Review: Of Light and Shadow

Mar 31, 2024

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Of Light and Shadow Of Light and Shadow by Tanaz Bhathena
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I loved this book from the first page. As soon as I saw the map I knew it would be a wild ride. The story follows a group of bandits struggling to get by because they insist on helping others as well as themselves. Through magic, emotional turmoil, and war they persevere. But will they get what they need or only what they want? You will just have to read it. 

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Review: Bare Bones

Mar 16, 2024

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Bare Bones Bare Bones by Kathy Reichs
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I must admit being an avid watcher of the TV series Bones, which is based on this book series, I was shocked to find that book Tempe and TV Dr. Brennan are nothing alike. Perhaps I could get into it more if I read them from the beginning......fast forward several years, and a failed audio attempt; I was right!

This time around having read it in order made a humungous difference. I connected with the story so much better. Tempe gets thrown of the deep end into the world of exotic smuggling. With trusty Agent Andy by her side she saves the day, but, not before having her butt kicked.


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Review: Lost in Paris

Nov 12, 2023

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Lost in Paris Lost in Paris by Betty Webb
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Edition Note: While the ISBN is a match this page count is incorrect, total pages 336, story pages 312.

Well, this book did hold my attention alright. I can't say that I ever came to even sympathize with Zoe. She is extremely unlikeable, constantly sticking her nose places it really doesn't belong. The book was worth reading for all the side characters. Eventually I may continue with this series.

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Review: The Red Garden: A Novel

Aug 21, 2023

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The Red Garden: A Novel The Red Garden: A Novel by Alice Hoffman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book is an interesting structure. It starts off with each chapter being a short story about different people. The common theme being the red garden and the town of Blackwell. Towards the end of the book it coalesces into one story. This book was definitely engaging. It was also a rough read in terms of subject matter. If you have come to this book for magic, you will be disappointed. This is not that.

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Review: Savor: A Chef's Hunger for More

Aug 2, 2023

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Savor: A Chef's Hunger for More Savor: A Chef's Hunger for More by Fatima Ali
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I first came across Fatima on her season of top chef. She was tenacious and more than a little pig-headed based on how they edited the show. I read this book because it was honestly a gut punch to learn that she had died of cancer. She was so young. I can't help thinking, if she had chosen to make her career in a country with universal health care could it have made a difference?

This book takes you through her short life from soup to nuts. Or from dahl to sushi. I listened to this on audio because I knew I wouldn't get through it as a physical book. As it is I spent months listening to the audio. It contains both her perspectives and her mother's on key events from her life.

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