Showing posts with label Book review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Book review. Show all posts

Saturday, November 14, 2020

52 Weeks Of Gratitude Journal Review

 


Title: 52 Weeks Of Gratitude

Author: Ink and Willow Publishing

Genre: Nonfiction, Journal, Spiritual, Gratitude.

Plot: If we have ever needed a guided journal to focus on gratitude, 2020 is the year for it. This journal is a hardcover with a gorgeous design and it id divided into sections inside. Each section, Home, Community, Faith, and Beauty cover the different areas of our lives that we can find gratitude in. Each themed week has a Bible verse, a paragraph to reflect on, a section to journal, and a tip to build gratitude into your daily life. At the back of the journal is a daily gratitude list for the entire year where you write down one thing a day you are grateful for.

All in all, a very elegant and simple journal with a straightforward layout and goal in mind.

Likes/Dislikes: The paper is nice, very smooth and just the right thickness. Some of the reflections might be harder than others but over all, this is a good journal to create and build the habit of gratitude. I quite like it, especially the daily list at the end.

Rating: G-all ages, geared more for adults though.

Date Reviewed: November 14th, 2020


I received a copy of this book courtesy of the publishers for my honest opinion and wasn't required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

To Read Or Not To Read Journal Book Review

 
Title: To Read Or Not To Read

Author: Ink and Willow Publishing

Genre: Nonfiction, Journal, Literary, Books, Interactive, Lists.

Plot: Every book-dragon and serious reader know that keeping track of the books you've read is a daunting task. Throw in keeping track of the books you want to read and you're pretty much guaranteed to be buried under piles and piles of unsorted books. This is when a journal such as To Read Or Not To Read comes in very, very handy. This journal is designed with book lovers in mind.

Beginning with the table of contents, there are blank spaces to write in the titles of the titles you review for easy future reference. Each page has a space for the book's title, year published, your rating, notes, your review, your final thoughts, why you read the book, and what impact it had on you. Furthermore, there are lists of books such as BBC Top 100 Reads to check off which titles you've read and introduce you to new favorite reads. There is a blank list in the back to list your own to be read titles, and a How Bookish Are You quiz. For a final treat, there are Author Spotlight sections on Flannery O'Connor, Shusaku Endo, Frederick Douglass, Dorothy Sayers, Richard Twiss, and Justo L. Gonzalez.

Likes/Dislikes: This is the first bookish journal I have (shocking, I know) and I absolutely love it! The paper is thick and smooth, the layout of each section is gorgeous and easy on the eyes, and the whole thing makes me excited about reading and discovering new books. I think it is an extra perk that the cover is blue which is my favorite color. All in all, this journal is highly recommended and should be at the top of every book lover's holiday wish list this season.

Rating: G-all ages, geared more toward teens and adults.

Date Reviewed: November 14th, 2020


I received a copy of this book courtesy of the publishers for my honest opinion and wasn't required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Saturday, February 29, 2020

She Believed Book Review

46295168. sx318 Title: She Believed

Author: Jean Fischer

Genre: Children, Nonfiction, Inspirational, Biography, Christian.

Plot: Girls today need strong feminine role models to look up to and this collection of twelve stories provides girls with twelve historic women to admire and look up to.

Written in short concise entries, girls are introduced to Gladys Aylward, Clara Barton, Catherine Booth, Amy Carmichael, Fanny Crosby, Florence Nightingale, Edith Schaeffer, Mary Slessor, Corrie Ten Boom, Mother Teresa, Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman.

Each entry is beautifully illustrated and accompanied by a Bible verse that helps to anchor the story in the Word of God for readers.

Likes/Dislikes: I really enjoyed this little book. The stories are short, concise and to the point without being overly long. I read it to my three girls who are 6, 3 and 18 months. The baby lost interest when she wasn't allowed to eat the book or rip out the pages but the older two listened to the stories and seemed interested. I feel like it is missing the story of Joan of Arc though which was a story I always grew up with as a girl and which mine would adore because swords are popular in my house right now. All in all, I liked it.

Rating: PG-all ages

Date Reviewed: February 27th, 2020

I received a copy of this book courtesy of the publishers for my honest opinion. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Saturday, February 22, 2020

This Is How You Lose The Time War Book Review

Title: This Is How You Lose The Time War

Author: Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

Genre: Fiction, Science Fiction, Romance, Time.

