Category: Fiction

The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry

The Templar Legacy (Cotton Malone, #1)The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It was an ok read. I’m not really familiar with some of the architectural terms used in the book, so my attention frequently wandered. It’s one reason it took me so long (4 months?) to finish the book. The last few chapters were a quick read, and I breezed through them and finished the book after a couple of hours.

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The Summons by John Grisham

The SummonsThe Summons by John Grisham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I never expected this book to be amazing, because it’s not the usual legal thriller that Grisham writes. But after a couple of chapters, I was hooked. It took me less than a week to finish the book. That may be slow for others, but with my busy schedule that’s impressive.

I was pleasantly surprised to see some returning characters in this book that appeared in other Grisham novels. It made me want to re-read all his other novels that I read before and see if any of the characters were mentioned there.

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Swimsuit by James Patterson

SwimsuitSwimsuit by James Patterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The plot was unique, and it’s been a while since I’ve read a book where I hated the villain(s). The bad guys in this book are vile and atrocious. Actually, I don’t know how James Patterson (or Maxine Paetro?) can write something so disgusting. I gave it 4 stars because it at least captured my attention, and the author did his job of making the villain a villain that you hate.

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Carte Blanche by Jeffery Deaver

Carte Blanche (James Bond, #37)Carte Blanche by Jeffery Deaver
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved the story, but being a Jeffery Deaver fan you kind of doubt what you’re reading and don’t take anything at face value, so any suspense or surprises he wants to throw at you you kind of expect. I guess the only surprise left is the “how”, like “how did he figure out what the enemy was thinking?” And I always love how he usually has 2 villains in a novel: the obvious one, and the “real” villain behind the scenes.

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Tick Tock by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

Tick Tock (Michael Bennet, #4)Tick Tock by James Patterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This has become my favorite James Patterson series. It’s like the Von Trapp family crossed with Patterson’s crime novels.

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling, Newt Scamander

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pretty easy read because it’s short, but it’s still entertaining.

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