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The premise of this book sounded very intriguing, unfortunately it didn't exactly click with me. The pacing was too slow for my liking. The story is slowly unfolding with an emphasis on world-building, tension and atmosphere.
I am, and I have often said this, not a fan of slow paced stories. So this might be a case of wrong reader/audience.
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Pub Day was 02 January 2026
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I haven't read a James Patterson book in awhile, but this one sound interesting to me. Elinor is an Ex- FBI agent . She's asked to go undercover by her ex-boss, Metcalf. Soon she living in an expensive home, taking care of a baby, and trying to snoop for evidence.
I found this book to be different from others by James Patterson. It was humorous throughout. It was a little suspenseful. I figured out one⬇️
panWhen Ishamelle‘s parents die, she decides to take control of her life, dress as a man, & get work on a whaling ship. Unfortunately, the captain is singly obsessed with a white whale.
A queer, feminist reimagining on a classic. Ishmaelle‘s character & her relationship w/ gender is very interesting. & I wanted more of Captain Seneca. But in the end, this fell flat for me. It felt summarized, & by the 3rd rape scene I just felt tired.🌕🌕🌑🌑🌑
pickThe Quiet Neighbor is a gripping, psychological thrillers. J. D. Barker knows how to grab you from the start and keep you interested in the book.
Cynthia Burrows thinks she knows her daughter, but does she really? A text from school, tells her, she may not know her daughter, Tori, like she thought. The more she digs, the more stunning things she finds out. But, Cynthia has a secret, also. She's in witness protection, after testifying⬇️
Currently reading…I stumbled upon this title while browsing NetGalley recently and was intrigued.
So far it‘s been an interesting (and dare I say, uncomfortable 😅 at times), but I can‘t put it down!
#arc Pub Date: 1/13/26
so-so3.5⭐️
This was an entertaining read, had some interesting twists, but it still left me wanting more…Or maybe less.
Everyone in the story seems to be carrying a secret, and as those were revealed, I found myself thinking: Well, this was convenient…
Also, one of the main events that happen in the story was heavily hinted at, so that took the shock out of it.
Overall, happy I read it, but expected more.
#arc Pub Date: 1/6/26
pick4.5⭐️
A murder from 40 years ago, a family that has a legacy, and a hotel, Rosalie, that has withstood years of hurricanes. Sounds interesting, right? Well, I had a little trouble getting into it. I think because I couldn't figure out, in some parts, who was actually telling the story. But, once I got that figured out, I got into the book, and by the 60% mark, I was flying through it.
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pickAs a fan of Alexis Hall's work I was curious about his Sci-Fi debut. Hell's Heart is a typical Alexis Hall novel (funny, sarcastic, surprisingly deep when you least expect it), but it is also closer to his Steampunk novels than his contemporary or historical romances. Also, it is not a romance.
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so-soPurrfect Pop Star is a K-drama in book form; a funny, low stakes, magical realism romance story that sets up the Spotlight&Stars series by Arisa May.
Yuna adopts a stray cat that is actually K-pop star Min-ho who's been cursed by a fan. Subsequently the two of them need to spend a lot of time together to work out how to break the curse before Min-ho turns into a cat for good.
A quick and easy read that will leave you with a smile on your face.
panThis had a strong start. After a breakup Rae wants to explore the kinky side of life and joins a dom/sub club. She has an interesting experience on her first night there, only to be confronted with her Dom, a company consultant named Grant, when she gets to the office on Monday. What follows is a dom/sub spiced The Hating Game with predictable plot, including the third act break-up.
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