More like 2.5 stars. But rounded up because in the end I did like the book. I had issues though with it, first, there was a whole lot of personal baggMore like 2.5 stars. But rounded up because in the end I did like the book. I had issues though with it, first, there was a whole lot of personal baggage from each main character for such a short story. And, second, there was too much talking and thinking about those events in the characters past that, imo, it took too much of the story time. The other half of the story consisted of sex scenes. I have no problem with that but this was a case of insta-love sorry lust. I think the author tried really hard to have characters that we are supposed to like but I thought it was a bit forced. I didn't see the falling in love between Courtney and Sean very believable.
I did write some notes while reading this: (I wrote a lot but most of it was grumbling about one thing or another)
From the first page on, whenever the author wrote down Jaxon I just kept thinking "don't walk barefoot because there are jacks on the floor". (One of my issues)
23% - "I absolutely adore your audacity." -Sean WTH a woman who is audacious, what a concept.
26% - "...bent over in a full out chortle." I don't understand why authors can't use belly laugh or something usual like that.
30% - They just met and he wants those kind of pics with Courtney. He becomes hard. Okaaay.
57% - Smashed potatoes. Same thing as mashed potatoes. I must be so old because I just don't get the changing of perfectly good words.
58% - "Open your eyes, pretty girl." -Sean Because ugly won't work.
59% - This is so gross. She is ugly crying and they start kissing. Go blow your nose, wash your face, then kiss. Now, they are having sex. And she has active boobs. Lifting with the inhales and jiggling with the exhales. Then we have to know what her nipples and areolas look like. Do we really have to?
61% - Oh, no no. Sean winked. (This is definitely a trigger for me. I hate guys who wink)
65% - This is where the story turns for me. The best line of the story - "Motherfucking, son of a bitch, head over heels in love with her." Neither wants a relationship but that's where it leads. But I am a romantic at heart and kind of fell in love with these two.
94% - Courtney and her mom are talking and the mom says that having a good looking guy is so nice. So if the guy or girl is ugly, well, they are out of luck then.
This ARC also came with a bonus scene. I had mixed feelings about this. No way would I go for a surprise wedding. Plus, two almost complete strangers walking the "bride" down the isle. Nope. But there were parts that made me tear up. So, I'm a complete mess and you should take my opinion with a grain of salt.
This author is such a good author. I love the way she writes and draws me in with her stories and characters.
Thanks to the publisher and author for the ARC and this is my honest opinion.
Not the usual type of book from this author. But it was a good book none-the-less. Every time I see her name on a book I always hope for a ghost or twNot the usual type of book from this author. But it was a good book none-the-less. Every time I see her name on a book I always hope for a ghost or two. So this was mostly about two girls who try to solve a mystery ala Nancy Drew. Ok but not exciting.
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Great little book in this series. I love reading all the fun half books between the full length novels. And I love being in Kate's world. This one hadGreat little book in this series. I love reading all the fun half books between the full length novels. And I love being in Kate's world. This one had a fun story line. There's a monster in the town of Painter's Mill. Is it a Chupacabra? Plus, it had all the pig puns you want in your life! I loved it....more
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this story for my unbiased opinion.
I happened to love this little story. I think the reason I onlyThanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this story for my unbiased opinion.
I happened to love this little story. I think the reason I only gave it 4 stars is because I would have loved to read a longer book. Not so much the book that the kids were reading in class but more of the kids in the class. I think the author did a great job of not pushing the views down the readers throat. Some kids knew they were gay, or otherwise queer, some of the kids really didn't know, and that sounds so true to life.
I did write some notes down while reading this book: ( I was trying to find my notes thinking I wrote them down on paper but they were actually in my kindle, lol)
Loc 762 - Ok the mom is weird and a bitch. I know there are some people who read the end first but the mom here would read the first part of the book and then read the ending to see if she approved of the book for her 5th grade son to read. So she did this with the book the teacher assigned to the class and pitched a fit because her son might "turn gay" if he read it.
