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Cupcake12
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I‘ve been looking forward to this one. #arc

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julesG
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Ana and Din are in Yarrowdale to investigate the disappearance of a treasury officer. What seems to be a locked room mystery that might be solved relatively easily, given Ana's skills, turns into more victims and a case of political intrigue.

The world-building continues to be good. Yarrowdale is not part of the Empire, but the Treasury officers working there are, which is why Din and Ana had to be called in. This means that there are some ⬇️

julesG issues of jurisdiction that might complicate the investigation. Furthermore, we get to see a different part of the fantastic world; different people, different languages, and different socio-economic and political problems.

I liked this sequel to The Tainted Cup, although I could see some of the twists long before they happened. Maybe I am too much of an armchair detective.
#NetGalley #ARC #MountARC
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TheSpineView Fantastic! 2d
CoffeeK8 I‘m reading this now, it‘s getting pretty good! 2d
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julesG
The Earl Meets His Match | T. J. Alexander
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#NetGalley #ARC #audiobook

I liked the story of how Lord Christopher Eden is not only forced out into society to find a wife. In order to secure a wife Christopher needs a valet. But as much as Mister James Harding might be helping Christopher, he's also a huge distraction.

I enjoyed having Christopher's POV only. This way I found out about James' thoughts and feelings alongside Christopher and that made the slow burn romance much sweeter.

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MonicaLoves2Read
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3.5⭐️

I enjoy reading history because I love to learn things. In Keith Lowe's Naples 1944: The Paradise at War, Lowe takes us on a journey of Naples during WWII when the Allies first land there. His book covers the years 1943-1946.

I have a problem when I read history books. I always end up going down the rabbit hole. This time was no different. I was never taught in school about the Allies landing there, or I don't remember it.
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MonicaLoves2Read I remember learning about Normandy and the rest of France, the Netherlands, and of course, when they made it to Germany. I like it when a writer of history writes in a way that you feel what the people went through, and Lowe does this well. If you like history or WWII history, specifically, I think you would enjoy this book. The main reason is because Lowe tells about a little known town affected by the war and the Allies. Not that Naples is little. It's just not talked about much what the town and people went through during this time.

Published: March 11, 2025

Thanks to Netgalley, Saint Martins Press, and Keith Lowe for the E-ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
3.5⭐️. #ARC #History #Nonfiction #Read2025 #Bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4d
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The Bond That Burns | Briar Boleyn
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#ReadYourKindle for #April Im in the mood to start tagged but I have to finish an #ARC @CBee Finished two for March but unsure if Ill be able to start the others.
REPOST: Forgot to remove 2 I had read.

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Amor4Libros
Saltwater: A Novel | Katy Hays
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Well, daaamn!!! I did not expect all the twists this book had in store for me. Probably the most fun read I‘ve encountered this year, so far!

I really think it is best to go into this book as blind as you can and just enjoy the ride!

If you love family dramas with murder and lots of secrets thrown in the mix, PICK THIS ONE UP!

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Out today! #arc #NetGalley

Lesliereadsalot Sounds like my type! 1w
RebelReader I have it on hold at the library. Can‘t wait to get it. 7d
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Amor4Libros @Lesliereadsalot Can't wait for you to read it and see what you think! 6d
Amor4Libros @RebelReader Hope your hold comes through soon! 6d
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Kristy_K
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Mehso-so

Displaying Ashton‘s signature humor, The Fourth Consort takes place in outer space in a sci-fi light comedy. A short and quick read. Enjoyable but I did wish for a little more substance.

⭐️⭐️💫

#arc

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Doorman | Chris Pavone
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Thank you #FarrarStrausAndGiroux and #NetGalley for providing this #ARC. Publication: May 20, 2025.

3 Stars • The Doorman by Chris Pavone is a thriller set in a tense NYC night, where Chicky Diaz, a doorman at the elite Bohemia building, navigates chaos after an NYPD shooting sparks protests. Amid class and racial divides, Chicky carries a gun, secrets unravel among residents, and a deadly showdown looms, blending suspense with social commentary.

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julesG
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Mehso-so

Joe aspires to be a poet, but has yet to write a poem he truly likes. When he meets Esi his luck is about to turn. Esi is a time-traveller from the future. She jumped on an opportunity to see the famous poet Joseph Greene during his lifetime to make changes to her own past. But to be able to make those changes to her past, she has to help Joe fall in love with his muse Diana.

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#NetGalley #ARC #MountARC

julesG I had trouble getting into the story, mainly because the first half of the book had chapter breaks in the middle of dialogues and felt disjointed to me. The second half of the story, when the "changing Esi's past" part gets a bit more traction was more interesting.

This is more magical realism than sci-fi. There are a few explanations for the time-travel, but Esi could have easily said she touched a wall and now she's in Cambridge in 2004.
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Amor4Libros
Palaver | Bryan Washington
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I requested this yesterday and was approved! I love Bryan Washington ❤️🤗 #arc #NetGalley

ErikasMindfulShelf I was approved today as well. So excited!! 1w
Reggie Omg,November!!!!?????? lol damn it! 7d
Amor4Libros @Reggie I know! When I requested it, I didn't even look at the release date lol..Happy to report that I've already started it and I'm loving it! 😃 6d
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