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Wow, it is amazing how many issues this book packs in with out them, for the most part, seeming forced. Then to top off what would have been quite a good "message" book the relationships between the characters - particularly the Grandmother/mother/daughter - are just wonderful. | 3 |
I really liked this book! Made me laugh. I hope to see a full length novel sometime soon by this author! Thanks for the freebie! | 1 |
A REVIEW FOR CONCERNED PARENTS:
I have read a great deal of criticism of these books. From the 4 stars I gave this one, you can see I liked it. But I think there are some things concerned parents should know about the books that are not getting represented in the discussion.
This is a good book for parents to read ... | 2 |
Very good comeback :-) | 2 |
I quite liked the first four issues of this, but the final flopped for me pretty dramatically. To be less polite: it felt like it spit in the face of fans of the series.
Overall, now that Jack of Fables is done, I can't say I was super thrilled with it. Without the Fables name, I probably wouldn't have finished it. I... | 5 |
I am soooo happy to be done with this book. The pace of this book was extremely slow, especially the second half. I honestly got so sick and tired of Brianna and i feel like having her show up more in this book just made it worse. I completely understand why people say this book is a struggle and i almost feel like the... | 0 |
Wildly funny. | 0 |
This is my first Eloisa James novel, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Merry Pelford has already jilted two of her fiances and she's determined to keep her promises after her third betrothal to Lord Cedric. That is until she met a stranger on a balcony and proceeds to turn London's polite society on its head.
Merry is a... | 0 |
So many mixed reviews. I will say this I still love the series. I love Ty and Zane! I hate that I have to wait so long for the next book though. | 1 |
*ARC received in return for an honest review
Wow,what a wild ride. As a huge fan of the Edge of Never, I picked up this book without knowing anything about the story, I only knew that Andrew and Camryn would be making a cameo appearance.
Bray and Elias met as children and grew up best friends, Bray was pretty much ... | 1 |
....um.... I blame Kristen. | 1 |
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I love the movie Labyrinth and I knew this book was a sort of retelling, but it was oh so much more than that. It was gorgeously written and so well crafted. | 2 |
The Darwin stories, particularly his dream/revelation are quite good [8/10]. I'm not that fond of the vampire story that follows [6/10], but the Spider-Man/JJJ arc that finishes off the volume is good fun, with interesting interactions with the rest of the Marvel universe [7/10]. | 5 |
3.5 stars.
I want to give this 4 stars, I really want to. But I can't. I just can't.
After reading The Mara Dyer and Shatter Me Series, I told myself I won't expect too much on books with so much hype and good reviews again. For I'll just disappoint myself.
But boy, I sure did expect something in this book. And I... | 3 |
Cute enough but not my favorite book by Cathryn Falwell, or about quilts for that matter. | 7 |
Due to the many existing comprehensive reviews of Poe's works, I will just give a quick personal opinion. Poe's poems are works that I have read many times over since a young age, and I enjoy them every time. Haunting and atmospheric, it is impossible to read Poe and not imagine oneself in a large, dark house, surround... | 4 |
Liked this one. Picked it up late enough to have forgotten some of what came before, but it still worked well enough.
Also enjoyed Puck's "growth" through the book. The parents bored me a bit, and I did guess who the Master and spies were before the end (read too much "Fables"). But it was still enjoyable enough that... | 2 |
