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She/her. Constantly overworked teacher of Norwegian and English. Geek and reading enthusiast. Married. Mother of a growing boy, born February 2018. Two cats. The Cannonball-veteran (the only participant - as far as I know - who has participated every year since CBRII). Loves fantasy, kissing books and YA. Strongly opinionated about many things. Perpetually behind on reviews. (Learn more about this Cannonballer: Malin's Quick Questions interview.)

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Less moaning about your looks, more sorting out your country, young Queen

December 30, 2016 by Malin 3 Comments

3.5 stars Kelsea knows that when she turns nineteen, it is time for her to take her rightful place as Queen, like her mother (who died when she was a baby) and grandmother before her. She has been raised far from civilisation, by two loyal servants, who did their best to prepare her in every way they could for the duty she would be facing. What they have not done is socialise her in any way, she’s barely seen another living soul since she was […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, History, Science Fiction, Young Adult Tagged With: CBR8, Dystopian, Erika Johansen, fantasy, historical, magic, Malin, the Queen of the Tearling, Young Adult

Malin's CBR8 Review No:131 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, History, Science Fiction, Young Adult · Tags: CBR8, Dystopian, Erika Johansen, fantasy, historical, magic, Malin, the Queen of the Tearling, Young Adult ·
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Sadly, another dud towards the end of the year

December 27, 2016 by Malin Leave a Comment

From Goodreads: When Evangeline Canterbury meets the gorgeous, intriguing doctor next door, all she wants from him is a bit of distraction, to help her get over a few rough days. Her one-night stand, however, has other plans: He needs an accomplished and presentable girlfriend to bring before his parents – and for six months of her time, he is willing and prepared to spend an obscene amount of money. Nothing but trouble can come of such an arrangement. But can Eva stop herself? Or […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: CBR8, Contemporary Romance, Malin, mental illness, Sherry Thomas, The One in My Heart

Malin's CBR8 Review No:130 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: CBR8, Contemporary Romance, Malin, mental illness, Sherry Thomas, The One in My Heart ·
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Julia Quinn goes Georgian

December 27, 2016 by Malin Leave a Comment

3.5 stars Sibylla “Billie” Bridgerton has always been a tomboy. As a girl, she ran wild with the neighbouring Rokesby children, and it’s been long expected that she’ll end up marrying either of the younger sons, Edward or Andrew. She’s doesn’t really mind the idea herself, but marriage is the furthest thing from her mind, even after her best friend, Mary Rokesby goes off to marry her eldest brother George’s best friend. After all, if Billie gets married, whose going to oversee the running of […]

Filed Under: Fiction, History, Romance Tagged With: Because of Miss Bridgerton, CBR8, Georgian, historical romance, Julia Quinn, Malin, the Rokesbys

Malin's CBR8 Review No:129 · Genres: Fiction, History, Romance · Tags: Because of Miss Bridgerton, CBR8, Georgian, historical romance, Julia Quinn, Malin, the Rokesbys ·
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Kirkus thought this book was better than The Hating Game. Kirkus is very wrong

December 27, 2016 by Malin 2 Comments

3.5 stars Glory Hallelujah (yup, that’s actually her name) Greenleaf is the only one in her family who’s never broken the law or deviated from the straight and narrow. Unlike most of her other family members, who only seem to leave Hellcat Canyon to go to prison or when they die, Glory was going to become a star, using her songwriting and singing talent to make it big. Of course, then her brother Jonah was arrested for meth dealing and she had to use all […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: CBR8, Contemporary Romance, Hellcat Canyon, Julie Ann Long, Malin, movie stars, rock stars, small town life, Wild at Whiskey Creek

Malin's CBR8 Review No:128 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: CBR8, Contemporary Romance, Hellcat Canyon, Julie Ann Long, Malin, movie stars, rock stars, small town life, Wild at Whiskey Creek ·
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A contemporary romance with a lot of produce puns

December 27, 2016 by Malin Leave a Comment

Wanting to prove to herself that she can manage on her own, Roxie Callahan moved all the way across the country, away from her somewhat flakey, alternative diner-managing mother and her constant string of usually unhappy infatuations. Roxie has put herself through culinary school and is working hard to establish herself as a private chef to wealthy Hollywood wives. But when a moment of distraction means she screws up with a very important client, it seems as if most of her client base are happy […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: #food, Alice Clayton, CBR8, Contemporary Romance, farming, Hudson Valley, Malin, Nuts, small town life

Malin's CBR8 Review No:127 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: #food, Alice Clayton, CBR8, Contemporary Romance, farming, Hudson Valley, Malin, Nuts, small town life ·
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Utterly forgettable. Read Courtney Milan’s Unraveled instead

December 26, 2016 by Malin Leave a Comment

Sophie Darling (sadly nowhere near as awesome as my favourite romance heroine with Darling as a surname) is on her way to a job interview in London and unexpectedly and happily finds herself upgraded to first class. Her joy is somewhat lessened when very handsome, but supremely grouchy Gabriel “Scottie” Scott is seated next to her, outraged that one of the two seats he’s purchased has been allotted to someone. Nonetheless, cheerful and mischievous Sophie decides to try to crack handsome guy’s crabby demeanour (at […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: CBR8, Contemporary Romance, Courtney Milan, emmalita, Kristen Callihan, Malin, Managed, New Adult, rock stars, unraveled, VIP

Malin's CBR8 Review No:126 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: CBR8, Contemporary Romance, Courtney Milan, emmalita, Kristen Callihan, Malin, Managed, New Adult, rock stars, unraveled, VIP ·
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