Chapter Adventure Reading Challenges (Formerly GXO) discussion

JUNE Key Words:

"Beneath, Crown, Sing, Rule, Earth, Find, Happen, Cruel"

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(1) The name and author of the book you're reading for the challenge,
(2) CHALLENGE COMPLETE if you've finished reading the book.
(3) Did you like the book? What did you love (or not love) about it?!

Challenge Complete

Find Her by Lisa Gardner

Wow, this was an addictive read. It was full of surprises, and although it was a dark story, reading it did not give me a sickening feeling. If you enjoy shows like Without a Trace or SVU, check out this book!

It only happens in the movies. This was an interesting book. It deals with the unrealistic events in romantic movies and also the burden of a messy divorce on the kids. It was different than I expected and it made me think. Challenge complete

Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T Sullivan

CHALLENGE COMPLETED

A WWII book from the perspective of a forgotten hero. Horrific historical time. Pino Lella still lives today.

5 stars. Highly recommend.

Challenge complete.
Key word: beneath
Title: The Girl Beneath the Sea
Author: Andrew Mayne
New author to me, and I really enjoyed this mystery/crime/thriller-- so much so that I purchased the second in the series already.

Challenge completed
Rule: Rules of civility by Amor Towles. I loved this book. Definitely a 5star book.
Happen: What happens in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand. Not on of her best books. The plot wasn't believable. A three star.

Challenge complete.
Key Word: Find
Title: Find You First
Author: Linwood Barclay
Well done crime/mystery/thriller. Fast paced with great plot twists.

Challenge complete!
Key Word: Beneath
Book: The World Beneath by Rebecca Cantrell
This was a fun read, reminded me of Andrew Mayne’s writing a bit. Creative new take on a familiar thriller plot. Will be checking out the next three in the series.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit...

Indy_Chick wrote: "Challenge complete.
Key word: beneath
Title: The Girl Beneath the Sea
Author: Andrew Mayne
New author to me, and I really enjoyed this mystery/crime/thriller-- so much so that I purchased the secon..."
If you enjoyed this one, you will love The Naturalist series, and the Jessica Blackwood series too! I enjoyed them all.

Whitney wrote: "Challenge Complete

Find Her by Lisa Gardner

Wow, this was an addictive read. It was full of surprises, and although it was a dark story, reading it did not give me a sickening feeling. If you e..."

I do like here books. Haven't read this one yet though.

Cecil wrote: "Indy_Chick wrote: "Challenge complete.
Key word: beneath
Title: The Girl Beneath the Sea
Author: Andrew Mayne
New author to me, and I really enjoyed this mystery/crime/thriller-- so much so that I ..."

Yes! I've read the first and second of The Naturalist series and loved them. I need to continue on.

Indy_Chick wrote: "Challenge complete.
Key word: beneath
Title: The Girl Beneath the Sea
Author: Andrew Mayne
New author to me, and I really enjoyed this mystery/crime/thriller-- so much so that I purchased the secon..."

He's fairly new to me too but so far I'm loving his books!

Cecil wrote: "Indy_Chick wrote: "Challenge complete.
Key word: beneath
Title: The Girl Beneath the Sea
Author: Andrew Mayne
New author to me, and I really enjoyed this mystery/crime/thriller-- so much so that I ..."

Thank you for the suggestions! I will definitely have to try them soon!

Challenge completed

In the shadow of the crown - Jean Plaidy

New author to me, story of Henry VIII daughter Mary. Bit of a slow read, but interesting for those in “royal history”

For the June Challenge I read a doorstopper. Oh man, that was a huge book! The Pillars of the Earth