Regina
This is my favorite book in the series - it surprised me in all the best ways.
Maryn was a stubborn, relatable and less-than-perfect heroine, and both she and her Prince Charming (Stefan, I know, but mostly charming, nonetheless) had some major growing up to do before the HEA.
This story was a fun and quick read. I liked both Mel and Nolan as main characters and found myself cheering them on. (Plus, I like the high school reunion / second chances trope, anyway).
This was the first book by K.M. Jackson I have read, but it won't be the last. :)
This retelling of the Siegfied / Sigurd legend blends elements from both the German and the Norse versions of the story, adding an interesting twist.
So far this is my favorite book in the Gods of the Ragnarok Era series. Part of this is probably because I am more familiar with the legend of Siegfried (Wagner, anyone?) than other Norse myths. But it's also because I found the book at times surprisingly funny, despite the tragic story. Most of the comic relief is thanks to Thor being as oafish as it gets, displaying an ego that would deserve its own zip code.
As always, Matt Larkin's world building is excellent, and I am particularly partial to little details like a short encounter with Starkad, who is one of my favorite characters in the Runeblade books.
Looking forward to the next book in the series!
3.5 / 5
The Trickster Makes A Match is a short, cute read, it's the first story in the NF Universe I have read.
I liked the main characters and their dreams of leading a normal life, as well as the little details about the supporting cast - both in Nocturne Falls and in the ‘normal-not-normal' world of Minx and Tim's families.
NF seems to be a fun world, I'd like to read more stories in this setting.
Only 3.5 points instead of 4 because there were a number of editing / proofreading issues - rather unusual for a Bria Quinlan story, at least compared to the other books I've read by her (Brew Ha Ha, RVHS).
Another great fun and heart-warming read! I might have wished it were a bit longer, though. :)
Delightful first book in this series about a group of friends and their love for old movies - and The Ellen, a movie theater from the Golden Age that's practically a character in its own right.
I fell in love with Caitlyn pretty much from the start, siding with her against uber-jerk Ben... who turned out to be our romantic hero?!
Kudos to Maggie Dallen to pull that one off - I was really surprised when I actually fell in love with Ben, too. Eventually. :)
I especially loved Caitlyn's tight-knit gorup of friends, and am looking very much forward to reading their stories, too. :)
This is the first story in the Nursery Rhyme series, and it does a very good job as an appetizer.
I'd really like to know more about Sage and Marlow, and the strange happenings that are only hinted at (a super-secret crime fighting agency? other dimensions? sci-fi materials?) - very much looking forward to reading the other books in the series!
Who knew that a book about Henry VIII could be so much fun? :D
Chick-lit meets time travel in this delightful, fun romp through history that had me laughing out loud a lot.
I really like C.L. Ogilvie's writing, and I would love to read more books by her.
Another beautiful, heart-warming - and fun - book by Maggie Dallen.
‘Her Leading Hero' is the third book in the series that I've read. Since I've had a soft spot for both Tamara and Gregory since book 1, I was really looking forward to read their story - and I was not disappointed.
Tamara and Gregory are both flawed, and each of them has to battle their own demons, but they complement each other well, and I was rooting for them to finally get their HEA.
Bonus points, as always, for their great group of friends, I truly enjoy their banter.
This was a bit short, and a bit too easily resolved, but still a fun read. I'd like to read more about Gabriel and Wren, though, so... mission accomplished? :)
While book #1 had a nice “Italian Job” or “Ocean's 11” vibe, this felt more like a trip to Wonderland. That was... unexpected. But Malachi makes for an intriguing White Rabbit, and it's easy to get sucked into the story.
We learn more about the world Jack, Margot and Ren live in, and I was happy to see Kali getting more screentime, too.
Sequel, please? Pretty please? ^^
In the meantime, I'm adding “Walk of Infamy” to my TBR pile...
I DNFed at about 29% in.
I liked the premise a lot, there were some hilarious moments and I also liked the author's voice. I thought Willis had potential as the nerdy hero (though not every nerdy hero is a Clark Kent lookalike... sigh), but I'm sad that I couldn't bring myself to like or root for Scarlet.
Also, the story is labeled as a romantic comedy, though - at least in the first chapters I read - there wasn't much romance. Lust, plenty. Sex, but of course. Romance? Not so much.
Maybe I'll give it another go eventually.
3.5/5
Having read “No More Maybes” before, I'd like to say that I liked the first book better. Which I find a bit weird, since I thought I might actually like the story even better told from Cole's point of view.
What fell a bit short for me was Cole's transition from insta-lust to like and finally love. Personally, I did not get - in this book - why he later fell in like and then in love with Aurora. We did not see enough of her or of their interactions to make this plausible for me.
I knew I liked Aurora from what I had read about her in book 1. I didn't get the same feeling about her in book 2.
What I did like was how we got more insights into Cole's world, and how he slowly opened up and made friends with Declan and the others.
