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Completion Post
Shelf #5 ~ 25 May: Beware of Bears

Book: Cursor's Fury
Author: Jim Butcher
Pages: 704
How it fits: Author last name starts with B
Date read: 5/30/23
Rating: 4 stars

Review: In this book Tavi has completed his training and through unforeseen circumstances, is thrown into commanding a legion of soldiers. The High Lord of Kalare is leading a rebellion against the High King, and has joined forces with the bestial Canim. Tavi's legion finds themselves in the thick of battle against Kalare's forces and the Canim. We also have the other main characters stories so the action switches back and forth from Amara and Bernard, Isana, and Tavi. Excellent story lines, all. Thoroughly enjoying this series.

Selection Post
Shelf #6 ~ 1 Jun: Magical Realism

Book: The Last Of The Moon Girls
Author: Barbara Davis
Pages: 397
How it fits: Magical Realism list (Shelved 118 times)

Completion Post
Shelf 5: Beware of Bears
Book: Bear Naked by Dana Marie Bell
Pages: 236
How it fits: Bear in the title, MC is a bear and last name of the author begins by B
Read: 01/06/2023
Rating: ★★★★



Review

This is another book which has left my pile after a lot ot time. When I saw the theme, I scanned the pile and this book appeared. Even if I read the series a long of time ago, the book stadnd on its own and I have really enjoyed it even after a slow start. It was a fun read, not very deep but interesting (although I think you'll enjoy it more if you've read the previous books). Now I'll go for the next books in the series.

Well, Bngo have finished! 😥 I'll update our stamps for closure. It has been a pleasure to play with you, and I hope we can do it again.

Marisa wrote: "Well, Bngo have finished! 😥 I'll update our stamps for closure. It has been a pleasure to play with you, and I hope we can do it again."

It's been a blast! Thanks for the reads and for being captain, Marisa!

I'm still going through a few books, free space, bears, and magical realism. I'm hoping to get them done in the next week. I'll keep you posted!

Ok! I'll keep on watching the thread for new reviews ;)

Well, that was fast! Thanks for captaining, Marisa. Enjoyed it!

Completion Post ~ week 5 ~ Beware of Bears

Book: The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
Pages: 319
Read: 06/06/2023
Rating: ★★★��

Review:

This a short review, as I'm sooooo tired at the moment.

I really didn't know what to expect from this book, and while it felt like it was +500 pages, the story itself was good. Part Russian fairy tale but at the same time also a story of how Christianity brought fear and distrust among those that followed God and those that still honored the spirits of old.
This is only part 1 of a trilogy, and it has an open ending, but the story arc of that installment is done, so it doesn't feel like you're going to murder the author for leaving you on a cliff.

The characters were very well written. They were diverse, had plenty of depth, and we got to know them all pretty well. I especially love how the spirits were portrayed. They were so intertwined with their purpose, and they reflected that beautifully.

The book was difficult to get into. It started slow and pretty much only picked up the pace around the 75% mark. But in the end, it was worth it. Setting the stage and the ambiance was needed to get to that point where we were running with Vasya in the forest.

If you're in the mood for something totally different and want to try it... you won't be disappointed :)

CONGRATULATIONS, Not on My Watch!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Beware of Bears'. 

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

Congratulations on the stamp Watchers!

Thank you Steph! Thank you Sandra! Thank you Victoria and Jackie, I think we finish our card with this stamp 😉

Marisa wrote: "Thank you Steph! Thank you Sandra! Thank you Victoria and Jackie, I think we finish our card with this stamp 😉"

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See you all next round!!