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BookMaven9

BookMaven9

Joined May 2016

Loved puppers, books, film buff, super heros and the 10th Doctor
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️omg this was a blast listening to!!! I am looking forward to getting back into the world of Princess Donut and Carl! Although it‘s way silly, the character building has captured me.

Addison_Reads Agree! I just finished this one today. 3d
BookMaven9 I‘m into book 2. So much fun !🤩 3d
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You Killed Me First | John Marrs
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⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 3.5 stars

While I enjoyed the book loads, I know what he can do and he can certainly do better. It‘s still a fun read and a page turner, but compared to what he‘s done before, this came in just under expectations.

These 3 women are a hot mess, in an entertaining way. And I enjoyed the backstabbing, twisty little ways they were at each other.

So definitely not one of his best but I‘m still happy I read it.

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 3d
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Small Favors | Erin A. Craig
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This author can do no wrong. What a deliciously wonderful creepfest. I love strange forest books and am always imagining what lurks within the trees in the darkness. This gives a good spin on that genre if you love spooky forest stories.

This one is a slow burn that you have to be patient with but it does payoff. The atmosphere alone is worth the read.

I loved her other books!

ICantImReading I‘ve been on a kick with reading all of her books this year after loving “The Thirteenth Child” - I hope to get to this one soon! 🙂 1w
BookMaven9 Loved the thirteenth child!!! And her salt and sorrow books 1w
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Naked in Death | Nora Roberts, J. D. Robb
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This was an absolutely cringe worthy novel! Dialogue was awful! I don‘t like romance books and this acts like a murder mystery/ scifi when in reality those things were thrown in as a side to the romance. Blech

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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️The cover is better than the actual book. I figured it out early on. It‘s an interesting concept but it didn‘t work for me. Forest vibes are one of my faves, I wish we spent more time there rather than in the MC‘s head repeating things over and over again rather than move the story forward. Pacing was off. But the cover is stunning.

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Ohio | Stephen Markley
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⭐️⭐️⭐️a decent go at looking at small town America during some tough times. I think there is a greatness in there somewhere, but couldn‘t connect to characters and felt it was overwritten in places.

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North Woods | Daniel Mason
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️two stars for the beautiful writing and making me feel like I was in nature. The stories were lackluster and not interesting to me at all.

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Hollow Kingdom | Kira Jane Buxton
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⭐️⭐️ This book started off great!
What started out as a good set up, funny dialogue even if you‘re mostly in ST‘s head, soon becomes tiresome. Many of the encounters along the way become long winded and either rambling conversations. I admit, it lost me several times and quickly ran of steam to be interesting enough for me to care. I‘m so disappointed because I think the author was onto something here.

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Empire of the Damned | Jay Kristoff
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️proper vicious vampires in a gritty world that is dark and dangerous. Excellent characters that will break your heart! A worthy sequel and I can‘t wait for book 3!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I‘ve never watched any family YouTubers cause it doesn‘t feel right but I followed this story closely. The oldest child of Ruby Franke is a brave and stronger than she knows you g girl to fight for her siblings and to see the truth of her abusive mother. I hope one day she sees the part the Mormon church played in this tragic story and break free of all her shackles. She is getting good therapy and I have no doubt she will be ok.

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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️⭐️if you need a break from the world for something sweet and charming, this might be for you. A little too in the nose for my taste.

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Extinction | Douglas Preston
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⭐️⭐️I expect so much better from this author. But this was dull, predictable and full of cardboard characters. It was beyond formulaic. I love my fast paced reads that don‘t require a lot of thinking but this wasn‘t it. If you want to just casually pass the time, maybe

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Betty: A novel | Tiffany McDaniel
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Absolutely literary genius! A devastating coming of age story with so much heart and grit. What a brilliant author! This book will break your heart and make your heart sour with its lyrical prose and beauty alongside its ugly. I cannot recommend enough! Will be one of my favorites!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Frankenstein is my favorite book ever! This book is one of the best biographies and just stuffed full of so many amazing facts about these kids who got together on a stormy night in Geneva! These young creatives gave us so much and were all tragically taken way too soon.

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Pieces of Her | Karin Slaughter
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⭐️⭐️this book was a hot mess. No one to root for, poor constructed, convoluted! Was surprised because I loved Pretty Girls. Give this a pass!

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My Cousin Rachel | Daphne Du Maurier
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⭐️⭐️⭐️While this author can definitely write gothic novels like no other, and this one holds in terms of style, but oof these characters! They took stars away especially the narrator, Phillip! This guy was beyond dumb, to the point of irritating more and not allowing to me to enjoy this this more.