Technicalities: There were some editing leftovers where passages from book 1 were taken and retold from Cole's point of view, and another proofread would have been nice.
As expected: a lot of fun, great cast of characters, including Merry's alter ego. Bonus point for Spike, the invisible dragaon, and hench-owl Titus. :)
“I like talking to you, predictions of doom notwithstanding.”
This quote kind of sums up my feelings about this book.
I mean, with a title like this - and it being the 7th book in a series about pretty much the end of the world - you honestly can't expect light and fluffy reading. And even if doom & gloom is not my favorite genre, I felt myself drawn in.
The biggest surprise for me was how often I caught myself rooting for Hödr - now, how did that happen? After the events in The Well of Mimir, I didn't have much sympathy for him, vaettr-possessed or not. (NB: Not that all the rooting was going to help much, I know...)
And now that Odin and Loki, despite their best efforts to delay it, have managed to bring Ragnarok about... I am curious to see how the story continues.
Cute read, even if most of the drama could have been avoided, if Alice and Harry had just talked... Still, I enjoyed the story, the video game / game industry references were a nice touch (except where Dad drops alledgedly the console onto the couch).
Tech stuff: The formatting of the mobi file is weird, though, the line spacing is messed up (it switches haphazardly between single and double. This is not visible on the Kindle, but in my e-reader app).
Disclaimer: I bought the book directly from the publisher, so I don't know if the mobi file from amazon has the same issues.
I have to admit, it took me a while to really get into the story. Everyone seems to have a gazillion nicknames, and depending on who is talking to whom, they get switched around so frequently, it takes some getting used to.
Also, it took me some time to get to like Addy and Ander. There are so many in-jokes, rituals, handshakes, the tacky bombs... At first, it feels like they are so happy in their own little bubble, why would they need me as a reader to root for them?
In the beginning, Topher seems a bit like the stereotypical, two-dimensional player type, though that gets better over time, when we discover that he's human after all. :)
My favorite character is, hands-down, Aunt Jelly - I absolutely adore her! She's the best and truly deserves her own story!
Despite my initial misgivings, the story came together nicely in the end.
Looking forward to the “boys” getting their own stories!
“All you build will turn to ash, your children shall die, and your dreams shall burn.”
The situation grows direr pretty much page by page in this penultimate book in the saga, and everyone is gearing up for the final boss battle.
Odin seeks allies and even takes on the Norns in a last-ditch effort to win Ragnarok, and - since this is mostly Norse mythology we're talking about - there is lots of sacrifice, betrayal, and tragedy.
While this is not quite my favorite book in the series, some of my favorite characters get a lot of “screen-time”. Among those favorites are Hermod (with Sleipnir as his trusty sidekick on his way to Hel) and of course egomaniac oaf par excellence, Thor, who provides some much needed comic relief:
“Get over here so I can smite you!”
Fun start to a (new to me) cozy mystery series.
The main characters are fun to read about, even if the occasionally act a little cringe-worthy - though that's par for the course for most books, otherwise stories would be a lot more boring. ;)
I also like the supporting cast, and the overall “village vibe”.
I definitely want to read more book in the series. :)
After falling in love with the guys and gals of DBS in “Things That Shine”, this was the first full DBS book I have read.
I love the “family dynamics” between band and crew members, as well as the slow burn romance.
Warning: If you are here in the hopes of finding more Spotless, you'll probably be disappointed.
BUT if you are here for...
... Camilla Monk's writing (including a healthy dose of snark),
... her ability to create a magical world weaving ancient history, legends and mythology into today's Rome,
... her troubled, less-than-perfect but absolutely rooting-for-worthy characters that will worm their way into your heart, stinky feet and all...
... and if you don't mind a bit of Urban Fantasy and paranormal-ish shenanigans including gods, titans and immortal hobos (okay, one immortal hobo)...
... then you have come to the right place.
Grab a bowl of Faxkrispies and enjoy (the book!).
I am very much looking forward to reading more books in this series (there's a teaser for a sequel, so the only question is hopefully only WHEN we'll get to read it?).
Disclaimer: I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Short intro to the Professor Molly Mystery series.
Not all that mysterious (really too short for that), but I like the characters, the setting and the writing and will be on the lookout for more stories both in this series, and by this author in general.
It was really easy for me to root for Blake and Lucy. Again, great chemistry between the characters, be it the band members or their families.
What I didn't quite get was how Shane converted from cheating and general douchebaggery in book #1 to love interest in this story. What the hey?
A really sweet and enjoable read!
I liked both main characters, and I appreciated that while James definitely has a somewhat superstar ego, he's still “human” enough to have his quirks and insecurities (and no douchebaggery, as is quite common in romance with super-successful heroes).
Talia is a capable and relatable heroine, and I like her approach to the new situation, from the initial “wait, what?!” to the HEA.
I loved that Talia is not “an island”, she has friends and family, and especially her mom is just so... mom-like :D <3)
4.5 / 5 stars