I must admit to being a sucker for this trope. When I started this book, I did not go in with any expectations about the level of engagement I would have with the characters. I was pleasantly surprised to see how much I hoped Lexi's turning point would make its appearance. Lexi is a spoiled rich girl who makes one too many… Continue reading Trading Places by Emily Duvall
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The Tumbling Girl by Bridget Walsh
Narrated by Jasmine Blackborow To be a fan of mystery in several forms is to welcome books like this, which have a whole other immersive world to explore. It may not be the happiest place to be, but the people bring colour to the narrative. The Tumbling Girl is based in 1876 London. Our lead protagonist is… Continue reading The Tumbling Girl by Bridget Walsh
The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
This was an unexpected adventure for me. I do not know what I checked out before wanting to read it, but whatever it was stood me in good stead. This fantasy world that we visit in this book is similar to a medieval version of ours, except with a form of magic (in scientific versions)… Continue reading The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
The Stars Don’t Lie by Boo Walker
This is the story of a man who has moved away from home, buried himself in his work and built a different life from what he previously imagined for a reason. We find out this reason slowly over time as the story progresses. Carver left his home after he felt that his actions caused irrevocable issues… Continue reading The Stars Don’t Lie by Boo Walker
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
Narrated by: Shivantha Wijesinha The book is not for the faint of heart. I love listening to different narrators from different countries because it is a very immersive experience. Unlikeable central protagonists are usually not something that I enjoy, but this time, there were so many points of introspection here that I could not help but champion (towards… Continue reading The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
The Pieces of Us by Caroline Montague
This book begins with the death of a baby. I almost stopped reading on at this point because of the timing. I am glad I did not, however, since the story moves forward, and it is easier (at least for the reader) to put the incident behind them. The couple in the book took their… Continue reading The Pieces of Us by Caroline Montague
The Many Lives of Charlie by Kid Toussaint & Aurélie Guarino
As with many comics published by this publisher, there is something different about the content in this one. There are discussions about the great beyond and the mundane tasks for those left behind. Charlie is a spark of colour in an otherwise drab office where they deal with the conversion of the remains of dead… Continue reading The Many Lives of Charlie by Kid Toussaint & Aurélie Guarino
The Dog Sitter Detective Takes the Lead by Antony Johnston
I read the first book of this series last year and reviewed it on my blog. I am glad I gave the next in the series a shot because I am starting to enjoy the author's writing style and the lead protagonist more after this visit. Gwinny found work at the end of the previous… Continue reading The Dog Sitter Detective Takes the Lead by Antony Johnston