Tag Archive for: 4 Stars

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The Paradise Problem

The Paradise ProblemTitle: The Paradise Problem
Author: Christina Lauren
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 340
Length: 11h 43m
Narrator: Patti Murin, Jon Root
Source: Owned
Reason: Book of the Month
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My Thoughts

I enjoyed THE PARADISE PROBLEM a lot. I loved the banter and chemistry between Anna and Liam. I loved seeing their marriage of convenience turn into a real marriage.

I found myself laughing out loud and sniggering quite a bit while I listened to the audio. I loved the setting and wished I could be on the same island with them, minus the family drama of course. I loved the ending, especially the epilogue, and I loved that a certain narcissistic bastard got what he deserved.

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Dark Corners

Dark CornersTitle: Dark Corners
Author: Megan Goldin
Series: Rachel Krall #2
Genre: Thriller
Format: Audio
Pages: 341
Length: 10h 46m
Narrator: January LaVoy, and more
Source: Owned
Reason: BotM Backlist
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My Thoughts

I thought DARK CORNERS was very interesting. I liked the little bit of romance between Rachel and Special Agent Martinez.

DARK CORNERS definitely felt much more thriller-y than THE NIGHT SWIM. I thought the mystery and thriller were fun to figure out and kept me guessing about certain aspects until the end. I’ll definitely read another installment if there are any in the future.

Additional Narrators: Samantha Desz, André Santana

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The Night Swim

The Night SwimTitle: The Night Swim
Author: Megan Goldin
Series: Rachel Krall #1
Genre: Thriller
Format: Audio
Pages: 344
Length: 10h 25m
Narrator: January LaVoy, and more
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
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My Thoughts

I thought THE NIGHT SWIM was an interesting look at the United States justice system in regard to sexual assault cases. The story felt very real, and the characters and situations seemed believable. I also thought the connection between the current case and the 25-year-old cold case was interesting.

Even though the book is billed as a thriller, I thought it was more of a mystery as I didn’t get that edge-of-my-seat feeling like I do with thrillers. I wanted to keep reading. I needed to know if the perpetrators were convicted and the victims received justice.

Additional Narrators: Samantha Desz, Bailey Carr

Under One Roof

Under One RoofTitle: Under One Roof
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Series: STEMinist #1
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 112
Length: 3h 38m
Narrator: Emma Wilder
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
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My Thoughts

I read the STEMinist Novellas out of order and started with the third one first. Thankfully, you can read these in any order.

I loved BELOW ZERO and I was worried I wouldn’t enjoy UNDER ONE ROOF as much, but I did. I loved both Liam and Mara. I loved the forced proximity trope, their chemistry, and banter. It was a fun read. I still want more! (This is why I don’t read short stories very often.)

Below Zero

Below ZeroTitle: Below Zero
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Series: STEMinist #3
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 112
Length: 3h 42m
Narrator: Savannah Peachwood
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
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My Thoughts

I want more! I loved Hannah and Ian, and their story. I loved the setting and the idea of him rescuing her. I wish there was more to their story and relationship. Since this was a short story, Hazelwood did a great job of sharing the most important parts.

Also, I didn’t realize BELOW ZERO was the third book in a novella series until after I read it. Hopefully, they can be read out of order.