The End

The Untold Story by Genevieve Cogman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The end of the story and I do not know how I feel about the ending. Loose ends are tied up and the final confrontation is presented. Irene and her friends all join her on this last journey. I just was not expecting the journey to go where it went and end as it did. Still a nice end to the series.

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Hard to Put Down

The Dark Archive by Genevieve Cogman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fast Paced and full of action. Once again old enemies are out to bet our friends from the Library. As they are drawn into another mystery and as people are again trying to kill them they have to move fast to stop disaster. In the end another mystery appears - one just for us the readers.

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Short and Sweet Book Reviews # 330 - Not the Duke's Darling by Elizabeth Hoyt, The Mortal Word by Genevieve Cogman

Not the Duke’s Darling by Elizabeth Hoyt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great start to a new series. There is a 15 year old murder mystery, a secret society of Wise Women, a missing wife, and a blackmailer to be exposed. All leading to a romance between a Freya, the Wise Woman, and Duke of Harlowe, who is part of the murder mystery that points to Freya's brother doing the murder. This kept me on the edge of my seat as some things were solved and some were left hanging.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.


The Mortal Word by Genevieve Cogman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Irene is up to her neck in plots. Seems that several different faction want this peace conference to fail while others want to control the process. I loved seeing Vale, Silver, Ky and Irene all work to make sure everything goes correctly and peace is at least a possibility. This is a very complex plot that takes so many twists and turns you could get whiplash reading or listening to it. An unexpected consequence comes when Irene get a new position. A great set up for further aduties that Irene has as a librarian of the Invisible Library.

Susan Duerden does a great job as the voices in The Mortal Word.

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Short and Sweet Book Reviews # 195 - The Life She Wants by Robyn Carr, The Burning Page by Genevieve Cogman

The Life She Wants by Robyn Carr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love Therese Plummer's voice in the books she narrates. It is really suited to stories like The Life She Wants. This is women's fiction featuring two friends who had a major falling out 15 years ago. Now events have brought them back where their orbits once again intersect. A story line with fairly stock characters and a familiar plot but still one most readers will enjoy. There were some very powerful scenes that struck a cord with me even as I knew what would happen.


The Burning Page by Genevieve Cogman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Irene is on probation for her actions in The Masked City. That does not keep her out of danger. Alberich is on the move again and it is up to Irene to stop him. This third book does a good job of mixing action to the appropriate character. Vale and Kai are part of the action. Other characters reappear and play an important part in the plot. Irene learns something that surprises her and will require further investigation on her part. The Burning Page is a interesting and exciting continuation of the story of the Invisible Library.

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Short and Sweet Book Reviews # 187 - Bad Bachelor by Stefanie London, The Masked City by Genevieve Cogman

Bad Bachelor by Stefanie London
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reed McMahon does not want any attachments. He is the king of one night stands. Darcy Greer is afraid of making another mistake by choosing the wrong man. This is a familiar trope with Reed the damaged soul and Darcy the unlikely choice. I enjoyed the story and the Bad Bachelor app is something that could show up at any time. First in a new series it provides background for this book and futures books in the series. A nice read but don't look for any surprises in how everything turns out. Story is very predictable.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.

The Masked City by Genevieve Cogman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Once again the voice of the reader grated on my nerves at first and then I got used to it. She did a very good job of giving the story the right feeling and the story was very good. This is one of those that end with the fate of one of the main characters up in the air. The plot was interesting, the characters fit the world they live in and the action kept up non- stop. A nice second book in the series. It told a complete story with the main problem solved. Still it had a little of a cliffhanger ending making me wish I had book three in hand.

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Short and Sweet Book Reviews # 164 - The Bad Boy Cowboy by Kate Pearce, The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman, Holiday Wishes by Jill Shelves

The Bad Boy Cowboy by Kate Pearce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

HW is the last Morgan brother to come home. His past is still haunting him. I liked how he finally gave up information that left him feeling free. Samantha Kelly is a new character to the series. She has injuries from her time in Afghanistan and is still recovering from a romance gone wrong in the past. The two are like oil and water. Pearce does a great job with the dialog between the two. There were some very serious issues that the characters were dealing with but there was a very good balance between humor and serious. I was laughing through much of the book. A nice addition to the series.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.


The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really liked the world building, back story and character development in The Invisible Library. What I did not like was the person reading the book on Audible. Her voice reminded me of fingernails on a chalkboard and took some getting used to. Irene and Kai are sent to get a book from a different reality. Nothing goes as planned. There is plenty of action, tension, twists and turns and betrayal. It is a wonder that all ends fairly well and Irene get something that sets up the next books in the series.


Holiday Wishes by Jill Shalvis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sean O'Riley and Lotti Hartford have a history. Ten years have passed since they parted and now their roles are reversed. A nice Christmas story featuring the tension between Sean and Lotti. This time it is Sean who wants happily ever after and Lotti who does not trust Sean to deliver. A great setting and characters. The plot is familiar but enjoyable. If you are looking for a nice Christmas romance this one might be for you.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.

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