pickVolume four of the series took a while for me to get into, but we also first had to get our hands on Mars. But then it hit me again and I once again fell for Kowal's writing, her characters and her ability to create an alternative history sci-fi world that talks about all the problems our societies are facing today. How smart must that person be to do that?!
#DoubleSpin @TheAromaOfBooks
Not finding this very engaging and wondering if I should bail. @Faranae do you have an opinion?
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panI'm so glad I took my own advice and got the Audiobook for the second installment of D.O.D.O
This felt like a totally different book from the first. All the characters I came to care for were either not there at all, or pushed aside so much that they became inconsequential.
I didn't like the new character, and it felt like we only ever travelled to one place - one I didn't care for.
And the ending was such a disappointment I can't even...
We‘re headed into July so you can see how very behind I am.
These are my June #bookspin #doublespin picks.
Hopefully I‘m caught up soon.
pickWell, this was just delightful! Glad I‘ve finally read it!
#bookspinbingo - my #doublespin for this month
#read2025
pickI did not expect to fall in love with this book. I didn't expect to end up loving the mc, who was really irritating me with her bad choices and narcissistic tendencies. And I didn't expect tears. This was highly recommended by one of my favorite bookstore owners on their podcast, so I bought it from their store, more out of appreciation of the store than expectation of the book. I love being surprised by books ❤️ June #Doublespin @TheAromaofBooks
pickI started out thinking I wasn‘t going to like this one. Some serious triggers: child murder, extreme violence, mental illness, suicide, sexual assault. But once you get into it; it‘s impossible to put down. Twists throughout and while I saw some coming the ones I didn‘t really delivered. An interesting look at moral ambiguity. Could use a better title, otherwise a wild read. My #doublespin for June
June ‘25 #BingoBlackout
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Favorites: The Right Call, Gamechanger, TheRivals - all by Tommy Greenwald; and You Could Make this Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith 🩵
#Bookspin: Carson the Magnificent
#Doublespin: Akimbo & The Crocodile Man
