A Burial At Sea – Charles Finch
When I read the Aubrey and Maturin (Master and Commander) series by Patrick O’Brian, I fell in love with tall ships. I was super pumped when I realized that A Burial At Sea is on a tall ship. While there…
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Perfect Crime – Helen Fields
Perfect Crime is the first book in the DI Callanach series I read with my eyes. My library didn’t have the audiobook available, and I’m bummed to miss out on the excellent narration from Robin Laing. His narration improves the…
The Song of Achilles – Madeline Miller
The Song of Achilles has left me confused. It stays accurate to Greek mythology while making Patroclus and Achilles vibrant and complete characters. I don’t know how I feel about it. I’ve been putting off writing this review for over…
Godkiller – Hannah Kaner
Godkiller surprised me. I had no expectations when I started reading but gathered some hesitations when I realized one of the main characters was a young girl. As I kept reading, my hesitations dissolved, and I was utterly absorbed in…
Fool Moon – Jim Butcher
The best way to describe Fool Moon is as a wild romp. It careens from one extreme situation to another, escalating tension with each wild turn. I read book two of The Dresden Files with my eyes rather than listening…
Ariadne – Jennifer Saint
I listened to Ariadne and would have enjoyed it more if I’d read it. The narrator, Barrie Kreinik, was very talented but didn’t suit my idea of the characters. Her narration has a crisp and upright British accent that made…
Always Remember – Mary Baloug
Always Remember is not up to Mary Baloug’s usual standards. After reading the first two Ravenswood series books, I was excited for Always Remember. Ben is a great character, and I look forward to hearing his story. Instead, I got…
A Curious Beginning – Deanna Raybourn
Recommended by @ocaylife on Bookstagram, A Curious Beginning is an excellent blend of everything I enjoy. I’m happy I took their recommendation. It seems we have very similar tastes in murder mysteries! Book Information Publisher: Recorded BooksFirst Published: Oct 31 2015Format: audiobookNarrator:…
Assassin’s Apprentice – Robin Hobb
Despite my initial skepticism, Assassin’s Apprentice did live up to the Bookstagram hype! I’m glad I’ve finally found accounts with similar tastes. I look forward to more of their recommendations in the future. Book Information Publisher: Random House WorldsImprint: SpectraFirst Published: May…
The Lily of Ludgate Hill – Mimi Matthews
I love a good redemption story and second-chance romance, and The Lily of Ludgate Hill nails it. Lady Anne and Felix Hartford were childhood friends and eventually sweethearts. Youth, a devastating loss, and distance cause them to hurt each other…
Dead Over Heels – Charlaine Harris
Book five in the Aurora Teagarden series, Dead Over Heels, relies heavily on information from prior books. Roe is the center of attention yet again, but as usual, she doesn’t see her role in events until it’s nearly too late. …
Holy Ghost – John Sandford
I’m slowly returning to the Virgil Flowers series, and Holy Ghost reminded me of everything I like about it. Virgil gets himself into everything as usual, and the fun part is figuring out what’s related to the crimes and what…
A Very Merry Bromance – Lyssa Kay Adams
The final book in The Bromance Book Club series by Lyssa Kay Adams, A Very Merry Bromance, doesn’t disappoint. I had avoided picking it up because I thought it was a Christmas novella, and I was excited to find out…
Iron Gold – Pierce Brown
Iron Gold is a shift in the Red Rising series. There is a significant time jump, new POVs, and different government. Considering how much I struggled with the first three books, I found Iron Gold to be a far less…
The Will of The Many – James Islington
The Will of The Many is the first book by James Islington I’ve read. The Licanius Trilogy has been on my TBR for some time but isn’t available through my library. I was very excited when I saw The Will…