I had to get some books from the library for my Kindle, nothing seems to be moving along on my request list.
Bleeding Hearts by Susan Wittig Albert - I hate when I read a series out of order and I knew when I read her last book I had missed a few. This is the first book in a trilogy she wrote in the middle of her series. These books are written as if the author is talking directly to you.I find that rather irritating at times. A little too folksy. The beginning of the chapters have either a history of an herb or a recipe because the main character, China Bayles, owns an herb shop.
Spanish Dagger by Susan Wittig Albert - the second book in her trilogy. What connects these books is that interwoven with the regular mystery there is also an investigation into her father's death 16 years ago. I'm assuming the 3rd book will wrap that up. The main mystery is fairly interesting but unrealistic in the involvement of China in the police investigation.
Nightshade by Susan Wittig Albert - the last book in the trilogy and dedicated solely to investigating the death of her father. Part of the story is told by China's husband in the present tense, which I found very annoying.
I'd give all three of these books 3 stars. It's a series I read when I just want to be entertained and not have to think too much.
The Confession by John Grisham - I started out thinking this was going to be a slow book and then it picked up speed. It's about a group of people trying to save an innocent man from execution. I thought the author had some interesting takes on people on both sides trying to stir things up, not always with the best of intentions.
4 stars
I liked The Confession. :)
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