Loc 1115 - These are kids in 5th grade talking about Valentines Day and giving presents like chocolates, flowers, and dinner, in a restaurant, or all three? Wow, I never thought about stuff like that in 5th grade. We were still doing the giving stupid little valentines day cards for everyone. I know it was many years ago and things probably have changed but wow!
This book was a cute little story and I think it would be fun for all to read....more
I'm so sad. I'm not sad because it wasn't a good book, I'm sad because I have caught up with all the books in this series and now have to wait for theI'm so sad. I'm not sad because it wasn't a good book, I'm sad because I have caught up with all the books in this series and now have to wait for the next book, and who knows when that will come out. This story was so good and yes I keep saying it gets better and better but it's true. I hope the author keeps going with this series for years. I can't imagine not being able to stay updated with Kate, Tomasetti, Glock, Skid, Pickles, and the rest of the best little group of people.
I did write some notes while reading this book and like before most of them are the Deitsch definitions.
loc 1560 - "Not to speak ill of the dead." Why is that a thing? If the person is bad say it!!
loc 2014 - Here is where I found out the word of the book. Eschew. I lost count how many times this word showed up but it might have been 7 or 8 times.
loc 2792 - Around here is where I figured out who Ananias was. Or at least had an inkling of who he was.
So now I'm lost as to what series to read without Kate Burkholder. I know the author has other books so I'll try those. Hopefully they are just as good as this series.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book and this is my honest opinion....more
Well, I was really hoping that this book was as good as the author's young adult books, but it just kind of fell flat. For me, anyway. I'm so glad somWell, I was really hoping that this book was as good as the author's young adult books, but it just kind of fell flat. For me, anyway. I'm so glad some people have loved this book. It just seems like the young adult books she writes are so sweet and adorable and I love that. And this book had ghosts and romance and that is something I would love to read but I'll have to look elsewhere. I will try and finish this book at a later time. I got 36% in and put it down and never picked it back up. Maybe I didn't give it enough time. I'm so sad about it.
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Another great book by this author. I can't imagine where he will go next!! I don't usually read science fiction but if the author is Blake Crouch it iAnother great book by this author. I can't imagine where he will go next!! I don't usually read science fiction but if the author is Blake Crouch it is a definite yes for me. He writes about science that would be way above my head but he makes it, not easy to understand, but easy to read and I always feel like I know what is going on. That is what makes him a great author. My all time favorite is Abandon but the books he has published lately are amazing. One thing I have to say is I don't usually cry while reading sci-fi but this one did it.
I did write some notes while reading this book.
loc 368 - intensivist - intensive care specialist
loc 1135 - "Whoever did this to me?" I think I know!! No spoilers
loc 2624 - "Put simply: Our situation was fucked, and we weren't doing enough to un-fuck it." I think we are now in this situation.
loc 4059 - Asian Giant Hornet!! A murder hornet - yes!
loc 4081 - "I bit the heads off the hornets." !!!! Gross
Blake Crouch please keep these stories coming. I can't get enough.
