First Impressions of abondthroughbooks

Harare Voices and Beyond
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Jan 06 2023 – 01:47 AM

Pass

The writing is very short and choppy which makes it hard for me to want to continue and enjoy. I...

The Angel Maker
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Nov 07 2022 – 01:50 AM

Enjoyable

I have yet to read an Alex North book, but this one seems like the most promising by premise...

The Poison Season
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Nov 07 2022 – 01:46 AM

I like it!

I don't typically gravitate towards Fantasy books, but the title, cover and synopsis grabbed my...

We Deserve Monuments
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Oct 29 2022 – 02:58 PM

I like it!

This is one that would be an immediate cover buy, but I am glad to have had an opportunity to...

The Davenports
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Oct 19 2022 – 08:16 PM

Winner!

When I first saw the cover for this book, I was ready for it! And now being able to read a first...

Salt and Sugar
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Sep 29 2022 – 02:02 AM

I like it!

I think that this premise and trope is so sweet for Young Adult books. The writing is good and...

Frizzy
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Sep 16 2022 – 12:06 AM

Precious

The art is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! I love the style, the color - stunning! The story and...

If You Could See the Sun
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Sep 15 2022 – 10:57 PM

Enjoyable

I am of that generation that is immediately pulled into any reference to Gossip Girl (the...

Twice As Perfect
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Jun 22 2022 – 10:07 PM

Enjoyable

I like the writing style. The pacing is great and it is easy to read. I could see this being a...

Lavender House
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Jun 17 2022 – 08:54 PM

Enjoyable

I love to read Historical Fiction at all age ranges and the premise was very intriguing. I...

Blood and Moonlight
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May 26 2022 – 01:33 AM

I want more!

The cover is so appealing which alone makes me want to buy. The synopsis makes it more...

Elsewhere
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Apr 14 2022 – 05:15 PM

Seems okay

Truthfully writing this first impression for the points because the synopsis did not intrigue me....

Kings of B'More
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Mar 28 2022 – 07:47 PM

Enjoyable

What an opening sentence. I was not expecting that and it made me laugh out loud. I love the...

The Cherry Robbers
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Mar 21 2022 – 11:48 AM

I like it!

The synopsis of this book make it an instant grab. What makes it better is that the writing and...

Hotel Magnifique
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Feb 26 2022 – 01:39 AM

Enjoyable

I could easily see myself devouring this book in a day or two. The writing is smooth and flows...

Gilded
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Oct 04 2021 – 10:37 PM

Ready for more...

I am so thrilled to read a story about Rumpelstiltskin. The First Impression makes me wish I had...

The Hanged Man's Tale
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Sep 21 2021 – 08:33 PM

Not for me

The writing was okay but seems very basic. I think that the premise of the story is okay, but it...

The Other Merlin
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Aug 09 2021 – 02:44 PM

Fun!

I love it when a cover image fits the story and synopsis. The blurbs and tag lines are also...

A Clash of Steel
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Aug 03 2021 – 01:37 AM

I like it

I have never read Treasure Island and I would definitely want to read it before reading a remix...

Mona Passage
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Jul 26 2021 – 01:58 AM

Seems okay

The writing is decent and flows well. Overall, I found the book to not be something I would care...

Beasts of Prey
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Jun 10 2021 – 12:31 PM

Ready for more...

Black author. Black story. Black characters. Fantasy setting. Check. Check. Check....