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The third installment of Sigurdardóttirs‘ children‘s home series will resonate with social media generation, and victims of bullying. In this installment, the crimes are intertwined. The murder of bullies; how their viciousness to victims created a ripple effect. The scheme is sorrowful, meticulous and nauseating. Hits home thematically. Personal note: Please be kind to others. This is fiction, but kindness is real.

Random book from our home library:

📖 On an Irish Island by Robert Kanigel

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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.

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Mixed reviews on this one. It‘s time I either #ReadOrDonate

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 tried a few times and made it about 30% into the book before I bailed. The concept was intriguing and I wanted to like it, but I just found my mind wandering every time I turned it on.

This husband/wife duo is a quick listen that hooked me in about a murderous opening weekend for an exclusive club for the elitist of celebrities. With multiple perspectives, plus news coverage this sparkles with cinematic flair. Some of the twists genuinely surprised me, though a few were more expected. I wish that the ending had a bit more of a satisfying sense of justice though… The audio is well-performed! Available through #KindleUnlimited!