This book left me with mixed feelings. On the one hand I really quite enjoyed the premise, but on the other hand I feel I may have given myself some unjustified expectations of this being something similar to Jurassic Park. It didn't help that the previous thriller I picked up was Eruption by the late …
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Book Review: Argylle – Elly Conway
What happens when a movie starts production for a book before the latter is even published? You get a hell of a lot of publicity, and an air of intrigue and mystery surrounding both. Argylle is the story of (Secret?) Agent Aubrey Argylle and it is interesting, but not in a good way. Full disclosure, …
Book Review: Eruption – Michael Crichton and James Patterson
When you see a book that has two names such as as Michael Crichton and James Patterson on the cover, you can't help but be curious about what action-packed romp this book has in store for us. Written from notes and research left behind by the late Michael Crichton, and completed by James Patterson, Eruption …
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Book Review: Vanguard Strike – Jarom Strong
Note: This copy of Vanguard Strike was provided by NetGalley. The story is set in a future which has just come out of a war that our protagonist, Lax, was very instrumental in. A safe future for everyone else though isn't on the cards for him. Considered one of the military's best kept secrets, Lax is …
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Book Review: A Most Parisian Murder – Millicent Binks
Note: This copy of A Most Parisian Murder was provided by NetGalley. A Most Parisian Murder is set in 1930's Paris and follows Opal Laplume as she finds herself in the midst of a murder investigation as she arrives at the most glamorous cabaret in Paris for a job. Right off the bat, I should say …
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Short Story Review: Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame – Neon Yang
Note: This copy of Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame was provided by NetGalley. Looking at this cover it's obvious why I picked this up. Seeing it's also from an author who's other book has been on my TBR for a while had me even more excited, and this novella did not disappoint. Set in the …
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Book Review: 10 Marchfield Square – Nicola Whyte
Note: This copy of 10 Marchfield Square was provided by NetGalley. The story revolves around the inhabitants of 10 Marchfield Square where a murder has taken place under mysterious circumstances. That the person murdered isn't really one to cry over isn't the issue, but the fact that someone has ruined the sanctity of their home has …
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Book Review: Return of the Martial Messiah – ToraAKR
Note: This copy of Return of the Martial Messiah was provided by NetGalley. Another book that originated over at Royal Road but this time with a heavier emphasis on martial arts in a LitRPG-esque atmosphere; or at least it is so touted. I have a very mixed feeling on the completion of this book. On …
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Book Review: Murder Medic 1 – E.C. Krueger
Note: This copy of Murder Medic 1 was provided by NetGalley. Murder Medic 1 follows Zoe as she wakes up in a new world after dying to find that she's been given another chance at life. 'Life' may be stretching it though, and she may have been counting her blessings too soon, when the whole …
Series Review: The Dark Profit Saga – Zachary J. Pike
I believe I can thank booktube for this recommendation. The absurdity of the title and my current obsession with most things considered cosy fantasy and litrpg, made this one for the TBR list. Also being a Terry Pratchett fan, any form of comic-fantasy is something I find myself naturally gravitating to. Book 1 - Orconomics …
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