Susan Canales
There was a lot of hype about this book and I must say, it lived up to it. This is the first book I have read with mixed-media and I really enjoyed it. It made the book more interactive and fun. The story captured me from the first page and I couldn't put it down. A must read for YA mystery fans.
I was a huge fan of the Castle TV show on ABC, so I thought I would pick this book up for fun. I had a blast reading this book. It was a fun and quick read for me. I enjoyed the plot, which reminded me of an old Magnum PI episode from the 80s, which to me isn't a bad thing! This book was a guilty pleasure and I will definitely read more Derrick Storm books in the future!
This was the last Nikki Heat book I had on my physical TBR list and it was my least favorite. It was too similar to what happened in a season of Castle. It was a little too predictible for my taste. I might pick up more Nikki Heat books in the future, but right now I am taking a break because I was very underwhelmed with this book.
This was probably my favorite of all the Nikki Heat books. This takes place during Hurricane Sandy. The twists and turns in this book kept me captivated. I really enjoyed reading this book.
This Nikki Heat book has more international/spy intrigue. It was fun to read and flows well with the previous books in the series.
I have read the previous “Nikki Heat” books and like the other ones, this was a fun read. Every time I read one of these books, I picture the cast from the TV show “Castle” in my head playing the characters. Just when you think you know what's going to happen, the story takes an abrupt and shocking turn...like in the tv series. If you have seen the show, you can pretty much predict the ebbs and flows of the story, which is not a bad thing. This book would be a great pick up for mystery/police serial fans.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved how it took place during the time of the Spanish Inquisition and the concept of a memory thief was fascinating. I am looking forward to the sequel of this book. Very entertaining.
This was, by far, my favorite of all the Disney Twisted Tales I have read. The story captured me from beginning to end. What if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper? Well, it would have caused her to go on a grand adventure to reunite with her true love. Elizabeth Lim hit this out of the park. Loved it!
I got 2/3 of the way through this book and realized that nothing really happened and nothing was going to happen. Not enough excitement. Highly disappointing.
I really enjoyed The Atlas Six, the first book in the series. This sequel was such a bore. I felt the author was rambling throughout about nothing. She sounded like a science textbook, which just made it seem that she was trying to sound intelligent. It just made it a boring read. The characters were so one-dimensional and pretentious! They were just being annoyingly philosophical, which did nothing for the non-existing plot. The only upside is Libby's POV, which carried the book. I believe Olivie Blake didn't know what to do with these characters after the first book. I stopped caring halfway through this one.
I powered through this novella, but it wasn't easy. I really didn't like the tone of the book. Just wasn't my cup of tea.
The way people talked about this book on YouTube made me want to read it. It was okay. I thought Marra was so immature for her age. She acted too much on her “feelings” when making decisions. She never quite understood that her actions have consequences. The bright side of this book is Bonedog. Overall, an average book at best. 3 stars.
This book started out real slow. Half the time I was reading it, I couldn't figure out what was going on. There wasn't enough world building for me to grasp the magic system thoroughly. About halfway through the book, the story started to form and get a little interesting. Parts of the book reminded me a lot of “Phantom of the Opera”, but in a more juvenile way. I sort of want to know what happens next in the second book, but a part of me is torn about really wanting to know or really not caring. I might need a re-read to decide what direction I am leaning to.
This is just my OPINION! Don't you hate it when a book starts off so strong and interesting and then you get to the second half and it becomes an pile of
An interesting retelling of Snow White. Mina, the stepmother, was the more fascinating of the two main characters. Enjoyable read.
I'm saddened that I have to end my Witchlands journey here. This book didn't have the same feel and flow of the earlier books in the series. I felt no desire or care to pick this book up and finish it. DNF'ed after 100 pages and now it is time to move on.
Tried, but couldn't finish this book. Too predictable and lost interest. Just not my cup of tea.
This book kept me interested from page 1. The story has a good balance of mystery and romance. There were a few questionable statements in the dialog between several characters, but it was overall an interesting book. I enjoyed reading it.
I know this is a 90s vampire book, but it has been awhile since I picked up a vampire book that I thought I would give this one a try. Again, it seems a little young for me (15 year old me would have loved this book). It was a fast and easy read, but enjoyable. I love the fact that it was a pretty short book (238 pages). It kept me interested the entire time. I might pick up the next book in the series sometime in the future.
I was excited to read this. I'm not a big fan of “horror” but the concept sounded good. This book is full of just awful, unlikable characters. I didn't like how the POV of the story would change after every paragraph. I don't mind different POVs if they are transitioned and separated by chapters...not paragraphs in the same chapter. It ruins the flow of the book, in my opinion. Unfortunately, this was a miss for me.
I had high expectations for this book, but I was a bit let down. Story was boring in parts and Lydia (the protagonist) was a little whiny and selfish at times. I did get misty eyed at a few parts. I thought it would be sadder, but maybe I just have a heart made of ice.
I just couldn't get into the main character, El's, long-winded and negative narrative. All the characters in this book are unlikeable and whiny. I got halfway through this book and realized I just didn't care what happens. This is one series I will not continue.