by Lisa Kleypas.
The fourth and final in the series, this one follows Daisy Bowman as her father tries to arrange a marriage for her. It was much more slow going for me, not quite as interesting as the others but still good. A little action at the end kept it interesting and it rounded out the series nicely.
Next up is Midnight Crystal to finish that trilogy and then maybe some Mary Balogh's I have piled up by my bed!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
The Devil in Winter (wallflower book 3)
by Lisa Kleypas.
This one picked off right where the second ended and followed Evie as she proposes marriage to St. Vincent to escape her family. It was quite interesting because it explains the history of Rohan more clearly and I read those Kleypas books much earlier (Hathaway?). I may have to reread the first in that series now.
I liked the danger in this one and Evie who was so shy really stood her ground. It was a good book.
This one picked off right where the second ended and followed Evie as she proposes marriage to St. Vincent to escape her family. It was quite interesting because it explains the history of Rohan more clearly and I read those Kleypas books much earlier (Hathaway?). I may have to reread the first in that series now.
I liked the danger in this one and Evie who was so shy really stood her ground. It was a good book.
It Happened One Autumn (wallflowers book 2)
by Lisa Kleypas.
The second book covered the story of Lillian Bowman and Lord Westcliff. I found it very intriguing and while predictable, it was fun. A great followup as the 4 friends stay strong through the series and we get to see Annabelle even though she's married now.
This may have been my favorite of the series, not quite sure but it was a treat to read. Of course it ended with a cliffhanger so I had to start the third right away!
The second book covered the story of Lillian Bowman and Lord Westcliff. I found it very intriguing and while predictable, it was fun. A great followup as the 4 friends stay strong through the series and we get to see Annabelle even though she's married now.
This may have been my favorite of the series, not quite sure but it was a treat to read. Of course it ended with a cliffhanger so I had to start the third right away!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Burning Lamp (Dreamlight Trilogy book 2)
by Amanda Quick (Jayne Ann Krentz).
And 10 months later I finally purchase the second book (in audio format because i don't like hardcovers and the kindle never dropped below 10dollars) but this book technically comes before the first one.
Well it wasn't my favorite - which is a bummer because I love Amanda Quick books generally. I thought the first half lacked character development, too much of it was giving this history of the Jones family and the Winters family so you didn't get to know the characters well. The romance just sort of happened with no build up. The second half of the book was much better, containing some mystery and danger and some characters from previous books which was nice.
Part of my problem may have been the reader of the audiobook, she was breathless/throaty and it was hard to feel like the characters were normal people because of it. So hard to relate in general and definitely not my favorite. Arcane started out as my favorite of JAK's books but I think i like her standalone AQ books best now because she doesn't have to waste time explaining the history of the Arcane Society.
I am really looking forward to the midnight crystal however (the third in this series) which is a jayne castle!
And 10 months later I finally purchase the second book (in audio format because i don't like hardcovers and the kindle never dropped below 10dollars) but this book technically comes before the first one.
Well it wasn't my favorite - which is a bummer because I love Amanda Quick books generally. I thought the first half lacked character development, too much of it was giving this history of the Jones family and the Winters family so you didn't get to know the characters well. The romance just sort of happened with no build up. The second half of the book was much better, containing some mystery and danger and some characters from previous books which was nice.
Part of my problem may have been the reader of the audiobook, she was breathless/throaty and it was hard to feel like the characters were normal people because of it. So hard to relate in general and definitely not my favorite. Arcane started out as my favorite of JAK's books but I think i like her standalone AQ books best now because she doesn't have to waste time explaining the history of the Arcane Society.
I am really looking forward to the midnight crystal however (the third in this series) which is a jayne castle!
Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflower book 1)
by Lisa Kleypas.
This series is about 4 wallflowers who are looking for marriage and become friends and help each other pursue future husbands. The first deals with Anabelle who is attracting to a man Simon of lower birth but wants to marry a peer. Surprise - she ends up marrying Simon :) It was an enjoyable read and the friendship between the girls is great.
I'm now torn between reading the next and reading the new book that just came out by my favorite author... ahh decisions!
This series is about 4 wallflowers who are looking for marriage and become friends and help each other pursue future husbands. The first deals with Anabelle who is attracting to a man Simon of lower birth but wants to marry a peer. Surprise - she ends up marrying Simon :) It was an enjoyable read and the friendship between the girls is great.
I'm now torn between reading the next and reading the new book that just came out by my favorite author... ahh decisions!
The Sins of Lord Easterbrook (easterbrook book 4)
by Madeline Hunter.
And the fourth and final book in the series. Finally it's Easterbrook's turn and we learn something of his travels and a woman he fell in love with on those travels who reappears in his life. There is a lot of political stuff going on in this one, dealing with the opium trade which was very interesting. This one was interesting because until the last few pages she was set against staying and was planning on leaving and that this was nothing but an affair... interesting. It was nice to follow the characters from the previous books and how they are all still doing. I love series' because of that.
And the fourth and final book in the series. Finally it's Easterbrook's turn and we learn something of his travels and a woman he fell in love with on those travels who reappears in his life. There is a lot of political stuff going on in this one, dealing with the opium trade which was very interesting. This one was interesting because until the last few pages she was set against staying and was planning on leaving and that this was nothing but an affair... interesting. It was nice to follow the characters from the previous books and how they are all still doing. I love series' because of that.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
House Rules
by Jodi Piccoult.
This book is about a family, a single Mother Ella who has two sons Jacob and Theo. Jacob has Aspergers and is obsessed with crime scene investigation. When his social skills tutor ends up dead and missing and eventually found he gets tried for her murder.
Like all of her books this one is difficult to read, it's hard to read the truth when you don't want it to be that way. You also know a twist might be coming so you can't settle and relax, there are not always happy endings in real life. I can't read a lot of her books in order but once in a while I give them a try and then go back to my lighter reading.
This one didn't meet expectation, I learned a lot about Autism, specifically Aspergers but the mystery was disappointing and the ending even more so (and not for the reason I was thinking). I won't give more than that away because I'm glad I read it but don't think you'll feel totally contented in the end.
This book is about a family, a single Mother Ella who has two sons Jacob and Theo. Jacob has Aspergers and is obsessed with crime scene investigation. When his social skills tutor ends up dead and missing and eventually found he gets tried for her murder.
Like all of her books this one is difficult to read, it's hard to read the truth when you don't want it to be that way. You also know a twist might be coming so you can't settle and relax, there are not always happy endings in real life. I can't read a lot of her books in order but once in a while I give them a try and then go back to my lighter reading.
This one didn't meet expectation, I learned a lot about Autism, specifically Aspergers but the mystery was disappointing and the ending even more so (and not for the reason I was thinking). I won't give more than that away because I'm glad I read it but don't think you'll feel totally contented in the end.
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