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Desert Flowers | Paul Pen
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🤮blech! That‘s how bad this was! The most annoying people ever with no character development whatsoever. The repetition of dialogue and bad behaviors all around make this a cringey read.

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I love this authors lyrical way of telling a story. It almost feels like a fairytale . There is something ethereal and calming the way she writes no matter how brutal the subject matter. This was an excellent conclusion to this 2 books series with a bittersweet conclusion.

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The Thirteenth Child | Erin A. Craig
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️honestly this author‘s books get better and better!!! Brilliant retelling of Grimm “godfather death”. World building, richly developed characters and lots of feels.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A beautiful written book about an ugly subject matter. Trigger warning, child abduction and abuse. I loved the way the author wove in fairy tales as a coping mechanism to help deal with horrific circumstances and the power of imagination used to survive.

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Kindred | Octavia Butler
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️⭐️I loved the concept of this book but found myself super frustrated at the characters. The snapshots of being thrown back to the slave era times was an excellent idea. But using time travel as the tool yet not ever addressing it left me underwhelmed.

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⭐️ hated it! Flat, uninteresting, boring characters and a story that went nowhere. Yes, I get that it‘s supposed to be satire but I didn‘t see it. Interesting concepts poorly executed.

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⭐️⭐️unpopular opinion coming. I thought this book was poorly written, too many abrupt jumps. I didn‘t care for any of the characters and wanted to feel something g emotional connection but could not. I think I‘d rather read about the true woman this happened to, Eva Panic Nahir.

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Playground | Richard Powers
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A completely engrossing and thought provoking novel on all levels. I almost gave up in the beginning, so glad I didn‘t. Once it grabs, it grabs hard.

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 3mo
BookMaven9 My girl and book buddy 3mo
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The Night Tiger | Yangsze Choo
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ It took me a bit to get into this story and keep my characters straight, but once it got going, I found it very enjoyable.

It‘s wonderful to read books about other cultures and folk lore, superstitions and where those beliefs take them too. This one is set in 30‘s in Malaysia. It‘s part mystery, part magical and romance.

I personally am not a huge fan of magical realism and was somewhat hesitant to read this, but very glad I did.

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⭐️⭐️If you want background noise to pass the time or road trip audio, this is fine. But if you‘re expecting a good read, this is not it. Some parts were ok but the entire wrap up was weird and predictable.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️As a huge fan of Krampus and all the stories around this legend, I was looking forward to this one. I did love how Brom wove all@the bits of lore surrounding Krampus from other parts of the world, but the story itself felt a bit forced. It was ok. This was badly in need of an editor cause it was way too long. I found if getting repetitive. If it was buttoned up tighter, I would have loved it instead of just liked it enough.

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The Vacation | John Marrs
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⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2Flaws and all, I loved this book. This is one of his earlier books and you can see the talent coming our way. I loved all the intertwining stories of traveler‘s stopping along their journeys at a hostel on Venice Beach, and became very invested in their secrets. A little too coincidental in places but still highly recommended.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️if you‘re a fan of folk horror or where these amazing stories about Krampus, mummers, waissling or other pagan rituals began, follow Susan Clegg around Europe, Iceland and Nordic countries as she learns the origin stories. Good stuff. I like my Christmas dark.

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Book of Doors | Gareth Brown
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ magical books, lovely characters and diabolical villains! Wow I loved this debut novel. If you love time travel this is a goodie!

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 4mo
BookMaven9 ♥️ 3mo
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Here One Moment | Liane Moriarty
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I love Moriarty‘s books they are so entertaining and this one does not disappoint. I was so invested in every character. A wonderful lighter read for the holiday season.

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Kill For Me Kill For You | Steve Cavanagh
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⭐️⭐️⭐️a fun, fast paced twist little psychological thriller that I enjoyed quite a bit. Lots here to enjoy. The ending was a little “timely” and not sure how I feel about the “hero” of the story. Not perfect but worth your time.

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Children of Ruin | Adrian Tchaikovsky
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⭐️⭐️concepts are still awesome but execution of this one was not even on the level@as book one. You can read the first book as a stand alone. I would recommend that. This was too jumpy and confusing.

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Children of Time | Adrian Tchaikovsky
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Just give this one all the stars! Clocking in at 600 pages and it flew by! Who knew I would be rooting for spiders in space!

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House of Bone and Rain | Gabino Iglesias
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A beautifully written yet gritty and violent story of reverence and justice. The well developed characters enriches this horror story on the island of Puerto Rico after a hurricane 5 rips through bringing the demons within and the darkness needed for vengeance. A well blended book of culture, sea creatures, friendship and violence when they all crash together. Recommend

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In the Company of Ogres | A. Lee Martinez
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⭐️⭐️⭐️I really enjoyed Gil‘s All Fright Diner and this one didn‘t live up to that one. It was somewhat funny, dragged in the middle going nowhere, and I means nowhere forever. If you like ogres, orcs, goblins, sirens, demons, Amazonian and gods, well this has them all.

