Something In The Water by Catherine Steadman

Something In The Water by Catherine Steadman

Published by Ballatine Books

Published on June 5, 2018

Genre(s):Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Psychological Thriller

Page Count: 352

Source: Purchased

Format: Hardback

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Book Description: If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you?

Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans. Passionately in love, they embark on a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, where they enjoy the sun, the sand, and each other. Then, while scuba diving in the crystal blue sea, they find something in the water. . . .

Could the life of your dreams be the stuff of nightmares?

Suddenly the newlyweds must make a dangerous choice: to speak out or to protect their secret. After all, if no one else knows, who would be hurt? Their decision will trigger a devastating chain of events. . . .

Have you ever wondered how long it takes to dig a grave?

Wonder no longer. Catherine Steadman’s enthralling voice shines throughout this spellbinding debut novel. With piercing insight and fascinating twists, Something in the Water challenges the reader to confront the hopes we desperately cling to, the ideals we’re tempted to abandon, and the perfect lies we tell ourselves.

Hello Again!

I am a fan of book clubs. I always have been. I enjoy being able to read a book and automatically having people to discuss it with. I had not heard of this book prior to seeing it on a post about Reese Witherspoon's Book Club. It looked promising and I agreed to "buddy read" it with a friend. Bonding over books is always great. 

The premise of this book caught my attention and I thought it would be a fun read. It started in such a way that I was not quite sure how it was going to proceed. In the very beginning, the author painted herself into a corner. I was intrigued about how she was going to write herself out of it so I continued. In some ways, I am glad that I did. It was interesting to see where the events were going to lead. With that said, too many of plot twists were predictable. Most of the characters were not likeable and greatly frustrating at times. I found myself wanting to shake the main character on more than one occasion. Large holes in story. One is not one hundred percent sure who is actually orchestrating what. 

I am rating this book Three Orange Books because it was a good debut novel. The potential was great but the finished story fell short. Too many loose ends left untied. Reader left wondering when it all truly began. Overall, it was a decent read. I am intrigued as to what the author may do for her next offering. I may recommend to some. 

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Woman No. 17: A Novel by Edan Lepucki

Woman No. 17: A Novel by Edan Lepucki

Published by Hogarth

Published on February 13, 2018; Reprint edition

Genres: Women's Fiction

Page Count: 352

Source: Publisher

Format: Paperback

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Description: High in the Hollywood Hills, writer Lady Daniels has decided to take a break from her husband. Left alone with her children, she’s going to need a hand taking care of her young son if she’s ever going to finish her memoir. In response to a Craigslist ad, S arrives, a magnetic young artist who will live in the secluded guest house out back, care for Lady’s toddler, Devin, and keep a watchful eye on her older, teenage son, Seth. S performs her day job beautifully, quickly drawing the entire family into her orbit, and becoming a confidante for Lady. 

But in the heat of the summer, S’s connection to Lady’s older son takes a disturbing, and possibly destructive, turn. And as Lady and S move closer to one another, the glossy veneer of Lady’s privileged life begins to crack, threatening to expose old secrets that she has been keeping from her family. Meanwhile, S is protecting secrets of her own, about her real motivation for taking the job. S and Lady are both playing a careful game, and every move they make endangers the things they hold most dear. 

Darkly comic, twisty and tense, this mesmerizing new novel defies expectation and proves Edan Lepucki to be one of the most talented and exciting voices of her generation.

Hello Readers.

I was optimistic when I read the description of this book. It looked fantastic and I really enjoyed the proposed concept and could not wait to read it. I started almost immediately. I am usually a fast reader. People comment on it all the time. This book took me a while to read. I was right about the concept. A really good premise. The problem I found with the book was definitely not the concept. It was very well executed. The problem I had was with the characters. I hated them. This is not something that I say often. I truly could not stand the lack of character growth. I wanted to reach into the book and throat punch the main characters. 

I am rating this book a very generous Three Orange Books because it was well written and I can see how some people may enjoy it but I did not find it to be a pleasurable read.  If I rated it solely on the characters, it would be lower. I highly doubt that I will recommend this book.

