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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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Pickpick

I get why everyone loves this book.

The fast‑paced, dark dystopian saga continues. Rebellion pits against oppression - the exact reason why I loved the original story.
The emotional intensity, bleak atmosphere, and high‑stakes drama kept me engaged and I finished this in two sittings.

In short:
Hamish's redemption and a true testament that Snow really doesn't have a heart.

👇🏼 continue 👇🏼

Enchanted_Bibliophile I'll definitely get a physical copy as well, so I can re-read and annotate it.

#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView
#Pantone2025 #Damson @Lauredhel
#LitsyAtoZ #S @Texreader
1d
Enchanted_Bibliophile I love how we get to meet the key players from the first book and see how they've always been apart of the bigger plan.
And all the small subtle things; like Hamish and Maysilee sitting in the clump of katniss.
Collins truly outdid herself!
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Powered_By_Plants Very exciting! I can‘t wait to read this , it‘s been on the book shelf since it was released , but currently re reading hunger games with my youngest for the first time so waiting to read it with them 😁, can‘t wait! Glad you enjoyed it , definitely worth having a hard copy, they have released some lovely hardbacks for the whole HG series ☺️ 10h
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BarkingMadRead
Crime at Black Dudley | Margery Allingham
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Ch 29: #wyatt ⁉️‼️ #thatwasalot #veryfarfetched #ifeelcheated #ithoughtitwasmeggie #whodidyouallsuspect #hashtagbrigade
Using a pic of my granddaughter for today, because this was me when I found whodunnit 🤣

Bookwormjillk Lol perfect pic, because yeah. Completely random at least to me. 2d
TheAromaofBooks That is an AMAZING picture 😂 I did kind of suspect Wyatt, but not for any of the reasons he gave LOL I was thinking more along the lines of him not wanting the family name to be disgraced or something like that. But I really felt like the ending was a stretch after everything we went through. 2d
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eeclayton Another well chosen photo that perfectly captures how I feel about the ending! #didnotseethiscoming #ifeelcheated 2d
Ruthiella So far fetched! 😂 I also feel let down by the ending. 2d
AnnCrystal Precious 🤩💝. 2d
KAO Cute picture! But that‘s the best part of this ending, in my opinion. I struggled with this whole book, I must confess! The language (so many regional and dated expressions!) was entertaining though. Thanks for guiding us through it, but I‘m glad to move on to Shirley! 2d
Bklover Well. It wasn‘t Meggie. I was so sure!! Apparently this is part of a series with Albert Campion. And again I say “huh?” 2d
Bklover And what a cutie pie!! Love the photo! 2d
lil1inblue That pic is the perfect reaction to this ending. #definitelyfeelcheated #whysorandom #whatthefork 2d
rubyslippersreads @Bklover I‘m curious whether anyone is going to read more books in the series, where Campion is more of the main character? I‘ve seen them praised by famous mystery writers, but I wonder if they‘re all as squirrely as this one? 😏 2d
mcctrish Your granddaughter wins!!! The only good part of the lame ass ending was Wyatt being proud of his perfect crime and Abbershaw pointing out all the holes and lack of perfection #dontquityourdayjobwyatt 2d
willaful @TheAromaofBooks yes, I was sure it was Wyatt but where on earth did that backstory come from?! 2d
willaful @rubyslippersreads they definitely get better, though I'm not sure I'm inclined to reread any. So many other books. 2d
dabbe @willaful @TheAromaofBooks This is when a detective story can feel like we got cheated. Where the hell did that backstory come from indeed? We therefore were not privy to all the information--which is why we feel cheated! And, for a series that is continuing on with Campion, where the hell was he? He's been AWOL for PAGES!!! Her first book was definitely experimental IMHO. I wonder if they get better, and I'm not sure I want to find out. 🤣 2d
dabbe Couldn't (again) have read through this without the incomparable @BarkingMadRead and this lovely group! 🩶🤍🩵 2d
ElizaMarie I was also so blindsided by this crazy, weirdness. As @dabbe mentioned, thank you again and again for @barkingmandread for being the amazing host that you are. Love this picture too! 2d
BarkingMadRead @anncrystal @kao @bklover @lil1inblue @mcctrish thank you!! I love her so much, she‘s such a joy! 2d
dabbe She is AD🩵RABLE! 2d
BarkingMadRead Yall, this book was nuts. I won‘t be reading any more of them 🤣 I wondered the same about campion. If she was going to use him in future, he should have played a role in the ending! So crazy!! 2d
BarkingMadRead @dabbe thank you!! 2d
Ruthiella @rubyslippersreads I will very likely continue. 2d
AllDebooks Oh my, she is adorable, and that look totally sums up this book. Absolute bonkers! I only continued reading for this group. You make the craziest, dullest books bearable with your hilarious #s, Kim. You are the 👑👸 of summarisation. Thank you for all your hard work @BarkingMadRead 💜 2d
AllDebooks @BarkingMadRead I hate this book and all its absurd pomposity. That proposal was madness! I will not be reading any more of her books. Thank you and goodnight. 2d
BarkingMadRead @AllDebooks thank you! And 🤣🤣🤣 2d
Gissy Adorable🥰 💖 2d
Larkken @rubyslippersreads I may continue. I find golden age mysteries to be very readable. However, I also suspected Wyatt, though not for the batty reasons he gave, and much like @TheAromaofBooks and @willaful (edited) 2d
Larkken Great photo! So cute and appropriate 🥰 2d
kwmg40 Thanks for sharing the great photo of your granddaughter! As for the book, I agree with others that this one was weak. However, I have enjoyed other Albert Campion books, and I did learn that Allingham had never meant to bring Campion back as a major character when writing this book, and only did so after her publishers insisted. 2d
Crinoline_Laphroaig This book was crazy! 18m
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kwmg40
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Pickpick

This is a low pick for me. While there are great characters and an intricate plot as with Penny's other books, I prefer her cozy mysteries, and this one is more of a political thriller, though I was happy to see some activity in Three Pines. Warning for other readers: this is not a standalone story but a sequel to The Grey Wolf.

