A Map of Days by Ransom RiggsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Review: Orphan X
Orphan X by Gregg Andrew HurwitzMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Evan isn't your normal man. He's more commonly known as nowhere man. If somebody is in trouble, all they have to do is call a number that they are given by somebody else who was in trouble in the past. He comes in and saves the day, so to speak. Everything is going smoothly for him until somebody starts hunting him. They use his need to protect people against him to lure him out. Soon he discovers he's not the only Orphan left.
I enjoyed this story a lot more than I thought I would. I knew I'd enjoy it. It kind of gave off a Dean Koontz kind of vibe. It's not really as dark as I would picture a Dean Koontz book. It's very well written. I wound up getting a credit to it to listen to it on audio as well. Thank goodness for doing that. I had a headache so I couldn't read, so I wound up listening to audio most of today.
I'm not really sure if I can give an accurate description of all of the characters. With the exception of Evan himself. He's like Agent 47 from the Hitman series. That's the parallels I was drawing through the book. I can't wait to see more of him through the rest of the series. To see what he gets into as the series progresses.
This book was narrated by Scott Brick. He did a pretty amazing job with it. I'm almost sure that my cat was listening to the audiobook as well. I'd shout out names of people I thought were about to die and he'd have an alarmed look on his face. I mean I could be wrong, but who knows?
I wouldn't say I had high expectations of this book. I also wouldn't say that my expectations were low either. I thought I'd enjoy it. I didn't know that I would LOVE it and crave more. I'm glad I did. I can't wait to proceed with the rest of the series. I know that book five will be coming out later this month. Maybe I'll have the first four done before then so I'm ready for it!
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Monday, May 23, 2022
Review: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom RiggsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Title: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Author: Ransom Riggs
Release Date: June 7th, 2011
Page Count: 358
Start Date: February 1st, 2022
Finish Date: February 20th, 2022
Review:
Story: This isn't my first time reading this book. I'm actually shocked that I didn't review it the first time I read it. I really enjoyed it both times. I actually think I enjoyed it more the second time around than the first! As weird as that sounds!
Characters: I never really connected well with Jacob. I feel like he was just a little too spoiled and self-centered for my taste. I do appreciate his growth. I have the same opinions about Emma. I just don't think she's as spoiled as Jacob. I think my favorite characters are Millard and Olive. They are just too quirky!
Critiques: None
Narration: I really enjoyed it. Very sophisticated sounding. I love the impersonations of each character.
Final Thoughts: I will most likely read this book again in all honesty. I really enjoy the series very much. Well at least the ones I've read. I'm finally getting to get around to reading the last three books in the series! I'm so excited!
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Review: .exe: A Cadence Turing Mystery
.exe: A Cadence Turing Mystery by Robin JeffreyMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Title: .Exe
Author: Robin Jeffrey
Release Date: October 5th, 2021
Page Count: 278
Start Date: February 19th, 2022
Finish Date: February 19th, 2022
Review:
Story: I really enjoyed this story very much. It was a little weird to me at first, but in a good way. It definitely gives a unique twist. It has this vibe that it’s from an older time frame while still modern. It also takes place outside of Earth. I should also mention that there’s murder! I’m definitely glad that I was able to read this book!
Characters: I’m going to be honest, I didn’t really care for Chase. He’s arrogant and spoiled. He does have some wonderful qualities about him though. He’s very compassionate about those he cares about. I connected most with Cadence. If you read it, you’ll understand. I do wish there were parts from her point of view.
Critiques: None that I can think of.
Narration: Pretty great! I originally got this in paperback, but I also bought a copy in ebook and audio. It’s been so great listening to the audio while following along as you can. The narrator has such a soothing voice as well.
Final Thoughts: I really loved this book so so so much! I can’t wait to see more books come out in this series! They will definitely be impulse buys for me!!!! This author knows how to captivate attention!
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Review: Hollow City
Hollow City by Ransom RiggsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
A tragic event happens that leaves the peculiar children homeless and without their Ymbrynes. They decide to fight to get her back only to get her back broken and damaged. Only the help of another Ymbryne can fully restore her back to her human form. Time is getting away and it won't be long before she completely loses her true human form. Can the children find her help before it's too late?
I really enjoyed this! I rarely ever say this, but I feel I enjoyed it more than I enjoyed the first one. I loved the first one! I can't believe I haven't heard of this trilogy until recently. I'm glad I did though. This is definitely one of those tales I can see myself re-reading over and over again! I can't wait to dig into the third book to find out how everything ends. The ending of this one is very surprising! That's all I'll say about it. I do fully recommend this book!
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