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The Brotherhood (#1-5). Rucka does Wolverine. If you're expecting a superhero tale of X-Wolverine, you're going to be disappointed. I was when I first read this volume. But if instead you expect to see Wolverine in one of Rucka's classic modern-day noirs ... well, that's what you get. It's actually a rather nice juxtap... | 5 |
This is the new, revised Heritage Edition of Book 3 of my American Patriot Series. | 0 |
Jennifer Egan's new book Manhattan Beach is a puzzle. I enjoyed reading it, and then felt less than positive about it...but now, a few weeks later, I realize I keep thinking about certain aspects of it, so I think that adds at least one star! The story begins in Brooklyn during the Depression, when we meet Anna Kerriga... | 0 |
Dare I say this revisionist history makes a little more nerd sense than the original Eastman/Laird origin. | 7 |
In this third book of the lower middle grade B Magical series, B accidentally turns her bff, George, into a partial zebra. She spends the entire story trying to reverse the spell and wondering if she will get caught for breaking the rules of the Magical Rhyming Society. Meanwhile, George believes his newfound zebra-nes... | 7 |
Fun book about a boy trying to convince his dad to let him get a dog. Wow, the text is so easy on the eyes and I love that the font was designed to help words stay anchored on the page to make it more readable for dyslexic readers. | 7 |
I just read this book and was spellbound (as the title certainly predicted, in my case). I also admit to suffering a huge case of 'poem envy' reading Emma Trelles' book. She's good! She's better than good. It's a book that let me walk along with her and want to continue that walk long after it was over.
In 'From The ... | 4 |
Cercasi angelo oscuro...almeno tu sei stato sempre coerente! | 2 |
Quick review of the first two in a YA series about mermaids. It's a quest story and there are all the requisites (fashion, drama, romance) for a teen novel. The first one used up about 50 pages info-dumping, which I think could have been done much better. After all, J.K. Rowling didn't use the first 6 chapters of The S... | 3 |
This book is pure, unapologetic brainless fantasy. It doesn't pretend to be anything else. The characters are two-dimensional, and the plot is so predictable that the only thing that surprised me was that it actually attempted to have a plot twist at the end. It does exactly what it says on the box, and is rated accord... | 0 |
See full review It Ends with Us at: https://toomanybooksnotenoughshelves....
So I'm three for three when it comes to Colleen Hoover and her novels. I have loved every single one of them, and with every single one of them I really can't put them down (much to my eyes regret). When I left work on Friday, this book and ... | 1 |
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What a disappointment! First I feel like Kat stopped being Kat... Like she's just there to help clean up everyone else's mess. She was the character that lost the most out of everyone in the end. Reeve was close behind, he was an asshole to Mary but, guess what, kids are fucking cruel. And to be h... | 3 |
Fantastic read! I almost never have bad dreams or tear up because of a book I'm reading, but Mister King has done both, the nightmare came from The Mist and I watered up a bit at the end of this one. | 0 |
Pleasing and clever, especially with the use of the first-person to hide information, but probably not something I would have picked up on its own merits; what's been recommended to me is the series as a whole. | 3 |
Different than the movie. I actually enjoy the story of the movie more. Glad I finally read it. | 7 |
Up until reading Hunger Games, this was my all-time favorite book. It is still a completely different genre, being entirely fantasy in every way. The author writes so beautifully I could close my eyes and picture everything she described, and the way the tale wove through all three books was perfect. I have read this b... | 2 |
When you read a book with a point of view opposite from the author (Freefall is a male narrator and the author is female), you automatically get a satisfaction. When it's good, anyway. And Freefall is.
