Review: The Raven Spell by Luanne G Smith

The Raven Spell by Luanne G. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Genre: Fantasy

Subgenres: Low Fantasy, Urban

High 4.5 Stars

eBook w/ audio accompaniment 

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Review: The Bookshop and the Barbarian by Morgan Stang

The Bookshop and the Barbarian by Morgan Stang
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Genre: Fantasy

Subgenres: Cozy

Solid 4 Stars

eBook

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Review: The Glass Sentence by SE Grove

The Glass Sentence by S.E. Grove
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Middle Grade

Genre: Fantasy/Science Fiction

Subgenres: Alternate/Parallel Universe, Alternate History

High 4.5 Stars

eBook

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May 2024 TBR Busterland

After taking April off because, well life, May's Busterland rolls were a treat.

March/April WrapUp

I finished reading It Will End Like This by Kyra Leigh and The Glass Sentence by SE Grove.

I started reading I Think My Neighbour's a Mobster by CR McCormack.

I never got around to reading Timeline by Michael Crichton.

I had to go back one space.

Review: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Genre: Fantasy

Solid 4 Stars

Audiobook, read by Kevin T Collins

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Review: It Will End Like This by Kyra Leigh

It Will End Like This by Kyra Leigh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Genre: Thriller

Subgenres: Psychological, Crime

Solid 4 Stars

Audiobook, read by Justis Bolding & Victoria Villarreal.

Categories rated on a 10 point scale. Averaged and then translated into Star Rating. See CAWPILE by Book Roast.

I read this book as an audiobook via my local library and the Hoopla app. It was narrated by Justis Bolding and Victoria Villarreal.

I felt for these girls and I won't lie and say I wasn't triggered. Too many of the things that Dad and Amber said were eerily familiar to things a parent said to me. In that, very believable. Sadly.

Modern books that take place in modern times have a lot of the work in world-building done for them, but Leigh took time to give us details about the grounds, the school, etc. In the writing, being first person from dual perspectives, I had a bit of trouble because the narrators sounded so similar, but the way the sisters said their thoughts was different. The plot was twisty and routinely kept me on my toes. I didn't want to stop for sleep.

From the standpoint of grieving teen girls who lost their mother, to a mid-life crisis-ing dad who care more about getting his rocks off with the nubile assistant to deceased wife and her abhorrent behavior, I tracked every logical step, even when to the outside world, the girls didn't seem logical. I felt deeply where they were coming from. I truly enjoyed this work and recommend it to anyone who has felt trapped by parental choices.

Characters: 7.5
Atmosphere: 7.0
Writing: 7.8
Plot: 8.2
Intrigue: 8.5
Logic: 8.9
Enjoyment: 9.5

Points: 57.4/70.0
Stars: 4.0/4

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Review: Alaskan Escape by Sandra Lynn Williamson

Alaskan Escape by Sandra Lynn Williamson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Indie Author

Genre: Romance

Subgenres: Romantic Suspense

Solid 5 Stars

eBook

Categories rated on a 10 point scale. Averaged and then translated into Star Rating. See CAWPILE by Book Roast.

I read this book as an ebook via Kindle.

This story had everything needed to get your heart racing. And it is healing! It proves that there is life after abuse, love after abuse and at the end of the day, we are responsible for the healing of our own hearts.

I don't think I've ever understood how suspense and thriller goes with romance, but I will definitely be looking for more!

There was this moment when I had to put the tablet down or risk dropping it from shock. My heart was racing so fast!

There will never be a day where I will not recommend this book.

Anyone who has ever wondered how they will survive after a nasty breakup needs to read this.

Characters: 9.1
Atmosphere: 9.1
Writing: 7.5
Plot: 8.8
Intrigue: 10.0
Logic: 9.6
Enjoyment: 9.8

Points: 63.9/70.0
Stars: 5/5


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