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Pocketful of Poseys by Thomas Reed
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Rating: 3 Stars!!
Review:
Thank you too Beaufort Books for sending me this FREE ARC Copy to promote and review as part of the review crew last year.
This was my first time reading a contemporary fiction novel by Thomas Reed so I wasn't sure what to expect but have to say I really like this book at first but I quickly got bored with two long chapters and nonsense storylines surrounding Cinny's Children and Grandchildren which took away from what the book was about especially when there were political jokes put in there that weren't necessary and it didn't relate to the main storyline.
The characters were fun and interesting to read about. Grace Cinny, Chelsea and Brian were definitely my favorites but I feel like they're backgrounds could have been built up a little more.
The setting was okay but could have been more descriptive especially since Grace and Brian had to travel to other countries to spread their parents ashes.
Overall and okay contemporary novel but could have been so much better!! I will read more by Thomas in the future but I hope his other books aren't like this one was.
Review:
Thank you too Beaufort Books for sending me this FREE ARC Copy to promote and review as part of the review crew last year.
This was my first time reading a contemporary fiction novel by Thomas Reed so I wasn't sure what to expect but have to say I really like this book at first but I quickly got bored with two long chapters and nonsense storylines surrounding Cinny's Children and Grandchildren which took away from what the book was about especially when there were political jokes put in there that weren't necessary and it didn't relate to the main storyline.
The characters were fun and interesting to read about. Grace Cinny, Chelsea and Brian were definitely my favorites but I feel like they're backgrounds could have been built up a little more.
The setting was okay but could have been more descriptive especially since Grace and Brian had to travel to other countries to spread their parents ashes.
Overall and okay contemporary novel but could have been so much better!! I will read more by Thomas in the future but I hope his other books aren't like this one was.
A Song that Never Ends: Hamilton Place, Book I by Mark A Gibson
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
The Fury by Alex Michaelides
adventurous
dark
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Rating: 4.5
Review:
Thank you to Celadon Books for picking me to review this FREE ARC Copy as part of their Book CLub Promotion earlier this month.
This was my first time reading a Thriller by Alex so i wasnt sure what to expect even tho ALOT of reviews say this is a good one similar to The Silent Patient and others say not so much but overall i did enjoy this one from Chapter 4 on but i felt like The Prologue to Chapter 4 was boring with very little going on.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Elliot and Lana were definately my favorites which broke my heart whenLana was murdered. I did not care for Kate at all she came off as a spoiled brat so i wasnt too surprised when the truth came out about her in the middle and end of the book.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Greece while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Good Thriller!! Can't wait to read more by Alex in the future. Just hope his other books dont start off the way this one did.
Review:
Thank you to Celadon Books for picking me to review this FREE ARC Copy as part of their Book CLub Promotion earlier this month.
This was my first time reading a Thriller by Alex so i wasnt sure what to expect even tho ALOT of reviews say this is a good one similar to The Silent Patient and others say not so much but overall i did enjoy this one from Chapter 4 on but i felt like The Prologue to Chapter 4 was boring with very little going on.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Elliot and Lana were definately my favorites which broke my heart when
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Greece while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Good Thriller!! Can't wait to read more by Alex in the future. Just hope his other books dont start off the way this one did.
Mercury by Amy Jo Burns
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
Thank you to BookishFirst for picking me to win this FREE ARC Copy in a Raffle on their website earlier this year.
This was my first time reading a novel by Amy Jo so I wasn't sure what to expect but I have to say I really enjoyed it more than I thought I would. This book was about the Jacob family who owned a roofing company in Mercury Pennsylvania as they go through the trials of life in the 90s.
The characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Marley and Waylon were my favorites I even shipped them by the middle of the book. I didn't care for Ruth since she came off as pushy when Marley told her about her pregnancy but I was glad that Marley ended up making her own decision about it.
The setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in the 1990s Mercury Pennsylvania while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a phenomenal contemporary fiction novel. Can't wait to read more by Amy in the future.
Review:
Thank you to BookishFirst for picking me to win this FREE ARC Copy in a Raffle on their website earlier this year.
This was my first time reading a novel by Amy Jo so I wasn't sure what to expect but I have to say I really enjoyed it more than I thought I would. This book was about the Jacob family who owned a roofing company in Mercury Pennsylvania as they go through the trials of life in the 90s.
The characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Marley and Waylon were my favorites I even shipped them by the middle of the book. I didn't care for Ruth since she came off as pushy when Marley told her about her pregnancy but I was glad that Marley ended up making her own decision about it.
The setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in the 1990s Mercury Pennsylvania while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a phenomenal contemporary fiction novel. Can't wait to read more by Amy in the future.
A Chain of Pearls by Raemi A. Ray
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Thank you to Author Marketing for inviting me to join this Book Tour last month and to Raemi Ray for sending me A Free Physical Copy to promote and review for her for the Tour this week along with the goodies.
This was my first time reading a Thriller by Raemi so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one especially since i could relate to Kyra and the feelings of Grief she was experiencing after losing her Father since i lost mine in November 2021.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Kyra and Grace were definately my favorites especially their determination to find out what happened to Ed and The Senator the night of the Boat Accident.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Martha's Vineyard while reading, especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Phenomenal Book 1 in this Thriller Series!! Can't wait to read Book 2 this Summer!!
