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Super sweet!

Revisado: 01-03-25

This was a perfect short and sweet listen in between bigger reads. Light and clean, and just right for a cozy winter day of baking.

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I love this series so much!!

Revisado: 10-19-24

I know you get better books when the author doesn’t rush, but I hope Molly Harper brings us the next one soon!! Loved the new ghostly developments, loved Alice’s transformation and both MCs learning to stand up for themselves, and I continue to love the healthy female friendships and supportive men shown in this and other Harper books. Keep it up!

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More WWII aviation history than survival story

Revisado: 05-09-24

3 stars = Liked it. I don’t regret reading it but it’s not one I’d recommend spending a credit on. I got it in a 2 for 1 sale. His survival story is certainly remarkable, but it’s clear Leon Crane really didn’t want to have it told. The historical and present day (at the time) side stories were fine, but they actually made up most of the story. I did learn a few interesting things like the Soviet presence in Fairbanks, that there was WWII fighting in the Aleutian Islands, how military investigations verify MIA remains, and the colorful stories of Alaskan pioneers.

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Sweet and cozy!

Revisado: 01-02-24

This was a sweet story. The main characters were all broken in their own ways, but none so badly that they couldn’t be healed by the end. And no drama so terrible that it caused irreparable damage. Sometimes you just need a story where you know everything will turn out fine. The narrator was a very good narrator who I’d absolutely listen to again, but I’m not sure she was the right choice for this book only because the MC was described as “merry” multiple times, but the narrator - to me - sounded solemn and the times she tried to sound “merry” sounded a bit forced. That said, do not let that turn you away from this audiobook! It’s such a nice story and I can’t wait to get the next one.

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Cute

Revisado: 12-28-23

There were some places that pulled me out of the story or that seemed out of character, but it was fine. This was meant to be a cute Christmassy story you don’t have to think too hard about, and it accomplished that.

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I. Love. Jenny Lawson.

Revisado: 12-16-23

I love Jenny Lawson’s memoirs so much. I love the rambling because it’s exactly like that inside my own adhd brain except I wish my brain came up with similar delightfully unhinged monologues. I love her honesty about the darkness and horror our brains can create within us. I can hear the love in her voice when she tells us and herself that they are all lies and that even if the world would be easier without us, it wouldn’t be better. Worth every minute.

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A predictable twist but still quite enjoyable

Revisado: 09-16-23

I thoroughly enjoyed the original METAtropolis, and though I didn’t enjoy the two full-length sequel collections quite as much, I appreciated the approach of authors co-creating a world based on a few parameters. Their disparate yet interconnected exploration of this dystopian North America was more interesting than other stories I’ve read in this genre. This short story fit with the original themes and quality, and though the twist was predictable, the political commentary was concise yet insightful. Looking forward to more!

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Amazing conclusion!

Revisado: 06-10-23

The Scholomance series has been one of the best things I’ve read in a VERY long time! Many reviewers didn’t like the info dumps and explaining but I loved it and the more I thought about it, the more I understood why it was necessary. This world has such a different culture and such a different magic system than most of us would have ever experienced. And what an ending - so satisfying!! The narrator was perfect for the part too. 5/5 highly recommended!

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Decent story, narration didn’t do it for me (Sorry Jim!)

Revisado: 05-20-23

I understand Jim Butcher’s desire to narrate at least one of this epic series…but unfortunately, I’ve been listening so long that ALL of the characters, not just Harry, only sound “right” the way Marsters voices them. Harry had a really aggressive tone throughout the whole thing, even during scenes that didn’t require it, and that in particular kept pulling me away from the experience. But all in all, the story was ok, which is fine for a novella. Not every book has to include an epic battle, and it’s nice to have a story that’s not as stressful and also to see that Harry still has room for character development. Solid 3 stars - liked it.

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Middle of the road read

Revisado: 05-20-23

This was an odd one. The narration made it that way, I think. He voiced the main character like he was 80, not in his 40s, so when the romance came along it felt really inappropriate, and I was so distracted by that I had to go back to the beginning to figure out how old he really was. Then the mafia… it was just an odd book, and the unicorns seemed a strange piece of it all. Not bad if you want something short and feel good by the end.

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