Review: The Spider and the Fly: A Reporter, a Serial Killer, and the Meaning of Murder

The Spider and the Fly: A Reporter, a Serial Killer, and the Meaning of Murder by Claudia Rowe
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

I found myself more disturbed by the author's behavior that her subject's. You expect appalling choices from a serial killer.

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Review: A Secret History of Witches

A Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book until it got to WWII, then it went too far over the top.

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Review: House of Leaves

House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow. Not really sure what this was but it was really impressive. I can't even imagine the work that went into this. I've never read a book that was also a labyrinth.

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Review: Grist Mill Road

Grist Mill Road by Christopher J. Yates
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A little predictable but still not bad. Very compelling characters.

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Review: The Purloined Poodle

The Purloined Poodle by Kevin Hearne
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Very fun. I love Oberon.

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Review: Zombies vs. Unicorns

Zombies vs. Unicorns by Holly Black
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Lost interest about a quarter of the way in.

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Review: Hollow City

Hollow City by Ransom Riggs
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Very good for book two in a series.

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Review: The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black

The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black by E.B. Hudspeth
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Frankenstein on steroids.

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Review: The Terror

The Terror by Dan Simmons
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I almost decided to put this aside for later when I saw how long it was but Simmons is really good at suspense and hooked me in. I'm not sure I loved the ending but it kinda works. I think I got Merrill of this story with the book and am going to skip watching the show they made of it, at least for a year or so.

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Review: Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders

Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders by Joshua Foer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great reference book for obscure and interesting places to visit while traveling.

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Review: The Silver Witch

The Silver Witch by Paula Brackston
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It took me a while to get in to this but then I really enjoyed it. Even if there was a bit of LOTR preciousness.

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Review: The Wife

The Wife by Meg Wolitzer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The only other book by Wolitzer I have read was The Interestings. This was so much better. The writing, the characters, the plot arch, all brilliantly done. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie.

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Review: The Invisible Library

The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lot of fun. Definitely want to continue with this series.

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Review: The Battlemage

The Battlemage by Taran Matharu
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Very satisfying.

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