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Into The Water by Paula Hawkins

Into The Water by Paula Hawkins

Published by Riverhead Books

Published on May 2, 2017

Genres: Women's Fiction, Mystery, Thriller

Page Count: 400

Source: Purchased

Format: Hardback

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Description: A single mother turns up dead at the bottom of the river that runs through town. Earlier in the summer, a vulnerable teenage girl met the same fate. They are not the first women lost to these dark waters, but their deaths disturb the river and its history, dredging up secrets long submerged.

Left behind is a lonely fifteen-year-old girl. Parentless and friendless, she now finds herself in the care of her mother's sister, a fearful stranger who has been dragged back to the place she deliberately ran from—a place to which she vowed she'd never return.

With the same propulsive writing and acute understanding of human instincts that captivated millions of readers around the world in her explosive debut thriller, The Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins delivers an urgent, twisting, deeply satisfying read that hinges on the deceptiveness of emotion and memory, as well as the devastating ways that the past can reach a long arm into the present.

Beware a calm surface—you never know what lies beneath.

Hello.

Have you ever longed for a book to come out that you were counting the days until it was released? You had enjoyed the previous work by the author so much that the prospect of another book filled you with joy? I wanted this book to be good. I longed for it to be good. It had to be good after the author's debut novel, The Girl on The Train took the world over. I read that book at once. I needed for this book to be good. Life is full of disappointments. It is a real shame that this was one. 

You know what they say about setting stuff up to fail? I fear that this may have been the case for a lot of people in regards to this book. I wish that I could praise it from the rooftops but I cannot. There were too many points where my mind completely glazed over because the POV kept jumping back and forth. The plot was predictable. Some of the characters were strong while some of them were just lacking. I found myself frustrated at times because of the flow. 

I am rating this book Three Orange Books because I did not hate it but it left me disappointed. What good is a mystery when you can figure it out almost immediately? I am not rating it lower because the author does a decent job on the backgrounds and locations. You do feel like you are there. She is a promosing author but she is better than this book. I will be waiting to see what she does in her next offering. My recommendation is wavy on this one. 

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After You (Me Before You, #2) by Jojo Moyes

After You by Jojo Moyes

Published by Pamela Dorman Books

Published on September 29, 2015

Genres: Women's Fiction, Contemporary

Page Count: 368

Source: Purchased

Format: Hardback

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Description: “You’re going to feel uncomfortable in your new world for a bit. But I hope you feel a bit exhilarated too. Live boldly. Push yourself. Don’t settle. Just live well. Just live. Love, Will.”

How do you move on after losing the person you loved? How do you build a life worth living?

Louisa Clark is no longer just an ordinary girl living an ordinary life. After the transformative six months spent with Will Traynor, she is struggling without him. When an extraordinary accident forces Lou to return home to her family, she can’t help but feel she’s right back where she started.

Her body heals, but Lou herself knows that she needs to be kick-started back to life. Which is how she ends up in a church basement with the members of the Moving On support group, who share insights, laughter, frustrations, and terrible cookies. They will also lead her to the strong, capable Sam Fielding—the paramedic, whose business is life and death, and the one man who might be able to understand her. Then a figure from Will’s past appears and hijacks all her plans, propelling her into a very different future. . . .

For Lou Clark, life after Will Traynor means learning to fall in love again, with all the risks that brings. But here Jojo Moyes gives us two families, as real as our own, whose joys and sorrows will touch you deeply, and where both changes and surprises await.

Hello!

When I found out that Me Before You was getting a sequel, I was extremely hesitant. It was such a strong book that I was unsure if a sequel would add to it or take away from it. These were characters that I had developed a love for and I didn't want my memories of them to potentially be tarnished. Think about it. The reader grows attached to the characters. One wrong move and you altar their preception of that character and not necessarily in a good way. That being said, I did wonder how Lou was doing after the events of Me Before You. Tricky business, sequels are. Very very tricky. 

I wish that I could say that I went into this book with a totally open mind but I find that impossible to do. I did not go into with a completely open mind because I was so invested in the story. The first book was so extraordinary that it set this one up to potentially fall on its face. Unfortuantely, in some ways, it did. It was nice to see how Lou was doing but some of the events completely came out of left field and I was not quite sure how to process them. Good character development for some and so so for others. 

