WWW Wednesday 6/8/22

Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This is a meme hosted by Sam of Taking on a World of Words. A fun midweek check-in where you answer three questions:

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you'll read next?

Currently, I am reading Hide by Kiersten White, an adult hide and seek with a lot at stake.

Unlike normal I am just reading the one since I have been a little slow to find something that I am interested in.

Recently I finished Death and the Conjuror by Tom Mead, this was an eARC I received from NetGalley. It is a locked room mystery and the 'amateur' sleuth is a semi retired magician which I thought was fun! A full review will come closer to the release date.

All Systems Red by Martha Wells, this is a super fun, sci fi novella that had been recommended to me and I loved it. I ended up reading it in about 2-2.5 hours this past weekend and just about screamed when I finished it, I enjoyed it so much.

I did decide to DNF The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke. I just really struggled with getting into this one for no other reason that I just couldn't focus. It may be one that I try to read at a later date but for now it goes into the DNF pile.

Hopefully I'll be able to make a dent in the tbr pile I have at home. I decided to take a lot of books in hopes that a few would stick and it's gotten a little out of hand. Perks of being a librarian I don't get late fines.

And that is all for this week! What are you reading? Any recommendations?

~A.G.

Comments

A Beeline to Murder - Meera Lester

4/5 ⭐ I was a little nervous when I started it that I wasn't going to like it because some of the dialogue is a bit much but I was pleasantly surprised! The setting was wonderfully designed and you felt like you were there in Las Flores, walking downtown and visiting the cute and quaint places Abby visits in her quest to solve the murder of French-Canadian pastry chef Jean-Louis Bonheur. She is aided by the victim's brother and her former colleagues in the police department to uncover the truth. And the victim's adorable and excitable dog, Sugar. I liked how the book was dotted with recipes for not only baked goodies but other things like doggie treats, chicken wraps and how to treat a bee sting. I wasn't the biggest fan of all the cheeky dialogue between Abby and her best friend Kat. Or when it was used elsewhere. There is an overabundance of nicknames used. It felt over the top and after a while it was annoying. But that was probably the only part I wasn't a fan o...

One by One - Ruth Ware

3/5 ⭐ Possible Spoilers - Read with care Snowed in on the French Alps, a cozy chalet filled with execs from a social media company, and murder. What started as a intriguing murder mystery said to be inspired by one of the greatest mystery writers, quickly fell down the slopes the author wrote about. I had heard mixed reviews about Ruth Ware's novels, some said they were great, some said they were left disappointed. I thought it only fair to read one and see for myself. Unfortunately, I felt disappointed. This one was talked up a lot in it's homage to Agatha Christie's arguably best work 'And Then There Were None' which is why I decided to start with this one. Maybe that was my fault. Maybe I should have started with another one. But this one also sounded the most interesting to me anyways. It started off strong, introducing the characters and setting. Building the suspense before the first crime took place. But between the flipping back and forth POV and the dragge...

Such a Quiet Place - Megan Miranda

4/5 ⭐ Her conviction overturned, Ruby Fletcher has returned to Hollow's Edge putting everyone on edge. A suspenseful and thrilling mystery set in the idyllic community of Hollow's Edge where the residents have been plagued with bad luck and hidden secrets. The cracks are starting to widen as Ruby's presence frightens everyone around her. I felt that at the beginning it felt a little slow and it was hard to get into but eventually I couldn't put it down! I thought the inclusion of the Community Page messages was a nice breakup and also included something that everyone has probably had some experience with. It was definitely a slow burn mystery that made me question everything that happened. Who was telling the truth? Who was lying? What secrets were they keeping from one another? It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time and is a perfect summer read. Thank you to NetGalley, Edelweiss+, and the publisher for my advanced review copy. Out on July 13, 2021. 6/7/21 ...

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