It has been an absolute pleasure to be part of the TBR Challenge, hosted by Wendy, the Superlibrarian.
One more year has passed and here is my summary of my choices.
January: The Little Wartime Library - Kate Thompson 7/10
This is a story about a group of people who dedicate themselves to an underground library during the war times, in England. I liked many elements, but some things seemed they could have been better.
February: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake - Sarah MacLean 7/10
A young woman, considered to be a wallflower, decides to write a list of things she would love to do, even though it's not allowed for women, and somehow, someone she thinks would never look at her, helps her with the tasks... it was a cute romance.
March: Shades of Wicked - Jeaniene Frost 7/10
It had been a long time since I read a book by this author, but this one, the first about Ian, a secondary character from the Night Huntress series, proved to bring back all the good memories I had. The plot could be better, but there are sequels, so...
April: Peril and Paradise - Patricia Berwick 7/10
The plot of this is bonkers in a good way, to me. A young woman decides to travel to a remote island to study anthropological aspects related to the communities there, and she helps the locals extinguish an old legend... a bit silly but it grabbed me.
May: The Lover - Robin Schone 2/10
It's a positive sign for me that I don't remember details about this one. I get it that it's almost a classic in the genre for many readers but I disliked it immensely.
June: The Road Trip - Beth O'Leary 5/10
I was looking for to this story, such promising ideas, but the execution didn't impress me and the two friends turning into a couple and then breaking up and then being on a road trip just didn't make me feel much besides disappointment.
July: Thinks... - David Lodge 7/10
A distinguished professor meets his match in the new addition to the university but he is married and likely going through a midlife crisis. What lessons can he still learn, though? I liked reading this one and some of the reflections it provoked.
August: A Gentleman Fallen on Hard Times - Grace Burrowes 8/10
Very engaging and straight to the point, with enough allusions and little details that make me curious to read the rest of the series, of which this is the first. Light historical mystery with romance, it worked out quite well for me!
September: The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers - Samuel Burr 6/10
I confess I expected a bit more out of this one, especially because the protagonist living at a puzzle makers' club headquarters seemed quirky but I think there were too many scenes with things I wasn't as interested in seeing, opposed to the ones I wanted.
October: The Serpent and the Wolf - Rebecca Robinson 4/10
I assumed this book would have this grand romance with fantasy elements, especially since the protagonists are antagonists at first and have to marry for convenience. Sadly, none of the elements I was looking for to see developed in a way I would say is captivating.
November: The Matchmakers of Minnow Bay - Kelly Harms 7/10
I did like this one a bit more than I imagined, actually, but there are a few details that felt way too realistic to allow me to just enjoy the romance. Also, the heroine took a bit too long, in my opinion, to see what her path should be...
December: Upon the Midnight Queer - 'Nathan Burgoine 7/10
This anthology features several stories which have Christmas related characters, mostly based on seasonal fairy tales. I liked the author's style but I will say that the majority of the stories felt a little too depressing, even when they had HEAs.
Challenge completed!
Until next year!
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