I am rating this book Three Orange Books because it fell short but I did not hate it. Predictable in some ways. Random in others. Upon finishing it, I hoped that any future books in the series would bypass this one. I wish that I could rate it higher because I loved Me Before You so much but I cannot. Not a horrible read but not up to the standards that the author gave us in the previous book. On the fence about recommending.

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The Crims by Kate Davies

The Crims by Kate Davies

Published by HarperCollins

Published on December 5, 2017

Genres: Children's Books, Mysteries & Detectives, Homor

Page Count: 304

Source: Publisher

Format: Paperback (Hardcover)

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Description: The Addams Family meets Despicable Me in the first book of this new trilogy, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Pseudonymous Bosch!

The Crim family is full of notorious criminals. Notoriously inept, that is. Uncle Knuckles once tried to steal a carnival. Great-Uncle Bernard held himself hostage by accident. Aunt Drusilla died slipping on a banana peel. But Imogen is different. She was born with a skill for scandal. A knack for the nefarious. A mastery of misdemeanors.

Despite her natural talent for all things unlawful, Imogen got out of the family business years ago. But when the rest of the Crims are accused of pulling off a major heist—which seems doubtful, to say the least—Imogen is forced to step in to clear their names. Because only a truly skilled criminal can prove the bumbling family’s innocence….

Hello Readers.

I had such high hopes for this story. The premise promised to be a good one. I enjoy Lemony Snicket and any book that is said to be similar to that excites me. I wish that I could say that this book lived up to my expectations but it didn't. Don't get me wrong, it is not a bad book. However, when a book is slated as something, I get disappointed when it falls short. 

There were moments where the story drug and I can see where the target audience (8-12 years) may get bored. The characters were enjoyable but I found myself mixing them up. There were points where a character was mentioned pretty much just to be mentioned and served no true purpose to the scene. There were holes in the story that I am hoping will be addressed in the other two books.

I am rating this book Three Orange Books because it didn't move me. Marketing it the way that it was marketed created a level of expectation that it could not meet. It was a good idea and the potential is there. It will be interesting to see how the trilogy reaches completion. 

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Pavlov's Dog by David Kurman

Pavlov's Dog by David Kurman

Published by John Hunt Publishing Ltd (Roundfire Books)

Published on November 7, 2017

Genres: General Fiction (Adult), Literary Fiction

Page Count: 192

Source: Netgalley, Roundfire Books

Format: eBook

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Description: Down-and-out actor Stan Pavlov’s life takes an unexpected turn when his beloved Dog inadvertently gets cast in the commercial Stan was auditioning for. Pavlov’s Dog moves to LA and ascends to stardom in a late-night talk show. Stan quits. He has flushed acting out of his system, until the Dog, sick and broke, needs money for an operation - having blown all his on chew toys and bitches... Stan grudgingly agrees to become a prime-time game show host, but finds that money, fame and attention can’t erase the simple truth: there is no loneliness quite as profound as a man separated from his dog.

Hello.

What do you do when you are a struggling actor and your dog gets more jobs than you do? Pavlov's Dog by David Kurman gives us that scenario. Stan has to endure the humiliation when his dog is chosen for a job that he had tried out for. Can you imagine how that would feel?

This wasn't the best book that I have ever read but it was highly entertaining. The bond between a man and his dog is endearing. In a way, it is a love story about that unbreakable bond. There were moments where I was like, "What in the world?" but the amount of laughs I experienced outweighed the odd moments. The characters were easy to relate to and the reader sees them grow.

Thank you NetGalley and Roundfire Books for the digital eBook. I was given it in exchange for an honest review. I am rating this book Three Orange Books because it drug at times and was predictable in some aspects. It was a humorous book and I would probably recommend.


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I Hate Everyone But You: A Novel by Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin

I Hate Everyone But You: A Novel by Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin

Published by Wednesday Books

Published on September 5, 2017

Genres: Teens, YA Contemporary

Page Count: 352

Source: Netgalley

Format: eBook

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Description: 

Dear Best Friend,

I can already tell that I will hate everyone but you.

Sincerely,

Ava Helmer

(that brunette who won’t leave you alone)

We're still in the same room, you weirdo.

Stop crying.

G

So begins a series of texts and emails sent between two best friends, Ava and Gen, as they head off to their first semesters of college on opposite sides of the country. From first loves to weird roommates, heartbreak, self-discovery, coming out and mental health, the two best friends will document every moment to each other. But as each changes and grows into her new life, will their friendship be able to survive the distance?

