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Well, the good thing about Peirene novellas you don't get on with: they are short.

This Icelandic novella (about a researcher having a breakdown over a mistake she's made in the archive) I think would have been a better short story.

This was the author's first fiction though, so wonder what the others are like. Will they also be translated?

I'm not usually a fan of campus novels, so this one had points against it before the start!

The seconded installment of the Children‘s Home series does not disappoint. Like the first, Sigurdardóttir goes all in on story, macabre death and twisted pasts fracturing lives. Det. Huldar and psychologist Freyja don‘t take away from the story, which I liked. The book is a thriller and true page turner.

Incredible in the same way a fast paced and scandalous procedural is. The stories Sigurdardóttir writes are always a treat. This debut in a newer series is typical of the Nordic/Baltic crime genre. Yet for all the darkness and gore, her inventiveness in how the crime is uncovered applies real world tech and her knowledge to her creative narrative. Devouring the series!

I debated between giving this book a pick or a so-so. It is an extremely quick read and I did enjoy the end and how it brought everything together. I also enjoyed the setting of a wintry, 19th century Iceland. I was a bit confused by all the characters but the end wrapped it up nicely and the pieces all fall into place. I'm glad I read this book but just feel a little underwhelmed by it. Probably won't stick with me, but it was worth the read.

I forgot to review this. I listened to the audiobook mostly, but needed the physical book to read the ending to find out what I missed/misunderstood listening. But guess what? I still have no clue what actually happened at the end. I don‘t need a neat and tidy ending but I also don‘t love it when I feel like I‘ve missed something. This seems to be purposeful. Still, I enjoyed this propulsive and quick read. I was anxious throughout!

Hmm. So I liked this and I was really invested but after that very unresolved ending, I have SO MANY questions 😂😅🫣 @BarbaraBB I bought this one based on your review so, I‘ve made a new hashtag: #blameitonbarbara 😀😂

Thank you @bcncookbookclub for my #valloweenswap package! I love everything! Im excited about the copy of The Whalebone Theater!

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Ignore my messy shelves! The first batch of valentines from the Litsy swap hosted by @TheBookHippie
Thank you to @KadaGul for the lovely note 🥰
And to @Catsandbooks @Butterfinger @Cuilin as well!!