I got through 4 books in May, I'm up to 14 for the year and should easily reach my goal of 25 by the end of the year.
Four seems to be the number. I'm averaging 4 books a month now that I've gotten into a routine. Let talk about them!
Zoey is too Drunk for this Dystopia
Part of the Zoey Ashe series, this third entry feels like the weakest of the bunch. While this book is still good, it's weird, full of action and somehow feels like this could be a real future if things continue to go a certain way, it's missing something. I didn't get sucked in like I did with the first two.
The story follows Zoey and her team of "suits" as they work to influence the upcoming mayoral election in the city of Tabula Ra$a while simultaneously trying to solve a mystery around three missing women. It's a wild ride and I still enjoyed all of it. So much so that if Jason Pargin decides to write another one I'd still read it.
I don't want to go too deep because I was y'all to experience the crazy this is this series - if you decide to read them.
Still Life With Crows
You can never go wrong with an Agent Pendergast story. Something that I love about all of the Pendergast books is that there is always some seemingly supernatural force at play but in the end, it's something normal that can happen.
This is an older book in the long running Pendergast series. I somehow missed this one as I was reading through these the first time.
In rural Kansas a string of gruesome homicides have occurred and the charismatic FBI Agent Pendergasat has taken it upon himself to investigate this strange case. Enlisting the help of a young Corrie Swanson, he learns secrets about this small Kansas town and discovers the strange truth behind the killings.
Preston and Child have a way of working together to create beautiful stories that, at times, are quite gruesome. I'd recommend any of their books.
Three Body Problem
Everyone knows the show, it's all over Netflix. I watched, I liked it, I wanted to see how the book compared to the show.
First off, I like to think that I'm fairly intelligent. But this book has a lot of physics in it, for obvious reasons, that sometimes had me rereading whole paragraphs several times to grasp things.
That being said, it's a phenomenal book. There are three books in the series and other than some obvious Hollywood-style changes, it's pretty similar. Obviously the book is better. They always are.
Fairy Tale
This pains me to say... I was disappointed in this book. I hate to say that because I generally love all of Stephen King's fantasy stories. The Dark Tower is my favorite series of all time. The Eyes of the Dragon is probably in my top 5 books of all time. So when I say I'm disappointed in this, it hurts.
It could have been an epic adventure but in the end I thought it was anti-climactic and much longer than it needed to be. The first 300 or so pages are all about the relationship Charlie Reade has with the elderly, grumpy man down the street. The story doesn't really pick up until close to page 350.
The second half of the book was good. It all revolved around Charlie's capture and eventual escape from this fairy tale dungeon, leading up to the eventual defeat of the evil ruler in this world. My biggest gripe is that when Charlie and his rag-tag team of residents from this fairy tale world meet and defeat the evil "boss" at the end of the book, it's a whopping couple of pages. I felt like this confrontation could have been an entire chapter at least. It left me wanting more and sad that it ended so abruptly.
What's On The Reading Docket For June?
I'm slowly working my way through The Sword of Kaigen and Harrow the Ninth to start the month off. I'm struggling to get into both of them but I know they will pick up.
After that? Who knows. I've got lots on the TBR to choose from so we'll see.
Exciting News!
Thanks to some pressure from a fellow writer in the family I'm finally making real progress on my own book. The goal is at least 300 words a day. Doesn't have to be good, that's what editing is for.
Hers's a brief synopsis of the story for you:
In the year 2253, Earth has undergone significant technological and societal transformations, and remnants of the past have become valuable treasures as the world leaders try to erase history. Enter Jack Griff, a seasoned treasure hunter and former special forces operative for the US Army and relic hunter for the United States Guardians of Antiquity, who is hired by a mysterious organization to retrieve a centuries old relic with rumored magical powers of time travel. The relic, known to be from the ruins of the once iconic city of New York, holds the key to unraveling the secrets of a technology that is on the world’s radar.
As Jack delves into the heart of the futuristic yet perilous world, he uncovers a web of intrigue surrounding the relic. The mysterious organization, known only as “The Organization” has its own motives, and the race to secure the artifact becomes a perilous journey through treacherous landscapes, hidden dangers, and augmented soldiers. From advanced technology to hysterical followers, Jack must employ his unique set of skills and military training to navigate the challenges that arise.
Haunted by the shadows of his past, Jack faces not only physical threats but also the enigma of the relic itself. As he inches closer to the truth, he discovers that the artifact's magic may hold something far more nefarious than the ability to time travel. The once-forgotten ruins of New York become a battleground where futuristic technology clashes with long-lost mysteries.
Throughout his quest, Jack must decipher cryptic clues, outsmart rival treasure hunters, and confront the organization's hidden agenda. With each step, the line between ally and enemy blurs, leaving Jack to question the true nature of his mission.
It's going to be a long process but in the end it will be so worth it. I'm excited to share with y'all milestones as they come but I wouldn't expect big ones any time soon.
That all for now, have a great June y'all!
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