I Hate Everyone But You, the debut novel by two emerging major talents in YA, Allison Raskin and Gaby Dunn, is a story about new beginnings, love and heartbreak, and ultimately about the power of friendship.

Hello.

I really wanted to like I Hate Everyone But You: A Novel by Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin. The premise intrigued me and I found the format to be quite interesting. Little did I know that the format would end up throwing me some. It would take me a minute at times to remember what avatar was which girl in the text message components. 

The premise was interesting and I am sure that some can relate to it. Two best friends are in colleges across the country. This book is how they keep in contact with each other during part of the time. Each navigates through classes, extra curricular activities, and interactions with people that interest them with the advice of the other one. Some advice is horrible. Some is great. 

The characters did not really call to me as much as I had hoped that they would. Yes, I do know people like them but I did not find myself drawn to them. They find themselves stepping out of their comfort zones and quickly become people that they never thought they would be. I wish that I could say they truly grew from these experiences. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for giving me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am rating this book Three Orange Books because I felt that the story was lacking at times and I did not feel invested in the characters. Also, the cover for the US edition is not appealing. I do not know about the other editions but the US one is just not good. I am not sure that I would recommend this book. 

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Virgin Wars by Sarah Bale

Virgin Wars by Sarah Bales

Published by Sarah Bales Publishing

Published on August 9, 2016

Genres: Romance, Women's Fiction

Page Count: 271

Source: Netgalley

Format: eBook

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Description: "Sex and the City meets Magic Mike in this hilarious tale of love, friendship, and finding yourself."

Stacie Gregory and her three closest friends share the same secret: they’re all mid-twenties virgins. It's never been an issue before, but when one of them loses their virginity it sets off a race the others don’t want to lose. The last one with their V-card will never live it down.

Stacie’s solution is simple - she’ll seduce her favorite male stripper. If he does other things half as well as he dances she’ll have no problem winning the war against her friends. Only it’s not as easy as she thought. Turns out even strippers have baggage, and she has way more to lose than her virginity. With her plans for a grand seduction in ruins, Stacie must decide what’s more important: Love or Sex.


Hello Readers.

Virgin Wars by Sarah Bale was one of those books that I had trouble putting down. I read it in two sittings and that was only because of life distractions. Surprises at every turn. Well developed characters. Friendship dynamics are good and then complicated. There were moments where I could have automatically written off one or two of them because of catty behavior.

Though I enjoyed the book, the scenario has been done to death. Virginal pacts/races are a common theme. There were moments of some confusion. I questioned the lack of support in some situations.

Thank you Netgalley and Sarah Bales Publishing for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review. I am rating it Three Orange Books because of the reasons stated above. This book wasn't truly for me but I would read other books by the author.


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The Temptation of Adam by David Connis

The Temptation of Adam by Dave Connis

Published by Skyhorse Publishing Sky Pony Press

Published on November 7, 2017

Genres: Teen, Young Adult

Source: Netgalley

Format: eBook

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Description: Adam Hawthorne is fine. Yeah, his mother left, his older sister went with her, and his dad would rather read Nicholas Sparks novels than talk to him. And yeah, he spends his nights watching self-curated porn video playlists. But Adam is fine. When a family friend discovers Adam’s porn addiction, he’s forced to join an addiction support group: the self-proclaimed Knights of Vice. He goes because he has to, but the honesty of the Knights starts to slip past his defenses. Combine that with his sister’s out-of-the-blue return and the attention of a girl he meets in an AA meeting, and all the work Adam has put into being fine begins to unravel. Now Adam has to face the causes and effects of his addiction, before he loses his new friends, his prodigal sister, and his almost semi-sort-of girlfriend.


Hello.

I am reviewing The Temptation of Adam by Dave Connis. I received a free digital copy of it from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Any quotes that may appear below are from the text and are not my words.

We all have vices. It is part of being human. Anyone that claims to not have a vice of some form is a liar or is completely delusional. This book takes a good look at vices and how they can control people. Some vices even destroy your life. In Adam's case, they can get you thrown out of school and forced into therapy.

