A lot of this is stuff Chris has covered on his channel but was still worth reading. It's a quick and fun read which gives some insight into the realiA lot of this is stuff Chris has covered on his channel but was still worth reading. It's a quick and fun read which gives some insight into the realities of living in Japan as a foreigner as well as the highs and lows of being a YouTuber....more
The atmosphere oozes off every damp, drippy page! I loved this tale of unearthing the truth behind a beloved book, forever unsure whether the magic isThe atmosphere oozes off every damp, drippy page! I loved this tale of unearthing the truth behind a beloved book, forever unsure whether the magic is real or not....more
Loved it! In some ways this reminded me of The Shining Girls more than her other books have. Lots of boxes ticked for me, multi-verse hopping, a weirdLoved it! In some ways this reminded me of The Shining Girls more than her other books have. Lots of boxes ticked for me, multi-verse hopping, a weird mystery to solve, neuroscience, parisitology, serial killers and the bestest best friend ever.
I was desperate to know why they broke up, they seemed so right for each other, and as the story progresses it looks at the stresses life can put on rI was desperate to know why they broke up, they seemed so right for each other, and as the story progresses it looks at the stresses life can put on relationships and the impacts family can have, biological and found. But also cute and funny in places. I related to some of Harriet's thought processes a lot....more
A fantastic subverted fairy tale, what if there was a good reason Sleeping Beauty was put to sleep? I absolutely loved Toadling, her story and her fouA fantastic subverted fairy tale, what if there was a good reason Sleeping Beauty was put to sleep? I absolutely loved Toadling, her story and her found family in the greentreeth. The Knight seemed a bit flat. I guess he was there as a catalyst to tell Toadling's story do it didn't affect the book too much....more
This second installment is narrated by Aphrodite and I didn't like her as much as Hera, she was repeatedly getting distracted by hunky arms and sexy tThis second installment is narrated by Aphrodite and I didn't like her as much as Hera, she was repeatedly getting distracted by hunky arms and sexy thoughts. However I just love Penelope and her maids, their scheming and mystery solving. Even old Laertes is a surprising softie. I wish Odysseus would stay away but we all know what's coming next....more
Weirdly likeable unlikeable characters. A story of obsession, true crime, stalking and bookselling. I liked that it was set in a chain (clearly based Weirdly likeable unlikeable characters. A story of obsession, true crime, stalking and bookselling. I liked that it was set in a chain (clearly based on Waterstones) rather than a romanticised version of bookselling. Audio production was excellent....more
This was a bit different than the other books, with a Kibsu and Tracker pairing up. Much of it is told it Aster's young teenage voice and it gives theThis was a bit different than the other books, with a Kibsu and Tracker pairing up. Much of it is told it Aster's young teenage voice and it gives the whole thing a more playful vibe. Even though there is violence and danger.
Oh and if you've read the Themis Files, make sure you read Epilogue II after all the other extra bits!...more
After seeing glimpses of Clytemnestra in other authors' books I was excited to hear her whole story. However I found this a bit bland. It's fine if yoAfter seeing glimpses of Clytemnestra in other authors' books I was excited to hear her whole story. However I found this a bit bland. It's fine if you just want a straight telling of the story but the characters lacked personality. The audiobook narrator didn't do it many favours either as the character dialogue was all very samey, a slight variation between male and female but that was it. I often lost track of who was speaking....more
I was hoping the new town would freshen up this series, but I was a bit disappointed for it to go straight to the old formula. It isn't even about theI was hoping the new town would freshen up this series, but I was a bit disappointed for it to go straight to the old formula. It isn't even about the residents settling in, instead focuses on the mishaps of the construction crew, because of course people wander out into the forest and die. If you've being enjoying Rockton you'll probably still enjoy this. I liked it well enough....more
A fun cosy mystery set in San Francisco's Chinatown. Vera is supposedly only 60 but the way she's written comes across as a lot older. A fun cosy mystery set in San Francisco's Chinatown. Vera is supposedly only 60 but the way she's written comes across as a lot older. ...more
I didn't like this as much as My Heart in a Chainsaw though I did like the enduring friendship of Jade and Letha and how it didn't pretend the IndepenI didn't like this as much as My Heart in a Chainsaw though I did like the enduring friendship of Jade and Letha and how it didn't pretend the Independence Day Massacre didn't leave its scars. But Dark Mill South's gratuitous violence was a bit much for me. Stacey Graves both both supernatural and had a sort of logic, DMS was just pure evil. I was a bit confused about Cinnamon and Ginger all the way through too. Not sure if I'll read the final book but I do care about the recurring characters......more
This is a gripping thriller, set entirely in an RV. I'm not sure all the reasoning behind it was believable, but I liked the rising tension between thThis is a gripping thriller, set entirely in an RV. I'm not sure all the reasoning behind it was believable, but I liked the rising tension between the characters and that you didn't know if the bigger danger was within or outside or RV....more