The male perspective in this book is so authentic that I easily could have been convinced it was a male author telli... | 3 |
Finally, the second Harry Hole novel has been translated into English! In Cockroaches, Harry Hole is sent to Thailand to investigate the murder of the Norwegian ambassador in a brothel. Of course, this a Harry Hole mystery and the investigation of a murder segues into a believable investigation into a child pornography... | 6 |
I found something that I never expected in this little gem. First off, I was shocked to find out that this is written from a male POV, Ethan-- a very mature minded, sixteen year boy. Secondly, I found myself immersed into a great mystery where, around every corner, was another question laying under a tiny clue. Lastly,... | 2 |
This series is so, so good. | 6 |
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I couldn't stand this book, and I'm surprised that I actually finished it. I think I only did because I wanted to give it a chance, and also so I could say with conviction that it is a series I will not continue. It was so painful to read about the main character's blatant denial of her overwhelmi... | 1 |
The main character Billy is living with his mom for the summer while she writes her dissertation. He's not thrilled about a summer in a cottage with no TV! His parents are also clearly having martial problems & Billy is not sure how to help them reconnect. Through imagination, magic & some pie he's able to make his sum... | 7 |
Fangirl Happy Hour discussion: http://www.fangirlhappyhour.com/2016/... | 5 |
An appropriately epic battle and a story that's at times moving and heroic. Not convinced it's the best storytelling, as opposed to a media event, though. | 5 |
Author Stanley Crawford recommended this as part of the Rocky Mountain Land Library's "A Reading List For the President Elect: A Western Primer for the Next Administration". | 0 |
this book is so sweet and the sex scene is so hot! love the fact that its about gay love and on a first date too! alex is struggling but so into magnus, and magnus who has had so many lovers during his long life has fallen head over heels for his shadowhunter. | 3 |
Didn't grab me like his earlier works did.
I just didn't care about the people, or the plot. | 6 |
Good but a little too on her soap box without blending it so well with the story. | 2 |
It's rare that a book makes me not only think, but think about things I've never, ever thought about before. This is that book.
In addition to telling an excellent story -- universal, important, and relevant -- Nguyen uses a narrative style that is intimate but formal. He is confessing, though it's not clear until th... | 0 |
Helen Roseveare died in December of 2016, having fought the good fight and finished her race. Long acquainted with her ministry, but never having read any of her highly praised books, I ordered this book the day word came to me of her death. We had a long put off appointment together, and the power of the written word ... | 0 |
Judy Blume is great don't let my three star rating fool you. Somehow I missed this book as a child, probably too busy reading the Dear America series for the thousandth time, so I wonder if it would have brought out a stronger response for me. This book is short and sweet -- I appreciate Margaret's difficulty with reli... | 3 |
I seemed to be the last person in the world who hadn't read this book, so I did. I enjoyed the mystery and thought it was fast-paced and interesting. The way the POV changed between the three women and the times was well-done and kept things interesting. Each chapter exposed some new piece of information and made me ch... | 6 |
Really enjoyed this second book in the series. A delightful cast of characters and an engrossing mystery. | 6 |
Better watched than read, but still interesting. | 6 |
I usually dislike James Patterson's co-authored books (I keep reading them for some reason though!), but this one I really enjoyed. | 6 |
Toisella lukemiskerralla (ja ensimmaisella suomeksi) kirja tuntui huomattavasti paremmalta kuin ensimmaisella. Puolet kirjasta ei tuntunutkaan olevan pelkkaa telttailua, eika lopun taistelukohtaus tai 19 vuotta myohwmmin -epilogikaan tuntunut niin kliseiselta kuin ensimmaisella kerralla. Kaannos on onnistunut myos hyvi... | 2 |
Having "seen" Thomas in some of the other Argeneau books, I really enjoyed reading his story, especially finding out that his surfer-boy personae is just a front. | 2 |
My full review can be found here: http://www.jamierubin.net/2011/05/16/... | 2 |
There are nearly 1,000 reviews on GR for Lover At Last so I'm not going to say too much.
"You always have. You've always had me....and my heart. My soul. Everything. I just wish it hadn't taken this long for me to man up." and thank goodness Qhuinn did man up! It may have taken right until the very last chapters but ... | 2 |
Awwh, this book is just so cute!