4.5 Stars for the second book in the LeFay series. It really should be be read in order.
Morgan LeFay is a gifted 16 year old, one of the strongest magic wielders in Camelot, and still, she was not selected to be the Maven, adviser to young Prince Arthur. No, that duty was awarded to Merlin, a boy in Morgan's class w... | 3 |
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Anna is a goody two shoes, and she knows it. She doesn't party. She doesn't do drugs or alcohol, and she always respects her adoptive mother's rules. But even she gets tempted every now and again. The thing that differentiates her from other ... | 3 |
I was asked by the author the to read and review the book. As a fan of poetry, I love it when I find a collection of writings that speak to the heart. I related to the all the poems and emotions reflected in this collections. Several really stood out for me personally. The writer did a wonderful job not only telling a ... | 4 |
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The Pharaoh's Cat is an entertaining tale of ancient Egypt, told in the perspective of a cat who was given the ability to walk and talk like a human being. When the Pharaoh saw Wrappen-Hamen the cat, he was immediately entertained and wa... | 0 |
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HOLY. CRAP. I just finished reading this book and I have to say that I am stunned. Literally stunned, like someone from this novel used a Team Freeze on me, I cannot function. I'm not even sure what I have read to be honest. I mean, was that re... | 3 |
This is poetry that is real, that is my own world, but makes me itchy with wanting to know how he DID that, and despair that I am so very far from even coming close. It is a book I want to keep reading over and over again for at least a year, but now with a pencil in my hand and saying it out loud and copying it in my ... | 4 |
Decent story, though the inclusion of the original Art of War writing was slightly confusing at times. I didn't really feel for any of the characters, as they didn't have a whole lot to their backstories. The art was at times quite good and at times not so good, which is fine, I don't expect every panel to be amazing. ... | 5 |
A thorough reconstruction of the Cuban Missile Crisis, using a lot of previously unused sources to give a more complete picture of the whole Crisis. We came thiiiiiiis close to nuclear war. | 0 |
This is the 4th book in the Backstage Pass series, but can be enjoyed as a standalone.
Anya is a homeless teen who has managed to bluff her way into a gig as a reporter covering a two week stint on the Seconds To Juliet tour. Her assignment is to interview Will, the "shy" one and make daily updates to her online 'zin... | 3 |
The Good Doctor presents the history of The United States, from the occupation of Mexico City by French troops on June 7th 1863, to the conclusion of World War I on November 11th 1918; delivered with Asimov's usual inimitably lucid and witty style. This is another one of the Good Doctor's many enjoyable and informative... | 0 |
it starts with Daniels father being murdered while his little brother and him were asleep in thier room. From that point on they are on the run from who, they do not know Nor WHY. Different planet & ways of doing things, our main character has lots to learn. | 3 |
"Once - long ago and for millennia before that - we had been slaves to High Fae overlords. Once, we had built them glorious, sprawling civilizations from blood and sweat, built them temples to their feral gods. Once, we had rebelled, across every land and territory. The War had been so bloody, so destructive, that it t... | 2 |
I'm enjoying this Wyoming author, although I'm a bit annoyed about his continual l reference to the "Twelve Sleep" area. His celebrity big city lawyer sounds an awful lot like another well-known lawyer who live in Jackson Hole. For the most part his characters and country seem pretty real and true. It's always fun to r... | 6 |
A further development in the story with evolving and new characters. As with the rest, a fun read. | 5 |
One of my favorite books of this year. This story was incredibly touching and thought provoking. I absolutely adored all of the characters and I really loved all of the parental relationships presented in this book. Our main character--Ari--reminded me a lot of Charlie from The Perks of Bring a Wallflower, but while th... | 3 |
1.5 stars.
Sweet Filthy Boy is a favourite of mine, but I was disappointed with this book. I didn't buy that the MCs could ever fall in love with each other. The initial "sexy" parts were creepy and almost sexual harassment given the difference in their position/power at the firm. And unprotected sex between stranger... | 1 |
Actual Rating:
3.5
It was a cute read, but definitely not a favorite. Although both Dash and Lily were interesting characters, I'm not sure if I found myself enjoying following them as much as I thought I would. My favorite things about the book were the witty banter passed back and forth and the concept of the red... | 1 |
Story: 2 stars
Illustrations: 3 stars
Sequel to A Day in the Life of Murphy. In this one, Murphy leaves the farm with his family to visit the city, where there are lots of fun canine activities. Narrated from the dog's first-person POV, Murphy knows about some very un-dog-like things, such as power lines and restau... | 7 |
Ok so'Howl' and 'Kaddish' (I'm referring to both the individual poems and collections) were far superior to this one; Ginsberg's defintely done better. However, Reality Sandwiches is ,well, reality sandwiches. Each poem is a deeply personal work that takes you into the mind and life of Allen Ginsberg. Considering that ... | 4 |
Loved 15 Days without a Head, and this lived up to my expectations. Warm and funny, but, as in 15 days there is also a serious issue to think about. Wonderful. | 3 |
The Party
The Dance
The Graduation | 3 |
I have enjoyed a number of Phelps' TC books but this one didn't do it for me. I just couldn't care about the 2 women...or anyone else, for that matter | 6 |
Text: 4 stars
Illustrations: 4 stars
Picture book, set in Africa, about a little girl brimming over with happiness. As she checks in with various family members, we learn how each person contributes to this large extended-family household. Illustrations help bring the diverse setting to life and allow readers to gl... | 7 |
So I liked it...but I'm not sure I liked it as well as I wanted to. Quick read, sexy scenes. | 1 |
Predictable and very strongly anti-choice, but otherwise good. | 2 |
A complex series of plot lines made for an interesting and suspenseful read. Several times, though, clearly inaccurate/impossible information was presented that was essential to the plot, which diminished an otherwise great book for me. | 6 |
4 -Dr. Love Stars ;)
Oh wow, where to begin...Justice Drake was hot - I mean, he was stunningly hot and one cocky bastard during the seminar.
