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Cannibal Hearts by Misha Burnett – A Review

Cannibal Hearts (The Book Of Lost Doors, #2)Cannibal Hearts by Misha Burnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really can’t say enough good things about Mr. Burnett’s style. Cannibal Hearts is every bit as thrilling as its predecessor, Catskinner’s Book. Once again, the author’s original concepts impress and delight as the horrors abound. His attention to detail and the depth of his characters–James and his mostly non-human friends as they exist undetected for what they are in the real world–continue to ensure a read that I couldn’t wait to get my hands on every time I had a spare moment to myself.

Hands down, this is one of the best sci-fi series I’ve ever read. I can’t wait for the next installment!

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Catskinner’s Book by Misha Burnett – a Review

Catskinner's Book (The Book Of Lost Doors)Catskinner’s Book by Misha Burnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Full of non-stop action, I loved the twists and turns as the story of James and Catskinner unfolds. This well written sci-fi novel by Misha Burnett is set in a realistic world into which a reader can escape. Alive with imaginative creatures, Catskinner’s Book is an original that I had a hard time putting down.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great sci-fi story, and I couldn’t wait to start into Book Two – Cannibal Hearts.

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Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich – a Review

Wicked Appetite (Lizzy & Diesel #1)Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Having never read a Janet Evanovich novel before, I ventured into Wicked Appetite with no expectations. I was pleasantly surprised at the humour and the easy way it reads.

Once I got past the suspension of disbelief one must hold in order to fully enjoy this story, I couldn’t put it down. The witty, funny and entertaining conversation between the characters was a delight to read, and the fact that I never knew what was coming next kept me enthralled right to the very end.

I would highly recommend this book for the lover of fantasy/romance fiction. I can’t wait to pick up the next in the series!

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“The Casual Vacancy” by JK Rowling – A Review

The Casual VacancyThe Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In a truthful and incredibly rich tale of the disparity between comfortable and poor, “The Casual Vacancy” highlights the fact that one can never really know what goes on inside someone else’s existence.

I have to say that it was a little difficult to remember who was who at the beginning, but once I had all of the characters sorted out, I simply couldn’t put it down. Rowling’s ability to dive into the depths of each of her characters is every bit as wonderful as with her Harry Potter clan – but don’t expect a children’s tale. At times a difficult read, it is, (and I can’t express this enough) truthful–full of life and all its joys and misery.

This book will remain with me for a long while; it will sit in a place of honour amongst my favourites of all time.

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