pickDana Stabenow has written another mystery set in the Park in Alaska. PI Kate Shugak is on the job this time trying to assist State Trooper “Chopper Jim” solve a murder. The regular characters are nice people. Mutt the half wolf dog plays an important part in entire series. Winter is cold in Alaska, bringing the residents closer. How many will die before the killer is captured? 4⭐️
Donna!!! I stopped to get my mail as I was coming into work today and what a fun surprise (and all the stamps for charity!! Thank you!)!!!! I‘m super excited to explore thru my book before starting my adventure.. in 133 days. Thank you my sweet Valentine 💌 ❤️📖
#Litsylove #Alaska #Chocolatelove #TravelandSnacks
pickI‘m glad I didn‘t bail, almost did a few times.There are 5+ characters who are connected,2 timelines,the story is only told through diary entries,letters or newspaper articles. It‘s a bit boring at the beginning & Sophie&Allen‘s love declarations for one another are a bit too saccharine.I‘m also normally not a fantasy/magical realism fan but this worked for me because the “fantasy elements” were taken from
“How will I stop loving him, Mama? Will I .... forget ?”
Mama sighed.
“Ah. That. Love doesn't fade or die, baby girl. People tell you it does, but it doesn't. If you love him now, you'll love him in ten years and in forty. Differently, maybe , a faded version, but he's part of you now. And you are part of him.”
#LastingLove #25Alive!
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Christmas/birthday book haul for 2024. (My birthday is 4 days after Christmas.) The tagged book is one I've already read, but wanted to reread and I discovered I didn't own a copy.
pickI wasn't sure whether I liked this book right from the start but there was something about it that kept me reading. It did pick up into a decent thriller apart from the absurdity of Yasmin driving an eighteen wheeler along the ice road in a heavy snow storm. Suspend your disbelief there!
I have so much love for this boy, Ronnie. ❤️
#CatsofLitsy
pickI'm really enjoying the Kate Shugak series, so I thought I'd give this one a try.
While I'm sure it's not fair to compare the two series, I must admit that I would give the Shugak series the edge. While this first in series was fine, I did not connect as well with the main lead. I found Liam Campbell's a bit naive, a bit immature for his age and just a bit unlikable at times. All of that said, I would be willing to give the second
pickThis installment had me laughing out loud for a good chunk of the story.
Kate finds herself working as a roustabout for an oil company in AK. As much as she‘s conflicted about the environmental issues, she can‘t walk away from the money offered to shut down a drug ring that‘s causing havoc and even death. After she arrives she also discovers artifacts are being stolen and sold for an exorbitant profit. She finds herself unexpectedly enjoying 🔻