Plot: The Time War is slowly and meticulously waged in the tiny moments of each day, stretching years into the distance. A small tweak here, a snip there and the ripple effect takes over. Each side is convinced that they will win in the end and only Time will tell if that claim is true.

Red is the best at what she does. She was built for this war, in many ways, but she is more than her design. She is thorough and does a good job. Commandant is pleased. But one day she finds a letter in the rubble and unknowingly sets off on a path that will burn across the threads of Time itself.

Blue is also the best at what she does. She was grown by Garden and lovingly cultivated at arms' length to be the best. She matches Red stride for stride and taunts her with her words spanning across the echoing distance.

Each is convinced that they will win the war, but who will lose it?

Likes/Dislikes: This book was amazing! It was shorter than I expected it to be (novella length) and so breathtakingly gorgeous that I read it in one day and haven't fully recovered. I told my husband he has to read it and buy me a copy for my personal library. I liked both protagonists which rarely happens. I loved everything about this story! Trust me, you have to go read it!

Rating: PG-16 and up, mainly for reading level and content (some talk of sex but in the same vein as eating or sleeping).

Date Reviewed: February 6th, 2020

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Snug Book Review

46406150. sx318 Title: Snug

Author: Catana Chetwynd

Genre: Nonfiction, Comic, Graphic Novel, Romance, Humor.

Plot: Snug is a special word that accurately describes that comfortable feeling you only find in loving long-term relationships. And this book, Snug, is a celebration of that word and those feelings and those long-term relationships we are so comfortable in.

Catana and her bearded John are comfortable, loving and in a steady long-term relationship with spots of humor and fun to keep things perky and interesting. These calming black and white illustrations show life at its fullest with just the right amount of reality for spice.

Likes/Dislikes: My sister and I both follow Catana Comics online and like to send each other our favorite snippets. Now I have to find the books and send them to her. This is the second Catana book and I really enjoyed it. Some of the comics were my favorites I have already read and some were new to me. I would've liked more original pieces but I think that is just because I want more Catana and John doing cute things together.

Rating: G-12 and up.

Date Reviewed: January 25th, 2020

I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion and I wasn't required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Saturday, February 15, 2020

That Can Be Arranged Book Review

That Can Be Arranged by Huda FahmyTitle: That Can Be Arranged

Author: Huda Fahmy

Genre: Nonfiction, Comic, Humor, Romance.

Plot: Huda Fahmy is the author of the popular web comic, Yes, I'm Hot In This which humorously talks about her day to day life as a traditional Muslim woman in today's modern world. Her debut book features all new content and tells the often-hilarious story of how she met and married her husband, Gehad.

Divided into easily managed sections, this book tells us about Huda's early days of crushes and searching for a suitable suitor while swamped in Jane Austen's famous novels. Eventually, she beats the naysayers in her life and does find her dream man.

Likes/Dislikes: I would like to note that I personally am not Muslim but I love reading about Huda's adventures. I have learned so much about her culture and strongly encourage everyone to check her out when you get a chance. I don't usually read a lot of graphic novels so I'm very picky when I decide to read one and I'm glad I read this one. My one real complaint is that it was too short. I really wanted to keep reading and learn more about Huda, Gehad and their baby, their daily life and what other books she's become obsessed with over the years. Maybe there will be a sequel. I really liked that it was original content and not just her popular posts printed up. My favorite bits were the interludes as her empty coffee cup pile grew as she told the story.

Rating: G-all ages but mostly 14 and up.

Date Reviewed: January 25th, 2020

I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion and I wasn't required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

How I Broke Up With My Colon Book Review

The Awkward Yeti Presents by Nick SelukTitle: How I Broke Up With My Colon

Author: Nick Seluk

Genre: Nonfiction, Humor, Graphic, Comic Strip, Series.

Plot: The Awkward Yeti is a hilarious comic strip created by talented artist Nick Seluk and this is one of the books in the series featuring artistically retold stories of the funny, fascinating and bizarre medical stories readers shared with Nick.

