Tag Archive for: 4 Stars

The Thursday Murder Club

The Thursday Murder ClubTitle: The Thursday Murder Club
Author: Richard Osman
Series: Thursday Murder Club #1
Genre: Mystery
Format: Audio
Pages: 388
Length: 12h 26m
Narrator: Lesley Manville
Source: Owned
Reason: Book Club
Rating:

My Thoughts

THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB was a delightful read. It took me a bit to get into it because of the writing style and quirky characters. By the end, though, I loved the characters, quirks and all. I thought the mystery aspect was compelling and it kept me reading. I’m curious what the rest of the series is like and if Bogdan gets caught.

XOXO

XOXOTitle: XOXO
Author: Axie Oh
Series: XOXO #1
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 337
Length: 9h 13m
Narrator: Greta Jung
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:

My Thoughts

XOXO was a really cute YA romance. I’m surprised by how much I liked it because 1) I don’t read a lot of YA anymore unless it’s an old favorite, and 2) I thought any book about someone dating a K-pop idol would be super cheesy and fanfic-ish. Fortunately, the first one was a non-issue and this story was really well done.

One & Only

One & OnlyTitle: One & Only
Author: Maurene Goo
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 358
Length: 10h 32m
Narrator: Jeena Yi
Source: Owned
Reason: Book of the Month
Rating:

My Thoughts

I really enjoyed reading ONE & ONLY. It was a fun romance with a little bit of magic. I liked the Korean American culture and the characters. At first, I wasn’t too fond of Cassia’s choice, but he grew on me and I’m happy they ended up together. I liked the aspect of still having a choice even when “fate” is involved.

The Last Anniversary

The Last AnniversaryTitle: The Last Anniversary
Author: Liane Moriarty
Genre: Contemporary
Format: Audio
Pages: 388
Length: 12h 39m
Narrator: Heather Wilds
Source: Library
Reason: BC Backlist
Rating:

My Thoughts

I really enjoyed reading THE LAST ANNIVERSARY. I loved the family drama and mystery. Liane Moriarty does a great job of writing about family dysfunction, sometimes with lovable characters and sometimes not. I think her stories are always very intriguing.

I really liked Rose, Sophie, and Grace. I felt for both Rose and Grace (as well as Enigma and Laura) with each of them suffering through postpartum depression. I’m especially glad Grace got help in the end. I’m sad she pushed Callum into Sophie because now all three of them have unresolved feelings, but I think things are looking up. Hopefully, they all can have a good life despite what happened. I figured out the reveal with Jack and Alice, but I thought the other reveal regarding the breadboard murder was such a great ending.

I didn’t like the audiobook narrator very much. She was okay when she voiced some of the characters, but her Veronica was super annoying and I cringed each time she spoke.

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Rings of Fate

Rings of FateTitle: Rings of Fate
Author: Melissa de la Cruz
Series: Curses and Crowns #1
Genre: Romantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 410
Length: 14h 28m
Narrator: Kirsten Leigh, Alexander Cendese
Source: Owned
Reason: Book of the Month
Rating:

My Thoughts

I really enjoyed RINGS OF FATE. I thought it was a fun romantasy. I loved the magic system and the settings of the four kingdoms on the verge of war. I really liked Aren and Dietan, their banter, and sexual tension. The slow-burn romance was satisfying to read. I’m excited to see what happens in the next installment. Fortunately, this one ended in a way that I don’t feel like I’m going to die waiting for the next book. I didn’t mind the audiobook, but I didn’t really like the male narrator very much (too gravelly).