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Heretical Fishing 2: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself
- Heretical Fishing, Book 2
- De: Haylock Jobson
- Narrado por: Heath Miller
- Duración: 23 h y 36 m
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Fischer has everything he needs in life: blossoming friendships, a menagerie of cute animal companions, a waterfront property with easy access to fishing, and enough coffee to take out a small elephant or a really big dog. Unfortunately, Fischer can’t catch a break. Cosmic forces? Still throwing curveballs. The bigwigs in the capital? Starting to sniff around his business. Cults? Still culting. Plus, awakened beings are washing up on his shores like flotsam after a storm. And worst of all? His coffee guy ghosted him!
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Good but a little repetitive
- De Dietrich Storey en 08-14-24
- Heretical Fishing 2: A Cozy Guide to Annoying the Cults, Outsmarting the Fish, and Alienating Oneself
- Heretical Fishing, Book 2
- De: Haylock Jobson
- Narrado por: Heath Miller
Even better than Vol 1!
Revisado: 05-06-25
I can't enumerate all the reasons I loved this book, but I'll try. I loved this book because it took the world and characters we met in #1 and expanded on them all in beautiful ways. This book literally had me laughing out loud. I loved the animal pals, the Aussie jargon, the challenges and motivations every character faced, and all the moments of Fisher's mindfulness. This book was therapeutic in all the ways it subtly reminded me to slow down, focus on the moment and my 5 senses.
I laughed out loud more times than I can remember, and I am so grateful for Heath Miller's narration. Mr.Miller truly brought all the characters to life for me, with all their quirks and personalities. I instantly bought Book 3 the moment I finished this one.
Fish on!
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As Old as Time
- A Twisted Tale Series, Book 3
- De: Liz Braswell
- Narrado por: James Patrick Cronin
- Duración: 10 h y 58 m
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What if Belle's mother cursed the Beast? As Old as Time is the third book in a new YA line that reimagines classic Disney stories in surprising new ways. When Belle touches the Beast's enchanted rose, memories flood through Belle's mind - memories of a mother she thought she would never see again. And, stranger still, she sees that her mother is none other than the beautiful enchantress who cursed the castle and all its inhabitants.
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Surprised me that I liked it
- De Tasha S. en 02-21-18
- As Old as Time
- A Twisted Tale Series, Book 3
- De: Liz Braswell
- Narrado por: James Patrick Cronin
I love a good murder mystery
Revisado: 03-12-25
I was surprised HOW MUCH I enjoyed this book. It had a good fast pace, dual timelines from the past vs current that kept the suspense, and a great twist.
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And Only to Deceive
- Lady Emily, Book 1
- De: Tasha Alexander
- Narrado por: Kate Reading
- Duración: 10 h y 42 m
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For Emily, accepting the proposal of Philip, the viscount Ashton, was an easy way to escape her overbearing mother, who was set on a grand society match. So when Emily's dashing husband died on safari soon after their wedding, she felt little grief. After all, she barely knew him. Now, nearly two years later, she discovers that Philip was a far different man from the one she had married so cavalierly.
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Tiresome
- De nkevinsc en 03-05-15
- And Only to Deceive
- Lady Emily, Book 1
- De: Tasha Alexander
- Narrado por: Kate Reading
Bridgerton Meets Lady Sherlock... Almost
Revisado: 03-07-25
I was thrilled to find Kate Reading narrating this, as I have grown to love her voice from the Lady Sherlock series. As such, I enjoyed this book despite the slot plot and anti-climactic ending. There were several glimmers of enjoyable story within - I most enjoyed when Lady Emily ignored social norms of the day and followed her own independent spirit. Drinking port, NOT retiring with the ladies after dinner, hanging out with artists, going to lectures at colleges - the scandal! And I also really enjoyed how much Homer's Iliad appeared as a plot device. All the descriptions of Greek and Athenian artifacts made me want to visit a museum. And I truly appreciate it the intellectual comparison of Hector versus Achilles. overall though, I feel like the story just dragged on a bit... I don't feel compelled to read anymore in the series unfortunately.
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The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes
- A Novel
- De: Leonard Goldberg
- Narrado por: Steve West
- Duración: 9 h y 36 m
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England, 1914. Joanna Blalock's keen mind and incredible insight lead her to become a highly skilled nurse, one of the few professions that allow her to use her finely tuned brain. But when she and her 10-year-old son witness a man fall to his death, apparently by suicide, they are visited by the elderly Dr. John Watson and his charming, handsome son, Dr. John Watson Jr. Impressed by her forensic skills, they invite her to become the third member of their investigative team.
