Roshini

I listened to the Audiobook.
While it is an intriguing premise, trying to mimic a real-life Sherlock and Watson, I feel I did not enjoy it because of how the audio book was read. It was monotonous. It was hard to concentrate on what was being said, and I had to rewind the book multiple times to listen to parts where I started to zone out. It was hard to get into. The book picked up the last 1/4, which made me feel like it might be worth reading more books in the series. But I think I will stay away from the audiobooks and stick to the physical copy if I ever get the urge.

When I compare it to other mystery audiobooks I have listed and enjoyed before, I realize the difference that could have caused me to feel it was monotonous was due to the lack of relationships in the book. The web of relationships is quite simple, even for the first book in a series. There is a lack of information about both Hawthorne and Horowitz, Which makes it hard to connect with the characters.

Almost DNFed it

read it on the train when it was the only option to read since i could not connect to the internet
it was read over a period of a month because i could not get into the story or the chracters

Disclaimer This is a review after listening to the audiobook and 2.2-speed.ps i tend to rate them higher.

This was a combination of heartwarming and heartwrenching making me swing from feeling like crying to punching someone and wanting to be at the cottage to have my own friends' holiday.

I can understand why this won the Goodreads Choice awards

I loved how the FC was written. Being such a force of character. I was laughing at her antic the whole way.

However my favourite parts of the mafia romance dell short. The sense of unity in the family where not there. I know it's a plot line so it's just a warning for others readers who look for the same thing.

I also felt there was a disconnect btw the MV saying he has been in love with here for years and how the where writen together.

There also felt like there where alot of plot holes.

Overall a 2.5 rounded to 3 for me.
So much potential with the FC but I wish the rest of the book could match the energy

This felt really lack luster in comparison to the first three books. But still a good book. Wish they explored the serial killer angle more

Like Father Like Sons Hahahaha

I felt like I could do with a lot more detail for the meeting and development of the couple. it seemed so haphazard. There was a power play but I cant say I felt the age gap in anything other than the fact that it was mentioned that he was in his 30s. The character just seemed like a teenager so unsure of himself in the scenes. And he was meant to be a doctor he seemed like he was barely a high schooler. I could be feeling very strongly about it due to having really high expectations but I feel like she could so so much better.

3.5 for me the ending was sloppy and did not cut ut

It was extremely atmosphereic if you are looking for a gothik spooky romance. You get it here but the plot holes and unanswered questions kind of spoiled it at the end

This read almost like a modernised spin of from war and peace. Having read this after war and peace there are parallels that are interesting to read

its alright
the characters are really nice but the storyline does not make much sense or impact

My first ever classic
I feel it was a very odd choice for my first classic. many would have gone for a more obvious jane Austen or even Christmas carol from the same author. But nonetheless, I have enjoyed my journal immensely. While there were parts I felt that I was getting dragged along due to its descriptive nature that was needed for the serial fashion It was first published in there were parts that made me laugh so hard. For those who are scared of the classic fo attempt it with an audio book as you read it. i attempted it the same way and it allowed me to get over the different formating of words and sentences because the English back them is very different from the English we use to day

THIS BOOK HAS ME THINKING MANY THINGS...
Don't let the 1 to 2 stars reviews scare you away
#SPOILER ALERT#

I really liked the story as well as the characters in the book. At the current point, I have no big issues with this book other than I wished that It was longer with more parts including how the relationship between Gemma and Stavio developed after her father was killed and during the period Stavio was being monogamous for the first time. I feel that it would have balanced out that Stavio was being a slut. This book came right after Reno and the second book under Nino which both had detailed scenes of emotions that the characters were experiencing. it almost felt as though Stavio's book was written as a novella and not a full book. but the writing and story are still great therefore the 4 instead of a 5.

——be warned I am ranting beyond this point so enter at your own discretion———-

However, for the first time, I was irritated by the reviews more than the book itself. the top 3 comments I was shown for some reason were all 1 to 2 stars and all of them stated how they disliked Stavio being a male whore /slut and going around sleeping with so many people while engaged to Gemma and that was the reason that they dislike the book. I felt that it was a really silly reason to dislike the book. Stavios whole character is based on him being an arrogant sarcastic individual that does not know how to show his through emotions. The whole book series is based on the brothers learning to accept people into their lives and opening up their circle to the women and children they love. There has to be some level of growth. if Stavio is somehow a saint to the moment he is engaged to Gemma on top of him not being able to sleep with her after having a whore to use every day it would have been an unbelievable storyline. and had that happened many people would have written a review on how Cora needs to stick to more believable writing. Seriously ppl let her have her artistic freedom with her characters. And let's be real we all knew that he was a slut the whole time there were 4books before this that have it well documented. I don't see how this would be a surprise to anyone

On top of this, I also realized by chance(since I was a mafia binge) that the same reviewers had read many other books based on the Mafia/bratva/mob and left their reviews as well. which would show that they should be used to some male character sleeping around. This should not be a new thing. I would like to end this off by saying that I understand that everyone has a right to an opinion but when your opinion can change from book to book when they have the same character styles it seems a bit weird to me.

