Review:I am never disappointed in any of her books. When you find great authors - you always follow their books. One of my favorites is how they put humor in with mystery. Memorable characters in her books. The best of times is when you have the honor of finally meeting them in real life. Read more

Review:You find out right at the beginning of the book that between the last one and this one she and Morelli have already been in a relationship and broken up. The one thing you've been waiting to happen for 4 BOOKS and the author cuts you out of it. Oh, you reading this for Stephanie and Morelli's relationship? Joke's on you. How rude of this author. Such a disappointment. I wish I never had invested the time or money into reading this series. Read more

Review:I usually love the whole Stephanie Plum series, so much that I can't wait for the paperback and I end up buying the expensive hardcover as soon as it's released. I wish I had saved my $4 on this paperback. BORING! I'm halfway through and trying to decide if I should just toss it or finish it. Now that I've wasted my money on something that gives me no enjoyment, I hate to waste my time too. Just to be safe, I may have to wait for #14 to come out in paperback rather then buy it in hardcover... Read more

Review:The last book might be the best fantasy book I've ever read. I've never felt for a character as I do for Sieh. The only bad thing about it, is that I'll never be able to read them for the first time again. Jemisins writing style is a style I've never come across before. And I absolutely love it. I'd recommend these books to anyone and everyone. Read more

Review:The end of the trilogy begun with The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, The Kingdom of Gods is a worthy conclusion of this tale of gods made flesh and how they adapt, change and grow (or die. Yes, this book is a tragedy as well as a fantasy, just like her previous books).

The whole of this trilogy is the best thing I have read from a new novelist, maybe ever. I have opined previously that it's a lie that THTK was her first novel. She's `way too good for that; she was a best-selling novelist i... Read more

Review:The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is N. K. Jemisin's debut novel and the first in her Inheritance trilogy. The book features strong, compelling, fully-developed characters in a grand and complex world, but Jemisin keeps the stage small in this book, introducing the readers to a number of main characters and some of the world, while clearly indicating that there is a lot more to be told.

From the barbarian north, Yeine Darr is outcast and would like nothing more than to live an ordinary, norm... Read more

Review:Paul is lucky to have a supportive and loving family who accept him as he is. He's apparently screwed up his chance with the one who might be "the one" and his best friend Joni is losing herself in a new relationship. The ex-boyfriend (who broke his heart) seems to want him back and his closeted gay friend is drowning in his parents' religion. It's a big mixed-up world and Paul is only trying to find a way to make sure everyone (including himself) is okay, if not happy.

On the one hand, I... Read more

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Starts out as promising but ends so glum & gloomy that i was sorry i read it. i don't know if the author had a target audience in mind. He is gay, as am i, and any gay person knows the risks & difficulties of being so, even with all the progress. But this book is not so much overshadowed as completely subsumed by homophobic events and their aftermath.The main character suffers 2 severe gay bashings, the second one nearly fatal as he is thrown through the glass lobby do... Read more

Review:This book gave me the same vibe that Lies My Girlfriend Told Me by Julie Ann Peters when I read that two years ago. Griffin's heart is broken when Theo dies and he seeks answers in Jackson, Theo's current boyfriend who was with him when he drowned. Griffin broke up with Theo when he achieved an early acceptance into college across the country. Griffin felt it was best for Theo to start fresh because he felt him and Theo would be the end product, Griffin never expected for Theo to find someone to... Read more

Review:While I enjoyed the journey back to Creekwood, and the familiar tensions of change that the end of high school brings, I could not stand Leah. I am (apparently) in the minority with this, considering the glowing reviews, but I find her a tremendously unsympathetic character. If she was unaware of her faults, it would have been much easier to get through, but she REPEATEDLY exhibits how self-aware of her attitude she is, and her reluctance to change is just disgusting. Her situation is understand... Read more