Very fascinating. Granted, I have biology degree and have taken several animal behaviour courses as part of my learning, so I may be bias but this booVery fascinating. Granted, I have biology degree and have taken several animal behaviour courses as part of my learning, so I may be bias but this book was incredibly interesting....more
Released today! This book was so lovely. I am not sure how Ross did it but she managed to mix the perfect amount of fantasy, romance and historical fiReleased today! This book was so lovely. I am not sure how Ross did it but she managed to mix the perfect amount of fantasy, romance and historical fiction to create this glorious cocktail of a book. I am so excited that this series will continue now just to wait for the next installment.
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Incredibly impactful but also incredibly weird. The writing of this short novel was impeccable. Every word was dripping with sadness and foreshadowingIncredibly impactful but also incredibly weird. The writing of this short novel was impeccable. Every word was dripping with sadness and foreshadowing, which such a work of art considering the brevity of this novel. So, considering the great writing why didn't I enjoy this more? I would say it came down to the magical realism aspect. I struggled with the whole idea of sleeping with a crane and the whole concept made me feel off kilter. Perhaps, this was intentional.
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3.5 stars I give the author major points for the uniqueness of this plot. Fantastical flying Glacians and trapped humans on the edge of an ice shelf no3.5 stars I give the author major points for the uniqueness of this plot. Fantastical flying Glacians and trapped humans on the edge of an ice shelf not something you read about everyday. That being said, I didn't care for the instalove enemies to lovers. It just didn't feel genuine to me and I wish the romance aspect was a little more fleshed out.
Thank Angry Robot for a chance to review this arc....more
Analogy overload. This audiobook was just not for me. Maybe I am not the target audience but between the excessive use of analogies and meaningless diAnalogy overload. This audiobook was just not for me. Maybe I am not the target audience but between the excessive use of analogies and meaningless dialogue, I was lost. The whole thing felt like a long rant that I could have lived without.
Thank you Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for a chance to receive this audiobook in exchange of an honest review....more
3.5 stars This was a fun read. I really enjoyed the complex world the author built and the characters were intriguing. I also appreciated the level of 3.5 stars This was a fun read. I really enjoyed the complex world the author built and the characters were intriguing. I also appreciated the level of spiciness of the romantic scenes. I did not realize before reading other reviews that this book takes place in a world that was already conceived in other books. As such, it can be complex and one of the things I didn't care for was the repetitive nature of explaining the nuances of the world. However, this may be attributed to the complexity of the world.
Thank you Forever Publishing for this complimentary copy....more
I love fantasy books for the elaborate plots, world building and magic. This book had very little of any this. Frankly, I found this book quite boringI love fantasy books for the elaborate plots, world building and magic. This book had very little of any this. Frankly, I found this book quite boring and the plot twist at the end was way to convenient and was not worth the all boring build up. When you are telling me what characters ate for breakfast, lunch and dinner there is too much filler!
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This book depicts three sisters' struggles and the relationship they have with one another. What is really interesting is that one of the Frederick siThis book depicts three sisters' struggles and the relationship they have with one another. What is really interesting is that one of the Frederick sisters is a special needs adult. I requested this arc as it compared itself to Elinor Oliphant, a book I absolutely adored. Unfortunately, it did not live up to Elinor Oliphant. Although both books have overburdened, somewhat morose characters I did not connect as deeply with this MC. Maybe because I did not connect with the characters the long interludes into the past did nothing to enhance the story and in fact made it drag a bit.
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I love Backman and he can not write a bad book, Winners was not an exception. Backman writes compelling characters that make even a non-hockey fan enjI love Backman and he can not write a bad book, Winners was not an exception. Backman writes compelling characters that make even a non-hockey fan enjoy hockey. He evokes such beautiful emotions that I did not know I was capable of feeling. That being said this book was too damn long. Forgive me fans, but did we really need a third Beartown book with almost 700 pages? I'm burnt out from this read.