And pls be reminded I am not targeting any one individual or group of individuals. I am simply airing out and frustration. This is because I almost decided not to read it based on the reviews thinking I would be bad. which makes me frustrated because I would have missed a book that I really like to the point I and thinking of purchasing physical copy for my collection

the Art was beautiful and so was the storyline. I only wish that there was more at the ending

This was the may pick for a book club. I came in with high expectation bu was disappointed. I just felt the way the story was structured was very weird. It did not give much development to the chracters but some how felt very draggy. But I like the family dynamics within the book so I will be continuing to the next book in hopes that it is better than this one

I good insight into how mathematician look at how things spread from pandemics to the latest trends and viral views

I started the series on the book. this is also my first Julia Quinn. believe it or not, I have yet to even touch the brigitons out of fear of disappointment due to the hype. This story started out wonderfully with its female lead being a strong outspoken girl with a love for the country estate that we like. as many books normally go there is a certain flow that we see where there are two problems before you get to the end of the book. The first problem was the fact that the male lead was the female lead's guardian which leads to a bit of a forbidden love situation but not really seeing that she is 20 and he was 29. but my problem with the book started with the second problem written in. The situation that caused the problem was silly and while it was alright the way the conflict and resolution were written was highly unsatisfying to the point I was thinking that's it. why write it in in the first place when it's more like a filler for your last few pages. so just for that, I dropped to rating to a 3.5 other than that, not a bad story. And for those reading this just keep in mind the reason that I hate the ending so much was because I loved the beginning very much

This was beyond gorgeous. We have here one of the more empowering romance books that i have written. Talking about abuse and the need to realise that abuse is not the women fault. Talking about the vulnerability that they need. August turned out to be more than an escort but more of a metaphor on what a women needs when coming out an abusive relationship.

Even if Ethan's threats are realized and he makes sure I never work in this industry again, he can't take away the most important thing, not anymore.” “And what's that?” A brilliant smile forms. “My freedom.”—chefs kisses —

And my dear Evie was such a charming character. Her humour and wit are unparalleled. She has to be one of my favourite heroine. And the level of movie references within the book proves that she is a women after my own heart

“Fine.” I push out a breath. “I speak four languages.” “Is that right? And here I was trying to impress you with my knowledge of French. Which do you speak?” “English.” “Obviously.” “But I'm also fluent in profanity, sarcasm, and pirate.”

I'm in love I tell you. Read this book i guaranteed you will love it

It was a different format from what I am use to with Poirot books. He was not there every step of the way Instead we where able to see the dynamics of the suspects in thier boarding House interesting enough but I can't say it was my favourite of this series

this book was really good. I feel that this is my first introduction to a dark romance but I almost feel there are defiantly books that can top the Dark scale so I would call this a beginner book more than anything. I have read books that have BDSM but honestly, they have nothing on Dark romances especially in how these books have the ability to twist your insides as you read them. they are as much about the sex as they are about the emotions that you feel when. Disclaimer I did use an audiobook which intensified the situations that the characters were experiencing. I often had to pause the book and take a breather because it eas getting too much for me as especially once she is in the trap

The book has a compelling plot that is chracter driven. The author threads lightly between past and present to explain the dynamic of the sisters and how killing can become a norm again. I feels more a story of sisterhood than one of a serial killer. While I enjoyed to progression the ending was a slight let down. There is also this felling for floating above an issue without really delving deeper

After having a hard time reading the first book because of its excessive length I decided to consume this book with a different route. I decided to listen to the audiobook while following the words on the book. This allowed to to keep track of the chracters much better and following the plot much easier.

And honestly the plot and plot twist where much better than the first book. Carefully hidden but still there. In the context of being a book in the mystery genre I feel that if faired much better than the first book. This might also have been due to the fact that the chracters themselves had been established and they where not being brought up in between the murder suspects

it was really really good. i have always wanted to try reading a fantasy romance. I wanted From blood to ash but for the life of me could not find a copy in my region so i decided to satiate the wait with this and it did not disappoint. I want to read everything in this series now!!! Dianne's back log of books is going into my want to read as well

i don't know if it was intentional but there where parts of the book where the style of the dialog to show the language to fit the historical setting sounded like yoda and i found that so cute

This could really be expanded into a longer book

I would give it a 3.5 tk four. The romance in the book was lack luster. Barely any chemistry. But the growth of the female lead was wonderful if feel points that could have been dramatised for effect wernt taken advantage of. Its nice but not that nice. But the content on gymnastics as well as their mental health as well as the silent abuse was spot on. There needs to be more books like this engaging people on the world behind the medals and the glory. The ture hardships of these athletes