I am rating this book Three Orange Books because I could not relate to the main character and that was a serious problem for me. I wish that I could give it a higher rating but I just could not truly connect with it. I am not saying that I don't have vices. I drink more coffee than most people can even fathom. I read more books in a year than many would read in their lifetime. I may reread this book at a later time. I am intrigued as to what the author will write next. He definitely has potential.


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Passenger by Alexandra Bracken

Passenger by Alexandra Bracken

Published by Disney Book Group Disney-Hyperion

Published on January 05, 2016

Genres: Teens, Young Adult

Page Count: 512

Source: Purchased

Format: Paperback

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Description: Ages 14 and up
In one devastating night, violin prodigy Etta Spencer loses everything she knows and loves. Thrust into an unfamiliar world by a stranger with a dangerous agenda, Etta is certain of only one thing: she has traveled not just miles, but years from home. And she's inherited a legacy she knows nothing about from a family whose existence she's never heard of. Until now.

Nicholas Carter is content with his life at sea, free from the Ironwoods-a powerful family in the Colonies-and the servitude he's known at their hands. But with the arrival of an unusual passenger on his ship comes the insistent pull of the past that he can't escape and the family that won't let him go so easily. Now the Ironwoods are searching for a stolen object of untold value, one they believe only Etta, his passenger, can find. In order to protect her, Nick must ensure she brings it back to them-whether she wants to or not.
Together, Etta and Nicholas embark on a perilous journey across centuries and continents, piecing together clues left behind by the traveler who will do anything to keep the object out of the Ironwoods' grasp. But as they get closer to the truth of their search, and the deadly game the Ironwoods are playing, treacherous forces threaten to separate Etta not only from Nicholas but from her path home forever.


Hello.

Today, I am reviewing Passenger by Alexandra Bracken. It was assigned in an online book group so I purchased a copy. Any quotes that may follow are from the text and not my own words.

This cover got to me. I saw it once and was on my way out of the store. It kept coming back to my thoughts but I could not for the life of me remember what it was titled or who wrote it. I could only picture the beautiful cover with the two worlds colliding yet coexisting. Some books are like that. I was delighted when it was chosen for the monthly read. I had found the book and I was so excited to read it.

This excitement was short lived.  It started so slowly that I could not get into it for the longest time. I am sure that the author thought that she was making it fast paced and exciting but this was not the case for me at all. I wondered if I was going to continue to read it on more than one occasion. When I have trouble getting into a book, I really need it to pick up or my interest is lost.

Thankfully, the pace picked up and the story started to really develop. We are taken into a world where time and events can be stimulated and altered. The actions of one person can impact the entire world in such a way that people can find themselves lost. Locations and times were obviously researched and it was nice to see how the characters responded to them. The concept is fantastic but I felt that the ideas were not fully realized in this book. It is probably a good thing that this is only the first book in a duology. There were so many opportunities to turn it around but the author came up short. I am hopeful that she addresses some of these opportunities in the next book.

With everything that I said above, I do need to take the time and address an aspect that I enjoyed. One thing that can be said is that the author is very talented with character development. Some were quite interesting and I hope that they will be present in the next volume. Other characters left me with the desire to stab them with a fork. The lines weren't always clear as to what side a character was on. In fact, some of them loved to straddle the fence. I am sure that the author will use the other book as a way to show their true selves. As a reader, you witness people growing and adapting to the world they are dealing with and it would be nice to see their evolution even if it is backwards.

This book is a hard one for me to review. In fact, I had issues determining the rating on it. In some ways, it was enjoyable. In other ways, I found it lacking greatly. I love a good book where the lines of time are blurred. I like mafia-esque stories. With that said, I kept going back and forth between rating it a Three or a Four. I am giving it Three Orange Books because as a single volume to a duology, I felt that it was lacking and failed to take the reader where it was intended for them to go. I am hopeful that the completed work may improve this rating but there is no guarantee.

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Murder at the University by Faith Martin

Murder At The University by Faith Martin

Published by Joffe Books

Published on October 12, 2017

Genres: Mystery, Thriller

Page Count: 251

Source: Netgalley

Format: eBook

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Description: Looking for a brilliant murder mystery with a feisty female detective?

MEET DI HILLARY GREENE, A POLICE WOMAN WITH A THIRST FOR JUSTICE AND A COMPLICATED CAREER

A pretty French student is found dead in her room at an exclusive Oxford college. Everyone thinks it is another tragic case of accidental drug overdose.

