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An Assassination on the Agenda by T.E. Kinsey
3.5
Rating : 3,5 ⭐
This book was enjoyable, but I don't know how much of real history can be incorporated in this series while maintaining the generally light hearted tone. The London setting was a nice change, and the secondary characters were fun. The audiobook was great, as always.
This book was enjoyable, but I don't know how much of real history can be incorporated in this series while maintaining the generally light hearted tone. The London setting was a nice change, and the secondary characters were fun. The audiobook was great, as always.
Aftermarket Afterlife by Seanan McGuire
2.0
Rating : 2 ⭐
All throughout this book, I kept feeling like too much of it was written to appease the critics. There was an attempt made to resolve some plotlines from previous books, but it didn't feel satisfying because there just wasn't enough time to explore them fully. I'll admit, I was critical of the lack of resolution between Sarah and Arthur in "Calculated Risks", and I felt the same when "Backpacking Through Bedlam" ended before the family could reunite. The author attempted to remedy all of this at once but it felt like too much for this one book to handle. Add to that the constant repetition and justification of every single move the main character made, and I got the impression that this was written way too defensively. It's like the author preemptively had to overexplain the logic behind every choice to shut up the critics. Once I started noticing it, it was impossible to ignore and it really got on my nerves. Aside from that, I thought the plot was fine and I liked getting a book from Mary's point of view. The character deaths were sad, but clearly the central characters of the series were not in actual danger of dying, because it would probably derail the plot of the series too much. I don't really know where this series will go from here.
All throughout this book, I kept feeling like too much of it was written to appease the critics. There was an attempt made to resolve some plotlines from previous books, but it didn't feel satisfying because there just wasn't enough time to explore them fully. I'll admit, I was critical of the lack of resolution between Sarah and Arthur in "Calculated Risks", and I felt the same when "Backpacking Through Bedlam" ended before the family could reunite. The author attempted to remedy all of this at once but it felt like too much for this one book to handle. Add to that the constant repetition and justification of every single move the main character made, and I got the impression that this was written way too defensively. It's like the author preemptively had to overexplain the logic behind every choice to shut up the critics. Once I started noticing it, it was impossible to ignore and it really got on my nerves. Aside from that, I thought the plot was fine and I liked getting a book from Mary's point of view. The character deaths were sad, but clearly the central characters of the series were not in actual danger of dying, because it would probably derail the plot of the series too much. I don't really know where this series will go from here.
Relics of Ruin by Erin M. Evans
4.5
Rating : 4,5 ⭐
This was a great sequel, the mystery built up on the plot of the first one but still took me on an unexpected journey. I enjoyed the character development, and I can't wait to read the next one.
This was a great sequel, the mystery built up on the plot of the first one but still took me on an unexpected journey. I enjoyed the character development, and I can't wait to read the next one.
Our Moon: How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are by Rebecca Boyle
4.0
Rating : 4 ⭐
This book covered a wide range of topics centring the moon, but managed to make everything feel connected. The author managed to write a well-rounded non-fiction book that really covers all the bases when it comes to the moon. I liked how some lesser known figures and their contributions were highlighted.
This book covered a wide range of topics centring the moon, but managed to make everything feel connected. The author managed to write a well-rounded non-fiction book that really covers all the bases when it comes to the moon. I liked how some lesser known figures and their contributions were highlighted.
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake
4.0
Rating : 4 ⭐
This book was a really interesting look at the science of mushrooms, as well as the language that shapes of our understanding of life forms so different from us. The audiobook was narrated very well.
This book was a really interesting look at the science of mushrooms, as well as the language that shapes of our understanding of life forms so different from us. The audiobook was narrated very well.
Secrets of a Scottish Isle by Erica Ruth Neubauer
2.5
Rating : 2,5 ⭐
This book had a lot of back and forth, since the main characters were separated and they constantly needed to update each other. I felt like it dragged down the plot a little bit too much. The island setting was used effectively, and the cult aspect was interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing where this series goes next.
This book had a lot of back and forth, since the main characters were separated and they constantly needed to update each other. I felt like it dragged down the plot a little bit too much. The island setting was used effectively, and the cult aspect was interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing where this series goes next.