ApparentParadox stopped reading The Dragon Boss by Anna Wineheart
Just not into it. Partly not in the mood for bad guys killing others to force someone to work for them. Partly not into god like powers of electronics whisperers.
Reviews and Comments
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 The Secret Detective Agency by Helena Dixon
Unlikable main character, unsatisfying ending
2 stars
I almost stopped reading this multiple times, but ended up finishing it. Jane Treen is unlikable (insisting on smoking around an asthmatic? Being upset said asthmatic can walk as fast as her?). The story also wraps up way too quickly with too many loose ends. Arthur and Benson are good characters, though, and I mainly stuck it out for them.
ApparentParadox finished reading The Secret Detective Agency by Helena Dixon
Almost didn’t bother to finish
ApparentParadox reviewed Wrong Number, Right Cougar by Lorelei M. Hart (Dial M For Mates, #5)
Doesn’t really fit the theme
3 stars
This series involves people who get together because of a wrong number. This book doesn’t fit that as the two would have met just the same without the phone call.
ApparentParadox stopped reading The Ghost Hunter Next Door by Danielle Garrett
Just not into it. I don’t like the main character, and the other characters don’t have much depth. I stopped after reading the first 4 chapters.
ApparentParadox reviewed Werewolf in Rusted Armor by Minerva Howe (Werewolf Knights, #3)
My favorite in the series
4 stars
I always liked Quinn in the other books, so no surprise that I like his story best. Thiago is a great character as well, and a good match for Quinn.
ApparentParadox finished reading Fire Wings by Jena Wade (Love Sync Mates, #3)
I wanted to re-read this because these characters make a cameo in Flight Risk.
ApparentParadox stopped reading Wishing on a Dream by Michele Notaro
Just not into it.
ApparentParadox reviewed The Retired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening by Naomi Kuttner (Retired Assassin's Guide, #1)
Enjoyable, just not special
3 stars
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This book was enjoyable, but it just didn't grab me. It was difficult to believe that an assassin could be so bad at faking being normal. How could he avoid detection in crowds given how bad he was at small things?
Please see my profile for my star rating system!
This book was enjoyable, but it just didn't grab me. It was difficult to believe that an assassin could be so bad at faking being normal. How could he avoid detection in crowds given how bad he was at small things?
ApparentParadox finished reading Alpha Bear Accountant by Lorelei M. Hart (Shifters For Hire, #2)
Quick read, but enjoyable.
ApparentParadox stopped reading The Haunted Hotel by Vawn Cassidy (Crawshanks Guide to Mischievous Spectres & Spirits, #1)
Just not into this book. The living characters are decent and well drawn, but they just don't grab me. The ghosts and the premise I got from the first few chapters were just annoying. Did not finish.
Just not into this book. The living characters are decent and well drawn, but they just don't grab me. The ghosts and the premise I got from the first few chapters were just annoying. Did not finish.
ApparentParadox reviewed Magic and Mayhem by M.A. Innes (Blue Ridge Magic, #1)
M.A. Innes: Magic and Mayhem
Enjoyable
3 stars
It’s hard for me to rate this book. I enjoy reading kinky things, but don’t generally like the Daddy/little dynamic. When reading this book, I basically ignore those parts and just enjoy the human who can deal with strangeness.
It’s hard for me to rate this book. I enjoy reading kinky things, but don’t generally like the Daddy/little dynamic. When reading this book, I basically ignore those parts and just enjoy the human who can deal with strangeness.
ApparentParadox reviewed Grave Situation by Louisa Masters
Louisa Masters: Grave Situation
Good book
4 stars
I was really debating on whether to give this 4 or 5 stars. I really liked the characters, but I don’t know whether I will actually reread this book, and my criteria for 5 stars is that I will definitely reread the book.
If you like snarky protagonists, you’ll like this book.
ApparentParadox reviewed The Edge of Fate by SJ Himes (The Beacon Hill Sorcerer, #8)
Back to a good story
4 stars
I was disappointed in the previous book in this series (it seemed like all just bringing together lots of various threads), but am happy with this one. It's nice to see Cian fleshed out and Fenric is a nice complement to Cian.
I was disappointed in the previous book in this series (it seemed like all just bringing together lots of various threads), but am happy with this one. It's nice to see Cian fleshed out and Fenric is a nice complement to Cian.
ApparentParadox reviewed A Highland Gargoyle's Lucky Star by Chloe Archer (Tales from the Tarot)
Enjoyable
4 stars
Light read, but fun