Review: The Mystery of Nevermore

The Mystery of Nevermore by C.S. Poe
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I've read worse, but I've read better. The culprit was ridiculously easy to figure out. The part that lost the stars for me was the "I know I need to get out of this relationship but I don't have the courage but hey, here's a hot guy for me to do even though I'm still in that relationship." I'd consider reading the next, perhaps.

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Review: Anna Dressed in Blood

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

That was an interesting take on the ghost story/ghost hunter adventure. Supernatural-esque.

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Review: Free-Wrench

Free-Wrench by Joseph R. Lallo
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Pretty entertaining romp through the steam-powered airship-filled skies. Not perfect, but fun.

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Review: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Holly Black,

I don't know why I haven't read more of your stuff! I've read only The Darkest Part of the Forest before this one, a year or two ago, and really liked it, so I'm not sure why it's taken me this long to pick up another of your books. My mistake! I loved the flawed characters in this one, the depth of the worldbuilding without info-dumping, the creativity. Also, thanks for making sure you put representation into your book. Some people might call it "the liberal agenda," but I'll gladly wear that intended insult as a badge of honor - fighting for diversity, inclusion, love over hate, acceptance, representation... none of those things are negatives in my book.

Alas, this is only a standalone. Such a shame, as I'd love to see more of this world. :) Maybe a sequel in the future? :)

Yours,
Steven

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Review: Something Like Voodoo

Something Like Voodoo by Rebecca Hamilton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Cheesy but fun, hard to put down but predictable, easy to read and lots of action. Overall, around 3.5 stars, but I didn't like it enough to round up, so down it is.

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Review: Tarnished City

Tarnished City by Vic James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A little slower than book one, but definitely expands the world. Pretty sure Vic James has been taking lessons from George Martin though. Death all over the place in this one. Ready to pick up book three! This one really left it at yet another torturous cliffhanger!

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Review: Shift's End

Shift's End by A.R. Barley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley and Carina Press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I've only read one other A. R. Barley book, but I enjoyed it enough that when I saw a Barley book with hot firefighters on the cover, I knew I had to request it. Had I known it was third in a series, I might have passed on requesting... but now I will go back and read books one and two.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a good romance, with Jack and Diesel turning into a fantastic couple by the end. I want a firefighter daddy man like Jack... woof! :)

There was a mystery involved, which made it more than just a fluffy romance. All in all, I very much enjoyed this one and will pick up the first two in the series and any subsequent releases in the series. I love me some hot firefighter man love!!!

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