Read and reviewed:
A Death in Tokyo
(Kyoichiro Kaga #9)
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Tokyo Police Detective Kaga is faced with a very public murder that doesn't quite add up, a prime suspect unable to defend himself, and pressure from the highest levels for a quick solution.
My goodreads review:
| I enjoy this series a lot, having read several of the nine books. It's a police procedural which follows the Tokyo detectives who refuse to take the obvious choice and easy solution to a murder. They follow their gut feelings to find the truth and the real story behind the mysterious stabbing death of a father on a lonely bridge. The methods of inquiry, the follow up interviewing and persistence of the detectives makes this story very interesting throughout the novel. What they discover is equally fascinating and unexpected. |
Read and reviewed:
The Paris Soulmate
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Publication: December 15th, 2022 by Babbling Brooke Books, Netgalley
About: A woman with autoimmune disorders and a "no dating policy." A mysterious, cocky British stranger. A dream trip to Paris. What could go wrong?
My review:
I liked this slow romance and that it is set in Paris. I also found it unusual to have a sympathetic main character with autoimmune disease, who has to be treated with kids' gloves at all times. It was a gentle read with not too much drama, except for the character's occasional medical flare ups. A four star read.
Reviewed:
The Daughter-in-Law
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Published November 4th 2022 by Bookouture
Genre: thriller, suspense, family drama
The mother in law is less than thrilled to have her son's sudden marriage sprung as a surprise to the family. The new daughter-in-law is from far away Australia and has now moved with her husband to live with his family in small town England.
I'm waiting to find out about all the family secrets and the daughter-in-law's secrets as well. That's what the audio promises from this thriller!
Updated review: I enjoyed the story and the complex characters, well developed and realistic. The plot twist was a big surprise, and also the twist at the very end of the book. The novel was well written, and the audio narrator was excellent, keeping my interest in the personalities and the story throughout.
What are you reading this week?
Memes: The Sunday Post hosted by The Caffeinated Bookreviewer. Also, It's Monday: What Are You Reading, and Sunday Salon, Stacking the Shelves, Mailbox Monday |
My eyes light up immediately when I see the word Paris in a title, and The Paris Soulmate sounds like a book I'd enjoy. I'm adding it to my list of books to look for during the next Paris in July celebration.
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't write about it as much on my blog, but I do love a setting in Japan, too...
Both places I'd love to visit again.
DeleteI'm looking forward to A Death in Tokyo! I like that series too.
ReplyDeletebest... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Good writing.
DeleteI went right to Amazon to buy A death in Tokyo and then saw it's not out til the 13th. THEN I saw it's a book three and Malice (book one) I've seen good things about on Emma's blog Words and Peace! So now I'm buying Malice. lol
ReplyDeleteAnd Shalini Boland catches my eye because I liked her book the Girl from the Sea.
I gave Malice 5 stars
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy all of these. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit, Cindy.
DeleteThe Daughter in Law sounds great!
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting so far on the audio version.
DeleteI have several by Higashino on my TBR - figured I need to start with Malice. Maybe 2023? And the Daughter in Law seems like it has possibilities for all sorts of trouble! Thanks for the visit.....
ReplyDeleteTerrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
I gave Malice five stars when i read it.
DeleteI like the look of The Paris Soulmate, I love books set in Paris.
ReplyDeleteI was attracted to the location of the story, too.
DeleteA good few books there!
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend.
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/27/sunday-salon-31/
Thanks for visiting
DeleteI like the look of The Daughter-in-Law. I'm also curious about The Paris Soulmate. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteTwo books that are okay/
DeleteLooks like some great escapes! Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit.
DeleteThe Paris Soulmate sounds particularly interesting to me. Have a wonderful week ahead!
ReplyDeleteIt's premise is unusual
DeleteI've enjoyed Shalini Boland before. I have to watch those psychological dramas because sometimes they are too ambiguous for me.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post
Hopefully this one will be more straightforward.
DeleteThese books all sound really good. The Paris Soulmate really grabbed my attention. I'll have to check it out. Have a great week and enjoy your books!
ReplyDeleteAnything in Paris gets my approval~
DeleteA Death in Tokyo sounds like my kind of read. I do enjoy a good police procedural.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good series
DeleteYeah Tokyo would be great place to visit -- so this crime novel sounds good! I have never been to Tokyo but have been to Paris a few times ....
ReplyDeleteI hope to see Tokyo one day too.
DeleteThe Paris Soulmate is the one I want to read. It sounds like fun. :D
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting, especially taking place in Paris.
DeleteAll of these sounds great. Love the cover on The Paris Soulmate. Thanks for sharing and for visiting my blog today.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit.
DeleteThese reads sure look and sound fun.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and happy reading.
Diffferent genres, but enjoyable.
DeleteThe thriller appeals to me!
ReplyDeleteMary @Bookfan
A good one.
DeleteI'm glad you liked A Death in Tokyo. That sounds good to me. The others look good too. Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteThe Japanese police procedural series is excellent.
DeleteThe reads sound awesome! Hope you'll have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting.
DeleteI also got your first title, but haven't even started it yet, though I so enjoy Higashino
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it when you get to it. It's worth reading.
DeleteThanks! It's on my December TBR
DeleteThe Paris Soulmate sounds like one I would enjoy. So glad you shared it!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the post.
DeleteI can't remember when I last read a book by Keigo Higashino. A reminder that I need to read some of them after reading your review.
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