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the dates in this book don't add up
- De Joani Pard en 08-12-17
- The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes
- A Novel
- De: Leonard Goldberg
- Narrado por: Steve West
Saw the Villain from Miles Away but Still Enjoyable
Revisado: 02-28-25
It's been awhile since I've read a Sherlockian novel so I forgot that the villain, like Moriarty, is known from the outset. So it's not so much a whodunnit as a why/how-dunnit, and the thrill is in the chase. I have gotten so used to Veronica Speedwell books where the villain and motive was a surprise, so knowing the villain so early in this book almost took out some of the joy of reading it. Overall I still enjoyed it and will add it to my rotation while I wait for more Veronica Speedwell and Lady Sherlock books to come out.
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A Sinister Revenge
- A Veronica Speedwell Mystery, Book 8
- De: Deanna Raybourn
- Narrado por: Angèle Masters
- Duración: 12 h y 3 m
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Veronica’s natural-historian beau, Stoker, has been away in Bavaria for months and their relationship is at an impasse. But when Veronica shows up before him with his brother, Tiberius, Lord Templeton-Vane, he is lured back home by an intriguing job offer: preparing an iguanodon for a very special dinner party.
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So good, but sad it’s over so soon.
- De JAM en 03-11-23
- A Sinister Revenge
- A Veronica Speedwell Mystery, Book 8
- De: Deanna Raybourn
- Narrado por: Angèle Masters
Tiberius Returns!
Revisado: 02-09-25
What I like most about this one is the interaction between Veronica, Stoker, and Tiberius. Their dynamic makes for entertaining scenes that propel the story along. I also enjoyed the new characters in this novel, and I was able to visualize them and their quirks so clearly thanks to excellent writing.
One of the funniest recurring themes for me in this book was how Veronica would get lost in thoughts of Stoker and get interrupted - the comedic timing of it made me laugh out loud. I'm grateful for the arc of their relationship on top of the latest mystery to solve.
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An Impossible Impostor
- A Veronica Speedwell Mystery, Book 7
- De: Deanna Raybourn
- Narrado por: Angèle Masters
- Duración: 12 h y 26 m
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London, 1889. Veronica Speedwell and her natural historian beau Stoker are summoned by Sir Hugo Montgomerie, head of Special Branch. He has a personal request on behalf of his goddaughter, Euphemia Hathaway. After years of traveling the world, her eldest brother, Jonathan, heir to Hathaway Hall, was believed to have been killed in the catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa a few years before. But now a man matching Jonathan’s description and carrying his possessions has arrived at Hathaway Hall with no memory of his identity or where he has been.
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A Return to Form
- De Darla en 02-17-22
- An Impossible Impostor
- A Veronica Speedwell Mystery, Book 7
- De: Deanna Raybourn
- Narrado por: Angèle Masters
5 stars for the Doggies!
Revisado: 02-01-25
I thoroughly enjoyed this adventure as much as A Dangerous Collaboration, and found myself simultaneously quite satisfied and yet quite ravenous for the next installation. The villain in this one is a proper villain with no redeemable qualities, and I also like the psuedo-villian for the complexity they bring. I like how the juxtaposition of these two characters (no spoilers) show how some villains are made from poor circumstances and a streak of poor choices, while others are downright vile.
I related to the internal struggles Veronica endures when facing her own poor decisions of youth. Overall, the themes and arcs for all characters was quite satisfying.
And my goodness, I laughed so hard at the scene where she calls her dogs to help chase an intruder and one sits on her to assure itself that Veronica is safe. As a dog lover, that scene alone is where I decided this would get 5 stars. I love the relationships with the doggies in these mysteries.
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A Murderous Relation
- Veronica Speedwell Mysteries, Book 5
- De: Deanna Raybourn
- Narrado por: Angele Masters
- Duración: 11 h y 41 m
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Autumn 1888. Veronica Speedwell and her colleague Stoker are asked by Lady Wellingtonia Beauclerk to stop a potential scandal so explosive it threatens to rock the monarchy. Prince Albert Victor is a regular visitor to the most exclusive private club in London, and the proprietress, Madame Aurore, has received an expensive gift that can be traced back to the prince. Lady Wellie would like Veronica and Stoker to retrieve it from the club before scandal can break.
