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ApparentParadox

ApparentParadox@outside.ofa.dog

Joined 1 year, 10 months ago

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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reviewed Second Sight Dating by Marianne Stephens

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Marianne Stephens: Second Sight Dating (2008, Cerridwen Press)

Decent book, I liked the characters

I don't normally read straight romance, but this one looked like fun with a small bit of paranormal in it. I liked the characters and mostly enjoyed the storyline, although the ending was a bit fast compared to the pace of the rest of the book.

reviewed The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman

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Alice Hoffman: The Bookstore Sisters (2022)

Decent short story

It's a decent short story. The characters are mostly well done with the exception of the niece who feels a bit off, especially given her mother's personality.

reviewed Jon's Helter Skelter Cold Case by AJ Sherwood (Jon's Mysteries Case, #6)

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AJ Sherwood: Jon's Helter Skelter Cold Case (Raconteur House LLC)

A good ending to the series

It pulls a lot of people in from various books in the series, but in a fairly good way. The mixing of "wedding preparations" and "bad guy stuff" makes the book feel like life -- we have to deal with various things happening all at the same time.