"I'm going to teach you how to fuck your husband."
Yeah that's the tone throughout the seminar...it's his routine. Men pay him so their wives are better lays so they don't ... | 1 |
I'm getting close to having all the Ludlum books done and even though I really, really enjoy them it makes me sad knowing there will be no new ones. | 6 |
Cursed is a solid entry in the world of YA paranormal romance. Ember and her little sister Olivia are both different, but while Olivia has the gift of a life-giving touch, Ember is cursed with powers that take life away. (As if surviving high school, dealing with cute boys and the other challenges life has been throwin... | 2 |
I read the audiobook and enjoyed it immensely. The stories were wonderful and well read by a great British cast. The only character that I did not enjoy much was Tigger. The voice did not seem to work very well, and the whirring sound she did for his bouncing was really annoying! | 7 |
A fun read. Interesting characters, human and canine. Loved the So Cal location, lots of wealth, although the fashion references were mostly lost on me, lovely weather, decadent food, what's not to like? Enough plot to keep the action moving. Keep 'em coming, Sparkle Abbey, your fans are waiting for the next installmen... | 6 |
This book had so much potential. I'm not saying Hardinge is a bad writer because she isn't the writing was great, but the book was just way too long and way to complicated for a child to understand. I barely understood what was going on until halfway through the book.
I think if this was a book for YA/or adults it wo... | 3 |
My Warrior Fae is Book 9 in the Aaron's Kiss Series -- Tess Knight wanted to just get a loan to help buy a car but what she got instead was getting caught up in a bank robbery. She is magical in a way that she can hide in the shadows and doing that is able to take care of the robbers with no one getting hurt but hersel... | 1 |
3.5 - 4 Stars
One of my favorite writing duos! I have read several of the Merikan sisters' M/M and M/F books and they never disappoint. This book, which could read as a standalone, is a side story to Seth and Dom's story. But if you have not yet read the other Guns 'n Boys books, get them!! They are totally addictive... | 1 |
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That was the most fantastic read!!! It made me laugh and it made me cry. Amazing! | 7 |
Killing Tomorrow (678-679). A fun sort of timey wimey problem, entirely focused on an inventor building a doorway into the future. Also cool for its focus on Horizon Labs [7/10].
Morbid Curiosity (679.1). An even more in-depth look at Horizon and its members here, which makes it another winner. Though it's mostly a t... | 5 |
Once again, Saga reminds us that nobody is safe not only with unexpected deaths, but also with unexpected surprises. It continues to feed us with delightful treats and gore without making the readers forget the plot and scope of the story.
There are really delicious shocking scenes in the story, some being very distu... | 5 |
express your sadness.
inside
it has only one place to go.
