I started this on holiday and at first I wasn't sure I was in the mood for it. But actually, I did enjoy this. Serena wasn't annoying, which is importanI started this on holiday and at first I wasn't sure I was in the mood for it. But actually, I did enjoy this. Serena wasn't annoying, which is important to me in these books. Her sister however was, but that was due to her issues, which is the whole point. Hugo was likeable. And the 12 years later was quite interesting. I will be happy to start reading the proper series. I have read the first book in a different series by this author and I rather like her writing, so I imagine I will like this series....more
Sparrow was definitely not likable at first. But he got there in the eA short, sweet little hockey romance.
I forgot that I do enjoy Avon Gale books.
Sparrow was definitely not likable at first. But he got there in the end. Since it was all from Nick’s POV, it did feel very much just a small vignette of life. But it was still enjoyable. ...more
Note: This review is ONLY of The Hollow 7.5 "Ley Line Drifter" I did not read any of the other stories.
Sadly I waited too long to review this one. AndNote: This review is ONLY of The Hollow 7.5 "Ley Line Drifter" I did not read any of the other stories.
Sadly I waited too long to review this one. And I even read another book since. This was my first dip back into The Hollows for so so so many years. I can’t recall why I stopped reading, it wasn’t because of any reason other than there were just other books that got ignored first. And I think I wanted to read them in physical form, but hadn’t gotten it or something like that.
Either way, it was an enjoyable dip back into the world of Rachel, Ivy, and Jenks (though Rachel was not in this one).
There was a time where I did feel confused, and wondered if I had missing pages, but I don’t think I did, and that could have just entirely been my own brain not functioning.
I will admit, it's been a very long time since I was last in the Parasol universe. It felt like a good idea to dip my toe back in with a novella. ActuI will admit, it's been a very long time since I was last in the Parasol universe. It felt like a good idea to dip my toe back in with a novella. Actually, that's all I have left of the main series. When I finally finish these, I will be going to the spin off series.
It was enjoyable to read, and it did tie in nicely with the final book if I remember correctly.
I just don't much care for Alexa's father, who was the main character in this one. To be honest, if I really remember correctly I've never been fond of her father, even though he wasn't a prominent character. I guess that makes me Team Supernatural instead of Team Kill Them All (or whatever the teams are.)...more
I didn't listen to this one before I listened to Book 5 (Eloise's book), I don't feel it's an actual spoiler at all given how these books work.
It was I didn't listen to this one before I listened to Book 5 (Eloise's book), I don't feel it's an actual spoiler at all given how these books work.
It was a highly amusing second epilogue. Though the narrator felt... weird for the part. It sounded more like the narrator for Simon R Green's Nightside novels (Marc Vietor, not the newer one).
But all in all, enjoyable and kept me entertained while knitting before picking up the kiddos after I finished work and after their school....more
An enjoyable little second epilogue that gave us a look far in the future.
I love that Pall Mall was their moment, and that the Black mallet kept beinAn enjoyable little second epilogue that gave us a look far in the future.
I love that Pall Mall was their moment, and that the Black mallet kept being a thing.
A few little spoilers for books not yet read, which I found a wee bit frustrating as I didn't have much of a choice in listening to it as it was built into the very end of the audio file I had. Oh well, I mean I already knew at least one of the couples that was mentioned. ...more
Some how I never read this as a child. But right now I'm going through a Roald Dahl phase with my eldest kiddo, and we chose this one.
It was quite inteSome how I never read this as a child. But right now I'm going through a Roald Dahl phase with my eldest kiddo, and we chose this one.
It was quite interesting. I wasn't sure about it at first when it was talking about the hunting. However, I was pleasantly delighted with how the story went in the end, and it was a very good teaching moment about hunting....more
So this wasn't bad. It was a short one, but a very promising start to a series. I listened to the Audible version, and yeah the narrator wasn't as goodSo this wasn't bad. It was a short one, but a very promising start to a series. I listened to the Audible version, and yeah the narrator wasn't as good as others.