Thank you Simon & Schuster Canada for allowing me to review this arc....more
A great Canadian true crime case. Told by one of the survivors and extended family this is a depth look a the Castleton Massacre. Well researched and A great Canadian true crime case. Told by one of the survivors and extended family this is a depth look a the Castleton Massacre. Well researched and , logically presented I enjoyed this tragic memoir to their family.
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This was such a fun read. A Pretty Woman Retelling set in the 19th Century with a dash of Bridgerton vibes. Loved the characters and their witty commeThis was such a fun read. A Pretty Woman Retelling set in the 19th Century with a dash of Bridgerton vibes. Loved the characters and their witty comments. The romance had just the right amount of heat. Perfect summer read. 10/10 recommend.
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Loved it! As a true crime junkie, I loved every second of this book. Well-researched, interesting, and informative. I particularly loved the level of Loved it! As a true crime junkie, I loved every second of this book. Well-researched, interesting, and informative. I particularly loved the level of detail the author put into explaining the intricacies of how DNA and genealogy are used to solve crimes. I highly recommend it to all true crime non-fiction fans.
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Admittedly YA is not my favourite genre and unfortunately, this was just an average read for me. Considering this is a witchy romance, I wish there waAdmittedly YA is not my favourite genre and unfortunately, this was just an average read for me. Considering this is a witchy romance, I wish there was more magic and more romance. The romance to me felt forced, one minute they hate each other, and the next they are in love. I love fantasy, and magical novels for world-building and fantastical elements. This book had very little of both.
What this book does well is it accurately conveys what it is like to live with anxiety. Overall, a solid 3-star read.
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A slow-burn psychological thriller. Overall, I enjoyed this book but found it to be really quite slow for the first 50% of the book. Maybe, it was theA slow-burn psychological thriller. Overall, I enjoyed this book but found it to be really quite slow for the first 50% of the book. Maybe, it was the unlikeable MC and some chapters feeling a bit repetitive that dissuaded me from absolutely loving this book.
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Do you enjoy thrillers that are more than just a quick twisty plot? Then this one might be for you. This book has exquisite writing and was more than Do you enjoy thrillers that are more than just a quick twisty plot? Then this one might be for you. This book has exquisite writing and was more than just your typical slice-and-dice thriller. The author had an interesting way of presenting such concepts as life after death, loneliness, and the powers of friendship. A great debut book and I will be looking forward to more books by Bublitz.
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A super unique read and because of this I’m finding it hard to review. A combination of historical fiction, family drama and science fiction. If you eA super unique read and because of this I’m finding it hard to review. A combination of historical fiction, family drama and science fiction. If you enjoy beautifully written, multiple POVs and books that are mainly character driven I would give this one a try. ...more
I really enjoyed this book. Although, not plot-driven the slow and intentional story-telling was beautiful. The story itself was an interesting dissecI really enjoyed this book. Although, not plot-driven the slow and intentional story-telling was beautiful. The story itself was an interesting dissection of Motherhood and the sacrifices one makes when becoming a mother. As a mother myself, I found the main character Vera relatable. After I finished this book I find I am still reflecting on some of the situations. Overall, I would recommend this book, especially to mothers.
Thank you to Celadon Books for the advanced readers copy....more
I really enjoyed this audiobook. Although I have not listened to their podcast I still found the content relatable and entertaining. I really liked thI really enjoyed this audiobook. Although I have not listened to their podcast I still found the content relatable and entertaining. I really liked the layout of the book with each City having its own chapter. Within this chapter, the authors selected true crime and paranormal tales that related to the respective City. A great audiobook to listen to while commuting if you enjoy all things spooky....more
(3.5 stars) I thoroughly enjoyed this authors writing style and hope to pick up more of Wiley’s works. That being said although I enjoyed this book th(3.5 stars) I thoroughly enjoyed this authors writing style and hope to pick up more of Wiley’s works. That being said although I enjoyed this book the pacing was very slow. I was so invested during the first half of this book, but my interest ebbed in the second half. I feel like the book could have been 100 pages shorter and have been more impactful.
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