Angel White
For such a short book this took a very long time to get through. While the food descriptions were great, the book itself was hard for me to get into. This was a very interesting idea for a cozy mystery series, but I felt having the same scenario, just with different people, thrown into one book made it hard to enjoy.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
For such a short book this took a very long time to get through. While the food descriptions were great, the book itself was hard for me to get into. This was a very interesting idea for a cozy mystery series, but I felt having the same scenario, just with different people, thrown into one book made it hard to enjoy.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
When I first read the premise for this one, I was very excited. I love anything to do with time, and the idea of a time loop was interesting. I really tried to get into this one, but it ended up falling flat for me.
The beginning was great, and was flowing together nicely. As the chapters wore on, however, it quickly started to lose its appeal. I found myself skimming just to get through the pages and found that I didn't miss anything important when I did. That in itself says a lot.
The main character was overly dramatic and annoying. That was the main reason it was hard for me to get into this book. I am sure this is just a me thing, and I encourage others who think they would enjoy this book to grab it and give it a read.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
When I first read the premise for this one, I was very excited. I love anything to do with time, and the idea of a time loop was interesting. I really tried to get into this one, but it ended up falling flat for me.
The beginning was great, and was flowing together nicely. As the chapters wore on, however, it quickly started to lose its appeal. I found myself skimming just to get through the pages and found that I didn't miss anything important when I did. That in itself says a lot.
The main character was overly dramatic and annoying. That was the main reason it was hard for me to get into this book. I am sure this is just a me thing, and I encourage others who think they would enjoy this book to grab it and give it a read.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
Who doesn't love an amusement park? Even if you don't want to ride the rides there is plenty of food to eat and games to play. Plus it does set a nice, creepy background for a thriller.
While parts of Wonderland was predictable, I enjoyed it overall. I would say this is a good one for the Spooktober season. It's especially good for those readers that like scary and creepy but don't want gore or overly terrifying.
Who doesn't love an amusement park? Even if you don't want to ride the rides there is plenty of food to eat and games to play. Plus it does set a nice, creepy background for a thriller.
While parts of Wonderland was predictable, I enjoyed it overall. I would say this is a good one for the Spooktober season. It's especially good for those readers that like scary and creepy but don't want gore or overly terrifying.
I love the Little Mermaid and was looking forward to reading a reimagining of it from the darker side's perspective. While I did enjoy Venesa and Enzo I could not stand Aria. I get that is supposed to be the point but her character was overwhelming and not in a bad but good way...it was just bad.
Otherwise this wasn't a bad read overall, just not completely enjoyable.
I love the Little Mermaid and was looking forward to reading a reimagining of it from the darker side's perspective. While I did enjoy Venesa and Enzo I could not stand Aria. I get that is supposed to be the point but her character was overwhelming and not in a bad but good way...it was just bad.
Otherwise this wasn't a bad read overall, just not completely enjoyable.
Chasing Eternity
Chasing Eternity has been high on my list to read for a while. I absolutely LOVED the first two books but put this off because I was worried about closure. There was so much happening in the first two books I didn't want to be let down.
While I enjoyed reading this one it wasn't quite what I was hoping for. This felt rushed and hastily put together to just get the series done. I honestly felt like there should have been another book to better detail Natasha's journey. She is such an amazing character and to have her come into her destiny the way she did, at such an accelerated pace, was off-putting.
The ending isn't really an ending BUT with time travel and the infinite ways things can happen I get it, and I was ok with that part. Did I wish for better closure, yes. Was I hoping for more backstory with Arthur? Yes. Did I want more struggle before the expected perseverance? Absolutely. However, as readers, we don't always get what we want.
Overall, not a bad read but definitely didn't follow in the footsteps of the previous two. There are quite a few who enjoyed the conclusion more than I, so I would still recommend this one for those who love time travel and history.
I sincerely appreciate Entangled Teen for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Chasing Eternity has been high on my list to read for a while. I absolutely LOVED the first two books but put this off because I was worried about closure. There was so much happening in the first two books I didn't want to be let down.