There are 24 stories in all and each feature humorous internal organs such as Stomach, Gallbladder and two very productive kidneys, to name a few. Readers will love this collection of the medically graphic.

Likes/Dislikes: I follow The Awkward Yeti on Instagram and really enjoy the banter between Heart and Brain (who are not in this book) so getting the chance to read and review this book was a real treat. I thoroughly enjoyed it. My favorite story was the sea shell snail story. There's a lot of blood in a couple of the stories but no one dies and I wouldn't describe it as horrendously graphic but I'll mention it anyways just in case. All in all, an enjoyable book.

Rating: PG-14 and up, because of blood.

Date Reviewed: January 24th, 2020

I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion. I wasn't required to write a positive opinion and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Saturday, February 8, 2020

The 5-Ingredient Paleo Cookbook Book Review

42304052. sx318 Title: The 5-Ingredient Paleo Cookbook

Author: Genevieve Jerome

Genre: Nonfiction, Cookbook, Paleo

Plot: If you are looking for ease imflammation, control food allergies or simply eat more healthy then the Paleo diet might be the best option for you. But how do you switch over to this diet and then stick to it on busy days? How do you overhaul your pantry to qualify as Paleo and what exactly is Paleo anyway?

This slim cookbook answers all these questions and more while acting as a friendly and easy introduction to the Paleo diet.

Likes/Dislikes: Right off the bat, we need to point out that a lot of these recipes call for more than just five ingredients so don't be too thrown by that. My family and I are on the Paleo diet to help with autoimmune disorders and inflammation; it works for us and I have done a lot of research on it. This book, while probably not the best Paleo cookbook available, is a good starting place for beginners.

Rating: PG-all ages

Date Reviewed: January 22nd, 2020

I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion and I wasn't required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

The Search For Rasha Book Review

41579015Title: The Search For Rasha

Author: Paul B. Skousen

Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Sequel, Action/Adventure, Ancient Egypt.

Plot: As is the way with sequels and adventures, things are going well and all seems to be heading toward a lovely happy ending until the unthinkable happens. Rasha is kidnapped and dragged off into the desert by bandits, leaving her lover Bassam determined to save her.

But crossing the great Sahara to rescue his sweetheart will test Bassam in ways he hasn't been tested before and the rescue mission could go horribly wrong.

Likes/Dislikes: This is a sequel, which I didn't know when I picked it up, but it is set in Ancient Egypt and weaves a very exciting story. It just would've meant more to me if I had read the backstory. This isn't about the love blossoming between Bassam and Rasha, it is about their continuing relationship and trying to save and preserve their lives. It was very well written and very well researched.

Rating: PG-14 and up, mainly for reading level.

Date Reviewed: January 22nd, 2020

I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion and I wasn't required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Saturday, February 1, 2020

100 Words Of Affirmation Your Husband Needs To Hear Book Review

43984615Title: 100 Words Of Affirmation Your Husband Needs To Hear

Author: Lisa Jacobson

Genre: Nonfiction, Self-Help, Marriage, Husbands, Christian.

Plot: Straight forward and simple, pastor's wife Lisa Jacobson lists one hundred words or phrases rather which your husband needs to hear from you. These range from "You are my protector" to "Thank you for supporting our family" and "You are one handsome man."

Lisa and her husband Matt have been married for over 20 years and she has learned through trial, error and experimentation exactly what her husband needs to hear. This book is a product of those years of effort, love and learning that you van now apply to your marriage and affirm your husband in a loving and God-honoring way.

Likes/Dislikes: One of the things I really enjoyed about this book was that Lisa dived right into the things to say to your husband and didn't waste time telling us who this book was for, how to save your marriage, or why you should fight for your marriage in an abusive or otherwise uncomfortable situation like other marriage books I've read have done. While those books have their place, they all end up feeling preachy or guilt-tripping me for not doing enough or sacrificing enough. This book by Lisa made me feel like getting into the habit of affirming and loving my husband every day is something easy, fun and simple to do. The doable aspect was very appealing and I started texting my husband while reading the book.

For those of you curious, there is a companion book on ways to actively show love to your husband and the flip side to those books for showing love and 100 affirming words for wives. They make a great bundle for a wedding or anniversary gift.

