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Books I'm currently reading or have read this year
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items This is my current reading list which I will update with reviews as I go. Hopefully you'll discover a few good reads along the way. I like historical mysteries, sci-fi, thrillers but also historical fiction.
Currently reading. I've read the whole Holmes & Russell series and love them. I'm about 30% through this one at the moment.
The Lantern's Dance (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes Series #18) - Laurie R King
Just finished #3 in the Empyrean series… and contrary to what I expected, I can't wait for #4. The stories are dark and violent but they are fast paced. I got a little wary of the romance part as the characters have stopped developping in that area o...
Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros
#2 in the Empyrean series, which I've finished a couple of weeks ago. I was afraid that the plots were going to stall but that didn't happen. I like that something new happens all the time. The romance is getting a bit repetitive though.
Iron Flame| Rebecca Yarros
#1 in the Empyrean series. Typical dark young adult kind of story, with a lot of death and violence but a sort of young enthusiasm which compensates for it. It is fast-paced and the story is intricate enough to catch my attention. The romance part ad...
Fourth Wing| Rebecca Yarros
Surprisingly good. Amateur detectives in the shape of good society spinsters in the Regency period. I can't wait for the second one, which isn't out yet.
The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies| Alison Goodman
I've read the Lady Helen series in full this year. This is #1, which got me hooked. I didn't know what to expect, it began as a more or less standard Regency romance but then quickly veered into the fantasy genre. Interesting plot and characters.
The Dark Days Club (Lady Helen Trilogy Series #1)| Alison Goodman
#2 in the Lady Helen series. The story develops well, with a few plot twists. It is dark though.
The Dark Days Pact (Lady Helen Trilogy Series #2)| Alison Goodman
#3 and final book in the Lady Helen trilogy. Fast paced and as dark as the others. Shall I say that I knew who the villain was almost from the start? Even probably since the previous book.
The Dark Days Deceit (Lady Helen Trilogy Series #3)| Alison Goodman
Fascinating thriller with a sci-fi element. I did wonder how it was going to end and for once didn't see that ending coming, which is a good thing.
Dark Matter - Blake Crouch
I've loved the Thursday Murder Club series so I was waiting with impatience for Osman's new book. I have to say that it didn't grip me as much as the previous ones although it's still good. I though the characters were a little more simplistic, maybe...
We Solve Murders - Richard Osman
The latest Gamache installment. I loved it but while I was reading it, I was wondering if the plot of governement officials trying to destabilize the country to take over was a little far fetched. Then real life caught up…
The Grey Wolf (Chief Inspector Gamache Series #19)| Louise Penny
I started on this one after reading another Kate Quinn that I loved. I have to admit I haven't finished it yet, mostly because I find the main character not likeable.
Mistress of Rome (Empress of Rome Series #1)| Kate Quinn
That was my first Kate Quinn read. It wasn't obvious from the start where the story was going. It felt like an atmospheric portrait of a group of women sharing a house but in reality there is more than that to the story. I loved the ending.
The Briar Club - Kate Quinn
The story of a girl fighting for her ideas and an independant life in 19th century America. Well written and surprisingly fascinating.
The Indigo Girl - Natasha Boyd
Not my favorite romance to be honest. A little simplistic both in plot and characters.
Lord Somerton's Heir - Alison Stuart
A sci-fi space opera I'm about halfway through. It took me a while to really enter into it as the characters weren't very relatable at first but now I want to know what happens next. Edited to add that I've now finished it and am not completely sold....
House of Suns|Paperback
I'm an unconditional fan of Fforde because of his wild imagination and funny writing. His topics are still very serious though. I've just finished this one, which is the second book in the Chromatacia series. What does it mean to live in a totalitari...
Red Side Story| Jasper FForde
I love this series. I've just read this one, the last installment and it was a lovely read, a little nostalgic. I love the world King has created around Sherlock Holmes, centered on his feminine side-kick.
The Lantern's Dance (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes Series #18)| Laurie King
Currently reading this one, I'm about halfway through. I found the first 50 pages confusing before realizing that's how they're supposed to be. Stay tuned for a full reveiw! Edited to add I've finished it and am only halfway convinced. The plot is in...
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle| Stuart Turton
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This one is on my to be read list but I've heard a lot of good on it.
My Friends - Fredrik Backman
Currently reading this. The author was recommended by a friend. It's both gory and quirky, will have to see how it ends.
Tourist Season: A Suspense Thriller - Carl Hiaasen