#OhCanada @Jess861
#ChristmasCrimeChallenge (red cover) @Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead

Ruthiella I‘m reading her second book for the same two hashtags! Only for #ChristmasCrimeChallenge I‘m using the “cozy” prompt. 🎅🏻💀🎄🔪 1w
Jess861 Interesting that this one is more political! And good to know that it's not a standalone. 7d
quietjenn @Ruthiella @kwmg40 😆 I am reading a mid-series book for the #s as well (set in winter prompt). 7d
kwmg40 @Jess861 I'd recently read State of Terror, which Penny co-wrote with Hilary Clinton, and that one was definitely a political thriller. Parts of The Black Wolf feels like it, and it even features a character from State of Terror. 4h
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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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Pickpick

Another excellent addition to the cold case expert - Karen Pirie series.

I love cold case detective stories, I love how different the procedurals are and how new evinced are discovered.
Val does an amazing job with these cases from the past; she brings an urgency to them that makes you really care about the outcome.

👇🏼 continue 👇🏼

Enchanted_Bibliophile Karen and her team feels like old friends, and what happens in their lives feel just as important to me as the crimes they're investing. So I'm always rooting for their personal growth and relationships; and in this one Jason really had exceptional growth, in both personal and work related areas. Can't help feeling proud of him.

Now it's the long wait for the next one
1mo
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Enchanted_Bibliophile
Santa & Son | David Walliams
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Pickpick

A super adorable, hilarious, and engaging adventure.
Slapstick comedy featuring a festive showdown packed with toys.
This was an excellent way to start the Christmas season

#LitsyAtoZ #S @Texreader
#Pantone2025 #PoppyRed @Lauredhel
#Christmassy

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peaKnit
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@DebinHawaii #5JoysFriday

1. A 5 star listen
2. Pink skies and trail walks
3. Grounding myself under the big moon
4. Successful tonsillectomy for college kid, silly poses
5. A job offer I didn‘t take
Bonus - surviving another year of grief as I celebrated my mom with a Big Mac. The things you do for love 😘

TheBookHippie 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 2mo
Deblovestoread ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 2mo
mcctrish ❤️❤️❤️ 2mo
dabbe 🧡🍁🤎 for all. #s 4 and 5 ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 2mo
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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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Mehso-so

I struggle with this one.

I didn't connect with any of the characters, in fact I kept thinking that if it weren't for Kyle (who I hate, by the way) this whole story wouldn't exist.

The slow pace, character driven plot just didn't grab me like the Farseer Trilogy did.

However, I understand that Hobb develops her stories over time, and I can see a lot of potential in this trilogy and its importance in the overall Elderling series.

Enchanted_Bibliophile @PuddleJumper I know I'm way behind on the #RealmOfElderlings timetable, but I'm going to try my best to catch up before the end of the year. 2mo
Ruthiella Kyle is despicable. But there is good character development in this trilogy, especially with Malta IMO. 2mo
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PuddleJumper Kyle is the absolute worst. He is a catalyst for the other characters and plot but yeah, it's hard sometimes when nearly everything goes back to one character. I've totally lost the plot with where we are! I think this book was for Sep/Oct and last one is Nov/Dec. I'm very behind as well 2mo
Enchanted_Bibliophile @Ruthiella I can't wait to see that, she really got the spoiled little teenage brat going strong in this one. 2mo
Enchanted_Bibliophile @PuddleJumper Glad to hear it's not just me 😊 2mo
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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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Pickpick

Even more magical than part one!
It's high spring and the art shows every spectacular detail of the beauty of the secret garden.
Combined with Collin's new found strength and appreciation for life it's a bitter sweet ending.

#FictionalTraveler #Trees @julieclair
#LitsyAtoZ #S @Texreader
#Pantone2025 #WispyClouds @Lauredhel
#BookChain2025 #StartFirstLastLetter @TheAromaofBooks
#Classic

AnnCrystal 🤩📚💝. 3mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3mo
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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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This has always been one of my favorite childhood stories.
So when I discovered it was turned into graphic novels, I knew I had to get my hands on it.

The adaptation is incredibly faithful and features stunning artwork.
I found myself just as immersed in this secret garden as I was in Frances Hodgson Burnett's original.

I'm thrilled that I already own part 2.

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Susanita
The Dead Zone | Stephen King
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I‘m not much of a scary book connoisseur, but here are a few that have stuck in my mind.
1. The Dead Zone 😱😱😱 Page turner!
2. Hard Truth 😱😱😱😱 Very unsettling murder mystery
3. Rebecca 😱😱😱 WTAF Mrs. Danvers?!?
#TLT #threelistthursday

More info here if you want to play: dabbe's post on Litsy https://litsy.com/p/TmtPdlh2VjVV

Kerrbearlib Rebecca is on my list too! 3mo
dabbe I need to read your #s 1 and 2! L🩶VE REBECCA! Thanks for sharing. 🧡💜💛 3mo
Reggie Where was OUR guy from the Dead Zone during the election?!!!! 3mo
Texreader No 3! 😂 3mo
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