Thursday, March 25, 2021

Crimson Lake ( Crimson Lake #1) by Candice Fox

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What an enjoyable read! The setting really set the tone of the story and was like a character in its own right. I really liked that there were multiple mysteries explored throughout the novel. The interactions between Ted and Amanda were fun to read. I look forward to reading the other books in this exciting series!

The Whispering Dead (Gravekeeper #1) by Darcy Coates

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 I absolutely adored this book! I fell in love with the characters and the setting! I loved the paranormal aspects of this novel and all of the mysteries which have yet to be solved! I look forward to reading more books in this wonderful series!

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

The Perfect Daughter by D.J. Palmer

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 Wow, what a thrilling read! I was drawn in from the first page.  This was book was expertly plotted with many twists. I really liked the main characters.  The conclusion was jaw dropping.

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family and Belonging by Julie Ryan McGue

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I found this memoir compelling and was very moved by Julie and Jenny's search for their birth family. I shared in both the high and low points of their search. I am overjoyed that their search resulted in such in the forging of such a strong bond with their biological family.

The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth

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Wow, this book was such a thrilling read! I loved how the perspectives of Fern and Rose were told in alternating chapters. The twists in the second half of the story really took me by surprise. I can't say enough good things about this book. Very well done!

Sunday, March 7, 2021

The Girl Who Could Catch Fire by J. Sharpe

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 I loved this short story! It was very unique. The mother telling her daughter the story reminded me of the Princess Bride. The main characters Ella and Ken were very likable. The twist at the end was a fun ending to the story.

Coleman: A Watcher Series Novella by AJ Eversley

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 Coleman's backstory really helped me to understand his transformation.  I hadn't really expected to feel sympathy for him at the beginning of the novella.  I really enjoyed the Watcher series along with the novellas.  Such an interesting world.

Saturday, March 6, 2021

Strangers With The Same Dream by Alison Pick

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 This book was really well done. I loved that it was told from multiple perspectives. I felt like I was there with the settlers watching events unfold.  The level of detail really helped to make the story more vivid.