Moonlake’s Book Discoveries : December 2024

Fantasy

The Sisters Mederos by Practice Sarath

I do like this book in that the two Mederos sisters are well developed and you can easily throw in with the two of them in their quest to restore their family. An okay reading experience, not sure if I will come back for more. 

Mystery 

13 by James Phelan 

This is certainly a fast-paced thriller and I wasn’t expecting the ending which definitely invites for more. I will go onto the next book if not for the upcoming holiday and then it will be whenever my whims take me. But a solid work from the author. 

12 by James Phelan 

I have forgotten the previous novel somewhat but thankfully there was a “previously section” that moved me seamlessly into this book. In this book, we continue with the adventures of Sam and the ride with him is certainly enjoyable. I can now see that each book possibly ends with a cliffhanger for Sam and not sure how I feel about that but I guess time will reveal all.

11 by James Phelan 

We continue the chase with Sam and I’m still on board so that’s good. I was pleased by the fact that the conclusion to the cliffhanger in the opening of this book is different from 12. 

10 by James Phelan 

I was expecting a different 13 to be revealed than the one featured in this book. Still, I might not be wrong yet. By now, I feel like the books are a little formulaic in there always being a cliffhanger ending that invites you to jump to the next book. My verdict on it is still the same as when I encountered it in the first book of this series: I don’t hate this ploy but I don’t love it either. But I’m still on board with the series. 

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

To be honest, I found the book a bit too slow in pace for my taste. I actually wonder whether this would be different for someone else who actually knows about the actual case this is based upon. Still, the fact that I stuck to the end means that it is well written enough to keep me engaged. 

Published by moonlakeku

intermediate Chinese fantasy writer working on her debut series

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