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The Waste Lands by Stephen King
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Roland continues on his journey with Eddie and Susannah by his side, only this time he is riddled with an illness of the mind. Ever since saving Jake from The Pusher, Roland has had two different memories of the journey. One including Jake at the Way Station and the other where he was by himself up until he met with The Man in Black. Jake is troubled with the same. He has a memory of being hit by a car, dying, and ending up in Roland's world but also has the memory of not being hit by the car and the days afterwards in his world. All of them have been weird visions. Eddie envisioned a rose and a key. Jake envisioned a pink mono-rail named Blaine. Weird happenings continue to occur to the group but one thing is for certain, Roland and Jake must return to each other before they are both lost. Are they about to do it? Or does the changing world take them as victims one final time? Find out in The Waste Lands.
The Waste Lands is the third book in the Dark Tower series. A lot goes on so I had to read slowly to absorb everything, but I was enthralled the entire time. This book is the best so far. So many twists and turns occur. Some questions are answered while more are recreated. I did not want to put it down.
The Waste Lands is the third book in the Dark Tower series. A lot goes on so I had to read slowly to absorb everything, but I was enthralled the entire time. This book is the best so far. So many twists and turns occur. Some questions are answered while more are recreated. I did not want to put it down.
Rough Seas by Samantha Adair
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Abbie, Tom's old friend-with-benefits, shows up at his door covered in blood. She found Matt Lawrence's wife, Daphne, stabbed and dead. Now, Lawrence is trying to frame her for the murder. In order to clear his friend's name, Tom goes undercover on the Arrochar. The ship he was on when he was in the Royal Navy. The ship he promised himself he'd never set food on again. His old traumas come back to the surface and threaten his success in the mission. Can Tom push aside his trauma and save Abbie or are they all doomed?
Even though I knew who really killer Daphne from the get-go, there were plenty of twists and turns to keep me interested. The book took me for a ride as clues and secrets were uncovered, just for more secrets to pop up. I can't wait to continue the series.
Even though I knew who really killer Daphne from the get-go, there were plenty of twists and turns to keep me interested. The book took me for a ride as clues and secrets were uncovered, just for more secrets to pop up. I can't wait to continue the series.
Motherland by Samantha Adair
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Tom reunites with Isabella when she unexpectedly leaves Belgium. Her father has passed away and she promised him she'd bury him next to her mother. Risking her life, she plans to return to Russia to follow through with her promise. Tom refuses to let her go alone. An old friend turns into an enemy, who was thought to be an enemy turns into a friend, and a mole inside of the agency endangers Tom and Isabella even more than they were before. Do they make it out of Russia alive and well? Find out in Motherland.
Motherland is full of twists and turns. I did not want to put it down. I felt right along with the characters through every emotion. This book is a rollercoaster ride, but so worth it.
Motherland is full of twists and turns. I did not want to put it down. I felt right along with the characters through every emotion. This book is a rollercoaster ride, but so worth it.
Deadly Deceit: A Tom Grant Novel by Samantha Adair
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
5.0
After having to leave Isabella in hiding, Tom Grant starts in another downward spiral. Martha decides it is best for Tom to protect a spoiled, hurting pop star and pairs him up with the nephew of the Royal Navy Admiral, who has an agenda of his own. The job is a mess from the start, just for it to get worse when a single red rose shows up. Tom is torn between fighting his own demons, protecting Max, finding out James' true intentions, and hunting down Kat.
Deadly Deceit is the second book in the Tom Grant series. It is full of twists and turns. I did not want to put it down. It is a relatively fast read and full of surprises. I cannot wait to start the third book.
Deadly Deceit is the second book in the Tom Grant series. It is full of twists and turns. I did not want to put it down. It is a relatively fast read and full of surprises. I cannot wait to start the third book.
Bad Robot: A High-Tech Medical Thriller by John Benedict
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Michaelangelo Robot is a leading surgical tool that allows the surgeon to sit behind its controls and work it through the motions of the surgery, making it more precise. Dr. Salazar is it's surgeon. Anesthesiologist, Luke Daulton, and Dr. Salazar have had arguments due to Dr. Daulton worrying about the patient's blood pressure during surgery. A love triangle, involving Dr. Salazar is in the mix as well. Then, the Michaelangelo Robot glitches, almost killing the patient. Is Dr. Salazar at fault or is there something more sinister occurring? How does Dr. Daulton relate to all of this? Find out in Bad Robot.
