Lesa's Book Critiques
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Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch
While Broken Homes isn't my favorite in Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London series, the ending came as surprise. And, it was perfect. Peter Grant is a police constable with a little bit of magic. He and a former classmate, Lesley May, reside at the Folly with their...
A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn
How often do you read a novel and find it so wonderful that it makes you want to not only reread it, but also read another book? Deanna Raybourn's third Veronica Speedwell mystery, A Treacherous Curse, moves the characters' relationship along, while also making...
Murder of a Good Man by Teresa Trent
I liked the first mystery in Teresa Trent's new Piney Woods series. I really did, and I hope to read the next book. But, her stereotypes and comment about a senior really bothered me when I realized how old the character was. And, neither the author nor the amateur...
Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch
A friend in Wales told me to believe everything Ben Aaronovitch's books say about London, and, even more so. That means underground London is even more interesting than Paris with its catacombs. Peter Grant, police constable and wizard-in-training, has the chance to...
Last Stop in Brooklyn by Lawrence H. Levy
Someday I'm going to recruit my sister, Christie, to write book reviews for the blog. She reads some of the series I haven't yet had time to pick up, and her comments are perceptive and on target. She liked Lawrence H. Levy's...
What Are You Reading? – Part 2 – Glen Davis’ Favorites of 2017
Well, if I don't mess up the post today, Glen Davis can share his list of favorites for 2017. I've really enjoyed this. And, everyone sent me their list in a different way. I think I only messed up Margie's though. And, just a reminder. If you're here for the book...
