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All the Books I’ve read in 2018 Part III

The Hazel Wood

Melissa Albert
The Hazel Wood (The Hazel Wood, #1)

2018
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I love the premise, Alice's mother was kidnapped and she thinks her grandmother who lives in the Hazel Wood has the answer but what she is about to find out will turn her life around. It's definitely not what I expect the story will be however I did like it and reminds me a bit of the Wayward children series and the Magic or madness series. The middle part was a bit dragging and Alice is not a likeable character but the plot was interesting and the ending would be worth your while.



Truly Devious

Maureen Johnson
Truly Devious (Truly Devious, #1)

2018
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I love Maureen Johnson when I was younger, Devilish is still one of my favourite books so I was excited to read Truly Devious unfortunately this did not satisfy me. So there two storylines and mystery one from the past and another in the present. The plot for the past or the flashbacks are much more interesting than the present, I almost wish for this to be a historical mystery instead. I hope the series redeems itself in book two.



A Rare Book of Cunning Device

Ben Aaronovitch
A Rare Book of Cunning Device (Peter Grant, #6.5)

2017
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I cannot wait for another installment of this series and I was excited to listen to the audio book, sadly it did not do anything for me. I would rather read the graphic novel companion instead.



Lies Sleeping

Ben Aaronovitch
Lies Sleeping (Peter Grant, #7)

2018
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Noooooo. I was so very much excited to read book 7 and I was so sorely disappointed that it hurts. I was so happy to have a conclusion on the Faceless man storyline but this was book was just a mess. The plot and the phasing was all over the place that I don't even understand what is happening most of the time. I refuse to give up though, I'm still hoping that the next installment will be much better than this.



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Ben Aaronovitch
Rivers of London, Volume 1: Body Work
Rivers of London, Volume 4: Detective Stories
Rivers of London, Volume 5: Cry Fox

2015
2017
2018
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A ray of sunshine after being disappointed with the latest book in the series. Interesting side stories, a very good companion to the series.



Joyland

Stephen King
Joyland

2013
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This is my first Stephen King book, it's not as popular as his other works and understandably this was not the style of writing that he is really known for however I know that I cannot read his more popular novels (...too scared) and this one just fits my taste. I love how nostalgic this book makes me feel, I miss the good old days where there are no cellphones, no social media and everyone goes out and explore and get into all sorts of trouble. I love the setting, the atmosphere, the narration and just about everything in this book.



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Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Issues #1 to #8

2016 - 2018
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This was really creepy and graphic in demon worship and with blood and gore. A twist on the popular Sabrina the teenage witch franchise. 



Bonfire

Krysten Ritter
Bonfire

2017
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Yes, it's that Krysten Ritter. I love her as an actress and I hope she brought some of her spank and wittiness into this. It was your typical detective thriller novel with a side of small town girl making it into the big city and coming back to her home town. The ending was really satisfying though, that what saved this novel for me.



Murder Most Unladylike: A Wells and Wong Mystery

Robin Stevens
Murder Most Unladylike: A Wells and Wong Mystery (Wells and Wong Mystery, #1)

2014
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I love Sherlock retellings, I was choosing between this series and A Study in Charlotte and I was happy that I went with this instead. It was fun and charming.



Missing, Presumed

Susie Steiner
Missing, Presumed (DS Manon, #1)

2016
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This was OK bordering on boring, just another run of the mill police procedural thriller. I am still contemplating on reading the second installment because I do love mystery series. I like the feeling of familiarization I get when reading this types of books.



Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

Jessica Townsend
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #1)

2017
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Definitely gives me the Harry Potter feels. I love the world and the children with special powers. This is very fluffy and a feel good middle grade fantasy book. I am definitely looking forward to the next installment.



Meddling Kids

Edgar Cantero
Meddling Kids

2017
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Meddling Kids is a bit tedious to read. The phasing doesn’t work and leads to a anticlimactic ending, the dialogue does not feel natural and very cheesy at times. It is unfortunate how I felt about this book, the premise was very promising, a group of young adults investigating mysteries.


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Current Book Obsessions: What I'm Reading Now


The Outsider by Stephen King
When an eleven-year-old boy's lifeless body is discovered, all evidence points to Terry Maitland, a well respected member of the community. Detective Ralph Anderson leads a swift and public arrest, confident in their seemingly ironclad case. However, as the investigation deepens, shocking secrets come to light, leaving readers on the edge of their seats. King's masterful storytelling builds intense tension and suspense, forcing us to question whether Terry Maitland is truly who he seems to be. This compelling and unsettling novel showcases King at his best, keeping readers enthralled until the very end.
Dead Eleven by Jimmy Juliano
Willow Stone's world is turned upside down when she discovers cryptic words written in her deceased son's bedroom, leading her to the mysterious Clifford Island. Determined to uncover the truth about her son's death, Willow finds herself trapped in a strange and isolated community with an eerie obsession with the year 1994. As she delves deeper into their strange rules and secrets, she realizes that something is amiss on the island. Meanwhile, high schooler Lily Becker, a native of Clifford, grows tired of the island's bizarre traditions and is determined to expose their falsehood. When Willow disappears, her brother Harper embarks on a dangerous quest to find her and uncovers the sinister reality behind Clifford Island. Faced with the island's dark secrets, Harper must fight to escape its clutches and reveal the truth before it's too late.


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