Review: The Dry

The Dry by Jane Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I ended up reading more than half of the book in one sitting (on a work night even!). It had a great pace and fun plot twists. I've always wanted to visit Australia, and this book made me feel like I was actually there. I will definitely be reading the next book.

I read this book as part of the PopSugar Reading Challenge 2018 - A book recommended by someone else taking the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge.


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Review: Legendary

Legendary by Stephanie Garber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Legendary was a fast paced read. It was not as good as Caraval, but I still enjoyed it. The downside to this book is that from the very first pages, we are reminded every other page (or so it seemed) that Dante couldn't possibly love Tella because he works for Legend. This became annoying after a while. I will definitely be reading Finale for the closure!

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Review: Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt

Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt by Anne Rice
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

First, I should say, this is the first book I have ever read by Anne Rice.

I've always been interested in theology based books and movies. I stumbled upon this book by accident at a book store. The book itself was so-so. I understand this was a quest for Jesus as a child to discover who he is/was, but I felt as though the plot was going nowhere. It's like reading a historical fiction about the Titanic. You already know what happens in the end, so why is it taking so long to get there? It would be one thing if it was an unputdownable page turner, but this book really wasn't that interesting or exciting overall. The last 4 or 5 chapters were the most important as it sets up the second book for Jesus's adulthood. Other than that, this book reads like a "day in the life of" kind of book.

I read this book as part of the PopSugar Reading Challenge 2018 - A book set in a country that fascinates you.


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Review: Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil

Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil by John Berendt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The first half of the book introduces the cast of characters with anecdotes. The second half of the books revolves around the deadly shooting of Danny Hansford and the trials (yes plural, there were 4) of Jim Williams.

The author sets up a beautiful picture of Savannah. I would love to have seen it the way it was in the 80's (I wasn't born at the time of the shooting). Other than that, this was not quite the page turner I was expecting/hoping for.

I read this book as part of the PopSugar Reading Challenge 2018 - A book set in the decade you were born (1980s).

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Review: Pebble in the Dark - The Trauma

Pebble in the Dark - The Trauma by Antony Botting
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received a Kindle copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Just WOW. I enjoyed the first book, but the second just blew me away. I'm fairly new to the sci-fi genre, but this was a fantastic read. It was very difficult to put down. It's a bit difficult to describe the book without giving away spoilers and important plot points, but I will try.

In the first book, multiple story lines/characters converge by the end. In the second, the characters split off and go on their own journeys in trying to survive a global catastrophe known as the Trauma brought on by the Pebble.

Sadly, it’s going to be a bit of a wait before the next book comes out. I am really excited to find out where the new story lines go.


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Review: The Magic Mountain

The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I can FINALLY put this book in my read pile. It took over a year to get through this massive, boring book. I think I read close to 100 books in the time it took to get through this one. I had high hopes for this book until I hit the 150 page mark. After that, it's like a never ending story that you just want to end but refuses to end. I think a weight just lifted off my shoulders.

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Review: The Slave Players

The Slave Players by Megan Allen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received a Hardcover of this book through a Goodreads Giveaway.

This was an extremely thought provoking book. It tackles issues that have been plaguing this country (especially recently): racism and hate. I loved the premise. I can't wait for the author's next book.

I read this book as part of the PopSugar Reading Challenge 2018 - A book about a problem facing society today.


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