Blackbirds | 
pickIn this horror novel, Miriam Black is cursed with the ability to see the death of whoever she touches. She roams the country scavenging from those about to die, resigned to witnessing their fates, coping with cigarettes, alcohol and poorly chosen men. One particularly unfortunate choice puts her in the sights of a ruthless psychopath. Definitely not for the squeamish--Miriam is creatively foul-mouthed & the violence when it comes is hyper-violent.
pickMiriam Black knows how and when you will die.
This was the first book in the Miriam Black series, and I will definitely be reading the second. I realized after I began that it was just what I needed at the moment: very little description, just action and dialogue and a plot that never stopped moving forward.
“Car lights strobe through busted motel
blinds.”
My first Chuck Wendig, and I think it‘s just what I needed right now. Nelson graciously offered his services as bookmodel! 🐶❤️
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so-soEntertaining, action-packed, easy to read (hence how I finished it in only a few hours), yet left me wanting more. It lacked a depth and nuance that I had expected in a book with an existential premise. I probably won‘t read the next book. (Also, trigger warnings.) Full review on GR.
This is my #doublespin book for July so I‘m 2 for 2 this month! 🎉🙌🏻
(and yes, I reused my same photo from earlier 😂)
Starting my #doublespin book (and showing off my new coffee mug) 😉
so-soI really liked the concept and enjoyed the story to a certain extent, but the language! I‘m not usually one for pearl-clutching about swear words, but this was over the top. It was like Chuck was just showing off, trying to go for shock value. Maybe it would have been easier to take in print, but on audio it was distracting. I don‘t know if I‘ll continue the series. Probably not.
Okay #LMPBC Group P: here are 4 options. Let me know which one you‘d prefer. I have others if none of these appeal.
Girl - 386 pgs
How - 233 pgs
Born - 330 pgs
Blackbirds - 276 pgs
When you read a book and love a book and then find out at the end it‘s the first in an entirely published series! 💥🤗📖🖤
#Birds - I‘m pretty sure this book isn‘t about birds, but it‘s currently on my TBR and has bird in the title. #NoteworthyNovember
Got this bucket of cuddles on my lap. While I read one handed or he gets mad. 😂😍😺💙 #kittycuddles #catsoflitsy #muchlove #dawwwe #bentleyboo
#blackorwhite #90sinjuly The book in the left is still on my never ending TBR.
Right there on the shelf, four #onewordtitles gather. #RiotGram Day 3 (late)
My order from Book Outlet arrived in time for me to create a #BookPyramid for today's photo challenge! I've already started building a wishlist on Book Outlet for next week's sale. 😄 #photoadaynov16
As a new Android member to litsy. I'm very excited to be here with like minded bookish folks! I figured as my first post why not go with my arm art! this is from the original cover of blackbirds by Chuck Wendig. Art by Joey Hi-Fi. Mirium is not finished but hopefully she will be soon. I picked up this book due to its cover. fell absolutely in love with both the concept and the character. Dark, strong and able to over come so much. #muchlove
pickJust finished this and I love the character of Miriam Black, but the book is a bit messy at times. Miriam can see people's deaths if she touches them. After getting mixed up with a guy with a box, she finds herself trying to change fate. Miriam swears, is snarky, and is tough. My hope is the next book is a bit better than this one. It isn't bad, but it isn't great. I wound up liking it just for Miriam.
so-soI'm not sure what to say. It's a lot more dark than I'm used to reading. I'll keep going in the series because Miriam as a character is super intriguing.
Walking home from the playground with a toddler who fell asleep in the stroller, I needed something to pass the time. Pulled this up on the Kindle app and very glad I did. Tons of fun so far!
so-soWavering on this one. There were Gaiman-esque elements, but Wendig has his own voice. It was enjoyable but overall something didn't click. Sort of interesting start to a series, though, so I'd probably continue and see if it bears fruit.
Started this last night. Treating myself to some French toast and reading for lunch!
bailed
