Ariel's Updates en-US Thu, 08 May 2025 11:19:55 -0700 60 Ariel's Updates 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg ReadStatus9402074708 Thu, 08 May 2025 11:19:55 -0700 <![CDATA[Ariel is currently reading 'Odder']]> /review/show/7553393453 Odder by Katherine Applegate Ariel is currently reading Odder by Katherine Applegate
]]> Review7537447820 Mon, 05 May 2025 14:25:15 -0700 <![CDATA[Ariel added 'Perfect State']]> /review/show/7537447820 Perfect State by Brandon Sanderson Ariel gave 3 stars to Perfect State (Kindle Edition) by Brandon Sanderson
This story has potential. I liked where the ideas were headed, but it wasn't long enough to really dive into them. It was interesting though. ]]> ReadStatus9391218224 Mon, 05 May 2025 14:25:06 -0700 <![CDATA[Ariel is currently reading 'Children of Ruin']]> /review/show/7545840870 Children of Ruin by Adrian Tchaikovsky Ariel is currently reading Children of Ruin by Adrian Tchaikovsky
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]]> Review7520729566 Fri, 02 May 2025 12:58:59 -0700 <![CDATA[Ariel added 'Call Up the Waters: Stories']]> /review/show/7520729566 Call Up the Waters by Amber Caron Ariel gave 3 stars to Call Up the Waters: Stories (Paperback) by Amber Caron
This book of short stories was pretty good, but most of the stories didn't resonate with me. They seemed a bit random and aimless. There were some stories that intrigued me and I really would like to see them turned into full-fledged novels. ]]> ReadStatus9375348246 Thu, 01 May 2025 13:40:03 -0700 <![CDATA[Ariel is currently reading 'Rhythm of War']]> /review/show/7534807371 Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson Ariel is currently reading Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson
]]> Review7527537990 Thu, 01 May 2025 13:37:02 -0700 <![CDATA[Ariel added 'Their Eyes Were Watching God']]> /review/show/7527537990 Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Ariel gave 5 stars to Their Eyes Were Watching God (Kindle Edition) by Zora Neale Hurston
The writing in this novel was beautiful and powerful. I loved watching Janie's development as she finally learned how to use her voice and come into herself. The audiobook narrator was excellent. ]]> Review7518403777 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:34:38 -0700 <![CDATA[Ariel added 'Midnights with You']]> /review/show/7518403777 Midnights with You by Clare Osongco Ariel gave 4 stars to Midnights with You (Hardcover) by Clare Osongco
This book was solid and I liked it. It dealt with intergenerational trauma and emotional abuse. Some of it was tough to read. There were some times though that I got really frustrated that the characters didn't just talk things out! There was some parts that weren't as satisfactory as I would have liked, but still, it was a good read. ]]> Review7515675286 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:40:22 -0700 <![CDATA[Ariel added 'Snapshot']]> /review/show/7515675286 Snapshot by Brandon Sanderson Ariel gave 4 stars to Snapshot (Hardcover) by Brandon Sanderson
The overarching idea of this novella is thought-provoking. I wonder how we would utilize the Snapshot technology if we had access to it. The detective story was also well done. I enjoyed it all. ]]>