sleuthheroalien's reviews
138 reviews

Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me by Whoopi Goldberg

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5.0

The Farther Shore by Christie Golden

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
I enjoyed book 1 of this 2-part series, but this one stretched out the story lines for too long. It was boring in parts, and I found myself not caring about what happened. It also had some pretty dark and problematic scenes. DNF'ing this, and going to try Full Circle. 
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Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne

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adventurous emotional lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

I read this for a book club. The plot line follows similar themes to Legends & Lattes. Two worn out fantasy heroes need a break and move to a little town to open a tea & book shop. It was too slow for me at first. I could’ve used a lot less about the shop renovations. However, once the shop was up and running I got into it. There was adventure, dragons, sapphic romance, and found family. I appreciated that this was a romance where the two MCs were already in a relationship, and opening the tea shop brought it to the next level. I’m looking forward to the sequel.

Homecoming by Christie Golden

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I recently got into Star Wars books on audio. They’re so good! And that got me thinking…are Star Trek books good, too? I love Voyager, so I chose this one to start exploring. It takes place immediately after the last episode of Voyager. As a fan of the show, I really enjoyed this book. Since I know the characters so well, reading the book was a lot like watching an episode, because I could see and hear all of the characters in my head clearly. The writing was fine, not the best, but this was definitely a pleasure-read for me. 
CW: there are random short chapters that depict child abuse. I skipped them completely and still enjoyed the story.
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The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh by Claudia Gray

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

This is the third in the Juliet Tilney & Mr. Darcy Mysteries. This was my favorite of the series so far, and it ended way too soon for me. I wanted to stay at Rosings with this cast of characters!
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

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adventurous emotional funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. I think “bonkers” might be part of my reading wheelhouse. I love it when things get a bit of the rails, and they do in this story. But, for me, it all led to a satisfying conclusion. Great read.
The Road to Roswell by Connie Willis

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

I couldn’t put this book down. It was a great distraction. I love a bonkers sci-fi. The Southwest roadtrip was a fun setting, and I enjoyed the kindness and heart of the main character.
Winterhouse by Ben Guterson

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

This was a fun middle-grade story. It had all my reading catnip: a nerdy girl, a hotel, puzzles, mystery, found family, and a little bit of magic.
The First Ladies by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray

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informative inspiring slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. It was slow to start, but I was drawn to the characters (Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune). I learned so much about what these two women accomplished during the Roosevelt presidential years. This one gave me West Wing vibes, so if you like that show it’s a good comp.
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I’m re-reading this series before reading book 4. I loved being in the world of The Thursday Murder Club again. Richard Osman writes with thought, beauty, and humor. This is a great series if you usually read literary fiction, but want to dip your toe into mysteries.