Michael J. Anderson

Infuriating insights bogged down by repetition and vague timelines

Revisado: 04-02-25

Interesting overall but loads of problems with how things were delivered. Ultimately made me hate the dangerous people I already disliked even more - but the author waits to the very end to really accept any sort of accountability, throughout the book talking about how she chided others for actions saying the ‘following orders’ defense doesn’t work … then proceeded to follow orders for a few more years. At no point did she blow the whistle … I lack sympathy for these people who say all the right things several years too late despite knowing the impact in the moment. This doesn’t wash the blood off your hands.

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Well written, but did I even like it?

Revisado: 03-20-25

I was more than 80% through this book and was asking myself ‘do I even like this book’? And in the end it was … fine? The Warbler is the story of three women - Rose, Lori and Elisa - and their dreams and limitations. There is a mystery Elisa is seeking clues to solve, and that is the main plot line of the book. But unfortunately the ‘clues’ were more like flashing screens in Times Square in their lack of subtlety. And that ends up making for an overall mediocre experience - because for quite a while all I could think was “it can’t all be that simple and obvious, can it?”

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Love it but one thing missing!

Revisado: 02-17-25

I can’t discuss it without spoilers, but there was a single thing that kept this from being a 4.5 or 5 star (round up). So happy but a little frustrated!

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Overall decent but too much talking

Revisado: 02-03-25

Looking back after the end the story and romance were decent - but it was too little content in both areas for the overall length of the book. The need to overexplain and overanalyze EVERYTHING really surfaced in the 2nd and especially 3rd book of the Tea Princess books … so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised it is here as well. I bought this while enjoying that series - not sure I will try another one by this author.

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Two books in need of a good edit slammed together

Revisado: 01-29-25

I liked this more than Fourth Wing, but it suffers the same issues. The sex scenes came in two nearly identical flavors, there had to have been a hundred pages discussing the semantics of proper questioning and so on. Everything feels rushed - but mostly how it felt like two poorly edited books slammed together. Ultimately I am not a fan of either lead character or their relationship. If they could both die and their dragons pair up with better characters I’d be more likely to read the next one.

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Cute and touching spicy holiday romance

Revisado: 12-27-24

Wonderfully cozy and heartwarming but with depth and relatable touching feelings, perfect holiday fare that will leave you smiling!

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Just so much fun!

Revisado: 12-03-24

I’ve fallen in love with these characters, and the seamless shift in this book really worked incredibly well. Can’t wait for more!

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Heartbreaking and Heartwarming Tale You Probably Never Heard

Revisado: 11-21-24

As the saying goes, those who refuse to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. The formerly enslaved people who traveled out of Mississippi to eventually found Happy Land were determined to not let their history repeat itself despite living in a world that did not see their value as human beings. They were led by Louella and her husband William, later named King and Queen of the place they all built together.

This historical novel is at once heartwarming and heartbreaking, telling an important true story of the human spirit and the desire to build something wonderful out of a trail of terrible events. It was so hard at times reading the injustices and knowing that many of them exist to this day - but seeing what people will endure and persevere was a triumph.

The author skillfully weaves a strong story that utilizes all known historical details while filling the gaps seamlessly - even admitting to adding a few things that were not known but that she wished had happened but ultimately had no impact on the story.

You cannot leave a book like this untouched - it is a reminder of everything great and shameful about this country, and also that we are fortunate that while history is captured by the oppressors, sometimes stories like this are maintained over time. I am thankful to be touched by this one.

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Solid ‘palette cleanser’ story

Revisado: 10-04-24

Did I enjoy the story? Yes. Were there a bunch of flaws and stereotypes? Absolutely! Do I recommend it - sure, if you are into what the blurb tells you, you will enjoy it. Will I read the rest? Unclear, but probably not.

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Absolutely classic whodunit!

Revisado: 10-02-24

Agatha Christie’s mysteries remain the standard for a reason - they are so well written and the twists are there but hidden. Absolutely loved this!

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