I've forgotten what good chick-lits are like, for so long (The past chick lits I've read are really disappointing, hence why I didn't expect much from this.) But much to my surprise, I really enjoyed this book.
I thought it was just a cliche book - with the 'best-friends-falling-in-... | 1 |
I bought this specifically because Deadpool, who's really been maligned with bad writing for the past couple years ... it's not so much it's bad, it's just medicore. Anyways, this story wasn't so bad. I have a soft spot in my heart for Wade Wilson, and I really dislike the fact that Marvel has made Deadpool off the dee... | 5 |
DNF 88 pages in
I couldn't do it. This book took too long to get started and then it felt so forced and unbelievable. The conflict was silly and unconvincing. And then their solutions were even more upsetting. I don't want to read about stupid, love-struck, martyr teenagers regardless of the time period. Sorry not so... | 2 |
Although quite decompressed, this volume does a great job of providing great character moments for a variety of characters. Simultaneously, it tells a truly epic story, made the moreso by the very shocking issue #14.
Unfortunately, it starts to go off the track in the later issues, as you increasingly realize that th... | 5 |
OH i was soooo into this book but was not happy when i was left hanging at the end :-( I can not wait till the next book is released!! I would recommend to all....!! | 1 |
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The book is good. Bit verbose, and I was surprised at its abrupt ending -- with his execution, rather than discussing further the fall-out his death had on the family and their estates, as well as the rescue of his head by Margaret (More) Roper, but in general it's very well researched and gives an interesting portrait... | 0 |
When I started reading this I didn't realise it was the 2nd book in a trilogy.
However, the story wasn't too dependent on the 1st book.
It's a very good look at the class system at the beginning of the industrial revolution in england and the hypocrisy of supposed 'devout' christians who use their beliefs to reinfo... | 7 |
Simply wonderful!
Loved the latest Paranormal Dating Agency book. Way to go Milly you have another hit can't wait for the next edition. | 1 |
4 Emotionally Driven Stars!!!
Source: eARC for Honest Review Courtesy of Ginger Scott via NetGalley
This is my first Ginger Scott book and it will not be my last. Let's start with my favorite part of this book ... Nate. He was just fantastic from the very beginning. *Sigh* This book was well written and had all the... | 1 |
Generally a fun volume of the Blue Beetle's continuing adventures. Some of the issues were quite strong (especially the Green Lantern team-up) and some where quite weak (especially the sadly boring issue #0), but as a whole this was worth reading.
The only major glitch in the volume is the crossover with OMAC. Not on... | 5 |
4 I do Dare Stars!!!!
eARC for Honest Review Courtesy of Author & Insklinger PR
Well two things off the top are 1) I effin' love Rachel Van Dyken and 2) OMG Grandma Nadine is a riot. My favorite part of the series is her hands down.
This is book three in the series where we find out what Grandma Nadine has in sto... | 1 |
Samantha Carter wakes up lying in the dirt, looking up at a clear blue sky, dressed as a cowgirl but most importantly of all no idea how she got there!! One minute she was following a suspected vampire/murderer across Whitechapel in London and then her life has been turned on it head!!
Samantha soon meets fellow vamp... | 1 |
Still take my breathe away. Still make my heart wrench. There is no reason to not fall in love with this book.
At first, I was afraid of finding out this sequel would disappoint me. However, it brings lots of passion and more love to make me can't stop reading through pages to pages.
