I enjoyed this book though I had a difficult time getting interested in the story. It took a while for it to keep my attention. It was, however, drama personified. While I did not like some of the characters, that did not really affect my ability to stay invested in the story. A good book but did not have the wow factor I was hoping for. Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For more reviews, please visit

I am a huge fan of David Baldacci and have thoroughly enjoyed many of his series. Unfortunately, I go to excited to see he was releasing a new book that I did not notice it was part of the Walter Nash series. I did not enjoy the first book in the series and should not have committed myself to reading this one. That is on me. I did not like the characters, especially Nash. The story did not hold my attention and it took everything in me to finish reading it. There are, however

I have evidently been on a tangent with reading books with a fantasy and magical realism focus. Unfortunately, I am not a fan of books in that genre. I had really enjoyed the author’s previous book, Ghosts of Harvard, so I was looking forward to reading this one. Alas, I felt like I was on a ride through an ADHD experience. There were too many topics and none of them received the focus needed to make it a cohesive read. I will probably read future books by this author, but I

After reading this book, I have come to realize that military fiction is not a genre I enjoy. The beginning of the book was okay and did a good job of setting the scene and developing the primary characters. There was too much military technology for my taste and it made it hard for me to stay invested in the story. Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For more reviews, please visit my blog at: https://www.msladyb

I am not against reading books that contain witches or have a paranormal aspect if the mystery and suspense is intense enough to grab my attention and keep me invested in the story. While this book does have twists and turns and clues sprinkled throughout, this one just did not deliver the oomph I needed to want to keep reading. I could not stay focused and wanted to put it aside for other books that would hold my attention. I also feel like the ending was not handled well an

I have loved the author, Fannie Flagg, for many years. So any time a new book is released, I will definitely have it on my to-be-read list. So I was excited at the opportunity to read her latest book. However, this one just did not appeal to me. The collection of short stories was okay, but not what I was expecting. “My bad” that I did not read the synopsis first. As with most of her books, there are some quirky individuals which I enjoyed. Unfortunately, the random stories w

First of all, I should have explored more about this title before I started to read it. I am not a fan of books in the fantasy or magical realism genres. So I was not the intended audience. The multiple POV aspect is interesting. But there did not seem to be much depth to the story. So I had trouble staying invested in the book. Though I think there are plenty of readers who will enjoy it. I will leave it up to you whether you think it is worth your time. Thank you to NetGall

This is the first book I have read by the author, T. Jefferson Parker. I tend to enjoy police procedurals and definitely mystery thrillers. However, this particular story did not have as many twists and turns as I expected. I had trouble staying interested in the story. There may be plenty of readers who will enjoy Wild Instinct, so I encourage you to try it to see if it appeals to you. Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for my advanced review copy. All opinions and th

This is the first book I have read in the Billie Walker series. And while it was an okay read, I do not think I will read any more books in the series. You will experience the book through multiple timelines which did not seem to flow well for me. I enjoyed the historical fiction focus of life in the aftermath of WWII in Europe. With a slow start that had me struggling to get invested in the story, I finally made it to the end. And I was happy to finally close the book and no

Though the second book in the Old Juniper Bookstore series, it is the first one I have read. I am not sure if that made a difference in my opinion. While there are some positive aspects to the book, there were more negatives that kept me from wanting to actually finish the book. I am sure there are plenty of readers who will not be bothered by the pastor discussing the fact of why she is not having sex ... especially when she is NOT married. I am sorry, but I did not find thi

The premise of this book appealed to me and I loved the way the book pulled you into the story from the first page. The dual POV narration was appealing and I enjoyed discovering the dynamics of relationships between the former university friends. I do not think it is one of the best psychological thrillers I have ever read. But it was an okay book and may appeal more to others. Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts

I enjoy reading books in the historical fiction genre. And while this was a different focus than my typical read, it had a lot of positive aspects. I love the focus of a strong female character who demonstrated intelligence and strength. Set in a period of time when women were not recognized for these positive characteristics, this was a breath of fresh air.Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. Fo

I have enjoyed reading books that feature ladies “of a certain age.” Because this is the fourth book in a series of which I have not read earlier ones, I felt like I was at a disadvantage. I struggled to keep up with the characters. However, the focus on friendship and the sense of community they provided was heartwarming. And, as is typical with this type of book, the humor added much to the story. Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my advanced review copy. All op

First of all, I was not the intended audience for this book. While I have enjoyed other books by the author, Evie Woods, I do not find those in the magical realism genre appealing. As a musician myself, I did appreciate the focus on musicians. Being exposed to how violins are made as well as played was informative and a positive aspect to this book. At times, I felt like the story dragged on and I had a difficult time staying focused. There are many individuals, though, who w

The synopsis of this book grabbed my attention. I could not imagine grieving the loss of a friend while being surrounded by death on a daily basis. It is a macabre setting. And Ruth’s ability to cope with death encourages her to make poor decisions. And that, as well as her internal thoughts made her a character I did not like. However, the mystery itself will hold your attention. Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my advanced review copy. All opinions and though

I enjoy reading mystery thrillers and the synopsis of this book caught my attention and I thought I would like getting lost in this new series. However, while it is touted as the first book in a new series, it seems that it is just a continuation of the Hugo Marston series. Though he is now retired and starting a new career as the owner of a bookshop, he is still the same annoying character from books in the previous series. There are some positive aspects to the book ... the

When I first opened this book and started reading it, I almost put it down and declared it a DNF. However, I was determined to see it through to the end. And, by then, I was determined to stick with it. I am not even sure how to write this review. The book is filled with murder, mental health issues, secrets, hidden identities, and a lot of twists and turns. As you experience Savannah “Savi” Portman’s life and writing episodes, you begin to question everything. All I can say

This was a fun cozy mystery. The story will pull you in and you will be flipping through the pages quickly to discover where all the clues will lead you. Lizzy and Holly’s relationship was the perfect touch of caring and support There were a lot of characters in the town of Serenity, Texas. But it was easy to keep track of them. I am in love with Lizzy’s dachshund, Mavis. He was the perfect amount of determination and the ability to get into things. Lots of twists and turns m

I have been a fan of the Cork O’Connor series for several years and have had the pleasure of reading or listening to the audiobook versions of all of them. The characters are well developed and the setting of Tamarack County in Minnesota comes to life on the pages. This particular book has a flashback to earlier in Cork’s life during his time as sheriff before returning to the present day. There are a lot of twists and turns that will have you invested in the story and anxiou

This was a short and cozy mystery read. There really is no murder mystery because you know who is guilty from the moment it happens. However, there are a lot of secrets about the characters in the book that are slowly revealed as you travel through the pages. I fell in love with Lucky. I would have taken him in and showered him with so much love. Thank you to Book Funnel for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For more reviews, please visit my blog