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Leafing Through Pages – The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner (The Twilight Saga #3.5)

For all books in the Twilight Series, go here. Stars: 3 / 5 Recommendation: I have mixed feelings with this book. Though I liked the way the story moves along and leads to the tragic end of the protagonist, which we already know would happen, I was put off by the droning of her innerContinue reading “Leafing Through Pages – The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner (The Twilight Saga #3.5)”

Leafing Through Pages – Memory Man (Amos Decker #1)

For review of all books in the Amos Decker series, go here. Stars: 3 / 5 Recommendation: It is still a well-written and engaging story, even though it is disturbing and dark. Definitely not fast-paced since a lot of redundancy and droning goes on. Somehow Baldacci still managed to keep the reader gripping to theContinue reading “Leafing Through Pages – Memory Man (Amos Decker #1)”

Leafing Through Pages: The Unexpected Gift / Christmas Promises

Here is my take on the final two novellas in the Silent Night book beginning with The Unexpected Gift, the second novella, followed by Christmas Promises, the third novella. The Unexpected Gift Stars: 2.5 / 5 Recommendation: Plot, although well written, felt a lot weaker led by the key characters’ libido and felt really rushedContinue reading “Leafing Through Pages: The Unexpected Gift / Christmas Promises”

Leafing Through Pages: A Berry Merry Christmas

Stars: 2.5 / 5 Recommendation: There is magic and fantasy; romance and heartbreak; and above all a healing of all hearts involved while finding their way during the holidays. A whimsical romance mixed with emotional roller coaster in it, but not my choice of romance books I like normally. A Berry Merry Christmas is theContinue reading “Leafing Through Pages: A Berry Merry Christmas”

Leafing Through Pages: Burned (House of Night #7)

For review of all books in this series: Go here. Stars: 3 / 5 Recommendation: Continuing in the world where humans and vampyres co-exist, this time around the plot is really gripping and keeping the reader at the edge. With romance, mystery, learning to live a new life; and above all trust, friendship and belonging;Continue reading “Leafing Through Pages: Burned (House of Night #7)”

Leafing Through Pages: Tempted (House of Night #6)

For review of all books in this series: Go here. Stars: 4 / 5 Recommendation: Continuing in the world where humans and vampyres co-exist, this time around the plot is really gripping and keeping the reader at the edge. With romance, mystery, learning to live a new life; and above all trust, friendship and belonging;Continue reading “Leafing Through Pages: Tempted (House of Night #6)”

Leafing Through Pages: Hunted (House of Night #5)

For review of all books in this series: Go here. Stars: 3 / 5 Recommendation: Continuing in the world where humans and vampyres co-exist, this time around the plot is really gripping and keeping the reader at the edge. With romance, mystery, learning to live a new life; and above all trust, friendship and belonging;Continue reading “Leafing Through Pages: Hunted (House of Night #5)”

Leafing Through Pages – Seduction In Death (In Death # 13)

For review of all books in the In Death series, go here. Stars: 4 / 5 Recommendation: A futuristic urban fantasy mystery thriller throwing the readers into a world that they understand as well as can envision what it would be like; and at the same time keeping it grounded to the world they knowContinue reading “Leafing Through Pages – Seduction In Death (In Death # 13)”

Leafing Through Pages – Betrayal In Death (In Death # 12)

For review of all books in the In Death series, go here. Stars: 3 / 5 Recommendation: A futuristic urban fantasy mystery thriller throwing the readers into a world that they understand as well as can envision what it would be like; and at the same time keeping it grounded to the world they knowContinue reading “Leafing Through Pages – Betrayal In Death (In Death # 12)”

Leafing Through Pages – Judgment In Death (In Death # 11)

For review of all books in the In Death series, go here. Stars: 4 / 5 Recommendation: A futuristic urban fantasy mystery thriller throwing the readers into a world that they understand as well as can envision what it would be like; and at the same time keeping it grounded to the world they knowContinue reading “Leafing Through Pages – Judgment In Death (In Death # 11)”