I would gladly listen/read to the rest of the series.
Unfortunately I listened to it right before going on holiday, so now everything else about it has gone right out of my brain.
Oh... the main plot point... the drama as it were... was a little too cliche. But it's young adult, so that is what it is....more
I have to admit that my only real experience with Tank Girl is via the movie with Lori Petty... I know... sacrilege. But anyway, I love the movie.
I d I have to admit that my only real experience with Tank Girl is via the movie with Lori Petty... I know... sacrilege. But anyway, I love the movie.
I don't know if it's my suspected ADHD brain, but I found this very difficult to read. Might have been the black and white, and just very chaotic art. But that is totally a me thing. Maybe I also just wasn't in the right mood.
Do I regret reading it? No.. Did I super enjoy it? Also no.
It is really difficult to come up with reviews for these books. But I have a compulsion of writing a review for every single book I read or listen to.It is really difficult to come up with reviews for these books. But I have a compulsion of writing a review for every single book I read or listen to.
What can I say, once again these books are what they are. They are quick. They are repetitive. They are for a much younger audience than me, but I read them to my child and she enjoys them.
This one was about a football match. That sums it up....more
Some how I started this (only like 20 minutes if that) but never actually finished listening to it. So today I decided to finish it.
It was good. HowevSome how I started this (only like 20 minutes if that) but never actually finished listening to it. So today I decided to finish it.
It was good. However, I had a lot of distractions going on, so I don't feel like I got the full enjoyment. I was amused though that I ended up listening to this immediately after Christmas.
I do love Paul McGann.
And I did find the ending to be quite sad. ...more
What can I say... I read these because of my 6 year old girl child. She likes them. I find them... well lets just say I am definitely not the target aWhat can I say... I read these because of my 6 year old girl child. She likes them. I find them... well lets just say I am definitely not the target audience and I actually dread when I have to read them again for my 2nd girl child in a few years. At least soon the 6 year old will be able to read them on her own....more
A very quick read, but enjoyable. Right now it's still me reading to my 6 year old, but I know when she is reading on her own she will enjoy it even mA very quick read, but enjoyable. Right now it's still me reading to my 6 year old, but I know when she is reading on her own she will enjoy it even more. A simplified version of the movie, but a good read....more
So it does seem like it took forever for me to listen to this book. It really didn't. The hubby and I listened to this while we were prepping the housSo it does seem like it took forever for me to listen to this book. It really didn't. The hubby and I listened to this while we were prepping the house for some renovations, stopped it when the renovations started, and I threw it back on this morning while prepping for the final bit of the renovation all these months later.
Which means I don't remember all the details of the individual stories other than the one from this morning.
All in all it was quite enjoyable as usual.
Big Finish really knows what they are doing when it comes to Doctor Who, and this 100th release was no different....more
This was enjoyable. Not much to say, it kept me entertained while I was doing some work at home in the evening. I do enjoy the 8th Doctor, and I'm glad This was enjoyable. Not much to say, it kept me entertained while I was doing some work at home in the evening. I do enjoy the 8th Doctor, and I'm glad that they gave him these stories.
I think I would have benefitted from listening to the one prior, so that I was more familiar with his companion, as it has to do with when companions and the Doctor's comes to part. But otherwise, still quite enjoyable....more
This was quite enjoyable, and kept me company while stuck in traffic due to a closed road.
I think my thought that I was thinking when listening to it This was quite enjoyable, and kept me company while stuck in traffic due to a closed road.
I think my thought that I was thinking when listening to it is that it sounded like Sean Pertwee (or his Dad who was the Doctor Jon) but it was actually Peter Davidson, which amuses me even more.
The story was well done. The narration lovely. I'm not so familiar with that doctor, but what I have seen/heard I like.
I like that Thomas Brewster is going to pop up again.
And I did like the inclusion of LGBT, even if it didn't end well. (Unfortunately the (view spoiler)[ dead gay (hide spoiler)] trope.)...more
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