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Natural Beauty: A Novel | Ling Ling Huang
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️a horrifying read exploring the dark sides of wellness and beauty industry, especially when you have many billionaires out there doing whatever the fuck they want. Body horror, gore, graphic and sad! Commentary on race, beauty standards, immigration, misogyny and capitalism rolled into one compelling speculative fiction. A MUST READ!

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Evil in Me | Brom
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🎃🎃🎃 demons, serial killers, possession, cursed objects, good characters, 1980s and Punk rock !!! Oh my!!
Lots of stuff going on, felt a little YA in parts, not all. I enjoy Broms artwork and storytelling . This wasn‘t his strongest book but just reading about Beel is worth it♥️

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William | Mason Coile
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🎃🎃1/2 This was a big just ok book for me. The ending made it all worth it, however the journey getting there was unremarkable. Very little character development, lots of bumbling around waiting time. Started out strong, good premise, poorly executed. Overall it‘s fine because it‘s thankfully short.

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Diavola | Jennifer Thorne
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🎃 No atmosphere, no vibes, definitely not gothic. I was rooting for the ghost to wipe all the terrible out in this book. One half terrible,
Privileged rich family with no redeeming qualities. The second half a non interesting spirit. Hot mess@of a book!

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The Burning | Jonathan Kellerman, Jesse Kellerman
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⭐️blech not good writing or story or characters

bookaholic1 I like Johnathan Kellerman books, but didn't like the writing when he writes with his son either. 7mo
BookMaven9 👍🏼 7mo
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🎃🎃🎃 This probably isn‘t fair to Mr. King, but I‘m not a huge fan of short stories so take my review lightly. There are some standout short stories I r read in the past they actually stick, like King‘s The Jaunt. Unforgettable!!! His son, Joe Hill gave me a couple I‘ll never forget. And one of my all time favorite books is the Martian chronicle. But there are far and few between.

These were just ok, no standouts for me.

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The September House | Carissa Orlando
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🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 this book weaves horror, gore, family trauma and humor effortlessly. Hats of to a well crafted story that is both shocking and delightfully entertaining. A wonderful protagonist that will win your heart.

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The Seething | Ben Monroe
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⭐️⭐️⭐️I had some nitpicky stuff about this one but overall a pretty good read from@an indie author. If you like Lovecraftian horror, this one is a good choice. Weak ending, some repetitive dialogue and words but overall a fun time.

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We Used to Live Here | Marcus Kliewer
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I don‘t get unsettled too easily but this one definitely did it! I can‘t remember a book giving me such existential dread as much as this one did. Not since lovecraft anyway! Perfect book for the spooky season! Highly recommend

Jen2 That skull is fabulous! 7mo
BookMaven9 💀thank you! 7mo
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The Will of the Many | James Islington
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I would give this more stars if I could! This has everything you could ever want in high fantasy!

Dark academy
Political intrigue
Excellent would building
Strong characters
Didn‘t see that coming
Twists and turns!
Disturbing magic system

RamsFan1963 I love the Beetlejuice heads!! ❤❤❤❤❤ 7mo
BookMaven9 Aren‘t those great! The new movie was awesome too💚 7mo
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The House Is on Fire | Rachel Beanland
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⭐️⭐️⭐️an engaging historical fiction using parts of actual people@who were there although took many liberties with their narratives.

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Angel of Vengeance | Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
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Rehashing these characters over and over again with the storyline long ago seemingly finished and brought back felt forced. Honestly I‘m tired of Constance back story and her whole ordeal with Leng. I‘m also in the fence about Diogenes. Not sure how he gets a redemption arc here when he was such a diabolical villain. Here he felt watered down and it didn‘t sit well.

I miss the old characters and want more vinnie and Pendergast.

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Yea I just couldn‘t stay awake long enough for this.

dabbe #allhailthebail! 🤩🤩🤩 8mo
Lesliereadsalot I hear you. I read to the end but was disappointed. 8mo
BookMaven9 I struggled so hard and wanted to make it but just couldn‘t. I didn‘t miss anything right? 8mo
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I Kill Killers | S T Ashman, Timeless Papers
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ As a huge fan of Dexter, I can get behind this debut crime novel!

A fast paced crime fiction about a female version of Dexter who kills killers riding within the lines of shades of gray. I love Leah! She‘s an intriguing and smart woman. This is a twisty little gem if you like page turners and great summer thrillers.