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As a first impression, it's likeable, but not intriguing. I appreciate the descriptive writing,...
I found the first 30 pages to be boring. If there is a "hook" to pique interest, I missed it. It...
Initially I was drawn to the cover of a young girl sitting on a stoop, her head down as if in...
La Plante has done it again. Another intriguing beginning to what I'm sure will be one heck of a...
Oh my! I'm not sure where to begin. This is the most captivating preview of an upcoming novel...
The writing is superb, and draws the reader right into this young woman's life, home, family, and...
It only took a few lines to have me hooked! As usual, La Plante's writing is impeccable and her...
Mother Knows Best grabbed my attention from the very start! The fascinating setup, and excellent...
The first impression I had of The Book Charmer was one of being welcomed into the family. Grace...
A Nearly Normal Family has a sound premise, and an intriguing cover. However, the beginning...
I was immediately drawn to the cover, and title, of The Paper Wasp. It is beautifully intricate,...
The Tubman Command tells the incredible, and valuable story of Harriet Tubman.Elizabeth Cobbs'...
We Hope for Better Things has a great beginning. The storyline set up is intriguing and...
As silly as it sounds, my first reaction was, "ooh, I want to read this"! The Silent Patient has...
I was interested in this book both because of the cover, and the set up. The cover delicately...
I was drawn to The Lost Girls of Paris by both the cover and the subject matter. Jenoff's writing...
Consumed started fast, but there were few details to piqued my interest. The writing was not...
To begin with, I love the cover! This is not my usual genre, but the cover drew me, and the...
What a fascinating array of characters, and I can't wait to learn more about each of them. The...
Once again, Lynda La Plante's story telling grabs this reader at the very beginning! Her...
Heart stopping intrigue from the very first paragraph! Imagine finding yourself without a...
What an interesting, and entertaining, start! A middle aged man, a car accident, and an...
I'm not sure about this book, as the First Look excerpt was quite short. However, the synopsis of...
If this is the first chapter, then it's a definite Wow! A book that grabs you in the first few...
I found all the main characters to be interesting, but also very likeable. However, I know...
The title alone is intriguing, and my first impression is that I would definitely read this book....
Everything! I love when all the characters look like the bad guy...the one who will turn on a...
This sounds like it will be an intriguing story. It certainly has all the features of one. Crime,...
My first impression of The Myth of Perpetual Summer is obvious., Wow. To be honest, as she is...
I don't usually read books about teenage angst, but this is surprisingly good. Multiple voices,...
I thought the set up, renting their home during the summer months to stay solvent, was quite...
The title caught my eye, so I decided to give it a try, without reading the summary or...
Having watched an episode of Prime Suspect, I am definitely interested in reading this book! Who...
Although the premise of the book sounded interesting, the writing was mediocre and removed any...
My first impression after reading the excerpt is that I'd like to read this book! I found the...
I thought the cover was attractive. As someone who enjoys Historical Fiction, I was drawn to...
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