Strange and Ever After by Susan Dennard
Generes: fantasy/teen/steampunk/magic
This is the last book in the Something Strange and Deadly trilogy. I am still in love with Eleanor, Daniel, Jie, Joseph and Oliver. They are wonderful characters with great development. But, I am unhappy with the story. At times it felt like the plot was lost with all action. The love arc felt rushed and confused. Most of all I was just disappointed with the ending. It felt too bland. I also missed the wit, that clever banter found in the first 2 books was sadly lacking in the third. Overall I would recommend this to anyone who has read the other books but only with the caveat that this is the last book and end of the story.
The Liar's Bench by Kim Michele Richardson
Generes: fiction/southern US/teen/history
NetGalley Book
I am conflicted about this book. It has a great story but it felt like forever getting to it. The flashbacks were frequent and not always necessary to the course of the story. Certain details were referred to but not told of until much much later in the book. I liked the first quarter and the last quarter of the book but it just felt too disorganized in the middle. Overall I liked this book. Mudas is an excellant character. The setting of 1972 Kentucky is pretty well done.
Cold Deception by D.B. Tait
Generes: mystery/romance
NetGalley Book
I guess I was in need of change. I actually really enjoyed this book. I have not read a mystery in ages. I should really start to fx that. I was thinkig I was just getting a fluffy mystery with a little romance but I got so much more. Julia is a strong and relatable character who you will cheer to suceed. She has just been released from prison and finding her footing when everthing just goes plain wrong. Set in Austrlia, a new setting for me, with wonderful discrpitions of the land and people.
Seconhand Spirits by Juliet Blackwell
Generes: paranormal, romance, witchy, mystery
Audiobook
This was my pick for the "year of new to me books". I went out on a limb with this book. It is not something I would have looked at if Goodreads had not kept putting it on the recommend screen. I am very glad that they did. It was a bit of cute to end the month on. Now, this is not some great mystery thriller. But instead a great little kookie read for a weekend of giggles. I really like the main character and her back story. Oscar is adorable. I am looking forward to tracking down more of these to read later on. On the plus side, the voice actress for the audio book is very pleasant!!
I am rather excited about my reading list for April. It is shaping up to be all over the place! I love it when that happens. So far this is my TBR list:
The Liar's Bench by Kim Michele Richardson
Generes: fiction/southern US/teen/history
NetGalley Book
I am conflicted about this book. It has a great story but it felt like forever getting to it. The flashbacks were frequent and not always necessary to the course of the story. Certain details were referred to but not told of until much much later in the book. I liked the first quarter and the last quarter of the book but it just felt too disorganized in the middle. Overall I liked this book. Mudas is an excellant character. The setting of 1972 Kentucky is pretty well done.
Cold Deception by D.B. Tait
Generes: mystery/romance
NetGalley Book
I guess I was in need of change. I actually really enjoyed this book. I have not read a mystery in ages. I should really start to fx that. I was thinkig I was just getting a fluffy mystery with a little romance but I got so much more. Julia is a strong and relatable character who you will cheer to suceed. She has just been released from prison and finding her footing when everthing just goes plain wrong. Set in Austrlia, a new setting for me, with wonderful discrpitions of the land and people.
Seconhand Spirits by Juliet Blackwell
Generes: paranormal, romance, witchy, mystery
Audiobook
This was my pick for the "year of new to me books". I went out on a limb with this book. It is not something I would have looked at if Goodreads had not kept putting it on the recommend screen. I am very glad that they did. It was a bit of cute to end the month on. Now, this is not some great mystery thriller. But instead a great little kookie read for a weekend of giggles. I really like the main character and her back story. Oscar is adorable. I am looking forward to tracking down more of these to read later on. On the plus side, the voice actress for the audio book is very pleasant!!
- Discovery of Witches
- Lowcounttry Boneyard (Netgalley)
- The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy (Netgalley)
- Blackbird House (audiobook)
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