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willaful
After Her: A Novel | Joyce Maynard
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This is the second time I've been surprised to realize Maynard is more than 10 years older than me, because her depictions of life during the time I was growing up are so authentic. This is a suspense story, loosely based on real murders in Marin county, but also a vivid and fascinating look at unsupervised adolescence. The family relationships are loving, flawed and sometimes deeply sad.

#BacklistReadathon

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Jari-chan
Nettle & Bone | T. Kingfisher
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Pickpick

For how many years have I wanted to read this book? Ever since I finished my first Kingfisher book. I'm happy I finally managed to read it, thanks to #DoubleSpin & @TheAromaofBooks
Surprisingly, it took quite a while for me to get into the story. Only when the Dust Wife appeared, I slowly started to come to terms with this book. But after that I was all in. I started to love the characters, liked the world and the feminist plot. And the sidekicks.

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willaful
Waiting for the Flood | Alexis Hall
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This could be considered cheating for the #BacklistReadathon, since I have read the original novella before, but this new edition is three times as long, including a second novella and an epilogue for both. It's two touching stories about Edwin and Marius, long time lovers who weren't able to stay together but go on to form meaningful, healing relationship with others. Lots of drama, especially in Marius' story, because he is ornery AF. 😂

CarolynM I cried all the way through the original novella. I can‘t wait to get my hands on this expanded version. 6d
willaful @CarolynM You might keep some hankies ready for the second story. 😁 The audiobook is extremely good. 6d
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Lizpixie
Elysium Fire | Alastair Reynolds
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Bk3 of March is the 2nd Prefect Dreyfus Emergency. I‘m loving this series, so much so I‘ve put the authors backlist on my wishlist.Dreyfus is now Senior Prefect after Aurora & the Clockmaker but still works in the field when people start dying after their neural implants melt their brains. A world of hyperpigs, abstraction, light hugger ships, augmented humans & quickmatter! #SeriesLove2024 #BacklistReadathon #Readaway2024 #BookspinBingo

TheSpineView Fantastic! 1w
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DieAReader 🥳 Great! 7d
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Lizpixie
Aurora Rising | Alastair Reynolds
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Bk2 of March is the 1st in the Prefect Dreyfus Emergency series. A brilliant blend of SciFi & police procedural, Dreyfus is a Prefect of Panoply, the beat cops of The Glitter Band. Made up of 10,000 different habitats orbiting the planet Yellowstone, Prefects enforce the voting laws of the system. Until an entire habitat is killed, an open & shut case,but Dreyfus starts looking deeper & encounters things powerful people would rather stay hidden.👇

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majkia
Slow Horses | Mick Herron

Failed spies get sent to Slough House. Lamb, their leader, is enigmatic, surly and gives no quarter. Cartwright is quite certain he was set up to fail, he just can't figure out who did it. Then: A kid kidnapped and threatened with beheading. Even the slow horses want to get in on the action.


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#BacklistReadathon

@CBee, @TheAromaofBooks @PuddleJumper, @clwojick

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majkia
The Rings of Haven | Ryk Brown
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I didn't enjoy this episode as much as I did episode one. This takes place on planet so maybe that's why. Hopefully the next book will be better.

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#BacklistReadathon @clwojick

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American Royals | Katherine McGee
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What's going on. I should have hated this book, and instead I totally ate it up and can't wait until I get my hands on the second book 😂 This is absolutely ridiculous stuff, with shallow, vapid characters, so-so writing, a paper-thin plot, and 100% soap opera level drama on every page. LOVED IT 😆

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#TPRC - The Double R @Yuki_Onna

slategreyskies Love your review! That cracked me up! Glad you enjoyed it! 📚💕 3w
Mollyanna Sometimes you just need a book like that… 🤣 3w
Bookwormjillk Completely stupid and I loved the whole series 3w
bookandbedandtea You made me laugh! Amazing review!! 😂 3w
Yuki_Onna How cool! 🤣🩷 3w
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Lizpixie
To Hell and Back | Lilith Saintcrow
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The 6th book I read in February is the 5th & final book in the Dante Valentine series. After being violated by Lucifer in Hell, Danny‘s dropped back in the real world with her mind & body scrambled, barely knowing her name let alone who to trust. A pawn in Hells war, she has to decide whether Japhrimel is on her side or if she on her own against both Lucifer & his daughter. #SeriesLove2024 #BacklistReadathon #ReadAway2024

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TheSpineView Awesome! 3w
DieAReader 🥳Great 3w
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willaful
Role Playing | Cathy Yardley
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Really enjoyed this geeky and queer romance between two middle-aged introverts just trying to be themselves, which read kind of like the inverse of the standard small town romance.

And I somehow -- okay, many graphic novels -- filled my #BookSpinBingo board during this short and exceptionally grueling month!

#BacklistReadathon : enjoyed Between Georgia by Joshilyn Jackson, DNF'd Tell the Wind and Fire by Sarah Rees Brennan

TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! Fabulous month!! 3w
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