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Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor series Book Review 4/5 Stars

Strange the Dreamer (Books 1 & 2) by Laini Taylor

4 Stars, Book ReviewsMay 1, 2023

A beautifully written two part fantasy series set in an original world with complex conflicts. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5

Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty

3 Stars, Book ReviewsApril 18, 2023

A well plotted mystery packed with sharp observations on family dynamics and life's many little disappointments. ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5

My (extra)Ordinary Life by Rebecca Ryan

4 Stars, Book ReviewsApril 1, 2023

Light, easy read with an engaging protagonist that also manages to sweetly tackle the subject of unprocessed grief ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

3 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 23, 2023

Whiny juvenile characters and predictable to the end, this felt like a huge waste of potential for what could have been an epic. Disappointing and forgettable! ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars

This Is How You Lose The Time War by By Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone Mini review 2 of 5 stars Genre: Sci-Fi, Contemporary Literature Positives: + Cool premise. + Cool characters. + Only 200 pages... Negatives: - Writing style is too poetic for me. - Between language, structure and lack of world building I found the story hard to follow. - I wasnt engaged with the characters or the romance.

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone

2 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 15, 2023

Huge disappointment! Overwritten, hard to follow and and mawkish romance. All style and no substance. ⭐⭐ 2/5 Stars

Poison Study by Maria V. Synder

4 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 7, 2023

Yelena is a great main character, typical fantasy plot but it doesn't feel tired. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5

The Mignight Library by Matt Haig Mini review 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Contemporary Positives: + Straightforward, accessible writing style. + Characters felt realistic. + A realistic look at depression that aims to be inspiring. Negatives: - very heavy-handed with its message! - Predictable & unoriginal. - The amazing, multi-talented Nora got grating. - You need to be in the right frame of mind, maybe avoid if currently in a depression.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

4 Stars, Book ReviewsMarch 5, 2023

Uplifting, inspiring story but very heavy handed! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5

Project Hail Mary by Andy Wier Mini Review 4 of 5 stars Genre: Sci-Fi Positives: + Entertaining, Easy reading. + Plot is packed with twists and turns that keep things interesting. I won’t say more to avoid spoilers! Negatives: - Way too much hard science for me. - I found the main character a little grating. - All characters either share the same personality or are a thin stereotype.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

4 Stars, Book ReviewsFebruary 28, 2023

Entertaining with some good twists and turns, but way too much maths! So. Much. Maths. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by By Gabrielle Zavin Mini review 3 of 5 stars Genre: Contemporary, Friendship Positives: + Well drawn characters, even if I didnt like them! + Loved the writing. Negatives: - Too much detail on game design & building the company which I found really dull. - Too many time jumps made me lose connection to the characters. - Came to dislike the characters. - Very tedious reading.

Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

3 Stars, Book ReviewsFebruary 14, 2023

Loved the writing style but too much focus on minutia of game design, and characters I grew to dislike. Tedious reading. ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars

Hoofin’ It by R. J. Blain

1 Star/Did Not Finish, Book ReviewsFebruary 8, 2023

What's funnier than a sex trafficking plot in a comedy book? Top marks for book title, cover and blurb but a fail for execution. 💀 DNF