Bad Robot is an interesting and educational medical thriller. It has twists and turns and kept me at the edge of my seat. The only reason why it is not a 5 star read is because of all of the medical terms. Being a medical thriller I expected them, but it became daunting looking for the meanings. Some of the meanings I could figure out through context clues and others my Kindle dictionary found. Some others, however, had no definition to be found. I believe that these were abbreviations for a procedure or medication. I wish it had a sort of reference where medical terms were numbered and when you click on the number (for e-books), it took you to a glossary with the definitions of the terms. Other than that, this is a great book and I did learn all kinds of medical vocabulary from it.
Bad Robot is an interesting and educational medical thriller. It has twists and turns and kept me at the edge of my seat. The only reason why it is not a 5 star read is because of all of the medical terms. Being a medical thriller I expected them, but it became daunting looking for the meanings. Some of the meanings I could figure out through context clues and others my Kindle dictionary found. Some others, however, had no definition to be found. I believe that these were abbreviations for a procedure or medication. I wish it had a sort of reference where medical terms were numbered and when you click on the number (for e-books), it took you to a glossary with the definitions of the terms. Other than that, this is a great book and I did learn all kinds of medical vocabulary from it.
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Alicia was institutionalized after she was sentenced for the murder of her husband, Gabriel. She has been silent ever since his death. Theo, with a bit of luck, has the chance to get her talking again. To what cost of his life does his persistence cost? Does he succeed? Pick up The Silent Patient to find out.
This book is full of twists and turns. The ending is unexpected. I did not want to put this book down. Each page left me wanting more. If you're looking for an edge-of-your-seat thriller mystery, look no further.
This book is full of twists and turns. The ending is unexpected. I did not want to put this book down. Each page left me wanting more. If you're looking for an edge-of-your-seat thriller mystery, look no further.
The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
In this installment, Roland continues on his quest to find the Dark Tower. He must find the people behind three of the Tarot cards that The Man in Black drew. Each of these people are behind different doors along a beach. A beach full of weird and hungey crab-like creatures. Follow Roland as he encounters these creatures, fights an infection, almost loses his life multiple times, and finds a junkie, a schizophrenic, and a murderer. Find out how these people play a role in Roland's quest.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. Initially, it was confusing with the events at the first door, but by the time the second door came around, all confusion was cleared up. This installment answered some questions about Roland and his life, while creating more questions at the same time. I enjoyed this book, even though I had to take more breaks from it as a lot was happening, but I still cannot wait for the third book in the series.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. Initially, it was confusing with the events at the first door, but by the time the second door came around, all confusion was cleared up. This installment answered some questions about Roland and his life, while creating more questions at the same time. I enjoyed this book, even though I had to take more breaks from it as a lot was happening, but I still cannot wait for the third book in the series.
The Great Forest by Joshua David Bellin
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
5.0
The Great Forest follows Elder Sarah while she discovers her love for Abraham, her lineage, and more. It is set long before the birth of her daughter.
This is a great prequel to the Ecosystem Cycle. It gives the readers more insight into Sarah's lineage and who her mother was. It could also be read by itself. It is a quick, but entertaining, read.
This is a great prequel to the Ecosystem Cycle. It gives the readers more insight into Sarah's lineage and who her mother was. It could also be read by itself. It is a quick, but entertaining, read.
House of Earth, House of Stone by Joshua David Bellin
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Dark Queen has attacked the City of Queens. Sarah is forced to leave the city with her band of survivors. Then her and a group of her closest allies search for the missing Queen, Celstinia, in hopes that the two of them combined can take down the Dark Queen. Do they find her? Is the Dark Queen defeated? Find out in House of Earth, House of Stone.
I enjoyed this installment of the series. The lineages can get a little daunting, but there is a timeline at the end of the book that helps with understanding it and then a list of all of the species of animals and plants follows the timeline. This book is full of twists and turns. I did not want to put the book down.
I enjoyed this installment of the series. The lineages can get a little daunting, but there is a timeline at the end of the book that helps with understanding it and then a list of all of the species of animals and plants follows the timeline. This book is full of twists and turns. I did not want to put the book down.
The Gunslinger by Stephen King
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Follow Roland while he goes on an excursion to trace down the Man in Black and find the Dark Tower. During his journey, he runs into a few odd characters, a deadly town, and other dangers. Go back in time and see what made Roland the Gunslinger.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. It was all over the place so it was a little hard to follow, but each part had me asking questions so it made me read on. I wish the transitions were a little smoother and it was difficult to tell between present and past at some points. I am still excited to see where Roland ends up in the next installment.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. It was all over the place so it was a little hard to follow, but each part had me asking questions so it made me read on. I wish the transitions were a little smoother and it was difficult to tell between present and past at some points. I am still excited to see where Roland ends up in the next installment.