ApparentParadox finished reading Alpha Bear Accountant by Lorelei M. Hart (Shifters For Hire, #2)
Quick read, but enjoyable.
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 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
Fun, but uneven pace
3 stars
This was a fun read, but the pace was a bit uneven. Apparently this was originally a Patreon weekly series with input from readers. That may explain the unevenness. Don’t go in expecting a great novel and you’ll probably enjoy this. I’ve really enjoyed some of the author’s other work, so this was a minor let down to me.
ApparentParadox started reading The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA: The Complete Works by A.J. Sherwood (The Tribulations of Ross Young, Supernat PA, #1-10)
“Company policy forbids me from exchanging my blood, my soul, or my firstborn child with …
I need a light hearted re-read right now, so I chose this book.
ApparentParadox started reading The Necromancer's War by SJ Himes (The Beacon Hill Sorcerer, #7)
Re-reading before reading the next in the series.
ApparentParadox reviewed Ten Little Wizards by Randall Garrett
Not for me
1 star
This book was too slow paced for me and spent too much time talking about the back story of the characters from other books/stories. Most of the other Darcy stuff is short stories so they move faster. The other novel also has a faster pace.
ApparentParadox stopped reading Ten Little Wizards by Randall Garrett
Just not in the mood for this book.
ApparentParadox reviewed Moonbound by Robin Sloan
Good world building, interesting characters
4 stars
Mr. Penumbra's 24 hour bookstore is one of my favorite books. This book doesn't quite live up to that level for me, but I do love the world building and you really care about the characters (even the ones you hate).
Mr. Penumbra's 24 hour bookstore is one of my favorite books. This book doesn't quite live up to that level for me, but I do love the world building and you really care about the characters (even the ones you hate).
ApparentParadox reviewed Roadmarks by Roger Zelazny
The Road runs from the unimaginable past to the far future, and those who travel …
I love this book
5 stars
I first read it when it came out, and have re-read it many times. I love the way he presents time travel, both within the story and how the reader experiences some aspects of time travel by reading some things out of order relative to the main story line. Supposedly Zelazny actually randomly shuffled some of the chapters to help get that effect.
ApparentParadox finished reading Dragon Ever After by Louisa Masters
Comfort re-read
ApparentParadox reviewed Nemesis (Miss Marple) by Agatha Christie
Probably my favorite Miss Marple novel
5 stars
Content warning One of the TV adaptations -- I think the Joan Hickman version -- has a great conversation that I love. Miss Marple says that Jason Rafiel chose her not to exonerate his son, but to find the true killer (even if it was his son)
I really like this story. The very concept of having to solve a crime but you don't even know what the crime was is interesting. Of course, it does rely a bit on very lucky events (Miss Marple seeing Anthea Bradbury-Scott posting the package, for example), but many other mysteries entail such lucky coincidences.