I very much enjoyed Hecate. She is smart, kind, and strong, which I applaud Brackston for since this is often not the case with characters set in thisI very much enjoyed Hecate. She is smart, kind, and strong, which I applaud Brackston for since this is often not the case with characters set in this time period. Her relationship with her father and best friend were delightful to read. Her mother and the constant discussion of beaus is predictable, but not a deterrent from the story. The mystery, setting, and plot were wonderful and fully what I wanted based on the description when I requested this audio ARC. The audio was done well enough to follow the story at a brisk pace and the voice was pleasant to listen to.
I did not enjoy the ending, but I won't give any spoilers. I absolutely will be watching, impatiently, for the next book. If you enjoy a good paranormal historical fiction with a bit of mystery and a strong FMC, this book is definitely for you.
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Well-research and highly informative. This very much reads academically, but I appreciated it. I have spent years studying ancient history, and I am aWell-research and highly informative. This very much reads academically, but I appreciated it. I have spent years studying ancient history, and I am always excited to learn more and to find works that add to the discussion especially for women. I felt the biographical details were well written and I can see how this work will appeal to readers of ancient history, biographies, women's history, and while it can be a bit more difficult for a person new to the topic, I can see where this could even be a place for those readers to begin their journey into a study of ancient Egyptian history through the lens of Western archeologists. ...more
I received a dARC of The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
ThI received a dARC of The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
This is one of my favorite books of the year. Sullivan's work explores the question of what and who is in a place before we get there. On the surface this is a story about Jane and the struggles she faces with alcoholism and its effect on the women in her family. Told through the perspectives of several women, past present and future, the story focuses on a house and piece of land on the Maine coast. Overall, Sullivan beautifully weaves mystery, history, love, friendship, and family throughout the plot.
At times, the story does seem a bit convoluted and sluggish, but it is worth it once everything comes together.
If you are a fan of historical fiction, family stories, and strong women then this is one you should absolutely read. ...more
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Beautifully written. Well rThank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this work in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
Beautifully written. Well researched. This book is in my top five of the year. The way Tripp brings to life Jackie was more than I expected. I often struggle with historical fiction, but with this one, I simply slipped right into the story and wanted to follow the journey. The strength and joy and sorrow that Tripp is able to evoke in Jackie simply leaps beyond the historical record she so masterfully weaves into the narrative. If you love historical fiction, stories with strong women, or simply a story of triumph and family, then this one is for you....more
Cute. Quick listen that touches on all the notes and tropes one would want from the genre. The characters are likable, and the story moves and a greatCute. Quick listen that touches on all the notes and tropes one would want from the genre. The characters are likable, and the story moves and a great pace. There are some inconsistencies in description, but not enough to detract from the story as a whole.
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First, Cindy Kay does an excellent job narrating theThank you NetGalley and publisher for the AudioARC of this work in exchange for my honest review.
First, Cindy Kay does an excellent job narrating the novel. Second, Nicole Meier has created a sweet, sometimes repetitive work about a woman faced with losing her job of twenty years after her boss suffers a stroke and his kids want to sell his bookstore. I enjoyed the journey that Jo goes through in the few weeks she and her employees refuse to the leave the shop. I appreciated the idea that sometimes we get so comfortable in something we have done for years that we forget to look around us and truly live. This is a quick read, with the plot moving at a decent pace. The chapters did get a bit repetitive, but I guess when you have a few people stuck repeating the same thing day in and day out without being able to leave, this is to be expected. It didn't take away from the work too much. I would have liked to learn a bit more about the side characters, but maybe that would have changed the book too much. IDK. Overall, I enjoyed Meier's story and Kay's narration, and I think this is a great read for a variety of readers and particularly contemporary literature lovers. ...more
This is a cute, quick read that will appeal to lovers of sweet YA romance. I enjoyed Leo and Abby's trek around NYC as they learn about each other andThis is a cute, quick read that will appeal to lovers of sweet YA romance. I enjoyed Leo and Abby's trek around NYC as they learn about each other and explore not only the city but the possibilities of the future. Lots of wonderful representation. Overall, a likeable enough set of characters, plot, and conclusion. A few times the flow of the narrative seemed stalled because a character steps outside of the action to explain something rather than letting the reader figure things out.
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I was excited to start this one, and while parts were grThank you NetGalley and publisher for the aAUD of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I was excited to start this one, and while parts were great, so much of this just wasn't for me. If you like constant sex "jokes," and a tiny bit of pirate adventure then this one is probably going to be an amazingly fun read for you. ...more
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As a first book in a series, O"Hearn does a great joThank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this work in exchange for my honest review.
As a first book in a series, O"Hearn does a great job of setting up the world, establishing characters, and setting up for what comes next. I enjoyed the weaving of past and present, the mystical elements, and the clearly well-researched history. I like the idea of the plot and look forward to reading what happens next.
I did think the pacing seemed off at times, and this hindered some of the enjoyment while reading. A few times the story was dragging, and I had to put the book down and come back to it later. I also felt that some of the character development, particularly the supporting characters, was superficial. ...more
Gagnon's Love You, Mean It is a cute romance involving fake engagement, family affairs, and opposites attracting.
I was excited to find that the plot Gagnon's Love You, Mean It is a cute romance involving fake engagement, family affairs, and opposites attracting.
I was excited to find that the plot wasn't completely predictable from the beginning. The characters are likable enough, though it doesn't really delve to deep into them as characters. It is a quick read that is sure to keep most rom-com readers interested and satisfied by the end.
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Not really what I was expecting, then again, I am not sure what I was expecting when I started listening to this book. I can see how this will be appeNot really what I was expecting, then again, I am not sure what I was expecting when I started listening to this book. I can see how this will be appealing to readers that don't have a lot of historical knowledge. Most of the work is quick to mention someone then quick to move on. Great for someone that wants basic information without details and without meeting what seems to be the thesis of the work.
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Cute, predictable, Rom-Com, with like able characters, just enough tension in the enemies to friends to lovers, one jalapeno worth of spice, but the pCute, predictable, Rom-Com, with like able characters, just enough tension in the enemies to friends to lovers, one jalapeno worth of spice, but the pace moves along well. If you want a sweet, quick read, about humorously finding love again, then this book is for you. ...more
The representation and concept is okay. This just wasn't a book for me. The representation and concept is okay. This just wasn't a book for me. ...more
A sweeping family saga rooted in exploring the ideals of generations and the way the shifts and changes happen while exploring at its heart what familA sweeping family saga rooted in exploring the ideals of generations and the way the shifts and changes happen while exploring at its heart what family is and can be.
I loved this book and couldn't put it down. I appreciated Shattuck's commitment to weaving truth of history as a backdrop to one family's life stretching from WWII to 2026. I could tell it was well researched without being preachy or self-important. The characters, all of the characters, are well developed in their own way. I did find some phrases repetitively used, and a few times the narration seems to slip between two different styles, but not so much it put me off from finishing the work. I understand some if not all of this may not be in the final book.
This book is for anyone that loves a family drama, historical fiction, or simply good literature.
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This one took me longer than I ever expected to read. I love all things history and this book delivers on the history. There is so much information abThis one took me longer than I ever expected to read. I love all things history and this book delivers on the history. There is so much information about so many things that I kept going back to reread to make sure I understood everything being discussed. Tom Clavin does a great job explaining to readers what happened and why. If you are a fan of history of the American west, then this is absolutely a book for you.
While very late on the review, I did receive an eARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review. Many thanks. ...more
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