As much as I wanted to love this story it didn’t work out in my favor. I wanted more between Julian and Chandra couple wise. The story felt rushed andAs much as I wanted to love this story it didn’t work out in my favor. I wanted more between Julian and Chandra couple wise. The story felt rushed and I was expecting more depth when it came to Julian and the issues he had with his mother. I also thought Christmas was going to be a major theme of the book as well. I wanted to see how Chandra adjusted in her new position with the company. It was nice seeing past characters making an appearance and I will definitely be continuing on with the series....more
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After reading and enjoying The Lavender House, I couldn’t wait to catch up with Andy. I really enjoyed getting more of a backstory when it came to Andy and especially his past ties in the Navy as well. The mystery aspect of the story definitely took me my surprise with twists and turns! I legit gasped at one point while reading. Also the person who I thought was behind it all was actually innocent and that was very refreshing. As always I love the theme of found family, community and a sense of belonging. I can’t wait for the next book in this series!...more
I grew up in the Bronx and reading this book was a nice trip down memory lane! This was my first time readiThank you @penguinteen for my review copy!
I grew up in the Bronx and reading this book was a nice trip down memory lane! This was my first time reading anything by this author and the last half of the book had me all in my feels. ...more
First off this cover is everything and the reason why I wanted to read the book. Then the story is centered arThank you NetGalley for my review copy.
First off this cover is everything and the reason why I wanted to read the book. Then the story is centered around a Black ballerina, Laure and this was a solid debut by Jamison Shea. I did have issues with the pacing at times, but overall I enjoyed the story. I look forward to the next book in the series as well. I did alternate this book with the audiobook and the narrator did such a good job. The creatures voice was scary and gave me chills while I listed. The narrator did a great job bringing this story to life and I hope they narrating the next book in the series as well.
“Then three days of the power you seek, but the thread that binds it is your will to dance. Let’s see how voracious your appetite is, mortal girl.”
As much as I wanted to love this book it didn’t work out in my favor at all. I found the story to be slowThank you to Sourcebooks for my review copy.
As much as I wanted to love this book it didn’t work out in my favor at all. I found the story to be slow and the ending wasn’t fulfilling. I paired this story with the audio and that’s pretty much the only reason I was able to complete this book. I have heard great things about Burn Down, Rise Up also by this author and I do want to check it out as well. ...more
ALC provided by @Netgalley and @TantorAudio. ⠀ This was my first read for the NetGalley Spring Cleaning Challenge hosted by @suspensethrill. This was myALC provided by @Netgalley and @TantorAudio. ⠀ This was my first read for the NetGalley Spring Cleaning Challenge hosted by @suspensethrill. This was my first time reading anything by Briana Cole and it was a good read with some jaw dropping twists. My main issue with this story was the ending and how anticlimactic it was for me. Despite the ending I would definitely read another book by this author!...more
I loved the full cast of narrators for this audiobook. I did enjoy the story, but the pacing was an issue for me. The Thank you Netgalley for my alc.
I loved the full cast of narrators for this audiobook. I did enjoy the story, but the pacing was an issue for me. The slow parts were SO slow and then when we got to the action it was over so fast. Based off the way the book ended I'm guessing there will be another book to address the unresolved issues. If there is I wouldn't be against listening to the next book in the series providing the pacing is better.
It takes a lot of guts and courage to write a memoir and hats off to Sawyer Cole for this incredible debut novel!
Notable quotes:
“ If you go through It takes a lot of guts and courage to write a memoir and hats off to Sawyer Cole for this incredible debut novel!
Notable quotes:
“ If you go through life with your head down, you miss out on so much. If you go through life and don’t take chances, or create new things, you miss out on the communities that connect you to your passions in life. You miss out on community. You miss out on new opportunities to grow as a person and grow with people.”
“A little tattered, a little torn, but the last time I checked, broken crayons still color.”
“Healing isn’t always linear. Sometimes we’re the problem. Sometimes we allow our past hurts to hurt us in our present.” ...more
Thank you NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for my listening copy.
As soon as I got the approval for this audiobook, I put my current read to the side and IThank you NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for my listening copy.
As soon as I got the approval for this audiobook, I put my current read to the side and I don’t regret it at all. This story was so good and I finished this audiobook in two days. This book touched on several social themes and issues, but not in an overwhelming way. There was one scene with Titus and his mother towards the end that made me emotional. As someone who has questioned their faith many times, I understand his viewpoint. This read was heavy at times due to the subject matter, but I’m glad I stuck with this story. Adam Lazarre-White did a great job with this narration as always.
Triggers: Death, gun violence, child abuse and exploitation. ...more
If you’re a fan of slasher films check this book out! I really liked Charity, but I did find myself yelling at her to forget about closing down the caIf you’re a fan of slasher films check this book out! I really liked Charity, but I did find myself yelling at her to forget about closing down the camp and just leave!!!!! Mr. Lamont will be just fine and if not he can deal. My theory about one of the characters was correct, then they had to go and mess it up!!! I was rooting for you!!! Ugh. The ending definitely took me by surprise and I loved how the book ended in true horror movie fashion!!! This would be a great read for spooky season!! ...more
As a seasoned thriller reader I had a feeling how the story was going to play out. Was the book jaw dropping? No. Did it have a shocking twist? Nope. As a seasoned thriller reader I had a feeling how the story was going to play out. Was the book jaw dropping? No. Did it have a shocking twist? Nope. Did it hold my attention? It sure did! Did I finish it one sitting? Absolutely. Full disclosure I ended up going the audiobook route and it was one of the BEST audiobook productions I have listened to in years. ...more