Welcome to Litsy!

I thoroughly enjoyed this cozy mystery. Despite the light-hearted title, it had a surprisingly complex plot, which kept me guessing. The characters were believable and likable. It‘s the first in a series, and I look forward to reading more.

#ReadYourKindle @CBee
#Pantone2025 #BlueGranite @Lauredhel

This was so many different things.

A mix of gothic horror, family bonds, an illicit affair, socialism, misogyny, toxic codependency blended together and have me a creepy but exceptional read from an author I've never read before.

For me, this read as atmospheric due to the author's rich details, her world building, and the relationships but wow these characters are different shades of morally grey.

@Lauredhel #pantone2025

I'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...

Just when I thought Atlas couldn't get more OMG he does and I'm loving it.
There's so many very adorable blushes and bashful moments from this formidable and gigantic lion-man-beast that I'm in love with him.

This volume had way more office drama and some new faces but it showcased the differences even more between beastfolk and humans as a lot of the drama was trying to force Saki's hand to quit on multiple levels.

#pantone2025 @Lauredhel

Ok this was a very welcomed surprise!!
I found it while browsing the Comics Plus app and I loved it.

I'm usually not a fan of the office/workplace romance trope but I do love the other stuff here like the beast x human dynamic, the height difference, the touch her and die vibes, , the soft hearted male lead that is a cinnamon roll that could kill. Love that.😍

#pantone2025 @Lauredhel

An excellent combination of modern - psychological - and old school horror.

The most unique "monster" I've read in a while.

#LitsyAtoZ #J @Texreader
#Pantone2025 #MistedMarigold @Lauredhel

Presumably I read this book back when I purchased it for a quarter back in 1997, but I have no memory of it 😂 A Scholastic Book Club reprint of a 1932 story, this one was perfectly fun but not particularly engaging. But I probably would have liked it better when I was the age for which it's aimed. Soft pick.

Val is always a solid 4 star read for me.
I love her characters, their relationships and the very realistic growth they show.

Karen and her cold cases are quickly becoming my most favourite. The way Val structure these stories makes it page turners even knowing there's no life to save at the end.

This installment had a very intriguing plot and is set during COVID, so every normal thing had to be done slightly differently.

Can't believe after so many volumes this particular arc is at an end!

I'm so proud that Philomela was able to not just ask for help, but voice it in a way that gave her the strength she needed to confront her demons.
Her backstory is just heart wrenching still but what a way for that arc to end especially with the unseen and totally unexpected curse.

#pantone2025 @Lauredhel

This started out with real promise, but quickly derailed.
The multiple POV and the 3 different time lines with the first person voices sounding so much alike made this too much work for the mediocre end.

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#Pantone2025 #Hibiscus @Lauredhel
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