-- tissue | 4 |
I could spend forever looking at the art. Dustin Nguyen's watercolors are why I gave this 5 stars. Don't get me wrong, the plot is fantastic and it evokes all of the emotions out of me, but the art is crazy wonderful. The art just heightened everything I was feeling. So beautiful. Can't wait to get this signed by Dusti... | 5 |
I loved the visuals and the overall story-arc was well done. It's a fun romp in a twisted fantasy land. | 5 |
FANTASTIC! There are so many twists and turns in the plot, I can't imagine how Phillipa kept it all straight while writing it. Fabulous story with rich characters. This is where the board-game "Chess" came from. Can't wait for the next book, "The White Princess." | 0 |
OK, where to begin? I don't even like the NAME of the genre (chick lit) and I have no clue how this one ended up in my pile. But there it was, so I picked it up. And I admit it entertained me. I could totally relate to the protagonist, who is the less attractive one in the friendship and the one who is always getting t... | 1 |
I liked this one, but not so much that I'll read the sequel. I didn't really care all that much about the characters until about half way through the book. The author is amazing with descriptions, that's the main selling point for this series. The way Ms. Clare solved the love triangle was daring. I saw it coming, but ... | 3 |
Part of the Cam Jansen chapter book series featuring a fifth-grade girl with a "photographic" memory. These books are not whodunit type of mysteries, but each story contains a conundrum, which Cam's eidetic memory helps to solve. The protagonist and her bff are a bit old for a chapter book. The books in the series are ... | 7 |
Probably my favourite volume. I love Toni so much :') | 5 |
A unique twist on "zonbies". That's no typo, some voodoo magical zombies in a civil war setting! The book was absolutely brilliant! | 0 |
3 Charming yet annoying stars!
Source: eARC for Honest Review Courtesy of Penguin Group
Ok, To start this series is one of those sweet series with a great family and loving men. I was excited about this one as I have loved Hunter throughout the other books so I couldn't wait. I was aprehensive with Megan because sh... | 1 |
My first non-school required poetry book. I read this of my own accord and it was so swoon worthy. I kept finding myself taking pictures of the poems I really loved <3
Would recommend to anyone who likes poetry or is new to poetry. | 4 |
Good concept but the illustrations are so chaotic that it is difficult to tell what is going on in many of them. | 7 |
Have I ever read a book having a villain with similar capabilities? Yes. I can think of a movie years where a prison inmate is executed and has powers identical to the ones described in this book. And there is a TV series in production on right now that had a strange entity doing the same type of thing. Did I enjoy thi... | 6 |
Awesome! Read it and then read again. It is a basic to all of western thought. | 4 |
Fantasy powerhouse Neil Gaiman tackles ancient folklore in his latest work, Norse Mythology. Perfectly envisioning Loki's sneaky nature, Thor's single minded strength, and Odin's sage confidence, Gaiman's vibrant writing presents a world full of treachery, triumph, never-ending wars and one-upmanship, populated by wond... | 2 |
An excellent overview of earth history and how scientists learn about it. Quite enjoyable and informative. I really enjoyed the section on the P-T boundary. Although I disappointed that Clare Patterson wasn't mentioned. | 0 |
You're better off reading this than doing it on audio. The story was decent but certainly not my favorite of Sanderson's. I did not like the reader for this book and definitely think it colored my opinion of the book. Half of the characters sound like air heads (Lightsong and Siri) and others aren't very distinguishabl... | 2 |
Two words......Deacon Love!!! I really loved Deacon, how he claimed Frankie (even when he was being stupid). I loved Frankie's relationship with all of the Love's and also Indie (when is she getting a book?). Great read and looking forward to more!! | 1 |
Ninja and Bunny's Great Adventure by Kara S. Tyler is a fun, magical, adventurous children's picture-book story.
