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My swap partner for my first time participating, was Tula over at Primary School Library Diva . She sent me some amazing books, a bookmark, and a coloring journal. How cool is that?! I wasn’t so creative, I’m sorry Tula! Next time, I will remember how awesome my first swap was, and make it more fun!
Thanks to the Chaotic Goddess’s Beth & Angie, for putting this together, and for the hard work that I’m sure goes into it!
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Bird Box by Josh Malerman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
“Written with the narrative tension of The Road and the exquisite terror of classic Stephen King, Bird Box is a propulsive, edge-of-your-seat horror thriller, set in an apocalyptic near-future world—a masterpiece of suspense from the brilliantly imaginative Josh Malerman.
Something is out there . . .
Something terrifying that must not be seen. One glimpse and a person is driven to deadly violence. No one knows what it is or where it came from.”
That’s all I had to read, and I started it. Bird Box is fantastic! It was intense and harrowing, with a lead character who had me feeling her emotions all through the book. Cassandra Campbell was the narrator, and she did a superb job. I would definitely listen to her again.
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Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I liked this book best so far. I’m not sure if this is because I know the characters now, or if the story is progressing in a way I like. Either way, it’s still keeping me interested and curious.
My favorite is still the narrator Will Patton. He is amazing, and his voices are spot on. No matter what he narrates, I will listen.
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The Angel of Death by Elicia Hyder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I tried to pace myself, but I read this every chance I got! I love this series, and I feel like these characters are my friends. I wonder about them when I’m waiting for the next book, and I re-read the books when I have a lapse in good books keeping my attention.
Angels, Demons, and Humans. What more is there to say? Read it. Seriously.
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Second Coming by Amanda Carney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a great PNR! The cliffhanger in book 1 picked up at the same spot in book 2, and wrapped up nicely by the end. With the introduction of multiple paranormal character types, the story takes off, and becomes quite intense. I hope that Amanda Carney continues to write about these characters, I’d love to know what happens next in their lives.
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First Fruits by Amanda Carney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Different, but not. It’s a paranormal romance, for sure. It’s not too weighed down with sex, but it’s there. What’s extra nice is the fact that there is a very good story, and it takes the stage throughout. If you’ve ever read the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series, you know that what started out amazingly good, turned to nothing but group sex and almost no story. I don’t see this happening with Amanda Carney. There is real talent there, and it’s based in a solid story.
Great book for discussion too, if you belong to a book club. Add this one to your lists! I’ll be reading the next in the series soon.
*I received a free copy of the book for an honest review.
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Hounded by Kevin Hearne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was into the book from the first sentence. It was fun, interesting, and has a great foundation for more books. I’m happy I have this book a shot.
I liked the narrator very much. Luke Daniels did some great voices, especially for Oberon.
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The Fireman by Joe Hill
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Fantastic! Exciting and dark, The Fireman reminded me of how good Joe Hill is, and how much I wish he’d write more!
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Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The audiobook of this was wonderful. Narrated by Amanda Dolan, I fell into this story easily. Her voices consistent, I cannot imagine anyone else narrating these books.
This story seems familiar, and like the somewhat typical story of an undesirable rising to power by luck and chance, but it is more. I felt like I’d heard this story many times, but since I enjoy it, I didn’t mind. Then suddenly after I’d listened to about 80% of the book, something changed.
I’ve read reviews where people gave up reading this book 40%, 50%, 60% into the story, because they were bored. Don’t be them. Wait for it…
Wait for it…
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The Short Life of Sparrows by Emm Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I did not see this story coming! I figured I’d give it a listen, and find myself entertained by the usual YA type of book. I was so wrong, and so happy to be wrong. The only assumption that can be safely made about Emm Cole’s book is that it is about young adults. Past that, it’s nothing I expected.
A town filled with secrets, magic, and terrible visions is just the beginning of what makes this story strange and fascinating at the same time. The narrator, Pamela Lorence, did a wonderful job. Her voice is easy to listen to, which made it easy for me to “read” for long periods.
If you know of any young adults (or not so young, such as myself) who are in need of something to read, this will not disappoint!
*I received a free copy of the audiobook for an honest review.
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