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After the twisty intrigue of Rachel Price, my expectations for Holly Jackson's next book Many thanks to PRH International for the digital review copy!
After the twisty intrigue of Rachel Price, my expectations for Holly Jackson's next book were through the roof. I was ready to have at least as much fun and to puzzle along again, and Not Quite Dead Yet definitely delivered. It was simply unputdownable, and I'm glad I chose to read it on a quiet day where I could finish it without interruptions.
Jet is a pretty unlikeable main character at first, but something about her pulled me in and made me connect with her, and even relate to her to some extent. I was rooting for her to solve her own murder, but what I didn't sign up for was the emotional rollercoaster her murder investigation would take me on. I'm not exaggerating when I say I could just about keep myself from bawling by the end....more
Detective Aunty is the start to a promising new cosy mystery series. At its core is a mystery that kept me hooked until the final page, but it's also Detective Aunty is the start to a promising new cosy mystery series. At its core is a mystery that kept me hooked until the final page, but it's also full of heartfelt moments and insight into grief, depression, complex family dynamics, and community. I particularly loved Kausar, our main character,,who's been through a lot in life and is kind and clever in equal measure....more
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I haven't read a funnier book in a while, this actually made me laugh out loud a couple oMany thanks to PRH International for the digital review copy!
I haven't read a funnier book in a while, this actually made me laugh out loud a couple of times. Mavis got into so many sticky situations in this installment, it was truly one thing after another, and it was so entertaining. At the same time, Mavis and her friends and family feel so real and you find yourself rooting for them so much. This book didn't feel super romance-centered, but there's some love triangle hinting going on that I am very much here for! I'm firmly Team Corey - I'm a sucker for a second chance romance. I'm really looking forward to the next installment....more
Having thoroughly enjoyed I Did Something Bad, I was really looking forward to this release. I have to admit I feel a little let down by this book thoHaving thoroughly enjoyed I Did Something Bad, I was really looking forward to this release. I have to admit I feel a little let down by this book though, it didn't live up to I Did Something Bad for me. The writing didn't feel as fun to me, the mystery wasn't as compelling, and most importantly, I didn't connect with the romance as much. I didn't feel like it was given enough attention within the story, and I didn't really feel the chemistry. I felt like changes in their relationship came on very suddenly and without enough build-up. This is not to say that I didn't enjoy this at all, but just that it fell flat for me in comparison with the author's previous book....more
Lately, I've been discovering these romcoms with a murder/mystery twist as a new favourite genre, they're so much fun! I really enjoyed my time with tLately, I've been discovering these romcoms with a murder/mystery twist as a new favourite genre, they're so much fun! I really enjoyed my time with this one as well. I would say this one is a little more romance-heavy than mystery-heavy, because it's not super suspenseful, but it does go all in on the romance in terms of emotional depth. I honestly really appreciated that. For instance, this is one of those rare books where the third act conflict actually serves a clear purpose and makes sense in the story, and it made me pretty emotional to read. But although I have mentioned this being emotional twice now, I would definitely consider this a romcom, and there were so many funny and lighthearted moments....more
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This sequel has everything I loved in the first book, and more. The writing is once againMany thanks to PRH International for the digital review copy!
This sequel has everything I loved in the first book, and more. The writing is once again hilarious. Vera is a larger than life character who just jumps off the page. The found family element of her collecting family members left, right and center is incredibly heartwarming. And this book has such a strong mystery, possibly even stronger than the first book. I felt super invested, and it all made me pretty emotional to read by the end. I hope there will be many more Vera Wong books!...more
This was a lot of fun! It's not my usual subgenre but I'm thinking I should read more suspenseful romance, because this was such a good time. It has aThis was a lot of fun! It's not my usual subgenre but I'm thinking I should read more suspenseful romance, because this was such a good time. It has a perfect balance between the action and suspense and the romance....more
Both a cosy mystery and a Christmas romance, this was so much fun! The romance especially was written so well, I couldn't put this one down! I listeneBoth a cosy mystery and a Christmas romance, this was so much fun! The romance especially was written so well, I couldn't put this one down! I listened to the entire audiobook in less than 24 hours....more
This was the perfect Halloween read for me. It has such a dreamlike quality, it was hard to figure out what was real and what wasn't, and I absolutelyThis was the perfect Halloween read for me. It has such a dreamlike quality, it was hard to figure out what was real and what wasn't, and I absolutely loved that. The writing was so full of feeling. I would recommend this for fans of The Raven Boys!...more
This was a really fun story to read in one sitting, and a promising debut. The story is well plotted but it was pretty predictable for me, and the wriThis was a really fun story to read in one sitting, and a promising debut. The story is well plotted but it was pretty predictable for me, and the writing felt a little rocky....more
I have so many mixed feelings about this. I would rather outright hate a book than feel this conflicted. In another universe, this would have been 5 sI have so many mixed feelings about this. I would rather outright hate a book than feel this conflicted. In another universe, this would have been 5 stars for me, and it was just bursting with potential. But there were too many things that didn't work for me, and those really impacted my enjoyment. It all ended up feeling off for me....more
This was well written, but it ultimately wasn't really my thing. The first 100 pages felt a little boring to me, but the second half was definitely a This was well written, but it ultimately wasn't really my thing. The first 100 pages felt a little boring to me, but the second half was definitely a lot stronger....more
This sounded so promising, but it did not have the vibes I was hoping for. I found myself mostly bored and disinterested throughout this, and the writThis sounded so promising, but it did not have the vibes I was hoping for. I found myself mostly bored and disinterested throughout this, and the writing and story didn't really pull me in. I did however love the way the romance was resolved....more
For the first half or so, I was afraid the story would be a little too simplistic for me, but the second half really made up for it. This ended up beiFor the first half or so, I was afraid the story would be a little too simplistic for me, but the second half really made up for it. This ended up being a really accessible YA dark academia, that I think will be great if you're new to the genre, but will still be interesting enough for people who've read a lot of dark academia....more
There's something about June Hur's books that always makes me read them super quickly. I think my brain loves her writing style, which is so atmospherThere's something about June Hur's books that always makes me read them super quickly. I think my brain loves her writing style, which is so atmospheric and immersive. This book is a lot more brutal than I remember her other books being, which is something to be aware of, but I thought it was really well done. It made me feel so much and I felt so invested that I ended up reading the entire book in one sitting. I felt really attached to both main characters. I love how every June Hur book I've read has been very different, but they all have the same distinctive voice....more
This novella fell really flat for me. Everything felt so rushed and not fleshed out enough. I think this could have been great as a full novel, becausThis novella fell really flat for me. Everything felt so rushed and not fleshed out enough. I think this could have been great as a full novel, because it had some interesting concepts, but as a novella, it didn't work....more
What's more fun than a murder mystery set at a magic school? One co-written by 20 different authors! An incredibly ambitious project, and one I wasn'tWhat's more fun than a murder mystery set at a magic school? One co-written by 20 different authors! An incredibly ambitious project, and one I wasn't sure would be successful, but they truly managed to pull it off. This was somehow a great blend of unique individual voices and characters and a cohesive storyline. It was so interesting to see each author's perspective on the magic school and the magic system, with all these different magical abilities that made for a really fun reading experience. Usually it takes me a while to read anthologies, but I flew through this one....more
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