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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Read in 2018 and 2024.
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Even tho this was only the 2nd time I've read this book by Ernest I have to say I still really enjoyed it as much as I did the first time.
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Even tho this was only the 2nd time I've read this book by Ernest I have to say I still really enjoyed it as much as I did the first time.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. It was hard to pick just one as my favorite since I seemed to like all the characters.
The Setting was wonderfully described which made me feel like I was actually in the book while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Good Book 1 in the Science Fantasy series!! Can't wait to read Book 2 sometime.
Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Rating: 3 Stars!!
Review:
This was my first time reading a Mystery Novel by Laura Lippman and I was optimistic about this book but sadly got bored quickly since it was too descriptive and the murder wasn't mentioned til 10 Chapters into the book.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. I really enjoyed learning about the Detective and the victims backgrounds.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in the book while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall an okay Mystery but could of been better!! I will read more by Laura in the future but hope her other books arent like this one was.
Review:
This was my first time reading a Mystery Novel by Laura Lippman and I was optimistic about this book but sadly got bored quickly since it was too descriptive and the murder wasn't mentioned til 10 Chapters into the book.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. I really enjoyed learning about the Detective and the victims backgrounds.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in the book while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall an okay Mystery but could of been better!! I will read more by Laura in the future but hope her other books arent like this one was.
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
This was my first time reading a Historical Fiction Novel let alone in a series by Martha so I wasnt sure what to expect but I have to say this was such a good yet emotional o e but definitely worth the read.
Review:
This was my first time reading a Historical Fiction Novel let alone in a series by Martha so I wasnt sure what to expect but I have to say this was such a good yet emotional o e but definitely worth the read.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Carolyn was definitely my favorite especially since she reminded me alot of My Grandma (My Dad's Mom) especially when Carolyn described what her family went through during WW2 similar to what My Grandma often told about growing up during that time.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in WW2 England while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Phenomenal Book 1 in this Historical Fiction Series!! Can't wait to read Book 2 soon!!
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer
adventurous
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
This was my first time reading a Hannukah Romance by Jean so I wasnt sure what to expect but I have to say I really enjoyed this one. It was fun learning about the different food, advent and church services that Jewish people do for Hannukah.
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This was my first time reading a Hannukah Romance by Jean so I wasnt sure what to expect but I have to say I really enjoyed this one. It was fun learning about the different food, advent and church services that Jewish people do for Hannukah.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Rachel and Jacob were definately my favorites. Didn't care for Rachel's Mother, Mrs Rottenbach since she came off as bossy.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in the book while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Good Hannukah Based Romance!! I do wish this was part of a series because i'd LOVE to see what Rachel and Jacob would be up to now!!
Can't wait to read more by Jean in the future!!
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
This was my first time reading a Book by CS so I wasnt sure what to expect but I have to say I fully enjoyed this one mostly because I listened to the Audiobook.
Review:
This was my first time reading a Book by CS so I wasnt sure what to expect but I have to say I fully enjoyed this one mostly because I listened to the Audiobook.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Lucy was definitely my favorite. I felt bad when her siblings didn't believe her.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in London and Narnia while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Phenomenal Fantasy by CS Lewis. Can't wait to read more by him in the future!!
This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
This was my first time reading a Romance by Sophie so I wasnt sure what to expect but I have to say this was a fun and cute Romance set during New Year's Eve.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. It was hard to pick just one as my favorite since I seemed to like all the characters.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in the book while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Good Romance Novel. Can't wait to read more by Sophie in the future!!
Review:
This was my first time reading a Romance by Sophie so I wasnt sure what to expect but I have to say this was a fun and cute Romance set during New Year's Eve.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. It was hard to pick just one as my favorite since I seemed to like all the characters.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in the book while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Good Romance Novel. Can't wait to read more by Sophie in the future!!
Happy New You by Elizabeth Lynx, Cassie-Ann L. Miller, Ceri Grenelle
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
This was my first time reading a Book hy Brenda so I wasnt sure what to expect but I have to say I really enjoyed this one. It seemed like a fun New Year's Eve Novel.
Review:
This was my first time reading a Book hy Brenda so I wasnt sure what to expect but I have to say I really enjoyed this one. It seemed like a fun New Year's Eve Novel.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. It was hard to pick just one as my favorite since I seemed to like all the characters.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in the book while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Good Romance set during New Year's Eve!! Can't wait to read more by Brenda in the future!!
The Bookshop Murder by Merryn Allingham
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
This was my first time reading a Mystery by Merryn Allingham so I wasn't sure what to expect but I have to say I throughly devoured this book more than I should of but it was THAT GOOD!!
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Couldn't choose just one as my favorite since I seemed to like all the characters.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in the book while reading.
Overall a Good Mystery Novel about a murder that occurs at a Bookshop!! Can't wait to read more by Merryn in the future!!
Review:
This was my first time reading a Mystery by Merryn Allingham so I wasn't sure what to expect but I have to say I throughly devoured this book more than I should of but it was THAT GOOD!!
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Couldn't choose just one as my favorite since I seemed to like all the characters.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in the book while reading.
Overall a Good Mystery Novel about a murder that occurs at a Bookshop!! Can't wait to read more by Merryn in the future!!
The Here and Now by Ann Brashares
adventurous
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Rating: 3 Stars!!
Review:
Even tho this was only the 3rd Novel ive read by Ann I have to say Science Fiction is definitely not a Genre for her, she should just stick to writing YA Books.
Review:
Even tho this was only the 3rd Novel ive read by Ann I have to say Science Fiction is definitely not a Genre for her, she should just stick to writing YA Books.
The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. It was hard to pick just one as my favorite since I seemed to like all the characters.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in the book while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall an OK Sci Fi Book but came off as more YA.
I will read more books by her but not in Sci Fi Genre.
I will read more books by her but not in Sci Fi Genre.
Rest in Pieces: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery by Rita Mae Brown
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Even tho this was only the 2nd Book I've read in this series by Rita I have to say im really enjoying this series more than I thought I would.
Review:
Even tho this was only the 2nd Book I've read in this series by Rita I have to say im really enjoying this series more than I thought I would.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. It was hard to pick just one as my favorite since I seemed to like all the characters.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in Chazet Virginia while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a fun Book 2 in this Cozy Mystery Series about a cat that tries to help solve a murder!! Can't wait to read Book 3 soon!!