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. Lie to Me by J.T. Ellison - This was quite the roller coaster! It's been awhile since I've read anything by this author but I don't think I'll have quite as long in between books for my next one by her. This had some serious Gone Girl vibes at the beginning. Nothing is quite as it seems and I wasn't sure who to trust. I was never quite sure what was going to happen next and the author definitely kept me guessing. At no point did I like any of the characters (with the exception of Holly and Jim) but as the story went along they became a bit more sympathetic. This is a good twisty read and one that I really enjoyed. My Rating: Really Liked It (4 Stars)
2. A Dark and Secret Magic by Wallis Kinney - I really enjoyed this fantasy book about a hedge witch facing the unraveling of family secrets and discovering more about her very own identity. I really liked Kate and rooted for things to work out for her. She's having to balance keeping up the old traditions and learning new things about herself. The bulk of the book is a quieter story but there is always something a bit darker lurking at the edges. The audio was very well down and kept me hooked and completely engaged shortly after it began until the very end. It was a touch more romance-y than I expected but it did fit well into the story so it didn't bother me. My Rating: Really Liked It! (4.25 Stars)
3. The Camelot Caper by Elizabeth Peters - I've read a few of Elizabeth Peters standalones and while I wouldn't necessarily say they are the most believable or that the stories always make the most sense they're always a good time. This one was not a favorite. I liked the characters and I liked the basic concept - long estranged grandfather with a King Arthur tie-in and a traveling companion who writes Gothic novels - but once you get away from the setup everything kind of falls apart. The story reads like the author had the premise and characters all worked out and then was told that she had to produce the book in 48 hours. I look forward to reading more from Peters but this is one I wouldn't recommend. My Rating: Just Okay (2 Stars)
4. The Lost Gargoyle of Paris by Gigi Pandian - I picked this novella up when I was trying to make my reading goal for the year and this was a series I'd always been curious about. I have really enjoyed other books by this author so I'm not surprised that I really enjoyed this book. It would definitely have been better if I read this series in order but the concept and the characters are solid enough that it has me searching out the other books. Pandian does a great job of coming up with unique characters and premises and this one especially is a fun one. My Rating: Liked It! (3.5 Stars)
5. Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa - Takako is a young woman feeling at loose ends and not happy with her life. When she visits her uncle's bookshop in an out of the way corner in Tokyo she's at first uninterested and uninspired but slowly as the book goes along she finds her way. I preferred the first part that focused more on Takako but overall I enjoyed the entire story. This was a nice listen and I'm looking forward to reading the sequel. My Rating: Really Liked It (4 Stars)
What have you read lately?
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