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Ghost Reaper Girl, Vol. 1 by Akissa Saiké
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Ghost Reaper Girl Vol 1 by Akissa Saike introduces Chloe, an "old" actress who looks like a child. Chloe is trying to make it in Hollywood. One day she realizes she is a tasty treat for ghosts. A mysterious man comes to her rescue she thinks.
This had an interesting fun concept. There were aspects that made me want to continue but and this is a big but I hated the oversexualization of the main character. Constant "I want to be in your body" comments from the ghosts and so on. It just made this less than enjoyable. I liked the art and Chloe definitely had the start of an interesting character.
3 stars because I finished it, remembered it and enjoyed some aspects. Thank you to NetGalley, VIZ Media and Akissa Saike for the free copy this is an honest review.
Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
2.0
I listened to all three. The series becomes more Christian fiction than fantasy. Some parts are really good but I dislike having religion shoved down my throat.
Flight of the Raven by
2.0
Book 2 becomes more Christian Fiction and less fantasy. Book 3 is just as bad.
A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong is the first book in her new series. While trying to help someone homicide detective somehow ends up in the 1800's in the body of a maid. Mallory must try to figure out multiple things starting with who tried to kill her (or more accurately Catriona whose body she is inhabiting) before the murder succeeds. The killer is currently killing others and she could be next. As Mallory helps the medical examiner, she must hide who she really is.
This was a good read. I enjoyed the pacing and the conundrum of being a detective from the future who is trying to solve crimes without changing history. The characters were interesting, and the plot was strong.
Four stars for a very enjoyable read. Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and Kelley Armstrong for the free copy. This was an honest review.
When She Dreams by Amanda Quick
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Maggie works for the famous advice columnist Aunt Cornelia. While her employer is out of contact on a trip Maggie finds out someone is trying to blackmail her. Maggie decides to stop this by hiring PI Sam Sage. These two are complete opposites, one reckless and the other cautious. Can these two solve the mystery with bodies dropping around them or will they be next?
Fun Quick read. Pun intended. If you have read a Quick, Krentz, Castle you can predict a lot that is going to happen in this book. There is a reason for this. Its enjoyable. I know if I pick this up I am going to enjoy it. Do you read the others in the series? Nope, I think this works as a standalone.
Four stars. I enjoyed the story, the plot moved and the couple was fun. Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group and Amanda Quick for the free copy this was an honest review.
Seasonal Fears by Seanan McGuire
2.5
Seasonal Fears by Seanan McGuire is the second book in the Alchemical Journey series.
I want to say I love this book but I actually cannot remember this book. It is seriously just lost. I loved Middlegame so to have now memory of the second book is depressing. I have vague recollection of enjoying it, but overall the plot is gone. This puts the book at 2.5 stars because even looking at other reviews does not jog enough of a memory to recall anything.
Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan-Tor/Forge and Seanan McGuire for the free copy this was an honest review.
Lover Arisen by J.R. Ward
medium-paced
3.0
Lover Arisen by J.R. Ward is the 20th book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood. To save everyone Balthazar tries to stay away from everyone. Nobody believes him but demon Devina is still around and inside of him. Too bad he keeps getting distracted by detective Erika. Erika knows something is going on Caldwell and she plans to get to the bottom of it.
Ok I forgot how this book ends. Actually I forgot most of this book. I have happy warm feelings but no distinct details. So this book was a fast pace fantasy with romance that you knew how it was going to end.
Three stars for enjoyable book but forgettable. This series has good reads this one was a weaker one but still adds to the franchise.
Thank you to NetGalley, Gallery Books and J.R. Ward for the free copy. This was an honest review.