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#Stoked
- De Chandra Lapides en 03-13-20
- A Murderous Relation
- Veronica Speedwell Mysteries, Book 5
- De: Deanna Raybourn
- Narrado por: Angele Masters
Not as good as Book 4 but still great
Revisado: 01-17-25
A thrilling and satisfying adventure for Victoria Speedwell and Stoker. I still think Book 4 is my favorite so far but this was definitely enjoyable and rich with new characters. I do look forward to more adventures with some of the characters (no spoilers) who have been making greater appearances each installation. I feel like there's a wealth of strong, capable women, but their strength is not unrealistic. For each, her strength suits the role she finds herself in within this society. I do prefer this route because the collection of strong characters surrounding her makes Victoria seem more realistic, not a superhero.
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A Dangerous Collaboration
- De: Deanna Raybourn
- Narrado por: Angele Masters
- Duración: 12 h y 33 m
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Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell is whisked off to a remote island off the tip of Cornwall when her natural historian colleague Stoker's brother calls in a favor. On the pretext of wanting a companion to accompany him to Lord Malcolm Romilly's house party, Tiberius persuades Veronica to pose as his fiancée. But upon arriving, it becomes clear that the party is not as innocent as it had seemed. Every invited guest has a connection to Romilly's wife, Rosamund, who disappeared on her wedding day three years ago, and a dramatic dinner proves she is very much on her husband's mind.
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Least favorite of the series
- De Amazon Customer en 01-03-20
- A Dangerous Collaboration
- De: Deanna Raybourn
- Narrado por: Angele Masters
Loved this bottle episode/ dinner murder mystery!
Revisado: 01-13-25
This has been my favorite book this far in the series! I was excited when I realized it would be a bit of a bottle episode/dinner murder mystery. And the plot did not disappoint me.
Veronica and Stoker's brother travel to a small island to collect a rare glass wing butterfly. As expected, all is not well on this island and Veronica is given the opportunity to solve a tantalizing mystery.
I laughed out loud several times and was so invested in the mystery I couldn't put this book down. It was a pleasure to meet Tiberius and to see the dynamic between him and Stoker. I truly enjoyed the characters in this novel and plan to read this again and again.
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A Treacherous Curse
- De: Deanna Raybourn
- Narrado por: Angele Masters
- Duración: 11 h y 49 m
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London, 1888. As colorful and unfettered as the butterflies she collects, Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell can't resist the allure of an exotic mystery - particularly one involving her enigmatic colleague, Stoker. His former expedition partner has vanished from an archaeological dig with a priceless diadem unearthed from the newly discovered tomb of an Egyptian princess. This disappearance is just the latest in a string of unfortunate events that have plagued the controversial expedition, and rumors abound that the curse of the vengeful princess has been unleashed as the shadowy figure of Anubis himself stalks the streets of London.
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I rarely give a book a 5, but....
- De bigdjunta en 04-27-18
- A Treacherous Curse
- De: Deanna Raybourn
- Narrado por: Angele Masters
Surprisingly Captivating!
Revisado: 01-10-25
I didn't particularly love Book 1 but I wanted to give this series another shot. my goodness, I'm glad I did! I did not find Veronica as stubborn as Book 1 - her confidence and determination are as strong as ever, but I feel it's a bit more relatable and admirable than my first impression.
I'm this book, Veronica and Stoker are determined to get to the bottom of an Egyptian Curse. Being scientists, they don't believe the curse is real and work with strong motivation to get to the bottom of it. I found the storyline compelling and entertaining. I was surprised by the ending and didn't feel like it was too contrived.
Finally, the part I enjoyed most was when Victoria used the behavior of butterflies as a metaphor for her behavior with another character.
Well done, looking forward to the next one.
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I Got This
- To Gold and Beyond
- De: Laurie Hernandez
- Narrado por: Amielynn Abellera
- Duración: 3 h y 24 m
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At 16 years old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her dreams come true - and yet it’s only the beginning for this highly accomplished athlete. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic turn last summer when she was chosen to be a part of the 2016 US Olympic gymnastics team. After winning gold in Rio as part of the Final Five, Laurie also earned an individual silver medal for her performance on the balance beam.
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Gymfans, don't waste your time
- De S.R.E. en 09-28-17
- I Got This
- To Gold and Beyond
- De: Laurie Hernandez
- Narrado por: Amielynn Abellera
Great Read Leading up to 2024 Olympics
Revisado: 07-11-24
Laurie's bio covers the arc from her energetic childhood through the Olympics and onto Dancing With The Stars. It's a fun, light read that is honest but not excessively personal. Laurie turns her perseverance into a gentle encouragement for the reader to go after their own dreams.
Honestly this book was just what I wanted to get me hyped up about Women's Artistic Gymnastics at the Olympics.
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