I always feel weird saying I "enjoyed" a #truecrime book, but there it is. Good for true crime fans and those just getting into it. Not sensationalized or too dense. Sensitive depiction of grief and what the families go through. Also an interesting, brief look at a part of the Japanese justice system.

Page turner at first but it slows down in the middle as others have said. It does pick back up, though. I had it figured out pretty early on but the author kept me second guessing myself until the end so it was pretty enjoyable. The tarot parts were fun. #mystery #thriller

I usually love #witchy things; however, this was not what I was expecting or hoping for. Well written but I just didn't enjoy it that much. #witches

Not as fast paced as the last one but still very fun. Learning more about Kate and her family. I'm interested to see where it's going. #urbanfantasy #fantasy #romance #shapeshifters

Took a break from my urban fantasy binge to read this #historicalfiction about the deadliest disaster in maritime history, the sinking of Wilhelm Gustloff. This was so good. Haunting, vivid, and heartbreaking. Great weaving together of the four character viewpoints. I definitely recommend this one.

Face paced and action packed. More so than the previous two. So much fun! I love these characters. I'm having fun bingeing these. #fantasy #urbanfantasy #shapeshifters

I enjoyed this much more than the first one. Emotional and fast paced. A lot of fun. The world building and use of mythology was interesting. I'm definitely hooked now. #fantasy #shapeshifters #undead #urbanfantasy

Finally read a book I've had forever. I'm definitely interested in the characters and the world. It felt like I was missing a lot of information or that there should have been another book before this one but it was still enjoyable overall. I'm glad I have a whole series of books to jump into or I think I'd be more disappointed with this one. I hear it gets better so charging forward to the next one! #shapeshifters #vampires #fantasy

I really enjoyed how the mystery of the curse unraveled. #Ghosts #witches #magic and a tiny bit of romance. A lot of fun and emotional. #ya

Not my usual read, I admit. One of the most disturbing things I've read. Super triggering and twisted. While it was a page turner at first, I found myself disappointed over alI. I enjoyed the mystery and some of the twists. Unfortunately, the ending felt glossed over and rushed to me, which is kind of a bummer. I'm not sure how I feel about this book. Lol...

Another of my #tbr books is on sale today. Only $2.99! Have you read this one? #dailydeal

This is on my #tbr. Maybe it's on yours too? It's only $1.99 today on Kindle! #dailydeal

Loved it! It keeps up the pace of the series so far and keeps getting better. Intense and emotional. Some questions answered and more questions asked. I can't wait for the next one! On a side note, the new cover design doesn't match the other two in the series, which kind of bugs me. It's a beautiful picture though. #ya #yafantasy #fantasy

Well, I didn't make it this time. One too many interruptions. I did get through two books and started a third so I'm still happy with how far I got. Congrats to all who hit 24 hours! I'm looking forward to the next #24in48

My #tbr stack is more of a shelf(s?) lol... I'm feeling like winging it this #24in48 rather than trying to plan out what books I'm going to read. This one is up first, though. I'm excited to finally dig in.

I loved it. Heartbreaking moments but mostly sweet and touching. A love story with a ghost in it. #friendship #family #love #loss #ghosts #ya

I love this dedication ✨

Fun quiz ✨ Thanks for sharing @Literary_Siren

https://bookriot.com/2018/07/18/harry-potter-wand-quiz/

A cursed town, a handsome stranger, and more than a few mysteries. Very atmospheric and beautiful. Slightly witchy and spooky. I didn't totally love the romance plotline but the mysteries kept me interested. Quite enjoyable overall. #ya #paranormal #mystery

Sales get me every time. And I Darken and Now I Rise (sequel) are both $1.99 on Kindle today if they happen to be on your #tbr list. #yafantasy #ya

Not my usual pick but it was recommended to me. I'm not vegetarian but the concept of growing 100% real meat (or even just leather), sustainably, without having to raise and slaughter an animal is fascinating. Regardless of your viewpoint on the ethics of eating meat (either for the animals themselves or the environmental impact) this is actually a pretty interesting read. I recommend a #borrow from your library.

Beautiful cover. Awesome concept. Just okay execution. It was a struggle to get through. The writing style just kept throwing me out. I thought the character's relationships developed nicely but I just didn't care that much. Disappointed in this one but I get that I'm not the target audience. Recommend a #borrow on this if you want to give it a try. #ya #yafantasy #steampunk

"Never forget that words have power... Our best weapons are words."

Struggling a bit with the writing style but not giving up yet! Let's take a moment to admire the beautiful cover 😍 And my favorite bookmark! @Babiesandbooks

Page 5, lol. "Famous last words?" I mean, it is #ya after all and the dust jacket promises "a gorgeous mechanist with a smart mouth and tragic past." I'll have to read and find out. #rafo

Is it weird to be psyched that they used an Oxford comma?