Rating: PG-15 and up, mainly for reading level and content (it's a marriage book)

Date Reviewed: January 22nd, 2020

I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The Ice Maid's Tail Book Review

48580894. sy475 Title: The Ice Maid's Tail

Author: Mandy Morton

Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Cats, Series, Fantasy.

Plot: Blizzard after freezing blizzard buries the tiny feline town in feet of cold frozen snow. Food becomes scarce in some households and a deep chill settles into the bones of the furry residents. Hettie Bagshot and Tilly Jenkins eventually emerge from their tiny home to scout out the neighbors and perform several rescue attempts for snowed-in friends. When they are out delivering food with Bruiser and Poppa, they get word from their friend Fluff that kittens have gone missing in the snow,

Knowing the odds of finding the poor frozen kittens alive are slim, Hettie and Tilly get down to business immediately and make the acquiescence of the snowed in residents of the Wither-Fork Woods estate - including the odd couple fostering orphan kittens. Have the kittens simply run away or is something more sinister afoot?

Likes/Dislikes: This book caught my eye because it appeared to be a mystery where everything is normal except for the teeny tiny fact that everyone is a cat and, to my delight, this is true! All of the characters are cats and they act like civilized humanoid cats, complete with wearing clothes, talking and living in big houses. I loved it!! The mystery itself was very interesting and certainly unique. This is the 8th book in the series and I haven't read any of the other books but it stood up very nicely on its own. I look forward to more adventures with Hettie and Tilly!

Rating: PG-15 and up, mainly for content (hints of witchcraft, ghosts, bloody deaths, etc. but nothing graphic)

Date Reviewed: January 22nd, 2020

I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Mama Mama Only Mama Book Review

40988632Title: Mama, Mama, Only Mama

Author: Lara Lillibridge

Genre: Nonfiction, Humor, Self-Help, Advice, Memoir, Parenting, Children, Single-Parenting.

Plot: One day Lara woke up and decided that her bland married existence was too stifling to continue. So she uprooted her world and moved out, adventuring tentatively into the world of single parenting.

There is more to her story, of course. Like what happens when you're the main authority of the house and yet there are still icky spiders to deal with, the trials of co-parenting and what happens when you try to date as a single parent. While she worked her way through those challenges, Lara still had two adventurous boys to raise, a dog to monitor and a couple of jobs to work.

This book is about how she overcame all those challenges and reconnected with herself.

Likes/Dislikes: Single-parenting is hard but so is denying yourself and staying in a loveless bland marriage. Somehow Lara found the strength to do what many of us can't and she overcame her struggles. She still has a messy car though and that will never change. In between her humorous life lessons are tasty, easy recipes and blog posts that spotlight her personal growth. I really enjoyed this book, though it didn't necessarily sell me on the joys of single parenthood. I especially enjoyed the humorous recipes. Definitely a very fun read.

Rating: PG-14 and up, mainly for reading level and some content (it's a parenting book).

Date Reviewed: January 22nd, 2020

I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

The Toddler Survival Guide Book Review

33296372Title: The Toddler Survival Guide

Author: Mike and Heather Spohr

Genre: Nonfiction, Humor, Parenting, Toddlers, Survival Guide.

Plot: Statistically speaking, you are more likely to meet a ravenous sleep-deprived toddler than you are to meet an undead zombie but both creatures can be terrifying and very dangerous. It is best to proceed with caution and keep your handy guide near you at all times.

In a hilarious parody of all survival guides but especially zombie survival guides, The Toddler Survival Guide is the parenting book every parent needs. Parenting can be truly fulfilling but bone-crushingly hard at the same time and a healthy dose of humor is the secret to weathering all the toddler-themed storms.

Likes/Dislikes: This book is hilarious! It makes the best kind of Father's Day gift for new modern dads which is awesome. No guarantees if they will actually have the time to read it before baby eats it though.

Rating: PG-13 and up, mainly for reading level.

Date Reviewed: January 15th, 2020

I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions in the above review are my own.

Saturday, January 18, 2020

The Natural Baby Sleep Solution Book Review

25810680Title: The Natural Baby Sleep Solution

Author: Polly Moore

Genre: Nonfiction, Parenting, Self-Help, Babies, Sleep.

