**spoiler alert** Definitely not my favorite by the author. I didn’t engage with the characters at all and the exorcism part was not what I was lookin**spoiler alert** Definitely not my favorite by the author. I didn’t engage with the characters at all and the exorcism part was not what I was looking for. ...more
Douglas is a consistent writer, so I should know it would be a slow-burning book that wouldn’t offer much of suspense other than the beginning. I didnDouglas is a consistent writer, so I should know it would be a slow-burning book that wouldn’t offer much of suspense other than the beginning. I didn’t feel slightly nervous or worried about the characters, which didn’t make it very exciting. The twist was original though, so kudos for that! ...more
It’s so refreshing to stumble upon a book that has great reviews about a topic you know nothing about. I’ve watched some series about stock exchanges,It’s so refreshing to stumble upon a book that has great reviews about a topic you know nothing about. I’ve watched some series about stock exchanges, but my knowledge is very basic. This gave me an interesting insight to ‘the trading game’ while also being highly entertaining. No dry descriptions here, on what could be a boring topic. ...more
**spoiler alert** This was not my favorite by the author. Honestly, how many bad guys with threatening behavior can there be, that suddenly turn out t**spoiler alert** This was not my favorite by the author. Honestly, how many bad guys with threatening behavior can there be, that suddenly turn out to be protective instead? ...more
This was a Modlin book I thoroughly enjoyed. The tension between the main characters was delicious, and I cared about them and how they would get alonThis was a Modlin book I thoroughly enjoyed. The tension between the main characters was delicious, and I cared about them and how they would get along. If you just went with it t the concept the end was quite something. ...more
This was a really special book about a topic I shamefully knew little about. It was raw, honest and inspiring. I learnt so much and got to listen to fThis was a really special book about a topic I shamefully knew little about. It was raw, honest and inspiring. I learnt so much and got to listen to fascinating stories about amazing humans overcoming unimaginable challenges....more
In this installment of the series, the lead detective finds herself in a pickle. She is convinced to become a political, at the same time as fulfillinIn this installment of the series, the lead detective finds herself in a pickle. She is convinced to become a political, at the same time as fulfilling her normal duties. It was fun to see her in another role, and as always she handled it with moral integrity and grace. ...more
The weather forecast is terrible and it is not very wise to travel in that condition? Let’s just ignore it! No one has trained for this strenuous tripThe weather forecast is terrible and it is not very wise to travel in that condition? Let’s just ignore it! No one has trained for this strenuous trip? Well, it will probably work out fine. Lots of POVs with long backstories? Let’s hope you have plenty of time to get to know them. ...more
A moving story about surviving hardships. The author is brave and honest for sharing her struggles. The writing however, wasn’t the best. She was alsoA moving story about surviving hardships. The author is brave and honest for sharing her struggles. The writing however, wasn’t the best. She was also jumping a bit too much when it came to the timeline....more
Det var på tide at eg begynte å lese klassiske bøker som eg har tenkt heile livet at eg må lese. Denne var akkurat like interessant som eg håpte, og eDet var på tide at eg begynte å lese klassiske bøker som eg har tenkt heile livet at eg må lese. Denne var akkurat like interessant som eg håpte, og et kjærkomment avbrekk fra mine typiske sjangre. ...more