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What is the last book you read, and how much did you rate it?
This morning I finished The Hunger of the Gods
John Gwynne
I rated it 4 stars. The numerous subplots really keeps the story moving. Action, blood, sword fights and strange creatures galore. And the gods of course.
just finished The Half King by Melissa Landers, gave it 5 stars i absolutely loved it :)
I read The Prince's Poisoned Vow by Hailey Turner, gave it 3 but it's more of a 3.8. Review: The Prince’s Poisoned Vow is a political fantasy where intrigue takes center stage—deceptions, shifting alliances, and courtly machinations drive the story forward. The world-building is compelling, blending celestial deities with steampunk-inspired mechanics, creating a magic system that feels fresh and inventive. While the setting and characters are well-crafted, I found myself wanting deeper exploration of both—perhaps due to the multiple POVs and intersecting storylines spreading the focus a bit thin.
That said, the plot remains engaging, even if some twists are predictable. One of the book’s strongest aspects is its seamless LGBTQ+ representation, which feels natural and refreshing. The mix of divine magic and mechanical innovation gives the story a unique edge, toeing the line between fantasy and magical realism.
If you enjoy political scheming, diverse characters, and creative world-building, this is a satisfying read—just don’t expect the depth of a doorstopper epic. A solid choice for fans of intrigue-driven fantasy with a twist.
The only one left and five stars!!!
Powerless and powerful and they were both AMAZING. I loved development of the characters and I gave it 5 stars out of 5💜
I finished Ruffian: A Racetrack Romance
William Nack
I gave it 5 stars. I learned some new things from it too but it's a somewhat sad memoir.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil which I rated 3/5 stars, a bit of a disappointment tbh. I was hoping for more murder/true crime and less "here's randos who live in Savannah."
I have finished 3 books today! Shroud
Adrian Tchaikovsky
I rated this 5 stars. It's an intense survival story on an alien world with a toxic atmosphere. And the alien is truly alien.
Three Dollar Mule
Clyde Robert Bulla
5 stars!
A fun children's book about how an animal doesn't have to look perfect in order to be useful. Nor does it need to be some expensive breed like a thoroughbred. A mule is just fine.
Gliff
Ali Smith
4 stars
This is one of those dystopian stories set in a near future where AI, wearables and proper ID is required. And it follows 2 homeless children as they try to live in that society. The main character is 13 year old Briar and his sister Rose is 11. They meet a grey gelding that Rose named Gliff.
The Heir by Keira Cass. Rated it 3.5⭐️ because the main character is kinda frustrating with her actions and thought processes, making her less likable than the main character in the original trilogy, and she had her flaws too, but still less frustrating. It's irritating that Goodreads doesn't allow half-star ability when ratings
the dragon republic by R. F. kuang ,5⭐
The project proposal by Donna Marchetti rating:4.9 🌟
I just read the Locked Ward and gave it five stars. I'm a sucker for an evil twin story! Here is my review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished these two yesterday:Here Be Dragons: Treading the Deep Waters of Motherhood, Mean Girls, and Generational Trauma
Melanie Shankle
Rated this nonfiction memoir 2 stars - I just couldn't relate to it at all.
Autism, Sensory and Behavior: Everything You
Need to Know
Temple Grandin
Another 2 star review. Usually I enjoy books by this author but this one was a disappointment. It really didn't tell me anything useful to deal with my hyperacusis. For more details see my review.
I have finished Nameless Things
Ernest Jensen
I rated it 3 stars. It's a horror story set in the wilderness of a Colorado state park and it about man eating worms. It's a very fast moving story but the big secret - I had a hard time believing it.
Pretty in pink. Loved loved loved it. The ending was not the same as the movie but I highly recommend it. Good wholesome story line, characters were relatable and it’s the age old conflict of differences between people. We all need acceptance of who we are, what we like and what we have to bring into each other’s lives. Never look down on others, you may not agree with their lifestyle but we live in a country where everyone is different. Be kind
I just finished the nonfiction book The Traitor of Arnhem: WWII’s Greatest Betrayal and the Moment That Changed History Forever
Robert Verkaik
Rated it 3 stars. It's about the traitor named King Kong. This is World War II in case you don't know. He was a British spy who was working for the Nazis.
Enchantra 4.5 for sure. The FMC is perfection.
The Witch’s Orchard…5 stars! Great Appalachian mystery!
watch me by Tahereh Mafi ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have finished these today:Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Tom Stoppard
1 star for this play. It made no sense at all.
The Crucible
Arthur Miller
4 stars for this play. It's still as powerful and horrible as when I read it decades ago in school!!
The Well
Jon Allen
5 stars for this fun and mysterious graphic novel. It's a creepy Goosebumps type story.
Kellie wrote: "Triptych by Karin Slaughter. Loved it and gave it 5 stars"Excellent book and excellent series 😁👍🏻
Beautifully Broken Spirit by Catherine Cowles. Loved this 5/5 read & really enjoying the series 😁
I just read Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson and gave it well-deserved 5 stars! It was amazing! Here is my review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A Bargain So Bloody by Vasilisa Drake 3.5 ⭐ It was ok :)
Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray.I haven't rated it on Goodreads yet but I am giving it a five stars. I finished this book yesterday and it was amazing. I always struggle with multiple timeline books, but this was an amazing book. It had great meaning, great plot, and you never knew what was going to happen next.
The Frozen River by: Ariel Lawhon Very Good 4.5 stars - gave us a really good book club conversation
Debaixo do Vulcão by Malcolm Lowry - Three Stars.Peças escolhidas 3 – Um inimigo do povo, Espectros, Casa de bonecas, Os pilares da Sociedade - Five Stars.
Next of Kin from Hannah Bohnam Young 5🌟
I just read She Didn't Stand a Chance by Stacie Grey . . . gave it 4 stars. I enjoyed it!
I just finished:The Blanket Cats
Kiyoshi Shigematsu
I rated it 4 stars. These are 7 short stories about cats you can rent out for 3 days. These are not fluffy tales but about people who have problems. Examples include bullying, trying to outsmart the landlord and commiting a crime.
one dark window - five stars (best romantasy i've read, romance does in fact NOT take away from the plot)
quicksilver and I gave it 2 stars 🌟 im sure im the only person but it's my opinion
The Ratcatcher, by Khaseria, Anthony - 3.5
Down to the Bone: A Missing Family's Murder and the Elusive Quest for Justice
Caitlin Rother
Only 2 stars! This kept repeating itself over and over. Needs editing too..ugh.
I just finished Assault: Thoroughbred Legends
Eva Jolene Boyd
I rated it 5 stars and I learned a lot about horses from it that I didn't know.
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Descartes' Error: Emotion, Reason and the Human Brain by António Damásio - Four Stars.