While I enjoyed reading this one it wasn't quite what I was hoping for. This felt rushed and hastily put together to just get the series done. I honestly felt like there should have been another book to better detail Natasha's journey. She is such an amazing character and to have her come into her destiny the way she did, at such an accelerated pace, was off-putting.
The ending isn't really an ending BUT with time travel and the infinite ways things can happen I get it, and I was ok with that part. Did I wish for better closure, yes. Was I hoping for more backstory with Arthur? Yes. Did I want more struggle before the expected perseverance? Absolutely. However, as readers, we don't always get what we want.
Overall, not a bad read but definitely didn't follow in the footsteps of the previous two. There are quite a few who enjoyed the conclusion more than I, so I would still recommend this one for those who love time travel and history.
I sincerely appreciate Entangled Teen for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Whelp .. that was a fun read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but it quickly became a whirlwind of a ride. I enjoy multiple POVs and short chapters and this has both. The story was interesting and had me flying through the pages. The ending?! Definitely wasn't expecting that!
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.
Whelp .. that was a fun read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but it quickly became a whirlwind of a ride. I enjoy multiple POVs and short chapters and this has both. The story was interesting and had me flying through the pages. The ending?! Definitely wasn't expecting that!
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.
Whelp .. that was a fun read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but it quickly became a whirlwind of a ride. I enjoy multiple POVs and short chapters and this has both. The story was interesting and had me flying through the pages. The ending?! Definitely wasn't expecting that!
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.
Whelp .. that was a fun read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but it quickly became a whirlwind of a ride. I enjoy multiple POVs and short chapters and this has both. The story was interesting and had me flying through the pages. The ending?! Definitely wasn't expecting that!
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.
Whelp .. that was a fun read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but it quickly became a whirlwind of a ride. I enjoy multiple POVs and short chapters and this has both. The story was interesting and had me flying through the pages. The ending?! Definitely wasn't expecting that!
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.
Whelp .. that was a fun read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but it quickly became a whirlwind of a ride. I enjoy multiple POVs and short chapters and this has both. The story was interesting and had me flying through the pages. The ending?! Definitely wasn't expecting that!
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.
Whelp .. that was a fun read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but it quickly became a whirlwind of a ride. I enjoy multiple POVs and short chapters and this has both. The story was interesting and had me flying through the pages. The ending?! Definitely wasn't expecting that!
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.
Whelp .. that was a fun read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but it quickly became a whirlwind of a ride. I enjoy multiple POVs and short chapters and this has both. The story was interesting and had me flying through the pages. The ending?! Definitely wasn't expecting that!
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.
Whelp .. that was a fun read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but it quickly became a whirlwind of a ride. I enjoy multiple POVs and short chapters and this has both. The story was interesting and had me flying through the pages. The ending?! Definitely wasn't expecting that!
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.
Whelp .. that was a fun read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but it quickly became a whirlwind of a ride. I enjoy multiple POVs and short chapters and this has both. The story was interesting and had me flying through the pages. The ending?! Definitely wasn't expecting that!
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.
Whelp .. that was a fun read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but it quickly became a whirlwind of a ride. I enjoy multiple POVs and short chapters and this has both. The story was interesting and had me flying through the pages. The ending?! Definitely wasn't expecting that!
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.
Whelp .. that was a fun read. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but it quickly became a whirlwind of a ride. I enjoy multiple POVs and short chapters and this has both. The story was interesting and had me flying through the pages. The ending?! Definitely wasn't expecting that!
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the review copy.
I'm always a sucker for a mean girls type of read. I was excited when I was able to receive an ARC of The Fortune Seller. I wanted to love this one more, but overall it was just OK.
I haven't read a book that reads like a drama/mystery, that has background and side information overtaking the actual story. It got to the point I was just skimming every introduction at the start of the chapters because all the blurbs about the tarot cards were boring after a while. You also read about tarot cards within the story itself. It felt oversaturated to me.
