April Reads

26.  The Day the World Came to Town (DeFede) ~ 4.25/5 (very good +), Audiobook, Non-Fiction

The tragedy of 9/11 was told in the spirit of compassion by the people in Gander, Newfoundland.  I was choked up many times by the memory and by what I learned regarding the generosity and kindness of the Newfoundland communities.  4-1-25

27.  The Last Trip (Modglin) ~ 3.25/5 (just okay +), Audiobook, Thriller

This was a typical popcorn thriller.  It kept me entertained for a brief time.  4-3-25

28.  Home is Where the Bodies Are (Rose) ~ 3/5 (just okay), Audiobook, Thriller

I knew who it was from the start.  4-6-25

29.  The Kind Worth Saving (Swanson) #2 ~ 3.5/5 (good), Audiobook, Thriller

  I thought it was good, but nothing that I'll remember in the near future.  4-10-25

30.  Dinner for Vampires (Lenz) ~ 3.5/5 (good), Audiobook, Memoir

I found the first half mundane.  The second half was much more interesting.  However, instead of feeling concern or sympathy towards her, I felt frustrated and surprised at many of her decisions.  A scene towards the end shed a little light on how people regard others that have been affiliated with cults.  I appreciated her view on that.  I still feel thoroughly annoyed with the outcome.  Also, a different narrator would have been preferable.  4-17-25

31.  I Will Ruin You (Barclay) ~ 3.25/5 (just okay +), Audiobook, Thriller

Started out strong, but as the story went along, it got convoluted.  I love the narrator Newbern.  4-20-25

32.  The Selection (Case) #1 Selection Trilogy ~ 3.75/5 (good +), Audiobook, YA Dystopian Romance

I enjoyed this YA Bachelor-type scenario.  4-23-25

33.  The Elite (Case) #2 Selection Trilogy ~ 3.5/5 (good), Audiobook, YA Dystopian Romance

The saga continued in this second book.  4-26-25

34.  Beautiful Ugly (Feeney) ~ 3.25/5 (just okay +), Book, Thriller

This one was a little too wacky for my liking.  I was always curious as to how it was going to end, but suspension of disbelief was definitely required.  4-28-25

35.  The One (Cass) #3 Section Trilogy ~ 3/5 (just okay), Audiobook, Ya Dystopian Romance

It ended nicely.  I just got tired of the repetitive highs and lows of the relationships.  4-29-25