C.L.'s Updates

C.L. is currently reading 'Twice Cursed'

Thu, 01 May 2025 21:34:24 -0700

C.L. is currently reading Twice Cursed by Marie O'Regan

C.L. added 'The Familiar'

Thu, 01 May 2025 21:31:30 -0700

C.L. gave 3 stars to The Familiar (Hardcover) by Leigh Bardugo
Bardugo always writes with sweeping descriptions and beautiful prose, yet unlike her other works, I just could not connect with the characters enough to truly care about their fates. The Familiar is just okay for me. A fine book, but not something I will reread or recommend though I've reread other books by the author more than 10 times.

C.L. is 40% done with The Familiar

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:31:09 -0700

C.L. Cannon is 40% done with The Familiar.

C.L. is currently reading 'Sackett's Land'

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:00:44 -0700

C.L. is currently reading Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour

C.L. added 'Daisy Jones & The Six'

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:42:00 -0700

C.L. gave 4 stars to Daisy Jones & The Six (Hardcover) by Taylor Jenkins Reid
I'll be honest, I watched the show first because of Sam Claflin, and had heard hype about the book for years. It was actually warranted. Daisy Jones and the Six is an excellent book. I enjoyed the interview format, and I actually appreciate the book a bit more than the movie because it made the Billy-Daisy aspect a lot more ambiguous. I hate cheating; it's an immediate ick factor for me, even in fiction. However, the book handled it well, and I really appreciate the way Billy and Camilla talked about each other with mutual respect and love. Camillia was a class act! I don't think I would have the maturity she had, knowing my husband was off emotionally cheating with a beautiful and talented woman. Daisy was also likable, despite her flaws. I think her flaws made her even more likable, to be honest. I also appreciated her candid attitude toward men who tried to exploit her for their own gain or who tried to dim her shine. She put them all in their place without apology. Most of the characters are incredibly complex and, dare I say, human. As a person with a personality type that loves to study people and behaviors, this was a goldmine. I'm also gonna be blasting the songs from the show for at least the next month!

C.L. wants to read 'This Spells Love'

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:07:17 -0700

C.L. wants to read This Spells Love by Kate Robb

C.L. wants to read 'The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic'

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:06:40 -0700

C.L. wants to read The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall

C.L. wants to read 'The Wedding Witch'

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:36:43 -0700

C.L. wants to read The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling

C.L. started reading 'The Familiar'

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:04:31 -0700

C.L. started reading The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

C.L. added 'Gallant'

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 16:54:05 -0700

C.L. gave 5 stars to Gallant (Hardcover) by Victoria E. Schwab
I enjoy almost everything by Schwab, so I was not surprised that this book was so good, but I think it is one of my favorites now! The atmosphere is so creepy and beautifully described. Olivia was such an interesting character and I loved trying to puzzle together her past and the mystery beyond the wall. The ending broke my heart, yet was fitting. The narrative is haunting and I think I'll be thinking of this book for years to come.