I also felt at times there was too much explaining and focusing on all things horse-related. If you pulled all that out, the story itself would be very short. The story itself was ok, but I didn't like some of the ending and outcome.
Even though I wasn't a huge fan overall, those that enjoy tarot cards, readings and all things to do with horses may enjoy this. Just my perspective so if you have this on your list to read, pick it up and see how you land with it.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
I'm always a sucker for a mean girls type of read. I was excited when I was able to receive an ARC of The Fortune Seller. I wanted to love this one more, but overall it was just OK.
I haven't read a book that reads like a drama/mystery, that has background and side information overtaking the actual story. It got to the point I was just skimming every introduction at the start of the chapters because all the blurbs about the tarot cards were boring after a while. You also read about tarot cards within the story itself. It felt oversaturated to me.
I also felt at times there was too much explaining and focusing on all things horse-related. If you pulled all that out, the story itself would be very short. The story itself was ok, but I didn't like some of the ending and outcome.
Even though I wasn't a huge fan overall, those that enjoy tarot cards, readings and all things to do with horses may enjoy this. Just my perspective so if you have this on your list to read, pick it up and see how you land with it.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy.
I am really enjoying these dark retellings. Who would have thought happy endings for villains would be so fun to read.
I am really enjoying these dark retellings. Who would have thought happy endings for villains would be so fun to read.
This was an interesting read. I really enjoy Sci-Fi and time travel and have not read a story quite like this one. If I was faced with the same dilemma as Maria, I am not sure what I would do. Whew ..
I was a little worried about how the author would close this one out but I worried for nothing. The ending is fantastic.
This is perfect for readers who enjoy time travel mixed with women's fiction. Inkook forward to reading more of this author's work.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
This was an interesting read. I really enjoy Sci-Fi and time travel and have not read a story quite like this one. If I was faced with the same dilemma as Maria, I am not sure what I would do. Whew ..
I was a little worried about how the author would close this one out but I worried for nothing. The ending is fantastic.
This is perfect for readers who enjoy time travel mixed with women's fiction. Inkook forward to reading more of this author's work.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
A Study in Black Brew is a fun, cozy Sci-Fi mystery that resides in the same realm as the Colibri Investigation series. In book 3 of that series (The Wenamak Web) we are introduced to the two main characters in this story. I love a good spin-off and thoroughly enjoyed reading this one.
I love this author's writing. The characters are fun and have great banter. I also like that the mystery is interesting and keeps you reading. As a retelling, the Sherlock Holmes vibes are on point. Definitely one to put on those bookish radars and grab when it releases on May 22, 2025.
I sincerely appreciate the author for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
A Study in Black Brew is a fun, cozy Sci-Fi mystery that resides in the same realm as the Colibri Investigation series. In book 3 of that series (The Wenamak Web) we are introduced to the two main characters in this story. I love a good spin-off and thoroughly enjoyed reading this one.
I love this author's writing. The characters are fun and have great banter. I also like that the mystery is interesting and keeps you reading. As a retelling, the Sherlock Holmes vibes are on point. Definitely one to put on those bookish radars and grab when it releases on May 22, 2025.
I sincerely appreciate the author for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
I just can't get over how much fun these are! I really enjoy the logic puzzles and the fun descriptions of the people, murder weapons, and other items for solving the puzzles.
The story itself is enjoyable too and reading it piece-meal while also trying to solve other mysteries within the story before Logico is fun too.
This is perfect for puzzle fans and lovers of mysteries. I sincerely appreciate St. Martin's Press for the review copy.
I just can't get over how much fun these are! I really enjoy the logic puzzles and the fun descriptions of the people, murder weapons, and other items for solving the puzzles.
The story itself is enjoyable too and reading it piece-meal while also trying to solve other mysteries within the story before Logico is fun too.
This is perfect for puzzle fans and lovers of mysteries. I sincerely appreciate St. Martin's Press for the review copy.