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Ronel Janse van Vuuren, Author

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Science Fiction Novels

Starter Villain

Starter Villain by John Scalzi

1/5: Yeah, the airheads obsessed with who’s the thinnest and prettiest, enjoying the misfortune of others, the subtle cruelties – to read through all that to get to what supposedly makes this book good, is just way too triggering. DNF 7%

1/5: What a brat! DNF 5%

3/5: I enjoyed the various archives filled with books of every kind from various time periods. Gabriel was an interesting character, even if the circumstances of his conception are vile (as are all things Nazi-related). The various locations Morgan and Jake travel to are vivid in their descriptions, making one feel like one is there – as it is with all books in this series. The political unrest and zealotry felt genuine for our time. And there’s lots of action and adventure. Yet, something felt

a book cover for the magician's midlife alliance by k l brene

4/5: The way the gargoyle society is set up was quite interesting – especially how only some were production groups and the top tiers more like the mob… LOL. Jessie handled them quite well – probably a lifetime of dealing with arrogant men like her ex giving her an edge. Tristan is quite fascinating. And the magic he speaks of, interesting. In a way, he and Nessa make more sense as a couple than Nessa and Brochan as Tristan meets her inner darkness head-on. Brochan needs someone more like Jessi

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4/5: It’s been a while since I’ve read an Ivy House Crew book, but I quickly fell back into their madness… and enjoyed every minute of it. Only Ivy House would have a battle between dolls and gnomes… I enjoyed the scenery and way the basajaunak live. And Niamh – drinking everyone under the table and then wrestling with a basajaun. Of course. The final battle in the book was quite intense and awesome. Edgar was surprisingly agile and deadly. Brochan… wow. Even Jessie’s gargoyle reacted to his

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1/5: The first book in the series I got my hands on, and though I liked the premise, I didn’t like the language – a bit too coarse for my taste. DNF chapter 1 DNF series

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Anatomy A Love Story

Dana Schwartz

Reese Witherspoon Book

Reese Witherspoon Book Club

Anatomy (The Anatomy Duology, #1)

Anatomy by Dana Schwartz

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1/5: Not sure when I got this book, but the cover and title are quite intriguing. Only, the content’s not what I expected. And honestly, the whole dead dragon scene just made me sad. So I DNFed at the end of chapter 1. DNF

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1/5: The whole family history thing instead of Ava’s story just didn’t work for me. DNF 3%

the book cover for fahrenheit by ray bradbury is shown in red and black

1/5: It’s okay, but burning books, etc. isn’t really my thing. Especially as I’m in the business of writing books… The scene with them burning the woman along with her books is really chilling. DNF

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Starting A Story

Wild Red Hair

Feeling Like A Burden

3/5: As with all anthologies, the stories were hit and miss. Reviews on individual stories. The Simurgh and the Albino Prince by Elena Shelest Sending a baby to die alone on a mountaintop and then deciding, decades later, he should return home… Yeah, I’m not feeling it. DNF. Dragon Gold by Astrid VJ Death of an entire family, feeling like a burden upon everyone – so not in the mood for self-pity. DNF Crown of Dreams by KDT Casale Firecracker personality and wild red hair. Starting a story wit

1/5: I looked forward to reading this, but the language and tone put me off. DNF 1% DNF series

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1/5: Not a fan of the language or the “then I did this” way of the story unfolding. DNF 5%

Drake

Most Beautiful Wedding

4/5: The final Nevermore Bookshop Mystery is full of heart, hilarity and healing. Mina finds her literary tribe despite setbacks; learns that people are short-sighted where it comes to disability but that it isn’t her burned to bear; and a missing drake sets off a mystery for her to solve which leads to other hilarious things coming to light. A fun story told from all four’s POV – and how the guys arrange the most beautiful wedding with its own trials. A great ending to this romance.

Book Reviews

Books I've read and reviewed.

843 Pins

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Ronel Janse van Vuuren, Author

Science Fiction Novels

Starter Villain

Starter Villain by John Scalzi

1/5: What a brat! DNF 5%

1/5: The first book in the series I got my hands on, and though I liked the premise, I didn’t like the language – a bit too coarse for my taste. DNF chapter 1 DNF series

Anatomy A Love Story

Dana Schwartz

Reese Witherspoon Book

Reese Witherspoon Book Club

Anatomy (The Anatomy Duology, #1)

Anatomy by Dana Schwartz