Plot: Trying to get a fussy baby down to sleep when sleep is what everyone needs is super hard - harder than it should be. Everyone will give you lots of well-meaning but ultimately useless advice and the most frequent piece is to let baby cry it out. This option is not always feasible or acceptable to every parent.

So how do we get baby to sleep deeply and soundly every night? Polly Moore has a solution based on the body's natural sleep cycle. With space to journal about baby's sleep habits and a trouble-shooting guide, this is the only sleep manual you will need for ages two weeks to one year.

Likes/Dislikes: I have never liked the cry-it-out method of sleep training and rejected it after a very long day with my firstborn when she was a toddler. Since then, I have opted to work with my children and find a solution that is more natural. This book fits that goal beautifully and I highly recommend it.

Rating: PG-12 and up for reading level.

Date Reviewed: January 15th, 2020

I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

The Salvation Of Dr Who Book Review

25888339. sy475 Title: The Salvation Of Dr Who

Author: Mike Rawle

Genre: Nonfiction, Devotional, Biblical, Bible Study, Television Show, Christian.

Plot: Connecting the dots between a classic secular British television show and the Bible is a tricky thing to do but pastor Mike Rawle manages to pull it off relatively successfully. This isn't a traditional devotional with verses and short bite-sized chapters but it can be used in addition to other while watching Doctor Who and looking up the reference verses in your handy Bible.

Doctor Who a long-running science fiction show about an ancient alien who uses humor, knowledge and a profound dislike for violence to save the day from nasty invading foes. There is a lot of good to be found buried in this show and connecting it to Christ's messages isn't necessarily hard to achieve. Most readers will read this and then go watch the show.

Likes/Dislikes: Fans of Doctor Who will adore this book. I personally didn't see a huge appeal beyond going, "Oh, it's about Doctor Who." But that's okay, I don't feel like I was the target audience. I still enjoyed reading the bits about the older episodes of the show and how you can see good in a secular interest.

Rating: PG-13 and up, mainly for reading level.

Date Reviewed: January 14th, 2020

I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

The Autoimmune Protocol Made Simple Cookbook Book Review

36547186. sx318 Title: The Autoimmune Protocol Made Simple Cookbook

Author: Sophie Van Tiggelen

Genre: Nonfiction, Cookbook, Health, Autoimmune, Paleo, Diet, Healing.

Plot: Healing your body through food sounds simple and easy but can quickly turn to daunting, confusing and overwhelming. Healing through dietary restrictions is not as simple as one thinks it is and by the time we have figured this out, we are already in too deeply to abandon the project without results.

Author Sophie Van Tiggelen has a feasible solution written in a comfortable, practical and delicious format complete with gorgeous food photography to inspire the appetite. The Autoimmune Protocol or AIP diet is very user-friendly once a few key features have been explained and is exactly what our autoimmune-imbalanced bodies need in this sugary world.

Complete with detailed recipes, shopping lists and more, this cookbook will soon be the only cookbook on your shelf.

Likes/Dislikes: Oftentimes, the hardest part of starting any new diet is finding something that both looks and sounds good enough to make you go out and buy the ingredients to cook the dish. With such yummy items as Fluffy Plantain Pancakes and Delectable Cherry Crumble, finding a recipe won't be as hard as we thought. The autoimmune protocol diet is very similar to the Anti-inflammatory and Paleo diets so readers familiar with those will be able to swing into this book with the most ease.

Rating: G-all ages.

Date Reviewed: January 7th, 2020

I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Saturday, January 4, 2020

40 Humorous British Traditions Book Review

18125263Title: 40 Humorous British Traditions

Author: Julian Worker

Genre: Nonfiction, British, Humor, Traditions, History.

Plot: If you want to learn more about other rich cultures (particularly the British culture in this case) but only have a few minutes everyday then the book 40 Humorous British Traditions is exactly what you need.

Written in short independent chunks that only take 5-10 minutes to read, this book covers some of Britain's more humorous traditions - ranging from Bog Snorkeling and Cheese Rolling to Turtle Rinsing in London and, of course, more traditional activities such as spitting and digging contests.

With a little something for everyone, this book is sure to please the historian and the humorist in your family in addition to teaching some fascinating cultural facts.