Review:
Thank you to Author Marketing for inviting me to join this Book Tour last month and to Raemi Ray for sending me A Free Physical Copy to promote and review for her for the Tour this week along with the goodies.
This was my first time reading a Thriller by Raemi so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one especially since i could relate to Kyra and the feelings of Grief she was experiencing after losing her Father since i lost mine in November 2021.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Kyra and Grace were definately my favorites especially their determination to find out what happened to Ed and The Senator the night of the Boat Accident.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Martha's Vineyard while reading, especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Phenomenal Book 1 in this Thriller Series!! Can't wait to read Book 2 this Summer!!
The 5-Minute Visual Guide to the Bible: Time Lines, Photographs, Paintings, and Maps to Enhance Your Understanding of God's Word by Michael E. Wittmer, Michael E. Wittmer
informative
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Thank you to Barbour Publishing, Inc. for sending me this FREE Copy to promote and review for them as part of their Review Crew a few years ago.
I started this Devotional in January as a "Reread" of The Bible and i have to say i really enjoyed this one specifically because of how in depth the background and Verses were from Creation to The 2nd Coming.
If you're looking for a Guide to go with your Daily Bible Study then i HIGHLY Recommend this one.
Can't wait to read more by Michael Wittmer in the future!!
Review:
Thank you to Barbour Publishing, Inc. for sending me this FREE Copy to promote and review for them as part of their Review Crew a few years ago.
I started this Devotional in January as a "Reread" of The Bible and i have to say i really enjoyed this one specifically because of how in depth the background and Verses were from Creation to The 2nd Coming.
If you're looking for a Guide to go with your Daily Bible Study then i HIGHLY Recommend this one.
Can't wait to read more by Michael Wittmer in the future!!
Tender Loving Care by Susan Mallery
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Rating: 3 Stars!!
Review:
I think this was only the 3rd Novel ive read by Susan Mallery, Number 2 of this year and i have to say i expected so much more from this book then what was given especially after how funny Chapter 1 was.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Melissa was definately my favorite especially with how caring she was with her patients as A Nurse.
The Setting was OK but not as descriptive and i would of liked especially since i found myself flipping back to the previous pages to see where the scene was set in.
Overall an OK Contemporary Novel but ive read better. I will read more by Susan in the future but i hope her other books arent like this one was.
Review:
I think this was only the 3rd Novel ive read by Susan Mallery, Number 2 of this year and i have to say i expected so much more from this book then what was given especially after how funny Chapter 1 was.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Melissa was definately my favorite especially with how caring she was with her patients as A Nurse.
The Setting was OK but not as descriptive and i would of liked especially since i found myself flipping back to the previous pages to see where the scene was set in.
Overall an OK Contemporary Novel but ive read better. I will read more by Susan in the future but i hope her other books arent like this one was.
Garden of the Midnights by Hannah Linder
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Thank you to Barbour Publishing, Inc. for sending me this FREE Complimentary Paperback Copy to Promote and Review for Hannah Mae Linder as part of their Review Crew.
This was my first time reading a Historical Fiction Regency Novel by Hannah so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i enjoyed this one so much more then i thought i would especially with The History of Northumberland and Sharottewood Manor that was mentioned throughout the book which i think helped bring the story to life.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. William and Isabella were definately my favorites especially with their connection to each other and the way they succumbed to Grief which i could really relate to.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1787 to 1814 England while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Phenomenal Historical Fiction!! Can't wait to read more by Hannah in the future!!
Review:
Thank you to Barbour Publishing, Inc. for sending me this FREE Complimentary Paperback Copy to Promote and Review for Hannah Mae Linder as part of their Review Crew.
This was my first time reading a Historical Fiction Regency Novel by Hannah so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i enjoyed this one so much more then i thought i would especially with The History of Northumberland and Sharottewood Manor that was mentioned throughout the book which i think helped bring the story to life.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. William and Isabella were definately my favorites especially with their connection to each other and the way they succumbed to Grief which i could really relate to.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1787 to 1814 England while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Phenomenal Historical Fiction!! Can't wait to read more by Hannah in the future!!
The Return by Nicholas Sparks
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 4 Stars!!
Review:
Even tho this only The 13th Novel ive read by Nicholas Sparks i have to say i would of liked it abit more if The Prologue to Chapter 4 werent so descriptive and dragged out with Trevor's background story.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Trevor and Natalie were definately My Favorites, i even shipped them by the end of the book.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 2019 Afghanistan and 2014 New Bern, North Carolina while reading, especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Good Contemporary Novel!! Can't wait to read more by Nicholas in the future!!
Review:
Even tho this only The 13th Novel ive read by Nicholas Sparks i have to say i would of liked it abit more if The Prologue to Chapter 4 werent so descriptive and dragged out with Trevor's background story.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Trevor and Natalie were definately My Favorites, i even shipped them by the end of the book.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 2019 Afghanistan and 2014 New Bern, North Carolina while reading, especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Good Contemporary Novel!! Can't wait to read more by Nicholas in the future!!
A Song That Never Ends by
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0