waiting for it to come out and then probably forget half the plot.
The book just before this one left so, so many unanswered questions on the table so I'm glad from the preview that it sounds like we will be skipping back forward to the present.
Waistcoats and Weaponry by Gail Carriger
Waistcoats and Weaponry is a book in a series about daring adventure through Scottland, Britain, and the ether. This book in the series focuses more on werewolves and the reader finally gets to know more about Lady Kingair (Sidheag Maccon).
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger
Etiquette and Espionage is a spin off of Gail Carriger's steam-punk world that started with, "The Parasol Protectorate." I loved the Parasol Protectorate and many of Gail's other books. The Parasol Protectorate includes: Prudence, Soulless, Heartless, Blameless, and Changeless. More on that series in another review.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Book Series Review: Until the End of the World
I'm not typically a fan of horror, zombies, or books that mess with my emotions as broadly as this book did. That being said, all four books in this series where addictive, well written, kept me guessing, and thoroughly had me on edge in one way or another.
The author of Until the End of the World, Sarah Lyons Fleming, has a way with words that is not only unique but makes her one of the better authors I've discovered in 2015. If you choose to listen to this series instead of read it, the Audible version read by Julia Whelan is an excellent choice. She adds to the characters with her tone, pitch, and pauses.
Friday, March 27, 2015
The Finishing Touches by Hester Browne
The Finishing Touches
Romantic Comedy
If you love Hester Browne books or just funny chic literature, then you will love The Finishing Touches. This book doesn't start off as a typical Hester Browne novel with a free-spirited women running a business. Instead, she is running a finishing school for girls. You will learn about etiquette, fashion, and have fun while reading this novel.
I hope some day soon that Hester Browne makes this book into a series.
I highly recommend The Finishing Touches by Hester Browne.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Delirium (series) by Lauren Oliver
Delirium
Delirium Trilogy
Delightful Narration + Adventurous Cautionary Tale of a Futuristic World Without Love
Delirium is a story of the United States in a hypothetical future where scientists have cured love. In this world love is seen as a delirium, a mind-poison, and something to be feared. Men and women are segregated. The USA has borders reminiscent of the German Holocaust or the Berlin wall. Everyone is a prisoner. The procedure is required and at first the lead character is looking forward to it.
"The deadliest of all deadly things: It kills you both when you have it and when you don't." Love, also known as Delirium.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The Runaway Princess by Hester Browne
The Runaway Princess
Romantic Comedy
A modern day prince charming story. Hapless princess goes through some of the craziest dating twists that only the rich might run into. It's cute and silly. The story leads you on and has you on edge laughing. I love Hester Browne. She is one of my favorite authors, which is why this book earned not only my favorite author award, but also favorite story award.
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