I do not have an English Lit degree, nor do I work in the publishing industry (yet....). My reviews are from a layman's point of view. How did I like it? Did I stay up late reading; Just couldn't put it down? Is this the same ol' story just different characters? And even if it is, does this author do it better?!
Each Book Review is done with the following categories.
Star Rating
1 - Couldn't even finish it. Don't waste your time buying or borrowing.
2 - I finished it...but only so I could SAY I finished it. If you want to read it, get it from the library.
3 - I liked it. You should buy it, but wait until the paperback comes out.
4 - Buy it! Hardback or paperback. This is a good book.
5 - YESSS!!!! This will remain on the bookshelf.
2 - I finished it...but only so I could SAY I finished it. If you want to read it, get it from the library.
3 - I liked it. You should buy it, but wait until the paperback comes out.
4 - Buy it! Hardback or paperback. This is a good book.
5 - YESSS!!!! This will remain on the bookshelf.
Plot and Pace
Were the events in the book consistent and in sequence or were they all over the place and confusing? Were issues resolved or left hanging? (Note this could be a good thing if this is a book in a series)
Was I kept interested throughout the book? Too many boring, slow parts? Things happening so fast I couldn't get a handle on what the hell was going on?
Was I kept interested throughout the book? Too many boring, slow parts? Things happening so fast I couldn't get a handle on what the hell was going on?
Imagery
Were the scenes described well? Was there too much description, otherwise known as "I had to FTP(flip through pages) or skip paragraphs"? Was it believable? Even for otherworldly novels there should be some believability to it. Good writers find ways to explain unbelievable events so that they can fit into the realm of possibility.
Romance and SEX
For books that fall under romance, historic romance or paranormal romance. Plain and simply, how good was it? Did my heart rate pick up; toes started to tingle; blood get heated; vision a little blurry? Most importantly, did I wish it was me in the book?
Characters
Did I feel any emotion for the characters? Were the relationships and conflicts between characters developed well?
What Irked the Shiznit out of me!
Exactly that. What happened in the book that bothered me. Did I find myself rolling my eyes and thinking...SERIOUSLY!
What Blew Me Away
Was there any part in the book that had me sitting up straight with my EYES WIDE (yep, this is why I named the site this way)! Or cursing out loud and saying
"NOOOOO.....WHAAAATTT! That did NOT just happen!"
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