April reads

I have been binge reading this month.  I actually tried to read 2 other books but they did not make the cut.  I just could not do it.

Lowcountry Boneyard
Genre: sluething, southern read, murder, mystery
Netgalley

I normally do not like stepping into a series this far in but I am glad for the outcome.  Lowcountry Boneyard was a great adventure!  Yes, I spent a lot of time being confused about Colleen and the romantic background of Lix but it all was sorted by the end.  Great twist, I kinda had an inkling there was a big turn coming but it was a a blind turn.  This is another great weekend/beach read.  I would defiantly recommend this to many friends.  Hey go read this!

A Discovery of Witches
Genre: fantasy, magical realism, drama, romance

I am in love with Diana and Matthew.  I will just come right out and say it.  I love them.  They are amazing.  Matthew, a vampire, drawn to Diana, a witch, in a taboo love story.  I mean what could be better.  Oh yeah, the fact that the ruling body for Vampires, Daemons and Witches want them to end their affair and deliver their magic book.  This story is a whirlwind of mystery, intrigue, seduction and self discovery.  I am absolutely foaming at the mouth for the next one.  (already purchased and started)

Blackbird House
Genre history, fiction, short stories

This was checked out on a whim.  I was not sure what I was expecting but it was totally not what I got.  I got something so much better.  This is a collection of short stories that all connect to the same house over the course of several decades and several families.  Each story was just the right size with great plots and characters.  I listened to this in audio format which was just magical.  Each story was read by a different person making the stories really stand out.  I just cannot recommend this book enough, and please listen to the audiobook (storytelling bonus!).

Shadow of the Night
Genre: fantasy, magical realism, drama, romance, history

I had to jump right into this book when I finished A Discovery of Witches.  I am not sure that was wise.  May be it would have been best to have a palette cleaner in between.  I did really enjoy this book.  Matthew and Diana are still entrancing and awesome.  Their adventures in 1590 were amazing.  Yet, by the end of this book I was a bit overdone.  Too much too soon.  I am going to get the last book in a few weeks.  This is a great series and I still want everyone to read these books.  Great characters, great dialogue, and a wonderful story.


I am trying to use the goodread widgets just becasue, well they are easy!

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