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BOOK INFO
Released: September 29 2020
Series: Maya and Sandra Mystery #1
Format: eARC
“The concept of this series is unlike any I’ve read in the genre. Honestly, I’m not sure that I would have tried it if it weren’t written by Lee Hollis.”
~ Under the Covers
Lee Hollis is one of my favorite Cozy Mystery authors, so when I heard that they would be having a new series, I was really excited. I think there was a delay with this series because I was looking forward to the release day and noticed that it never came out, so when this finally landed in my hands, I was desperate to read it.
The concept of this series is unlike any I’ve read in the genre. Honestly, I’m not sure that I would have tried it if it weren’t written by Lee Hollis. And after reading this book, I am still a bit iffy about it since it’s not an interest I usually have. However, I gave it a shot anyway.
After reading this book, I did feel a different in the style of writing. It wasn’t as clear-cut as it has been in the past and the beginning of the book was pretty slow for me. Since this is so different than the Hollis style that I know and love, it was a bit of an adjustment. I’ll have to read book two before I can really make a judgment on whether I like it or not. But I’m just glad that there’s a new series to look forward too from Hollis.
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![OCTOBER WRAP UP ✨
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How has this month been for you? It's been super busy for me and I honestly didn't get much reading done. AGAIN!
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Here's my quick wrap up -
PORTRAIT IN DEATH by J.D. Robb ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
AFTER DARKNESS FALLS by May Sage ⭐⭐
MATING THE HUNTRESS by Talia Hibbert ⭐⭐⭐
TIES THAT TETHER by Jane Igharo ⭐⭐⭐⭐
THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE by V.E. Schwab ⭐⭐⭐⭐
THE KING'S COMMANDER by Cecelia Mecca ⭐⭐⭐⭐
SPELLBOUND OF THE LOST AND FOUND by Moira Fowley-Doyle ⭐⭐
IMITATION IN DEATH by J.D. Robb ⭐⭐⭐⭐
BULLY KING by Andi Jaxon ⭐
SHADES OF WICKED by Jeaniene Frost [re-read] ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠
DARKHOUSE by Karina Halle [re-read]⭐⭐⭐⭐
THE (ALIEN) NANNY FOR CHRISTMAS by Amanda Milo ⭐⭐
A KINGDOM OF FLESH AND FIRE by Jennifer L. Armentrout ⭐⭐⭐
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And I'm in the middle of RED FOX by Karina Halle (re-read) and KINGDOM OF THE WICKED by Kerri Maniscalco (buddy reading with @tender.curiosity). I sadly didn't get to read JANE IN LOVE by Rachel Givney yet but it's on my schedule!
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#readinginoctober20 - THE MUMMY - WRAPUP
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After looking up what the story is about, it does sound interesting. However, I did not like the Hayley Powell series. It reminds of a few other cozies I’ve enjoyed so I may give it a try. Thanks!
Thanks for the review.