I had a great month of reading for February. I read a total of thirteen books. It included some middle grade mysteries, young adult fantasy and thrillers along with an adult thriller and a non-fiction book. It is also the month I tried an audiobook, which I can admit I wasn’t a big fan. It was good that I had the book as well as the audiobook.
Here is a mini-review of the books I read in February.
The Greatest You by Trent Shelton
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In this remarkable, life-changing new book, renowned inspirational speaker Trent Shelton shares his revolutionary tool kit for transforming your life and reaching your goals. I listened to this book on audiobook and his voice gets you pumped up. I also felt like I was being chastised but in a good way. He does provide tools to help you reach your goals but the main thing is believing in yourself.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrel by Lilliana Hart
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J. J.’s father has resurfaced just when things are going well for her. There is also someone trying to take out Jake. This book had all the things I want in a mystery. It had killings, suspense, unsuspected twists and turns and it kept me anticipating what would happen next.
The Great Shelby Holmes Meets Her Match by Elizabeth Eulberg
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This was one of my favorite read of the month. It features a highly intelligent nine year old girl named Shelby her friend John Watson working together to help others in their school and neighborhood. In this one they’re working to get their science teacher’s watch back but it’s proving to be difficult. The characters are so well developed I was invested in them from page one. I loved the strategies and techniques they use to solve the mystery.
The Great Shelby Holmes and The Coldest Case
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This was my second favorite read of the month. In this one, Shelby and John go undercover to help a figure skater find out who is threatening her through code. What can I say I love this series. The characters are great, the plot well thought out and the story very engaging. It is one that keeps you turning pages.
Join or Die by L. Adrian Ruth
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This book was about Alex, a boy sent to an Academy to find out what his power will be. He has to build a team, which isn’t easy. He knows the school has to do with his father but he isn’t fully told the main reason he is there. This book does take you on a journey but it’s to much like Harry Potter and the Spell Shadow Manor series that it was hard to invest in it.
Never Date A Siren by Byrd Nash
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This book was a different twist on a fae story. I enjoyed it as well as the Siren causing the issues. The descriptions of the creatures were well done. It was also fun reading about a female having to save and protect a human guy.
Hot Flash by Carrie H. Johnson
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After reading book two in this series and being introduced to Muriel, I had to go back to book one. I wanted to know how Muriel got started. She has alot on her plate but she makes it work. The mystery element in the book just made it more interesting. I like that she is a strong female but also has a soft side especially for her family.
Ali Cross by James Patterson
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I’m all for another Cross book and this time it’s Alex’s son, Ali. When his friend goes missing Ali can’t let it go even If it may put him in danger. This book had everything I would expect in one of Patterson’s books. I like that Ali thinks like his father and has a I’m not giving up attitude. This heighten his skills in trying to help his friend.
Percy Jackson and The Olympian: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
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I’ve heard so much about this series that I had to give it a try. It was enjoyable and adventurous. The characters and descriptions were great. Also the storyline was different especially since Percy is an half breed with a absent father. He is thrust into his father’s world to find a lightning bold he didn’t take and has no clue how to find. Hence the adventure, which makes for a interesting book.
Dangerous Desires by Dawn Altieri
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This book was about a woman and detective working together to find out who is attacking women. I enjoyed that the two main characters had history together because he was assigned to her fiance’s case. The chemistry between the two was evident at the beginning of the novel. I did like that i didn’t figure out who was behind the attacks until the end. It was an interesting read.
The Fixer by Joseph Finder
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This book was my introduction to this author’s work and I’m so glad. This book is about Rick, a guy who has lost everything until he goes back to his father’s house. He finds something in the walls which forces him to look into his father’s business while trying not to get killed. This book was a roller coaster of twists and turns, which I loved.
One of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus
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This book was about teenagers playing truth or dare until a player dies. This changes the game and now the person responsible for starting it has to be found. This was better than book one. It took me longer to uncover who was behind the events that took place but my favorite part was the twist at the end.
The Other People by C. J. Tudor
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*This is the Literally Dead Book Club pick for February hosted by Kayla @Booksandlala
This is book is about a man named Gabe trying to find his daughter. I was skeptical about it at first, the more I read the more questions I had, so i had to finish it. The twists at the end was so unexpected but I loved it. This was the first book I’ve read by this author and will definitely try more of her books.
What did you read in the month of February? Did you have a good reading month? Let me know in the comments.
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