I think this series is more pea... | 3 |
Where my expectations too high? I'm not sure, but I slogged through this one and I wanted to love it so much. I thought the characters in the first book where a bit flat, but there was enough action and the world building was intriguing enough to keep me hooked. This second installment seemed to suffer from equally fla... | 1 |
More high adventure as Viscount Devlin continues to embroil himself in murder investigations. How he and his new wife navigate their marriage and divided loyalties adds an interesting twist. | 6 |
I read this in 7th or 8th grade, and I remember it being Fantastic! I loved the series, and read the enire thing in about a week, which is pretty good, because the series consists of three decent sized books. Have to say, I don't think it turned me into an Atheist. To be honest, I didn't even pick up on that in the Boo... | 2 |
3.5 stars!!! I absolutely LOVED Sweet Addiction, the first book in this series, which I highly recommend. Book Two continues the story of Reese and Dylan, and the author delivers another steamy, delicious and frothy confection of a story. There are tons of HOT and dirty sex scenes to satisfy every romance reader and lo... | 1 |
I personally do not use this book as a library read aloud. I am uncomfortable with the language because it reminds me of the old Frito Bandito commercials. My school is a dual language Spanish/ English school and I have no desire to offend students or their families by attempting to affect a comical Spanish sounding ac... | 7 |
The biography of Craig Rice, a mystery writer of the 1930s -1950s. In her day, she was popular and famous enough to have her name in the title of a magazine. However now days she is mostly forgotten, but she still has 4 books in print.
An author is remembered by the public, not by their life, but by their work. So on... | 0 |
I don't really know what to say or rate this book. It's really random, but I like that. | 4 |
I love me some Jon Scieszka | 7 |
This is another book that if Goodreads offered half stars I might rank two and and a half but I'm rounding up because two stars seems a bit too harsh. I liked aspects of this but it also left me wanting more. I liked the two leads, I was pleased with how Sebastian wrote stylistically, and I thought this story had a lot... | 0 |
I heard Amichai speak when he was still alive, in Ohio, in 1997? 1998? and bought his book (this translation, which is the best (I have two others). Amichai, a wonderful Jewish poet, was a sincere, very humble, and very smart man. To see him read was a pleasure. More than anyone, in how many readings, I can't say. He w... | 4 |
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An anthology like this is almost always a mixed bag, some very good stuff, some yawns. | 4 |
I read this one way out of order, but enjoyed it nonetheless. If you are going to read the Pendergast series, I would suggest not starting out of order like I did. Also, if you are squeamish, this is not the series for you. | 6 |
Another Lady Emily mystery. This one had too many minor characters in too many pointless plots. | 6 |
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* w'ktb l'n lHb lSun bdhyun wnylun Zlmun mn lakh... | 4 |
I will be adding the Galaxy Zack series to my library. Kid friendly and has ALIENS! Kids will enjoy seeing the alternating pages of black text on white pages with white text on black pages. They will also love how Zack's family has a IRA that can whip up a meal in a minute and clean in your room the next minute. Awesom... | 7 |
I am really interested in where this goes, but I think it needs a longer arc than what's in this volume alone. This just barely sets this stage. I thought it was interesting that it's pretty clear T'Challa isn't really handling this well and could be doing better. That at least of one his adversaries is presented as mo... | 5 |
"There are so many things to be scared of in this world: blooms of jellies. A sixth extinction. A middle school dance. But maybe we can stop feeling so afraid. Maybe instead of feeling like a mote of dust, we can remember that all the creatures on this Earth are made from stardust.
And we are the only ones who get to... | 7 |
What an amazing book! I feel in love with Albie and Calista. I think this is a book that everyone should read! | 7 |
Meh. The hero wasn't bad, but he was very take-charge and the heroine was a squeaky girl, not strong enough to give what she gets(a common problem in Joy's books, to me). There was some humorous parts ("We are wee-chuk-chuking!"), but not enough to make up for the heroine. | 2 |
E mesmo muito triste quando um manga com uma das historias mais bem pensadas e obrigado a ter um final abrupto e apressado, sem deixar espaco para que o autor consiga dar o final que realmente quereria e que combinaria com o resto da historia.
Bleach foi das historias mais geniais em termos de enredo (especialmente n... | 5 |
Strange the Dreamer is a tale filled with gods, monsters and heroes. Sometimes it is difficult to know which is which. Lazlo Strange was a baby orphaned by war and raised by monks, as are many other such children. All are given the last name of Strange, since their parentage is unknown. Lazlo is a dreamer. Both as a yo... | 2 |
ALL OF THE STARS, and all of the tears. My third re-read and I still adore this book.