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A short story with chief of police Kate Burkholder. I enjoyed reading this one. I think it would have made a really good long novel. But we can't haveA short story with chief of police Kate Burkholder. I enjoyed reading this one. I think it would have made a really good long novel. But we can't have it all. I loved it when Tomasetti coughs so he doesn't laugh out loud. What a character. Can't wait to start the next book in the series....more
What a good boy! Chet the Jet! I really love reading these stories when the POV is a dog. It's a unique way of seeing the story through to the end. ItWhat a good boy! Chet the Jet! I really love reading these stories when the POV is a dog. It's a unique way of seeing the story through to the end. It's a good thing Bernie has Chet, the best of friends and chief of security of the Little Detective Agency. I really need to catch up with this series. ...more
I think each book in this series gets better and better. This was definitely on the spookier side. Lots of scary, angry ghosts like, Stabby Abby, a RaI think each book in this series gets better and better. This was definitely on the spookier side. Lots of scary, angry ghosts like, Stabby Abby, a Rasputin-like man, a bayonet-for-a-hand Civil War soldier. And poor Ellie, Stacy, and Jacob. They got a beating like no other in this book. I'm so glad there are more books in this series. As of this review, there are 14 books and this is the 5th. A lot of good stories to come. ...more
Oh be still my heart! I loved this little story. It was only 61% and then an excerpt for the next book in the series. A baby is left on the porch of tOh be still my heart! I loved this little story. It was only 61% and then an excerpt for the next book in the series. A baby is left on the porch of the town's Amish bishop and Kate has to find the mom. A bit sad but a great story. I loved it. I can't wait to continue Kate's and John's story in After The Storm....more
**spoiler alert** OK, where to begin with this book. First, I would like to say that my daughter recommended this book to me and she liked it, so it w**spoiler alert** OK, where to begin with this book. First, I would like to say that my daughter recommended this book to me and she liked it, so it will be hard to give it 2 stars and then kind of trash it. Sorry to my daughter but she knows me and we do have a little bit different tastes when it comes to books. I didn't care so much for this book. I didn't like Sadie. The premise of the book is about her and Adam, the man who she is exchanging post-it notes with at work. She feels a connection with him. Where is he throughout the book? Nowhere. It's all about Sadie and her relationship to her boss, Damian. If you base your book on someone, he needs to be there and, yes, I know the ending, but no spoilers here.
I did like that the author talks about the area and how beautiful it sounded especially around Christmas. That was the good part. I scanned quickly through the Christmas chapters because I was so tired of hearing Sadie but started reading again when they had their little spat. It seemed so insignificant a spat. What did she expect? No woman would throw themselves at him again because he is "taken"?
I would recommend two other books instead of this one. A Dog Called Jack by Ivy Pembroke. So adorable, and its setting is London. You love all the people and it is a Christmas book as well. Also, I recommend a book called Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall. It's not a Christmas book but it is a romance and it is so stinking cute, you can't help but fall in love right along with them. ...more
I loved this book and I think it was even better than the previous ones. This series is one of my favoOops, I forgot that I needed to write a review.
I loved this book and I think it was even better than the previous ones. This series is one of my favorite. I love the characters, although Ellie can be too serious when others are trying to make a little fun when they are in the midst of ghosts or some scary situation. Oh well, that's ok, I still love the stories. This one had extra spookiness going on and it was so good to read. I can't wait to read the next one....more
Awww. This was so cute. I really liked Mason and Jade. It only took a couple of hours to read once I was able to sit and read for a continuous amount Awww. This was so cute. I really liked Mason and Jade. It only took a couple of hours to read once I was able to sit and read for a continuous amount of time and with minimal interruptions. I only had one note while reading this and it was almost a nothing thing but it had to be written. Some authors get one word stuck in their heads while writing and it shows up in their work often. This book's word of the day is "chortle". Everyone, especially the baby, chortled. Not laughed, giggled, chuckled, or tee-heed, but chortled. Like I said not much and I was close to chortling myself this book was so adorable. Another good book in this series.
I received a free, advance copy of this book from the publisher. This is my unbiased and voluntary review....more
I received this book as a sneak peak for the first few chapters. I thought it was a new book but found out that it has already been published in 2019.I received this book as a sneak peak for the first few chapters. I thought it was a new book but found out that it has already been published in 2019.
I did enjoy what I read and wanted to read the rest but none of my libraries around me had a copy. I would have had to go and buy the book to read the rest. And I just can't go buy every book I want to read. Maybe I can keep checking for a copy. I think I will not get partial books again for this reason.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this sneak peak for an honest review. ...more
I'm not sure why Netgalley is offering this book. I thought they only had not yet published books but this book has been previously published back in I'm not sure why Netgalley is offering this book. I thought they only had not yet published books but this book has been previously published back in 2016. I loved Bird Box and Malorie by this author and thought this was a new book.