In the first 20 pages, it felt like the author was checking boxes with stereotypical examples of how his main character is a kickass female. Not such a bad thing. I like the trope. It just felt a little heavy handed at first. Ceda grew into a really awesome character. Kind of a slow start to the story but glad I stuck with it. Sometimes predictable, but enjoyable. Interesting world and cast. Definitely reading the next one. #fantasy #epicfantasy

Quick read. A somewhat simple, straightforward story but I see glimpses of a complex, dark world dripping with lore and detail. This prologue has definitely sparked my interest in the main books in the series. #fantasy #shatteredsands

Not my favorite story so far, but still another fun addition to the Alpha & Omega series. Heartbreaking and heartfelt in Patty's usual way. Anna is still growing and finding her way. I love her relationship with Charles and Brother Wolf. The way it plays out opens up some potentially interesting stories in the future. Can't wait for more. #werewolves

Wow. I'd never heard of this story. It blows my mind to imagine radioactive material in everyday items and once thought to be healthy. The story of these women is heartbreaking, powerful, and inspiring. It's really distressing to read about the pain and suffering the Radium Girls went through. The lengths the corporations went to in order to cover up what they knew was hurting these women is infuriating. Excellent read.

Emotional and adorable. I loved it. This is another book I needed as a teen. Anxiety and panic attacks are portrayed wonderfully. The cast of characters is diverse and interesting. Each one comes to life even with the single character first person perspective. I enjoyed watching the friendship of Steffi (selective mute) and Rhys (deaf) develop and grow. A book about friendship and love and speaking your truth. #ya

I'm excited to start this. It already speaks to me. 😆

It was quite interesting, though not a very focused book. There really isn't very much about the expedition itself. I would have liked more description of the time spent there. There were some really beautiful and terrifying experiences in the jungle. I enjoyed the discussion of the history of the area. The last section was about disease, which was fascinating (and horrible) but not what I was expecting. Maybe #borrow this from your library.

"A soft yellow sun spilled into the rainforest, breaking into rays and flecks of gold, scattering coins on the forest floor..." So many beautiful moments... Contrasted with terrifying ones ?

Yay! I did it! #24in48 I finished the second half of Oathbringer, read Scythe beginning to end, and got pretty far into The Shadow of What Was Lost. What a fun weekend!

#24in48 I have so many beautiful covers it's impossible to pick one. I love the Flame in the Mist cover. As for the worst, there aren't many I don't like. The one I chose is one of the least interesting.

#24in48 Hour 36. I've read both of these. I keep nonfiction and fiction separated. Fiction is in alphabetical order for the most part. Nonfiction is only sorta lumped together in categories that make sense in my head. Anthropology, craftbooks, writing books, etc.

#24in48 update. I've done 16 hours and 30 minutes. Long way to go but not giving up. Been working on these two books. The Shadow of What Was Lost has been a pretty quick read so far for an #epicfantasy I think I disagree with the comparison to Robert Jordan but I'll wait until I'm done for the final verdict.

#24in48 I've had this forever and still haven't read it. I actually have quite a few books that fit this category...

Wow! What a ride. Great continuation of the #stormlightarchive Many surprises and feels. It's going to feel like a very long wait for the 4th book. #epicfantasy #fantasy #brandonsanderson I hit 8 hours and ten minutes in #24in48 On to the next book! @24in48

#24in48 My favorite book to movie adaption is The Last Unicorn. Another nostalgic book for me.

#24in48 This is the oldest children's book I have. My Grandmother gave it to me in 1993. It was a gift to her when she was 8 years old in 1936. Wow, I haven't thought of this in years. What a neat challenge!

Looking forward to finishing this and starting something new for #24in48 Have fun everyone!

"The longer you live, the more you fail. Failure is the mark of a life well lived. In turn, the only way to live without failure is to be of no use to anyone. Trust me. I've practiced." #brandonsanderson #stormlightarchive

Monster of an #epicfantasy Complex and fascinating world. Classic #brandonsanderson #magicsystem Love (and hate) these characters. When people ask me what my favorite book is, I usually say this one. It got me through a difficult time and I'll be forever grateful. "Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination." #stormlightarchive #fantasy #recommendsday

"Have you ever considered, bridgeman, that bad art does more for the world than good art?... You learn more from bad art than you do from good art, as your mistakes are more important than your successes..." #fantasy #epicfantasy #stormlightarchive #brandonsanderson

Yay! #dragons I love that the dragons like to hear and "tell" stories. I hope we see more of them. Asha was awesome. I enjoyed her growth and change over time. The side characters had a ton of potential but never really fleshed out the way she did. Another redemption story, ha ha, I'm on a streak of those. Fun read. #yafantasy #ya

Yay! All my holds came in at the same time. Better get busy reading. Hmm. Which one first? #libraryhaul

A dark, emotional redemption story that was a more enjoyable read than I was expecting. Definitely rushed, which felt like a long Clone Wars episode in that way. You could probably read this without having watched the whole Clone Wars TV show but it brings greater meaning and understanding to the characters and events. A good read for fans. I recommend a #borrow on this one. #scifi #starwars

I love reading about different customs. We desperately need more rituals around death in the west. Wonderfully interesting, thought provoking, and hopeful. Light #anthropology