This is a good collection of short stories that all center around the theme of swords. I would say that I enjoyed the majority of the offerings , and This is a good collection of short stories that all center around the theme of swords. I would say that I enjoyed the majority of the offerings , and have found some authors to dig more deeply into. ...more
Jumped into this series at book 4....oops. I can say that it does stand alone well although I suspect that there would be more connections with the biJumped into this series at book 4....oops. I can say that it does stand alone well although I suspect that there would be more connections with the bigger story arcs if I had started at the beginning. Kelley Armstrong writes very strong female characters and this lead is no exception. A great read for all ages!...more
So much to love about this one! I absolutely love the narrator/ main character. The writing style made the humour and personality of the characters reSo much to love about this one! I absolutely love the narrator/ main character. The writing style made the humour and personality of the characters really shine. The story itself was genuinely creepy. A fantastic gem!
Update 2023 reread /audio book listen I am just as impressed with this one upon a reread as I was with my initial reading. I love the narrative style....very conversational with lots of dry humour. The subject matter is very folk horror in its feel and oh so impressive! Would give it additional stars if I could!...more
A fantastic, original and enjoyable tale that had me turning the pages well past bed time! Such a fun premise and so well executed. Great character buA fantastic, original and enjoyable tale that had me turning the pages well past bed time! Such a fun premise and so well executed. Great character building. This author can write very believable children. Not scary but somewhat disturbing all the same. ...more
This one reminded me of one of those classic horror paperbacks from the 1980's.( and I mean that as a huge compliment!) It was a good read with characThis one reminded me of one of those classic horror paperbacks from the 1980's.( and I mean that as a huge compliment!) It was a good read with characters that were not very likeable but very readable at the same time. ...more
This was a fast paced and fun read. I enjoyed the characters and the small town setting. A typical werewolf tale with a few interesting twists. FantasThis was a fast paced and fun read. I enjoyed the characters and the small town setting. A typical werewolf tale with a few interesting twists. Fantastic inserts of humor as well that had me laughing out loud. ...more
I found this one a little difficult to get into initially. The story is far from being told in a linear fashion and the bouncing between characters, pI found this one a little difficult to get into initially. The story is far from being told in a linear fashion and the bouncing between characters, perspectives, dream states and reality could be a little confusing at times. Overall this was a very well executed story and the ending was extremely satisfying. ...more
I enjoyed this second book in the trilogy much more than the first. I really like the character Fallon and how well rounded she is. There is a huge suI enjoyed this second book in the trilogy much more than the first. I really like the character Fallon and how well rounded she is. There is a huge supporting cast happening. My main problem with the first book has been lessened significantly and the story seems to be developing in a much more original fashion than I had expected....more
I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I will admit that I went into it a bit skeptically as I am not a "romance" reader but this was a well rounded I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I will admit that I went into it a bit skeptically as I am not a "romance" reader but this was a well rounded story that although there was a good dose of romance, it had more than enough supernatural adventure to keep my attention. Well read! ...more
Wow...another fantastic adventure in a post apocalyptic world. I really liked the characters in this one. They were well developed and horribly believWow...another fantastic adventure in a post apocalyptic world. I really liked the characters in this one. They were well developed and horribly believable. Action packed! ...more
This is a hard one for me to review. I really enjoyed the pacing of this as it was a page turner for sure! I actually enjoyed the slow unraveling of tThis is a hard one for me to review. I really enjoyed the pacing of this as it was a page turner for sure! I actually enjoyed the slow unraveling of the back story and was kept guessing along the way. I was, however, disappointed with the ending. It just seemed like a lot of build up and then nothing, no big reveal, no rock-you-world twist, just meh ,it's over, move on.........more
Linwood Barclay has done it again. A satisfying, action packed story with lots of fun characters. I loved the pacing of this one and the characters weLinwood Barclay has done it again. A satisfying, action packed story with lots of fun characters. I loved the pacing of this one and the characters were well fleshed out. I was kept guessing until the end and was very happy with the conclusion. Well worth the read!!!...more
What a fun read! A true monster horror with lots of action and gore...perhaps a little dated but that is to be expected given the age of the work. OveWhat a fun read! A true monster horror with lots of action and gore...perhaps a little dated but that is to be expected given the age of the work. Overall a recommended read!...more
I found myself really enjoying this one even though the writing style seemed a little "cold". There was an aloofness in the narration that was jarringI found myself really enjoying this one even though the writing style seemed a little "cold". There was an aloofness in the narration that was jarring at times. The book did not always flow well. However, when there was an action scene it was very quick and engaging. ...more
A rather dark mystery that kept my interest all the way to the end. I enjoyed the characters in this one, some I didn't like very much, but I did enjoA rather dark mystery that kept my interest all the way to the end. I enjoyed the characters in this one, some I didn't like very much, but I did enjoy them all. I was kept guessing right to the very end. ...more
I have no idea why it took me so long to read this one! I loved it! As a Scooby Doo fan from way back in the 70's...yeah I am old....this really strucI have no idea why it took me so long to read this one! I loved it! As a Scooby Doo fan from way back in the 70's...yeah I am old....this really struck a chord with me. A great homage to the original cartoon. I also appreciated the Lovecraftian leanings ....such a fun read!...more
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