Patroclus and Achilles forever. | 0 |
5 stars for Warner | 2 |
AMAZING!! great book with a great plot. YOU MUST READ IT OR ELSE!!! | 1 |
DAMMIT DAMMIT DAMMIT WHY did no one remind me not to read this book until the third one comes out? Actually (and this is high praise), this is a middle-of-a-trilogy that has decent closure and not a steep cliffhanger. AND I still want to read the last one. Like, tomorrow. | 2 |
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
I thought the idea behind this book was really interesting, but in reality I found the book incredibly slow and boring.
The protagonist suffers a pretty terrible set of losses before the book begins, and this is all she ca... | 6 |
i wanted to like this a lot more than i did. the first two issues of schizo are just too bleak. | 5 |
speaking of Queen Meg, this is a fun Practical Magic-meets-Gossip Girl novel with teen romance that's appropriate for younger readers (middle grade) | 2 |
Different type of story than I usually pick up but still an interesting read. | 6 |
My students and I were enchanted by this book, right from the first moments we discovered it at a friends' house! At only $12, I think we've already got our money's worth and we've owned it less than a month. My only regret is that we didn't have it when we began our study of ancient times.
The hand drawn maps are th... | 0 |
Very of its time, and I was reading by it, not seeing it. Some of it made my gut clench though. | 4 |
Hunting Hour is an intriguing mystery. The characters are interesting, especially the ones in the sheriff's department, but I like Robo, the German shepherd, the most. The points of view vary between Mattie, the main character, and Cole, her boyfriend---maybe. They both have family issues. There's suspense, danger, tra... | 6 |
What can I say about this book.! Surely one of the best ever Tamil books. Story of Madurai told with respect to the security system of the city. Simply the best. I rate this book below only to the legendary Ponniyin Selvan. | 3 |
I'm completely hooked. | 5 |
I really enjoyed this book! It was a page turner and had a perfect amount of laughter, anticipation and angst. I definitely would add this to one of my top favorites of 2014! | 1 |
I enjoyed The 500. I was pleasantly surprised by the book. I was afraid it was going to be like The Firm (which I didn't care for) and I was happy to say that it wasn't like that at all. The story is filled with intrigue, paranoia and lots of secrets. The plot of the book was well fleshed out. I enjoyed some of the twi... | 6 |
I need the next bookshot! I need to know what happens next! | 6 |
I am in love with this series....it has great characters, lovely art, a fun storyline....and some funny details and dialog. I love that the characters are also working at combatting Americans' stereotypes about Muslims (this volume--- Muslim men wishing females would just be complacent and quiet) and that Kamila is lik... | 5 |
This was a nice chapbook. I liked many of the individual poems, but it didn't seem to me that there was much of a theme connecting them. | 4 |
Good for anyone to read. | 4 |
-- Beautiful language. Sections broken into scopes of reason, influence: Event, Cause, Character, Juxtaposition.
-- There are rants, LOUD capitalized marks, pop rocks; adds an unnecessary juvenilesque quality (unless it's portraying the emotive response of a child with such a stance).
Notes for Words (Girl Scout Na... | 4 |
A story about strength, loyalty and family.
3 Stars . Once left to be a single parent, Gabby finds it difficult to trust anyone who isn't family. When Rhys, a MLB pitcher comes to stay while recovering from injury, tries to step in and earn her friendship, her trust, and her love, Tabby finds that letting go can be e... | 1 |
There is going to be a review coming...this is an amazing book!!!...and I need to say more than that..and will!!! | 1 |
In general, I like how the writer uses simple writing style that suits the reader's age, and at the same time provides a simple mystery.
In the Pillowcase mystery, Nate the Great asked the right questions and followed the right threads, yet he was somehow misled. His investigations excluded all the suspects, and the ... | 7 |
I am so glad that Ian Rankin brought Rebus back. Good stuff. | 6 |
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R.S | 4 |
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