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Christene Paula's June & July 2022 Reads
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June 2022📖 The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James 4.0 ⭐ ~344pages
6/11
Total pages read: 10,305 pages (9961 pages + 344 pages)
Pending Books:
Finished Books: 1
July 2022📖In the Shadow of a Wish by Maci Aurora 4.0 ⭐ ~518pages
7/3
📖 Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood 3.0 ⭐ ~121pages
7/6
📖 The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill 5.0 ⭐ ~292pages
7/10
📖 The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager 4.0 ⭐ ~353pages
7/16
📖 Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer 4.0 ⭐ ~560pages
7/27
Total pages read: 12,149 pages (10,305 pages + 1844 pages)
Pending Books:
Finished Books: 5
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James
4.0 ⭐
344pages
Ebook
6/11
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Book of Cold Cases is a thriller and horror book by Simone St James. It's an alternating narration and alternating timeline of 1977 and 2017. Shea and Beth has experienced childhood trauma that disrupt their current lives. This traumas involved murder and spookiness that both character experienced. The best thing about the story is that they both help each other to survive and face their reality.
It is a slow read for me maybe because I keep rereading since some scenes are confusing and plot twist are kinda predictable. Also maybe I just love his other book and expected too much from this one lol. It also reminds me of "The Seven Husband of Evelyn Hugo" book, an interview and a book about life of a famous character. one famous character and the other a writer. But overall I loved the way the secrets were discovered and I'm intruiged about the next family living in Greer's mansion. I'll rate this book 4.0/5.
In the Shadow of a Wish by Maci Aurora
4.0 ⭐
518pages
Ebook/NetGalley
7/3
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
In the Shadow of a Wish takes you into a world filled with magic, love, and sacrifice. A heart-rending story of Aurielle, the key keeper who fell in love with a god and Nixus, the god of darkness who was trapped in a spell. The story and concept felt original and the introduction of the book will hooked you into reading and will compel you to finished the book. Maci Aurora did a great job in retelling the story of the golden key. The wishes and obligations are facinating and well thought. It reminds me of Genie and Aladdin.
I love that Auri, is a strong feminist character who wants to make the world better for herself and her family. And that Nix, is a lovable villain. I never expected that I would loved their romantic love story that gets steamy as you read the book. Can't wait for the book two, though I still believe that Auri is also a Goddess like Nix. I also appreciate that trigger warning was mentioned at the beginning of the book so that readers will be prepared mentally.
I totally loved this one! I'll rate this book a 4.0/5.
Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood
3.0 ⭐
121pages
Ebook
7/6
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Under One Roof is a good quick romance read about the story of Liam, a lawyer of an FGP group and Mara an environmental engineer who definitely put house on fire! Although its a predictable plot, I still enjoyed reading this one. idk maybe I expected more but will be reading the next one maybe it will be better. Anyway, it's cozy and cute! I'll rate it 3.o/5.
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
5.0 ⭐
292pages
Ebook/NetGalley
7/10
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Woman in the Library is definitely a mind blowin book. A novel featuring a mystery writer writing about a mystery writer writing a novel. An unexpectedly twisty story of four people who meet in the library because of an unidentified scream. Each characters are fascinating even Hannah and Leo's characters in which the writer of a certain mystery thriller book.
I love how witty the author of this book even i was confused at first how much more as a writer right? I love how creative and original the plot is. It will really open your imagination and you can't keep second guessing who really is the killer of the story. Even i thought it Cain at first, then comes leo's revelation, then Marigold's stalking and reseaching skills, and here come Whit who had all the connections to the murdered people just like Cain. It's fun guessing who really is the killer!
Truely thankful to NetGalley and to publisher for giving me an advance copy of this book. I'll definitely rate it 5.0/5 ⭐
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
4.0 ⭐
353pages
Ebook
7/16
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The House Across the Lake was entertaining with crazy twist at the end. It started with how the MC drink herself away in a vacation house in Lake Greene due to husband's death, nosy mother and tabloid paparazzi. Other characters were introduced to keep us guessing who's who until the big revelations at the end. It shows how the MC fights for what she believed is the answer at the moment and got her hands dirtied. Idk if I agree with the ending but the story is well-plotted with a dual narrative of MC's now and later perspective. It was a fun thriller read and i'll rate it with 4.0/5.
Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer
4.0 ⭐
560pages
Ebook
7/27
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Forging Silver into Stars is a fantasy book about two kingdoms becoming one after decades of war with wary and confused people that hates the magic of their King, one of them are the childhood friends named Jax and Callyn at Briarlock.
It is an interesting read! twisty and unexpected turns of events. The Book is eventful and a lot of things to look forward for in the next book! How the magic started, the story behinds Callyn's mother, Aleck's POV at the end and so much more! Can't wait for the next book! I'll rate the book 4.0/5.
Good month of reads, Christene Paula! You've got my intrigued with your review of The Woman in the Library, will have to add that to my always growing list.
Nice list Christene, I also liked the previous book by Simone St. James, The Sun Down Motel bit more
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Haven't read much this june was busy at work. But was able to read more thriller and mystery books this July. One of my fave read was The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. Its a newly release book last June and was able to get an ARCs from NetGalley.