I really enjoyed this story! The characters are varied and quirky and endearing, for the most part. There are some bad apples in the group! The story I really enjoyed this story! The characters are varied and quirky and endearing, for the most part. There are some bad apples in the group! The story really carries you along, and you feel very invested with what’s happening. I wish there were more!...more
I made it halfway through before the boredom was too much. It is literally like reading someone’s diary of the mundane day-to-day things of a typical I made it halfway through before the boredom was too much. It is literally like reading someone’s diary of the mundane day-to-day things of a typical life. Nothing distinguishing or extraordinary. You keep waiting for something to happen to give this a point, but it isn’t coming. Save yourself!...more
It’s a good story, if you can keep the thread among all the embellishments. It seems get hung up on over-indulgent descriptions. I soon noticed I coulIt’s a good story, if you can keep the thread among all the embellishments. It seems get hung up on over-indulgent descriptions. I soon noticed I could skip sections and not lose the plot. Never a good sign. It meanders then ends abruptly. Not the most enjoyable experience. ...more
This story was a good romp! I loved how it actually acknowledges its own reliance on common tropes, as part of the plot itself. The main character’s aThis story was a good romp! I loved how it actually acknowledges its own reliance on common tropes, as part of the plot itself. The main character’s awkwardness is so relatable. You so wish you could stop her sometimes! Really enjoyable. ...more
If you like stories of people, emotionally torturing themselves, then this is the book for you. It is not the book for me. The angst and drama that thIf you like stories of people, emotionally torturing themselves, then this is the book for you. It is not the book for me. The angst and drama that the characters insist on putting themselves through gets really old, really fast. It’s like there need for anguish is part of their identities. The plot is a good concept and was very interesting to watch play out, but emotional ringing out was too much....more
This story was pretty weak on the characters. Not many of the familiar, beloved characters were used for this one. It’s also feeling a little formulaiThis story was pretty weak on the characters. Not many of the familiar, beloved characters were used for this one. It’s also feeling a little formulaic. Nora is getting annoying with all of her secret keeping, despite what she should’ve learned about how keeping secrets does her no favors. I learned a few things about little libraries from this book, but I hate to say that was probably the best part of it....more
I love how the story is told! And the characters are varied and entertaining. There’s just a whole lot of them. I had some trouble keeping up with theI love how the story is told! And the characters are varied and entertaining. There’s just a whole lot of them. I had some trouble keeping up with the who’s who and kinda wished I’d taken notes. Ha! For me, the story seemed to end too quickly. ...more
I love the conversational style of this book! The narrator as the author, breaking the fourth wall for the reader is a lot of fun! He twins you back jI love the conversational style of this book! The narrator as the author, breaking the fourth wall for the reader is a lot of fun! He twins you back just when you might jump to a conclusion. He also keeps the action going, and this book isn’t lacking for that. I had a great time with it!...more
I love the Thursday Murder Club, and this one is just as captivating! A rich cast of characters and many exciting twists and turns. Is does not disappI love the Thursday Murder Club, and this one is just as captivating! A rich cast of characters and many exciting twists and turns. Is does not disappoint. The only criticism I might have is that the cast of characters is too large. It’s hard to keep up with the who’s who of the story. ...more
I adore this series of books. The characters are dimensional and perfection. I want to spend an afternoon with them! This book has more emotional elemI adore this series of books. The characters are dimensional and perfection. I want to spend an afternoon with them! This book has more emotional elements. It has some real heartbreaking moments. I cannot wait for another!...more
The strength of this series is the characters. Each is unique and dimensional and completely endearing. The plot keeps you turning the pages, but the The strength of this series is the characters. Each is unique and dimensional and completely endearing. The plot keeps you turning the pages, but the characters are what make it hard to step away: delightful, through and through! ...more
This series totally enthralls me! The plot keeps you guessing and the characters keep you smiling. Except the baddies, but even they are interesting aThis series totally enthralls me! The plot keeps you guessing and the characters keep you smiling. Except the baddies, but even they are interesting and unique. The central characters are so lovable and endearing that you can’t help fall a little in love with each of them. I’m on to the next installment and cannot wait!...more
I love this book and cannot wait to get into this world and characters again just when you think you know what’s happening, it takes you somewhere elsI love this book and cannot wait to get into this world and characters again just when you think you know what’s happening, it takes you somewhere else. The characters are distinctive and entertaining, and lovable too, with about two exceptions! I’m off to start the next one!...more
I had a hard time making myself push through this book. The sustained scenes of anger, angst, shouting, and nastiness were very hard to take. The storI had a hard time making myself push through this book. The sustained scenes of anger, angst, shouting, and nastiness were very hard to take. The story has unusual characters and a unique plot idea, Just be sure you’re paying attention because it’s easy to get lost in them....more
This had me laughing out loud at some parts! The characters are marvelous takes on what you typically find in high fantasy stories, but with a twist. This had me laughing out loud at some parts! The characters are marvelous takes on what you typically find in high fantasy stories, but with a twist. Delightful and keeps you guessing. I really enjoyed this - and I don’t often read high fantasy! ...more
When I read the summary, I was drawn in by the well-known sites and names that would be included in the sisters’ journey. It sounded exciting! Don’t gWhen I read the summary, I was drawn in by the well-known sites and names that would be included in the sisters’ journey. It sounded exciting! Don’t get me wrong - it’s a good story, as long as you’re not expecting any unexpected twists in the plot. If you think you know where it’s heading….well, you’re exactly right. It all plays out the way you’d expect - conflicts, resolutions, and all. ...more
The story is a good one to tell. It keeps you turning the pages, even if it’s not the most captivating you’ll read. There’s good character progressionThe story is a good one to tell. It keeps you turning the pages, even if it’s not the most captivating you’ll read. There’s good character progression. The only thing that really rubbed me the wrong way is that it gives the impression that it’s easy to get a librarian job if you love books. But being an actual Librarian by title takes advanced degrees, particularly the Reference Librarian and Special Collections positions mentioned in the story as jobs you just go get. That part is misleading and, ironically, not well-researched. ...more
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