The story is about two sisters, the older one Ruthie tells her younger sister Marian that they have to go save the fairies. Marian, thinking it's one of her sister's make-believe games, dresses up as Bunny... | 7 |
This is a lovely book. It reminds me of being at a family cottage in the country where there was a covered bridge nearby. It was always a family tradition to visit the covered bridge. running through the bridge and yelling to hear the echoes! Theses photographs are wonderful. It is a lovely book to spend an afternoon l... | 0 |
This was a perfect blend of slightly supernatural horror and plain old crime thriller. Just enough of each to make the novel truly creepy. My only complaint is with one small plot detail, which does make sense in the context of the novel but also causes it to drag on a little longer than I it really needed to. | 6 |
A very fine installment of this series. The opening is jarring (do not read this one out of order or you'll be quite lost/confused), but the action is swift and gripping. Only the ending fell a tiny bit flat, given that the wrap-up was a bit sparse. There is a lot less time in the woods in this one, with what there is ... | 6 |
An excellent follow-up to the original, much clearer and even more exciting & setting up some bigger mysteries. | 5 |
Saya aware dengan webtoon Cat and Dog setelah tahun 2015 lalu ada update di Dramabeans soal adaptasi webtoon ini menjadi drama Korea. Katanya, sih, dramanya akan tayang tahun ini. Tapi saya belum tahu bagaimana kelanjutan soal dramanya. Dari Dramabeans juga saya tahu bahwa premis yang ditawarkan oleh Cat and Dog berupa... | 5 |
review to come | 1 |
Usually I complain that a book ends too abruptly. I tore through this book, loving and loving it, until I came to what I thought was the natural ending. And yet there were still several chapters to go. It won't make my list of "absolute favorites" but it's definitely one I'd consider giving as a gift. | 3 |
Skippyjon Jones Lost in Spice is an improvement on past Skippyjon books. Schachner has been more attentive to the Spanish language she sprinkles throughout the story. The audio CD is a plus. As always, the family is adoreable and loving. The mother ever patient. Above all, I love that Skippyjon has an imaginary life fu... | 7 |
This was a solid thriller. I don't know what to say about it without giving anything away but I felt like it was well done. | 6 |
I like that Luce grew a spine in this book. Enough of the being overwhelmed by the boyfriend with wings, it was nice to see her start to take matters into her own hands. The character of Daniel is still a little ho hum for me - I'd like to hear a little more of his story as the only snippets we see of him is as he's po... | 3 |
The other half of the Book of Death is a series of "Fall" stories that tell the final fates of various Valiant heroes:
Bloodshot. Lemire gives us true scope, and rather delightfully puts Bloodshot into the roles of missing VH-1 heroes as he becomes Robot Fighter and Dinosaur Killer. But Bloodshot's final fall .. that... | 5 |
** spoiler alert **
-I received a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review from the publisher and Netgalley-
So, I've been salivating over another novel from Kathleen Grissom since I closed the back cover on The Kitchen House. What a riveting, gripping story of an indentured servant brought to live at Ta... | 0 |
I did not like some parts like when she mentions disgusting things...but may be kids like such things.
Perhaps if I was 7 or 8, I'd have liked it more?
My fav.? The Clouds Story. I thought it was original. | 7 |
I love Jon Scieszka. I read about this a couple months ago and forgot about it! | 7 |
I love Sex and the City! So when I saw this book of course I picked it up. It is a cute and fun story. It was neat to read about Carrie as a teenager, not what I imagined though. Still was a good read! | 3 |
A story that I did not want to end. Great story, made me laugh, tear up, and taught me many lessons. Atticus is a true gentleman that knows himself and I learned a lot from his character. Extremely humble and wise from all his readings... He is a man who knows who he is and does not stray away from that at all cost yet... | 0 |
An enjoyable collection of poetic observations about life. | 4 |
GREAT sequel to the 1st book. It was even better IMO than the 1st, which I didn't think was possible. Sophie is now dealing with the Concil & all the conspiricy around it. | 3 |
(Sometimes).. Books with no words speak more than the books that carry a thousand words.. Splendid! | 7 |
3.5 STARS. I don't read much in the sci-fi realm. I didn't even know that I was dealing with an alien race until I was half way through the book. I'm glad of it because I adore Dee and Katy. I'm still a bit peeved at Daemon and his hot/cold behavior toward Katy.
I'm a lover of UST and this book has it in spades, plus... | 2 |
It's been over a week since I finished The Darkest Night, but this is the first time I've had a chance to log a review. I guess it's not a great indicator that I can barely remember anything that happened. In the book's defense, I do remember being pretty content when I read the last page. So, let's go with...not memor... | 2 |
Gail Simone's Red Sonja takes a while to distinguish itself. The first half of the volume feels somewhat mundane, and it only really starts to shine in the second half, which has some moments of Sonja-esque greatness and some neat twists. The characters also start to gain more flesh by that time. I have faith that the ... | 5 |
This book started a little slow for me. Interesting read. Gaiman as an author has waned for me, but has regained at least part of my respect with this book.
Actually got 2/3 of the way through the book- at the point of all action picking up and revelations about to be given- only to leave it behind at the Garden I vo... | 2 |
That was the most fantastic read!!! It made me laugh and it made me cry. Amazing! | 3 |
This little book packs quite a punch. Zimmerman's poetry is sometimes raw, sometimes painful, and always honest. Fans of modern poetry will enjoy this volume, and I know I'm looking forward to more from this talented author. | 4 |
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