This book was one of my lovely CBR8 book exchange gifts from Scootsa1000. It is what I asked for and I was not disappointed. I was up reading this at 2am when my husband woke up and freaked out that I was still awake, so I can thank him for the 5 hours of sleep I got, because I’m sure I would have read until the end of the book/sunrise otherwise. Deanna Randolph is an heiress and debutante in 1895. Her father is a co-owner […]
Fun paranormal mysteries
I started this review after reading Midnight Riot, promptly never finished writing my review, and then read Moon Over Soho. So now I get to write two reviews for the price of one! Laziness pays off again! I am really enjoying this series. They are paranormal mysteries with a large dash of police procedural thrown in. I could have sworn that I heard about Midnight Riot here (since this is basically my only non-romance recommendation source these days), but I can’t seem to locate it […]
Another Murder with Inspector Gamache
This is the fourth Inspector Gamache book, set in the week leading up to Canada Day (July 1), and the Gamaches’ wedding anniversary. I’m glad I remembered when this one was set, because visiting with Gamache always tends to improve the spirits, and its ben HOT here and driving around in the car listening to Ralph Cosham while the AC did its job was a wonderful way to break up the day. Unfortunately, I felt like this was the weakest thus far of the Inspector […]
Though virtue is not a word I’d apply to this situation
Guys. This book was super depressing. I read it fairly quickly, but it was gloomy and I was already feeling sort of gloomy so I’m not sure I really enjoyed it. It was, however, that it was well-written and engaging. I just don’t know that I’ll read more. The world is bleak enough without spending my leisure time depressing the hell out of myself. This novel is a compelling murder mystery with great characters, and I found myself growing more and more invested in solving […]
“Love wants the best for others. Attachment takes hostages.”
Last year I double cannonballed with the second Inspector Gamache book, A Fatal Grace. It grew naturally from its predecessor, Still Life, and expanded the universe of the Sûreté du Québec and the various residents of Three Pines and its surrounding area in the Eastern Townships. Having decided that I enjoy consuming these books in the time of year in which they are set, I knew that I would be listening to The Cruelest Month this April. I can happily report I’m as happy with […]
Poor Man’s Deanna Raybourn
Some days it feels like I’m deliberately reading mediocre books, but then I have to remind myself that what I am doing is trying new authors and it will all turn out ok. I have been reading a lot of contemporaries lately and wanted to get back to my historical roots. This is a new-to-me author and the second book of a trilogy. I did not read the first book, and I don’t think I missed anything important. Our heroine, Ravenna, is the youngest of […]
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