But Detective Hillary Greene has a nose for the truth. She quickly discovers that the student had been up to some very unusual activities.

With a shocking cause of death found, the case becomes a high-profile murder investigation.

Adding to the pressure, Hillary’s nemesis is transferred to work with her at the station.

Can Hillary keep her cool and get justice for the unfortunate student?

MURDER AT THE UNIVERSITY is the second in a series of page-turning crime thrillers set in Oxfordshire.

Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Colin Dexter, or Ruth Rendell.

THE LOCATION

The Oxford Canal meanders through the beautiful county of Oxfordshire, sometimes joining up with the rivers Cherwell and Thames, and flows past the world-famous university city of Oxford. Unlike many canals which are practically ruler-straight commercial waterways, built to help transport goods and heavy traffic before the advent of the railways, the Oxford Canal is a more winding and natural-looking body of water, and is a haven for wildlife and wildflowers. It has several romantically-named locks on its length (such as the Three Pigeons Lock, and Dashwood Lock) and boasts the ominously-sounding Somerton Deep Lock, which often terrifies first-time boating holiday-makers.

THE DETECTIVES

DI Hillary Greene

An attractive woman in her forties, Hillary Greene is a police officer of many years’ experience, and came up through the ranks. Consequently, she knows how the system works, and is fiercely loyal to the force without being blinkered to its faults. She is a long-standing friend of her immediate superior officer, 'Mellow' Mallow and enjoys a rather enigmatic relationship with the steely Superintendent Marcus Donleavy. Popular with the rank and file for her no-nonsense attitude and competence, she is currently under investigation on account of her recently deceased, and definitely corrupt husband (Ronnie Greene). But adversity has never stopped her from doing her job.

DCI Philip 'Mellow' Mallow

Mel appreciates Hillary's first-rate ability to solve her cases, and isn't happy about her harassment by the officers from York. Known for his sartorial elegance and laid-back manners, he has a sharp mind, and an eye for the ladies. A good friend and ally for Hillary in her recent tribulations, he's determined to keep his best investigator focused on the problems at hand.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A REVISED EDITION OF A BOOK FIRST PUBLISHED AS “ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW.”


Hello Readers.

Tonight, I am reviewing "Murder at the University" by Faith Martin. I received a free copy of it from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.  Any quotes that follow are from the text and not my own words.

I love a great mystery.  I always have enjoyed trying to figure out a book as I read it.  This one was a good read but I found myself leaning towards the solution about middle of the way through. I was highly disappointed when I did not experience the "A-ha" moment that I long for when reading mysteries.

The author has a way with words and paints the people and locations in such a light that you feel as though you may have encountered them in real life and are remembering them. I did thoroughly enjoy the main character.  She has experienced great hardship and has gotten the short end of the stick because of the actions of others yet continues to apply herself with passion for her job. Most people would take the easy road or just give up. It was refreshing to go on this journey with such a strong woman.

I felt that some of the characters were unnecessary but the majority of the characters relatable. I felt myself rooting for the tenacious heroes and shrinking away from the dastardly villains and the similar scum. In interacting with these detestable individuals, I frequently felt drug through the muck and felt in need of a good wash.

I am giving this book Three Orange Books because even though it was a good read, I highly doubt that I will read it again. It was billed as a mystery thriller but felt more like a police procedural mystery. It had a solid beginning but the ending felt rushed. I found myself greatly disappointed with the twists and turns of the mystery itself. Overall it was a well written book, however there were pacing problems and the mystery itself became transparent in the latter half.

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Book Rating Key

I will be rating every book that I review with a 1-5 rating system. Below is the key to explain:

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Five Blue Books: I greatly enjoyed this book and will definitely read it again. Most likely will recommend it to anyone that will listen.

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Four Red Books: I enjoyed the book but it was missing something and/or I could not fully connect with it. Likely to recommend.

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Three Orange Books: I doubt that I will read this book again but enjoyed some aspects of it.  May recommend but probably not often. 

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Two Green Books: I did not really care for this book. Recommendation is highly unlikely.

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One Blue Book: I struggled to finish this book and/or I did not finish it. Absolutely no chance of recommendation. I would like the time spent reading it back.

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