Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Keeping this short since there are so many reviews of this book out there. This was boring. I was bored. I thought it went on way too long and got to the point I didn't care if Ryland Grace lived or died or if he would complete his mission (save Earth). I haven't watched the movie yet and wanted to … [Read more]
Saint Delilah by Isabelle Spotts
I received this book via NetGalley. This did not impact my rating or review. Well, I liked the cover, and that's really all there is to say about this one. It was a confusing read with too many points of view and a ending that made no sense except to set up possibly another book starring Magda. … [Read more]
Fish and Water by Gengoroh Tagame
Cbr18 Bingo - And: see title, although I'm not sure why it's called that though. Maybe because that's how natural the two characters are together. Fish and Water by Gengoroh Tagame just came out in the US, and even includes non-permission to use the content of the volume for AI. It's the first … [Read more]
The Royal Affair by Kay Thorpe
CBR18 Bingo: Success - This book is set in the workplace, and both the hero and heroine are very good at what they do. After a failed relationship, Peta has no time or interest in pursuing another - especially not with her new boss at the Royal Hotel, the handsome but infuriating Lee Merril. I … [Read more]
Land: A Novel by Maggie O’Farrell
Cbr18bingo Map I am a great admirer of Maggie O’Farrell’s novels, but she is the literary personification of “You guys wanna see a dead body?”. O’Farrell does not hesitate to get into the ugly, nitty gritty of life: complex family dynamics, betrayal, grief, sorrow, and violence. She also is … [Read more]
The Girl Who Died by Ragnar Jónasson
Rating: 3.5 Stars In a nutshell: Una has left Reykjavik to take a job in a remote small town in Iceland, spending the winter teaching two young girls. While there, things transpire. Best for: Fans of the genre of cozy, Icelandic mysteries. Quote that made me think: N/A Why I chose … [Read more]
