12.26.2016

Review: The Purple Cloud Project

The Purple Cloud Project The Purple Cloud Project by Adolfo E Ramirez
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I never really got into this book. I never felt connected to the story or the people in it. The writing was good, just not my cup of tea.

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Review: Empire of Storms

Empire of Storms Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: The Butterfly Garden

The Butterfly Garden The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not the type of book I would normally read. I almost stopped a few times because it was horrifying to me. It was a good story though, obviously, I gave it 5 stars. It just challenged me in a very personal way. I would definitely read another book by Dot Hutchison!

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Review: The Butterfly Garden

The Butterfly Garden The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not the type of book I would normally read. I almost stopped a few times because it was horrifying to me. It was a good story though, obviously, I gave it 5 stars. It just challenged me in a very personal way. I would definitely read another book by Dot Hutchison!

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Review: Blood Vow

Blood Vow Blood Vow by J.R. Ward
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The quality of the relationships of this side series seems lacking. I don't care about these characters at all. I preferred the main characters of the BDB parts of the story.

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Review: Blood Kiss

Blood Kiss Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Review: Antidote

Antidote Antidote by Taylor Hondos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was good and intense from page one. It is a type of tale that I've come across more and more often, but it's not so much like the others that I was bored. It in fact was the opposite. I felt compelled to keep reading because I needed to know what was going to happen. I did feel confused at times, but that was more from the wording than it was from the storytelling.

I am looking forward to the next book in the trilogy. The way the first book ended left me groaning at the thought of another year until I could find out what happens next! Good thing the next book is already available.

*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: Phoenix Awakens

Phoenix Awakens Phoenix Awakens by Eliza Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story was basic, and simple. The perfect combination for a teen romance. The vernacular is definitely current teen, made apparent by the use of "anyways" and "you don't even know". Although slightly annoying to me, it's fine for the audience this is most likely written for. The over arching storyline is quite interesting, and I will be happy to read the next installment when it's released. The narrator was very good with different characters, and had a nice voice acting quality to her. No dull reading of the text. This is certainly worth the listen!

Disclosure: I was gifted this audiobook in return for an honest review.




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Review: Empire of Storms

Empire of Storms Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: Queen of Shadows

Queen of Shadows Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: Heir of Fire

Heir of Fire Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: Crown of Midnight

Crown of Midnight Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Review: Throne of Glass

Throne of Glass Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the type of book that I don't feel the need to "review". So many others have, both short and long reviews, that my thoughts have already been covered. Good stuff.

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Review: The Butterfly Garden

The Butterfly Garden The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not the type of book I would normally read. I almost stopped a few times because it was horrifying to me. It was a good story though, obviously, I gave it 5 stars. It just challenged me in a very personal way. I would definitely read another book by Dot Hutchison!

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Review: Crimson Death

Crimson Death Crimson Death by Laurell K. Hamilton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Too much sex. No... too much of the same stuff from the last 15 books. Each time the sex started I was able to easily skim over it all until it was over. That saved me from suffering through 1/3 of the book. The actual story, the parts where Anita just does her job as a Marshal/Necromancer/Vampire Queen, etc., is better in this book. Still not the same quality as the first books, but interesting still.

I won't spend money next time around. I'll wait for a library copy. Also, someone show Ms. Hamilton how to use a thesaurus.

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Review: The Forgotten Girls

The Forgotten Girls The Forgotten Girls by Sara Blaedel
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Review: The Life We Bury

The Life We Bury The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I only read this book because it was given to me in a book exchange. I used one of my audible credits so I could listen as I read. Before the first chapter was over the Narrator had me thoroughly engrossed. He was so amazing, and the story was so interesting that I listened nonstop and finished it in one day.

The story is more than one type of story. It's more than the story of Mr Iverson. It's a story about perception. Perception of ourselves and each other, and the assumptions we make.

It's a terrific book, excellent writing, and spot on narration. Read it, better still, listen to it.

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