Entertaining story with plenty of banter. :) This was a fun introduction to a new-to-me author, and I would very much like toknow how the story continues for Ben and his space posse.
(On the technical side: The version I read could have used a bit more proofreading TLC. YMMV.)
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Redge reviewed Hometown Space Pirate by C. G. Harris
Ben Roberts hears voices…alien voices.
When word of his abilities spreads through the galactic grapevine, …
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4 stars
Redge rated Anything But: 3 stars
Redge reviewed Waypoint Kangaroo by Curtis C. Chen
"Kangaroo isn't your typical spy. Sure, he has extensive agency training, access to bleeding-edge technology, …
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4 stars
Fun introduction to a new-to-me author. Kangaroo Too is already on my TBR. :)
Redge reviewed Deluding of Gylfi by Matt Larkin
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Having read most of the original books, I'll agree that it can take a while to get into the stories and keep the huge cast of characters straight. But seeing all these seemingly separate stories interwoven into one huge, epic tapestry (sorry, not sorry, Matt!) is just... chef's kiss
Redge reviewed Cinnamon Roll Set Up by Genny Carrick
Give me a book boyfriend over a real guy any day.
After the way my …
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5 stars
Adorable and swoony!
Miles is my kind of hero - bookish, smart, kind, and absolutely head over heels for his best friend - and not afraid to stand up for her. I am a sucker for a good friends-to-more story, and I was rooting for Georgia and Miles from the get-go!
The slow-burn romance was delicious (the kisses! the letters! ugh!), Georgia and Miles were just adorable together, and their quirky group of friends brought plenty of banter and laughs. The story was equally sweet and swoony with a little snark, and I had this huge goofy grin on my face from start to finish.
More, please?
Redge reviewed Fallout Strike by Kate Sheeran Swed
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5 stars
Fantastic and fitting finale to the series! I am sad to say goodbye to Sloane and the Moneymaker-crew, but I still need to catch up with Sloane dropping in to our Milky Way and getting addicted to coffee, so there's that. :)
Redge reviewed Write or Wrong by Heidi Hutchinson
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5 stars
The Queen of Feels strikes again!
Heidi Hutchinson has a knack for hitting me smack-dab in ALL the feels.
Every.
Single.
Time.
From the very first page to the final HEA, Write or Wrong took me on an emotional roller coaster, running the gamut from anxious nailbiting to sniggering, to crying, to swooning, to laughing, to happy-sighing, and yes, tthere may have been a couple more tears along the way.
I adored Zara and kept rooting for Asa, even - and especially - when he was being extra Asa-ish, and seeing these two connect and fall in love was just beautiful. chef’s kiss
Visiting with XY Records family is always a treat, and I’m happy to see this family growing with every book. More, please?
Redge reviewed Won't Back Down by Harper Jackson
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5 stars
Kept me reading way past my bedtime!
After reading the prequel Smoke on the Water and falling in love with Hatterwick and its people, this first story of one of the “Wayward Sons” totally hit the mark for me. Willa and Sawyer were two strong protagonists, and I loved how quickly they both were invested in turning their marriage of convenience into the real thing. The romance and suspense story arcs were interwoven seamlessly and kept me on the edge of my seat (and up reading way past my bedtime…).
I’ve become a huge fan of the Wayward Sons' extended found family and can’t wait for the next in the series!
Redge reviewed Zero to Hero by Kathryn R. Biel
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I loved it!
Am I biased? Of course I am: I've loved the previous two books in the series, and I've had a soft spot for Brandon Nix since that stunt he and his partner-in-crime Landon pulled in book #2.
He and Andi may not be perfect (and I love them all the more for that!), but they turn out to be just perfect for each other. Chef's kiss
More, please?
Redge reviewed Breaking the Ice by Whitney Dineen
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5 stars
Welcome to Maple Falls!
Whitney Dineen made it easy for me to fall in love with the small town of Maple Falls and its inhabitants and guests alike, but espeacially with Ellie and Zach. This sweet rom-com might be a bit insta-lovey, but I adored how easily Zach fit into Ellie’s (and her mom’s!) life and how Ellie struggled to keep him at arm’s length. I enjoyed this sweet romance a lot, and while it can be read as a standalone, it’s also a nice setup for more Maple Falls stories. Can’t wait for the next one!
Redge reviewed Summer Camp Swap by Kait Nolan
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5 stars
What a lovely and fun story! The premise of Sarah standing in for her twin sister drew me in from the start. I simply adored Sarah and Beckett - they were just too cute together, and the camp shenanigans were a fun setting for their story. Loved the ending and the epilogue!
Redge reviewed Field Rules by Carla Luna
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5 stars
The first book I've read by Carla Luna, but it sure won't be my last! I'm especially looking forward to reading more books in the series (I so want a HEA for Dusty and Stuart, too!)
Redge reviewed Yellow Tape by Alicia Ellis
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5 stars
After having read Alicia Ellis’s YA sci-fi mystery series Flesh and Metal, I was looking forward to reading more of her mysteries, and the “Gray Girls” did not disappoint.
I found by-the-book Ivy and very-much-not-so Rose to be interesting and compelling main characters I enjoyed getting to know. More often than not, their strong personalities set them on a collision course, yet they turned out to be a formidable team whenever they managed to get over their various hangups and brought their respective strengths to bear.
I was a bit disappointed that their investigation of the mystery that brought the sisters together - the disappearance of their father - didn’t seem to make much progress. But since this is the first book in a series, I assume more pieces to that puzzzle will be revealed over the course of the following books.