2.5 Stars I found this horror novel to be quite underwhelming. I have read novels by this author before and I expected a fun easy page turner. Unfortun2.5 Stars I found this horror novel to be quite underwhelming. I have read novels by this author before and I expected a fun easy page turner. Unfortunately this one fell flat for me.
I found the characters to be flat and honestly found the plot uninteresting. I didn't expect or need to one to be a new favourite but I was quite let down by the reading experience.
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4.0 Stars I have read most of this author's previous books and I think this new one is her best, or at least my personal favourite.
This author is good 4.0 Stars I have read most of this author's previous books and I think this new one is her best, or at least my personal favourite.
This author is good at writing the kind of accessible science fiction that makes for a great starting place for readers new to the genre. Her books don't have a big focus on science or technology. Instead those elements exist in the background. I personally have a preference for science fiction more grounded in science but I can still appreciate a fun entertaining story.
This was a solid narrative that was enjoyable with interesting characters and fun twists and turns. I would recommend this one as a great place to start with this author's work.
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4.0 Stars This was another enjoyable installment in this series. With strong characters and lush worldbuilding, this was very much on par with the last4.0 Stars This was another enjoyable installment in this series. With strong characters and lush worldbuilding, this was very much on par with the last two novels.
I am fascinated by Mongolian culture and am pleased to see this one moving beyond the basic pieces of history.
I would definitely recommend this one to any fans of historical fantasy looking for a rich world to get lost in.
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4.0 Stars Guy Gavriel Kay is such an incredibly beautiful writer. I love his prose. I can be hit or miss with historical fantasy because I don't read m4.0 Stars Guy Gavriel Kay is such an incredibly beautiful writer. I love his prose. I can be hit or miss with historical fantasy because I don't read much historical fiction in general. However, this author is always a win.
I found the characters to be developed and the worldbuilding to be well drawn. I just enjoyed spending time in this world.
I would recommend this novel to fantasy readers who appreciate good prose and intricate characters.
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3.5 Stars This was another fun installment in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Filled with humorous moments and plenty of action, I found this one easy3.5 Stars This was another fun installment in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Filled with humorous moments and plenty of action, I found this one easy to fly through, despite the length
I found this novel very consistent with the previous books. My ratings have stayed consistent throughout the series. I find it fun but not necessarily the five star experience other reviewers report. This is a great series for beating reading slumps. I respect that not every series is meant to be memorable. Sometimes we all need some escapist fun.
I would recommend this volume to fans of the series. If you enjoyed the previous books then you'll like this one.
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4.0 Stars I don't read a lot of family sagas but this particular one grabbed my interest. I felt it was longer than it needed to be but I found the ins4.0 Stars I don't read a lot of family sagas but this particular one grabbed my interest. I felt it was longer than it needed to be but I found the instigating event compelling enough to pull me through. I wish the ending had been punchier but overall it was a good read....more
4.0 Stars This was another action packed installment with a lot of emphasis on conflict and war. It's not my favourite part of the series so I find mys4.0 Stars This was another action packed installment with a lot of emphasis on conflict and war. It's not my favourite part of the series so I find myself waiting for the interpersonal moments. Still I am enjoying this series and looking forward to reading the next book....more
4.0 Stars I have enjoyed the earlier books in this series so I was eager to return back to the world. At this point, I am very attached to the characte4.0 Stars I have enjoyed the earlier books in this series so I was eager to return back to the world. At this point, I am very attached to the characters and just enjoy spending time with them. Admittedly I didn't find the plot as compelling. I like this series but I hope the author has a strong solid ending in mind....more
3.0 Stars This was a cute mystery story centering around cheese. I normally read darker stories but I was drawn to this one because of the representati3.0 Stars This was a cute mystery story centering around cheese. I normally read darker stories but I was drawn to this one because of the representation of autism.
From my perspective, I found the presentation of autism to be authentic and optimistic. I found this one to be so much better than books like The Maid.
My main disappointment is that it didn't play up the cutesy cheese angle more. I have read other stories that involve cheese obsession that have been more fun. I wanted this one to trigger a cheese carving but sadly it did not.
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4.0 Stars I only have a general interest in fashion and yet I found this memoir engrossing. As a Canadian, I was very interested in the perspective of 4.0 Stars I only have a general interest in fashion and yet I found this memoir engrossing. As a Canadian, I was very interested in the perspective of this young indigenous man. The story felt a bit uneven with some sections feeling too long and other sections that I wish had been expanded. Yet overall it was an interesting story that was worth the read.
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