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  • The Ragpicker King – Book Review – Author Natalina Reis


    The Ragpicker King (The Chronicles of Castellane, #2)The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare
    My rating: 5 of 5 stars

    I have to admit that I am upset. I was convinced this was a duology, so when I got toward the end of the book and things were looking pretty unresolved, I googled it. It’s a trilogy!!!!!

    This series is so good. Definitely a departure from what we were used to from Cassandra Clare, but just as brilliant in a more mature way.

    The world building is fantastic with all its parallels with reality and all the lore that goes with it. The characters have been developed in true Clare’s fashion, tridimensional and complex and the relationships between several of her characters are believable and often heart wrenching.

    There were a few totally unexpected plot twists at the end and I am now left with the awful knowledge that it will be a long while until I can read the conclusion to this fabulous story.

    Highly, highly recommend it.

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  • The Love Haters – Book Review – Author Natalina Reis


    The Love HatersThe Love Haters by Katherine Center
    My rating: 4 of 5 stars

    Another great book by Katherine Center.

    The humor mixes with the seriousness of the themes perfectly. I loved the characters (including the side characters like The Gals, clueless Cole, and Beanie) and who wouldn’t love an overly friendly and rumbustious Great Dane?

    I devoured the book (audio) and I only have one complaint which is the same I had with Center’s last book I read: she has the tendency to overextend the ending.

    She has a great ending–or what I think should be the ending–and then she goes on with more stuff that however interesting is kind of superfluous to the plot or enjoyment of the story. Just my opinion and the only reason I am giving the book four stars instead of five.

    Really enjoyed it and can’t wait for more books by Center.

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  • Heartless Hunter – Book Review – Author Natalina Reis


    Heartless Hunter (The Crimson Moth, #1)Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
    My rating: 5 of 5 stars

    What a great story with such relevant themes for today’s world. Extremes of anything are bad and there is no such thing as “all bad”” or “all good”.
    Excellent writing, awesome plot, a true enemies-to-lovers romance with low spice but high (slow burn) sexual tension, a rollercoaster of emotions and quite a few surprises.
    I was a little leery about the love triangle (not a true one since she was in love with only one of the guys), but it did work very well in the end.
    I love me a tortured hero so Gideon was just up my alley even though I wanted to slap him many times for being so (understandably) inflexible on his beliefs about witches.
    Many questions went unanswered and the cliffhanger at the end killed me… but the second one is out so I don’t have to wait long.
    Hoping the second one comes with a satisfying resolution to what the first book set out for the readers and that one person in particular gets her comeuppance.
    Highly recommend.

    *I listened to the audio book and the narrator was excellent and really brought those characters to life for me*

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  • The Book of Dog – Review – Author Natalina Reis


    The Book of Dog: A SatireThe Book of Dog: A Satire by D.J. Molles
    My rating: 5 of 5 stars

    This was such a surprise. A good one.
    I picked up the book after a recommendation from another writer and I’m so glad I did.
    I thought it would be a light, funny read and it certainly was, but it surprised me with much deeper themes, so relevant to the world we are living in today.
    I bought the audio book and I have to say the narrator was amazing. His interpretation of the cat’s (Sweetpea) voice and attitude had me in stitches (and it was so accurate) throughout the whole book.
    If you are a pet lover and want a good laugh while still exploring world/human issues, this is the book for you. Brilliant!

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  • Moon Over Soho – Review – Author Natalina Reis


    Moon Over Soho (Rivers of London, #2)Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronovitch
    My rating: 5 of 5 stars

    The second book in this urban fantasy series is just as excellent as the first.
    I love the main characters’ growth, getting to know Peter’s parents better, and welcoming back Leslie (even if it’s a broken version of her. I have high hopes for her).
    One of the best features of this series is the humor (sarcasm, I guess I should call it) with which the main character–our reluctant wizard, Peter–tells his story.
    Once again I listened to it on audiobook and the narrator didn’t disappoint.
    Definitely reading the next in the series. Highly recommend.

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  • Whispers Under Ground – Book Review – Author Natalina Reis


    Whispers Under Ground (Rivers of London, #3)Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch
    My rating: 5 of 5 stars

    The Rivers of London series hasn’t disappointed me yet. Its mixture of mystery, magic, and humor, perfectly balanced, is just up my alley. It even has hints of romance here and there. What else can a reader ask for?
    In book 3, I was very happy to find that Lesley is back as a fully-functional partner and friend as well as a magician-in-training under the very British, very old-fashioned tutelage of Nightingale. I have high hopes for her full-recovery at some point down the line in the series.
    Their adventure down in the maze of London sewers and subway tunnels is both thrilling and hilarious.
    A hugely successful feature of this series is the so-called supporting and guest cast. In this particular installment Zach, the Fae-halfling and the God-fearing but rule-breaking FBI agent are great additions.
    I have the next book already purchased and I highly recommend this series for anyone who loves a good urban fantasy.
    As a footnote, the narrator continues to do an amazing job and adding yet another layer of humor and magic to this fabulous story.

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  • Tress of The Emerald Sea – Book Review – Author Natalina Reis


    Tress of the Emerald SeaTress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
    My rating: 4 of 5 stars

    I had no idea what to expect from this book. I had never read a Sanderson book and had heard amazing things about him. I also knew that this particular title was not Sanderson’s usual fare.

    I really enjoyed it for the most part. It did remind me a lot of The Prince’s Bride, a movie (not so much the book, I’m afraid) I absolutely adore. Quirky, nonsensical, funny, and totally “out there”. My kind of humor.

    I thought it went on a bit too long, but other than that, I truly enjoyed it. After reading quite a few very serious and heavy fantasies, this was the perfect palate cleanser. Tress was a great character and so was the Rat and the rest of the crew.

    And the funniest and best one-liners ever! I wish I had thought of writing them down.

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  • Iron Flame – Book Review – Author Natalina Reis


    Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2)Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
    My rating: 5 of 5 stars

    The story of the fragile, bookish girl who nobody believes can survive the harshest of situations and who turns out to be the reluctant savior of, well, everybody, has been told many times. Some times in beautiful, exciting ways, sometimes not so much.

    Rebecca Yarros tells that same story beautifully and powerfully. And with dragons!

    There are many parallels with other awesome stories I have read in my now-longish life. Hunger Games come to mind. There are no dragons there or venin, but both Katniss and Violet share the same passion for uncovering the truth behind the lies of the few who will repress and control the rest. They both share their love for friends and family, unwavering loyalty to those they love, and willingness to do what’s right even when their own lives are at risk.

    Iron Flame is a great story, wonderfully told. I can’t wait to read the third in the series (which I already purchased) and hope it keeps going strong.

    On the downside, Yarros tends to be a little too wordy at times and I found myself skimming some scenes and then having to go back and reread them, afraid I might have missed something important. In some cases the details were so “detailed” it distracted me from the story.

    Despite this, Iron Flame fully deserves the five stars. Highly recommend it.

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