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Save:Great premise and engaging characters, but the rushed ending and historical slip-ups may leave you wishing for a more satisfying conclusion.
- #2
Save:Grab the tissues - this one’s an emotional ride with high drama, heartfelt moments, and a satisfying dose of romance, even if it doesn’t quite stick the landing for everyone.
Lady Jane Guthrie stared out her bedchamber window, her gaze following a lone carriage as it rattled down the dark and silent street. A great lumbering beast, it crawled through the night fog, its inh... - #3
Save:A compelling concept that mixes historic witch trials with present-day drama, but inconsistent execution and divisive characters mean it’s a hit or miss - great for history-mystery fans, less so for those needing tighter plotting or deep character work.
For a while figuring out the very first instance of it seemed really important. They were interviewing all of us because they wanted to find the locus of it, or whatever, I don’t really know. They mar... - #4
Save:Exquisitely written and emotionally raw, 'Real Life' is a powerful but heavy campus novel, best for those who appreciate deep dives into alienation, identity, and the messiness of relationships. Bring your highlighter - and maybe a box of tissues.
It was a cool evening in late summer when Wallace, his father dead for several weeks, decided that he would meet his friends at the pier after all. The lake was dimpled with white waves. People covete... - #5
Save:A thoughtful, atmospheric detective novel that transports you to 1960s Japan - best for those who enjoy a slow-burn, detail-rich mystery, but less so for readers craving a fast-paced plot or a strong emotional payoff.
The first train on the Keihin-TohokuLine was scheduled to leave Kamata Station at 4:08 A.M. The engineer,the brakeman, and the conductor left the night duty room shortlyafter 3:00 A.M. to go to the ra... - #6
Save:A clever, modern thriller with immersive atmosphere and sharp social commentary, but the experimental structure may leave some readers rewinding in confusion. Pick it up if you want a smart, unsettling mystery with a contemporary twist.
It took Natalie most of the day to get away from Dublin City. From all cities. Cork was the last one she’d seen. She’d taken the train there first thing this morning, then transferred to this bus. It... Philosophy of mind served up in a fun, eclectic package - perfect for curious thinkers and fans of intellectual explorations, but not for those demanding technical rigor or perfect formatting.
The best day of my life – my rebirthday, so the speak – was when I found I had no head. This is not a literary gambit, a witticism designed to arouse interest at any cost. I mean it in all seriousness...- #8
Save:'Soldier, Ask Not' delves deeper into the galactic civilization of man, weaving together various threads from the previous books in the series. The story follows Tam Olyn, a character who is well developed for the 1960s, as he navigates a world where humankind has split itself up to direct its own evolution. opens with a line from Homer, setting the stage for a tale of conflict and wrath against a group known as The Friendlies, portrayed in an indispensable manner to the Childe Cycle.
Menin aeide thea, Peleiadeo Achileos -begins the Iliad of Homer, and its story of thirty-four hundred years ago. This is the story of the wrath of Achilles.-And this is the story of my wrath; I, Earth...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Childe Cycle ) - #9
Save:A fun romp through a vibrant alien world filled with sweet romance and adventure - just overlook the typos and enjoy the ride!
Doctor Vadal es’Etale tried once more to ignore his comm as he finished his notations on the Vori species for the council. It was the final part of his responsibilities as part of the intellectual tra... - #10
Save:A must-try for LitRPG and progression fantasy fans who live for epic worldbuilding and steady power-ups, but less suited for readers seeking character depth or realistic odds.
Information is power. It can both be the sword with which you impale your enemy, or the sword you impale yourself upon. That was what was going through Zac’s head as he walked through the woods, a sma...
