I'm in a list making kind of mood so I thought I'd start making random five lists. Sometimes they'll be bookish other weeks not so much. This week I'm sharing 5 quick reviews for books I've read recently.
1. Every Single Secret by Christina Dodd - I really enjoy this author's books but if you are not able to suspend belief (as in take belief and lock it a box in a closet while you're reading it) this will not be the book for you. It's plot and the setup are absolutely bananas. There are crime lords and secret assassins and all kinds of dramatic intrigue and tragedy. I loved the appearance of Gothic in this book and am hoping for another book set there soon. It was a fun roller coaster of a read that kept me entertained which is kind of the point of this kind of story. This is a fun bit of escapist reading that will keep you turning pages. My Rating: Liked It! (3.5 Stars)
2. The Collector's Apprentice by B.A. Shapiro - I didn't enjoy this one. Maybe if I had more of an appreciation for art I would have enjoyed it more with all the art mentioned and the time spent in the art scene both on the collecting end and with the actual artists. My main issue was I disliked all of the characters and the story didn't engage me enough to make up for it. I don't think this author is for me. I didn't care for the style of writing or how the characters were developed. My Rating: Not For Me (2 Stars)
3. The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill - I had read some mixed reviews for this one so my expectations were pretty low going into it and I ended up thoroughly enjoying it. It's definitely a bit unique with one part being a more traditional mystery and the other being an exchange between the woman who is writing the story and a fan. As the story goes on both plots become more and more unsettling and I had no idea how either would end. The audio version was fantastic with Katherine Littrell's narration really adding to the experience. I will be on the lookout for more from both the narrator and the author. My Rating: Really Liked It (4 Stars)
4. The Body on the Beach by Simon Brett - Carole Seddon is incredibly sensible and her neighbor Jude (just Jude) is decidedly not. However, it is sensible Carole that stumbles upon a body on the beach and gets caught up in an investigation she never had any intention of taking part in. Who else can she reach out to for help but Jude? This was a fun very classic feeling English village mystery. I really enjoyed watching the friendship between Jude and Carole develop and the mystery itself unravel. This is a series and an author I'm looking forward to reading more from. My Rating: Liked It! (3.5 Stars)
5. We Solve Murders by Richard Osman - I read and enjoyed a previous book by Osman and I loved the sound of this one. I went with the audio version and Nicola Walker did a fantastic job with the narration. The cast of characters is quite the mix involving professional assassins, super tough security, retired police officers, a hodge podge of village residents, oh and a professional author with quite a lifetime of experience. The mystery is a cat and mouse game through multiple countries with serious stakes and hijinks galore. This was a fun read and I had no idea how things were going to unfold until the end but I enjoyed watching unfold. I'm looking forward to read more from this author and this series. My Rating: Really Liked It! (4.5 Stars)
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