Likes/Dislikes: The British are not necessarily known for their sense of humor but this book might just change that. They definitely have some very unique traditions. This was a fun short read!

Rating: PG-13 and up, mainly for reading level.

Date Reviewed: January 4th, 2020

I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Chocolate The Consuming Passion Book Review

488895Title: Chocolate: The Consuming Passion

Author: Sandra Boynton

Genre: Nonfiction, Chocolate, Food, Humor,

Plot: We all love chocolate (if you don't, why are you reading this book?) and there is nothing better than chocolate. We can have chocolate straight up, hot or cold, dark or milk, cover almost anything in chocolate and still be down for more chocolate later on.

This adorable little book covers all things chocolate (please don't eat the book, it isn't covered in chocolate), as well as giving a few fascinating chocolate facts and handy charts that explain how white chocolate is not real chocolate.

Likes/Dislikes: My kids love Sandra Boynton's board books so obviously I had to read her chocolate book when I spotted it at the library. My kids looked through it too and asked for chocolate. I strongly recommend buying some chocolate to nibble while reading this book, it will help satisfy the cravings.

Rating: PG-all ages (though not for young readers who will eat the book)

Date Reviewed: Dec 17th, 2019

Saturday, June 8, 2019

Only Dead On The Inside Book Review

34196229Title: Only Dead On The Inside

Author: James Breakwell

Genre: Nonfiction, Humor, Parenting, Survival Guide, Self-Help,

Plot: Quick! It's the zombie apocalypse and you have kids, what do you do? Since most of us probably can't answer that questions without thinking about it first, James Breakwell has written a handy guide to have around when the inevitable occurs.

Shopping with kids, making meals for picky eaters and just about everything else is ten times harder to do with kids than without. Throw in an end-of-the-world scene complete with the wandering undead looking for snacks and parenting successfully just flew out the window. Or did it? The kids might not be a huge fan of the blankets over their windows, being quiet all the time and the cardboard ketchup sandwiches when the real food runs out, but they are still alive, right? Call it a win-win and move onto more important things like securing the basement door.

Likes/Dislikes: I've followed James Breakwell on Twitter and other platforms for several years now and was tickled pink to finally get a hold of his book (I bought it for my husband and then immediately took it away and read it). This was hilarious! Combining the feel of a self-help parenting book with a survival manual while flipping it side-ways and injecting zombies and a wonderful dose of humor made this book truly unique. I couldn't put it down. My kids liked all the comics sprinkled throughout too, so win-win.

Rating: PG-12 and up, mainly for reading level and content (zombies, parenting, humor associated with parenting that only parents will understand).

Date Reviewed: Dec 17th, 2019.

Love And Death Among The Cheetahs Book Review

42769713Title: Love And Death Among The Cheetahs

Author: Rhys Bowen

Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Series,

Plot: With this latest installment in the ongoing saga that is Georgie's life in the 1930s, Georgie is on her honeymoon with the dashing Darcy O'Mara. After a long and bumpy journey, they finally arrive at their destination and begin to settle in with the locals who are an odd bunch, to say the least. But shortly into the trip, Georgie begins to suspect that Darcy didn't whip out this magical trip to Africa at the last minute just to amaze her. He is actually here on his secret spy business.

Needless to say, that knowledge does not sit well with Georgie and she begins to investigate his sneaky business. She gets a bit waylaid when a body is discovered and the question comes up of whether or not the dead man was connected to Darcy's shady dealings or not.

Likes/Dislikes: This is the 13th book in the series. I enjoyed reading about Darcy as a main character rather than the dashing hero who saves the girl at some convenient time. I don't really care for Georgie, even after watching her grow a bit over the course of the series. She's just not assertive enough and comes up with some really dumb ideas sometimes. In this particular book, it is very obvious that they were invited to an orgy. Even Darcy figured it out eventually and rumor has it that he's been around the block. All in all, this was a fun read but it won't make it to my favorites' list.

Rating: PG-16 and up, mainly for content (dead bodies and talk of orgies).

Date Review Written: June 4th, 2019

I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley for my honest opinion. I wasn't required to write a positive review and the opinions expressed in the above review are my own.