This book was only 187 pages and I thought I could read it pretty quickly but it started slowly and I didn't know if I would finish it. It was like a teenager was writing this. Maybe he did write it when he was a teen. But then it started to get more interesting and I really wanted to finish. When I did, it was "ah, eh, huh?" Is it an allegory for young love? Is it a paranormal story? I don't know. The author needs to write an epilogue about what he was trying to put across to the reader. Because I sure as hell didn't get it. I didn't care so much for the main characters. We were told they were falling in love but I couldn't see it. It didn't feel like it to me. Maybe the author was at the age where he could get away with writing "penis" in a book. And the end, I couldn't figure it out. Others said the same in their reviews.
I'm so glad he did write Bird Box, and the sequel, Malorie. Those books were fantastic and held you and didn't let go until you finished. More books like that, please, Mr. Malerman.
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I really liked this book in the series (the last in the series, although there is a novella soon to be released). I liked Maggie and all her pregnant I really liked this book in the series (the last in the series, although there is a novella soon to be released). I liked Maggie and all her pregnant issues. I remember being that way. I liked Cord but he was a little too handsy for someone who didn't want to be in a relationship with anyone or be a part of his son's life. And, no, do not touch a pregnant woman's belly unless she gives you permission. I would have smacked his hand every time he did that. But I liked how they each wormed their way into each others hearts. So this book was a nice ending to the story line.
I did have a problem with one of the books. It was Jaden and Arsula's book. I didn't like the way Arsula got her point across physically. In their book she would throw things at Jaden and he ended up falling down the stairs and broke his ankle. And she kept throwing things and in this book she actually got mad at Cord and lunged at him. Her behavior hasn't changed. I'm scared for their children when they have them. And then, there is Jaden; he thinks he knows everything and puts his therapist degree to use even in other people's business when it isn't asked for. These two people just put me off every time I read them. If they weren't around this book would have gotten 5 stars from me.
I loved the area that this story is written. It would be a perfect place to visit. And I love the other characters in the family. Kim Law is a great writer and I can't wait for more.
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I got about 9%, put it down and didn't pick it up again. There were so many things wrong with this book. I didn't like the writing, it was just off, II got about 9%, put it down and didn't pick it up again. There were so many things wrong with this book. I didn't like the writing, it was just off, I didn't like the main character, she was too much about herself. Josie is a nanny and a bad one at that. While Josie was talking to all these adults her charge was off running around with no supervision what so ever. To me that is the beginning of a Law & Order show. All of them, especially SVU. Josie also kept telling us and others that she was a big deal in high school. Ok, we get it. There are some people who live in their past. Get over it and get on with life. So 9% and I couldn't take any more.
I received this book as an ARC from the publisher through Netgalley for an honest review....more
What an amazing book! I love the setting - Australia. Intrigue and suspense from the first chapter. I couldn't put it down. It was recommended to me aWhat an amazing book! I love the setting - Australia. Intrigue and suspense from the first chapter. I couldn't put it down. It was recommended to me and sounded like the Kate Burkholder series by Linda Castillo, and wow was I taken with this book. It is the first book in a 2-book series. I hope the author writes more of Aaron Falk. I will read the second book.
I did write down a couple of notes. Since it is based in Australia I wanted to note when the author wrote about the amazing creatures and animals there.
First creature - Huntsman spider. I googled this and this is one of those spiders that is one of the reasons I will not visit Australia. I'm surprised I didn't dream about these things. Stuff of nightmares.
Second creature - A Redback. This is the Australia version of a black widow spider. They were all over the barn and even the officers didn't want to bother them.
Third - there were a lot of Cockatoos. The author described them as "shrieking in the trees".
And lastly - bunnies. We in America find bunnies as sweet little pets and in the wild we see them hoping around with butterflies flying around, etc. In Australia farm country they see them as pests that need to be gunned down on a daily basis. Wow!
I really liked this book and can't wait to read the next in the series.
I might even start calling people - mate, and telling others to bugger off. Yes, yes, I like that.
A short story that is around 53 pages. Kate and John are vacationing for the weekend and hear about a woman who went missing years ago. They can't helA short story that is around 53 pages. Kate and John are vacationing for the weekend and hear about a woman who went missing years ago. They can't help themselves but do a little bit of detective work. The ending is good and I love being in that world. I'll be reading the next book in the series soon. ...more
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