ApparentParadox reviewed Shoulda Swiped Left by K.L. Hiers
K.L. Hiers: Shoulda Swiped Left
Fun light read
3 stars
A good “beach read” kind of book
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GWM living in Oregon.I used to love books that would really stretch me, but lately I've needed more solace from the books that I read.
My ratings are as follows: * 5 stars: it's truly a great book, and I'll want to re-read it again and again. * 4 stars: it's a good book, and I enjoyed reading it. I'll probably re-read it. * 3 stars: It's a fine book, just not special. I may re-read it if I'm looking to just relax and not have to think, but I would probably pick up a new book instead. * 2 stars: I finished it, but might have given up if I were in a different mood. * 1 star: I didn't enjoy the book and probably didn't finish it. I wouldn't blanketly recommend against it, because it might speak to someone else.
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ApparentParadox reviewed Losers Club by Yvonne Vincent
Not really my style
2 stars
This was a fine book, but not really my style. The humor was about the only thing that kept me reading it. The characters are a bit like comic book characters, but that fits the style of the book. I did like most of them, even the ones that are the "unpleasant people".
One pet peeve is getting technology completely wrong. At one point someone is supposed to be good at navigating, so they could find the island without GPS (and so the coast guard wouldn't know). But, GPS doesn't work like that! Nobody knows whether you're using it (or LORAN, which is more likely for a boat). That doesn't really affect the plot, just a pet peeve.
This was a fine book, but not really my style. The humor was about the only thing that kept me reading it. The characters are a bit like comic book characters, but that fits the style of the book. I did like most of them, even the ones that are the "unpleasant people".
One pet peeve is getting technology completely wrong. At one point someone is supposed to be good at navigating, so they could find the island without GPS (and so the coast guard wouldn't know). But, GPS doesn't work like that! Nobody knows whether you're using it (or LORAN, which is more likely for a boat). That doesn't really affect the plot, just a pet peeve.
ApparentParadox stopped reading The Twelve Suspects of Christmas by Ana T. Drew
Didn't get into it. I barely made it two chapters. I just didn't like the two main characters.
Didn't get into it. I barely made it two chapters. I just didn't like the two main characters.
ApparentParadox finished reading Tell Me A Secret by Chloe Garner (Tell, The Detective, #1)
Tina's old life ended the day she discovered her parents, murdered.
Her new life …
A somewhat interesting urban fantasy book, but I'm not sure I care about reading any more in the series.
A somewhat interesting urban fantasy book, but I'm not sure I care about reading any more in the series.
ApparentParadox finished reading Oracle by Macy Blake (Chosen Champions, #5)
Koios, AKA the Oracle, is a man with a mission: hunt down and destroy the …
A good end to that series.
ApparentParadox reviewed Healing Winter by Minerva Howe (Misunderstood, #3)
Jameson has been living for the pack ever since he and his brother took over …
Nice characters, not completely satisfying ending
3 stars
I did like some of the characters and events, but the ending wasn't completely satisfying. It just kind of petered out with a semi-ending, but nothing really resolved.
Still, it was an enjoyable read.
I did like some of the characters and events, but the ending wasn't completely satisfying. It just kind of petered out with a semi-ending, but nothing really resolved.
Still, it was an enjoyable read.
ApparentParadox started reading Zachary by Louisa Masters (Demons-in-Law, #3)
I read this a few months ago, but was looking for a quick light read, so decided to re-read it.
ApparentParadox reviewed Harpist in the wind by Patricia A. McKillip (Chronicles of Morgon, Prince of Hed -- vol.3)
Though Morgon the Riddle-Master was reunited with his beloved Raederle, his purpose in life and …
A great ending to a wonderful series
5 stars
I love this series. So many of the characters (even the "bad guys") feel so real and you can empathize with them.
I love this series. So many of the characters (even the "bad guys") feel so real and you can empathize with them.
ApparentParadox finished reading Chaos at Carnegie Hall by Kelly Oliver
I did finish it, but I considered bailing several times.
ApparentParadox reviewed Chaos at Carnegie Hall by Kelly Oliver
Wasn't really for me
2 stars
I just didn't care about any of the characters, and disliked the many references to historical people who seemed to be thrown into the story just to add verisimilitude to the era.
I just didn't care about any of the characters, and disliked the many references to historical people who seemed to be thrown into the story just to add verisimilitude to the era.
ApparentParadox started reading Chaos at Carnegie Hall by Kelly Oliver
It's free via Prime reading, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
It's free via Prime reading, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
ApparentParadox finished reading One Night at Finn's by R. G. Alexander (Finn's Pub Romance, #1)
ApparentParadox stopped reading Build the Life You Want by Oprah Winfrey
Just wasn't in the mood to read this right now. It would be worth going back to it when I'm in a different mood.
Just wasn't in the mood to read this right now. It would be worth going back to it when I'm in a different mood.
ApparentParadox wants to read Writing To Learn by William Zinsser
In an engaging personal journey, Zinsser takes the reader into many surprising corners of knowledge …
This YouTube video (youtu.be/IsQUT9xRYSg) mentioned the book and it sounds interesting.
ApparentParadox commented on Writing To Learn by William Zinsser
In an engaging personal journey, Zinsser takes the reader into many surprising corners of knowledge …
Mentioned in this YouTube video: youtu.be/IsQUT9xRYSg