First Impressions of darcia

Affliction
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Jun 07 2021 – 08:26 AM

Compelling Read

I love the cover! After reading the description, I knew this was a book I needed. The writing...

Beasts of Prey
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Jun 07 2021 – 07:59 AM

Hooked Me!

The cover immediately caught my attention. Love the design. I don't read much YA, but the...

The Maidens
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Apr 02 2021 – 08:23 AM

Hooked Me!

I've been stalking Alex Michaeltides since I read his debut, The Silent Patient. When I saw the...

The Plot
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Mar 15 2021 – 08:25 AM

Fascinating Premise!

I was immediately hooked by this book's premise. Take a writer on the edge of desperation and...

Pretty Boys
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Mar 01 2021 – 07:49 AM

Interesting!

I haven't worn makeup in years, and I was never big into it, so I didn't expect this book to...

What Beauty There Is
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Mar 01 2021 – 07:30 AM

Wow!

My first impression: WOW! The writing has both a literary elegance and a beautiful simplicity...

Still Crazy
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Feb 22 2021 – 08:59 AM

Not for Me

The cover is gorgeous. The rest didn't work for me. The main character does nothing but wallow...

Almost Damned
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Feb 22 2021 – 08:31 AM

On the Fence

I'm on the fence about this one. When a book starts with a three-page list of the characters, I'm...

Punch Me Up to the Gods
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Feb 15 2021 – 08:02 AM

Not for Me

Memoirs are tricky to rate. With this one, the writing itself is immersive, engaging, and...

The Cleaner
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Feb 01 2021 – 08:38 AM

Just Okay for Me

This First Impression was just okay for me. The premise is certainly intriguing. The story opens...

The Girl in Cell 49B
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Feb 01 2021 – 08:19 AM

Intense!

After reading this excerpt, it's easy to tell this book promises to be an intense read. I...

Anchored Hearts
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Jan 25 2021 – 08:13 AM

Fun Read

Romance is not a genre I read much of, but this one captured and held my interest from the very...

Last Call
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Jan 18 2021 – 08:49 AM

Compelling Read

Full disclosure: I already read an ARC of this book. The opening section hooked me, and the book...

Legacy of War
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Jan 18 2021 – 08:43 AM

A Neutral Response

I'm neutral on this excerpt. The opening section in Kenya is extremely detailed and, while...