I picked up this book because the title was clever. The writing is also very clever. And deeply, deeply profound. This is a book that will stay with meI picked up this book because the title was clever. The writing is also very clever. And deeply, deeply profound. This is a book that will stay with me and that I will share with everyone I know....more
These books are so clever! Another "thoro"ly wonderful installment of The Marlow Murder Club. I can never figure these out!These books are so clever! Another "thoro"ly wonderful installment of The Marlow Murder Club. I can never figure these out!...more
Another great installment in Leslie Karst's Orchid Isle Mysteries. Leslie knows Hilo, so it makes it very fun to read about a place I know and love.Another great installment in Leslie Karst's Orchid Isle Mysteries. Leslie knows Hilo, so it makes it very fun to read about a place I know and love....more
I am not entirely sure how to review this book. I enjoyed it, but I didn't love it. It was informative and interesting, but it wasn't emotionally toucI am not entirely sure how to review this book. I enjoyed it, but I didn't love it. It was informative and interesting, but it wasn't emotionally touching. There was a distance between me and the characters, and I think it made me not love this book....more
OK, this ended up being cuter than I thought. Old ladies solving murders is such a trope, and there are so many writing brilliant versions of this troOK, this ended up being cuter than I thought. Old ladies solving murders is such a trope, and there are so many writing brilliant versions of this trope, that this book had a lot to live up to.
And, it almost did. I will most likely continue with this series....more
This is one of those books I'll probably be thinking about for a while. Emilia Hart does not disappoint in her creativity and unfurling of the mysteryThis is one of those books I'll probably be thinking about for a while. Emilia Hart does not disappoint in her creativity and unfurling of the mystery.
I liked this, but didn't fall head over heels in love with it....more
Abbi Waxman is my secret author BFF, and this book just seals the deal.
Mason and Mann are my new favorite duo. Two very large personalities on opposiAbbi Waxman is my secret author BFF, and this book just seals the deal.
Mason and Mann are my new favorite duo. Two very large personalities on opposite ends of the spectrum, pair them up in a very original way, and have them solve mysteries.
Abbi, I hope you're prepared to write a new installment every year, because I love them and I want more!...more
This was another delightful installment in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series. I love the dynamic between the two men and how utterly clueless HorowitzThis was another delightful installment in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series. I love the dynamic between the two men and how utterly clueless Horowitz portrays himself.
There is a reason Abby Jimenez is so popular; she writes very entertaining novels. This one is one of her best. These are real people with real probleThere is a reason Abby Jimenez is so popular; she writes very entertaining novels. This one is one of her best. These are real people with real problems who have to come up with real solutions, and I appreciate that so much.
I loved this book. There were no weird, cringeworthy moments that often happen in romance titles. There were often times I laughed out loud, or just stopped and admired her humor.
Abby Jimenez is a favorite. She is a "Must Buy, Must Read" author for me....more
This book was so much more than I expected it to be, and I absolutely loved it. While both of the main characters need about 15 y4.5 stars rounded up.
This book was so much more than I expected it to be, and I absolutely loved it. While both of the main characters need about 15 years of therapy and some ayahuasca ceremonies, they grew and changed because of their friendship.
This was lovely. I sobbed through the last two chapters, in the very best way....more
Confino is one of my favorite authors. This book wasn't as good as her others, but I still enjoyed it.Confino is one of my favorite authors. This book wasn't as good as her others, but I still enjoyed it....more
This book was very different from what I had expected. First, I came in with pre-existing conditions, like I'd lost a sibling, and I had a son named JThis book was very different from what I had expected. First, I came in with pre-existing conditions, like I'd lost a sibling, and I had a son named Johnny. RED FLAG! Second, I figured out the whodunnit at 3/4 of the way in, so that was annoying.
I think if you don't come in with my weird pre-existing conditions, you'll probably enjoy this. Adrienne Young can write very atomospheric novels....more
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