February Wrap Up

📚 February Wrap Up!📚 Feb. Reads - 31 = 5🌟 reads, 9 = 4🌟reads, 0 = 3🌟reads, 1 = 2🌟reads & 0 = 1🌟reads for a total of 41 Books read in Feb! Books on 2019 Favorites List = 9! Total Books Read in 2019 = 89 Books YAY! 🎉My @goodreads https://tinyurl.com/ybnjyttf

Her Final Confession (Detective Josie Quinn #4)

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Her Final Confession (Detective Josie Quinn #4) by Lisa Regan

I really love this series. So much going on and unique mysteries to solve. This is the fourth book in the Detective Josie Quinn series and I loved it. The book continues to follows Josie as she investigates a new case of murder. A young guy is found dead with a picture of a young boy pinned to him in the driveway of one of her officers, Gretchen. And she is now missing. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it as well as the series.

This Is Where It Ends

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This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp

This is an amazing story that definitely pulled out lots of emotions. The story follows different characters as they are dealing with a gun man in school that has locked them all in the auditorium and has started shooting. I can't say that I could even guess how people would feel in this situation but I think this book gets very close. Everyone trying to be brave, trying to hide, wanting to help, sitting in shock and so much more. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it. 

The Art Of Losing

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The Art Of Losing by Lizzy Mason

I must be honest in saying I really try to stay clear of reading books about drug or alcohol addictions but I really wanted to read this book because I heard great things about it and I really loved the story. It was very unique and creative! The story follows Harley who just found her boyfriend Mike cheating on her with her younger sister, Audrey. She gets so upset she leaves the party and has now found out that Mike was drunk and was just in an accident with Audrey in the car. Audrey is in a coma and Mike is fine. This story is how Harley comes to deal with the issues as well as rekindling an old friendship with Raf, her next door neighbor who also is a recovering addict. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it.

On The Come Up

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On The Come Up by Angie Thomas

The writing is amazing, very creative and unique. The story follows Bri, a sixteen year old that loves poetry and rap. The daughter of a local famous rapper that was gunned down, Bri tries to find herself and who she is and making her rap her own. I honestly need to say that this book was not really for me. I usually do not read book that focus on racism and drug addictions but I wanted to give this book a try due to hearing good reviews. 

The Wild Lands

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The Wild Lands by Paul Greci

Very interesting and unique survival story that I really enjoyed. The book follows Travis and his sister Jess as they travel across Alaska to find civilization after the land had been destroyed by fire and other natural disasters. They meet up with others along the way. Some good and some deadly. Overcoming obstacles to stay alive. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I recommend to everyone who loves Alaska based survival books like I do.

Watcher In The Woods (Rockton #4)

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Watcher In The Woods (Rockton #4) by Kelley Armstrong

This is the fourth book in the Rockton series and I just loved it! I can not wait for the next book to come out as I really enjoy this series. The book continue to follow Detective Casey in the secluded town of Rockton. One of the residents is seriously injured and Casey must ask her estranged sister April to come and help. A US Marshal shows up in town looking for a fugitive and is very secretive about who he has come for. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it as well as the series. 

This Fallen Prey (Rockton #3)

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This Fallen Prey (Rockton #3) by Kelley Armstrong

This is the third book in the Rockton series and I just loved it. The book continues to follow Detective Casey and the isolated town of Rockton. The council, the group of people who get to decide who comes and goes in the town, send a suspected serial killer, Oliver Brady, to Rockton to be watched for six months. Mr. Brady's step-father plans to donate a million dollars to the town for keeping him. The town is not set up to hold such a dangerous prisoner but they are forced into it. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I have to say this book is full of twists and turns. I highly recommend it as well as the series.

The Dark Days Club (Lady Helen #1)

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The Dark Days Club (Lady Helen #1) by Alison Goodman

WoW! What an amazing book. I loved all the characters and the atmosphere was on point. The story follows Lady Helen and is set in the Regency Era. She was orphaned after the deaths of her parents and was taken in by her aunt and uncle. As she is preparing to meet the Queen, Lady Helen finds out that one of the maids has gone missing. She promises to get to the bottom of it and find her. This leads her to meet Lord Carlson, a man rumored to have killed his wife. It is Lord Carlson that informs Lady Helen that she is a Receiver, a person who can not only see pleasure demons but kill them. I do not want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it and I will be continuing on with this series.

A Darkness Absolute (Rockton #2)

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A Darkness Absolute (Rockton #2) by Kelley Armstrong

This is the second book in the Rockton series and I have to say I am really loving it. The story continues to follow Detective Casey as she is still living in the isolated town of Rockton with no technology and limited ties to the outside world. As her and her deputy/friend Will are patrolling they are caught in a blizzard and seek shelter in the caves. There they find a woman that is being held captive and that had gone missing over a year ago from the town. This is an amazing "who done it" and I highly recommend it.

City Of The Lost (Rockton #1)

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City Of The Lost by Kelley Armstrong

OMG I just loved this book and can't wait to go on with this series. The book follows Detective Casey Duncan that has a secret. She is a revenge seeking killer. Casey and her boyfriend were ambushed by thug drug dealers, her boyfriend ran and left Casey to die. Casey's best friend Diana is hiding from her ex-husband because he is abusive and that is how they find out about this hidden city that helps people escape from their past. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it!

Bingo Love

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Bingo Love by Tee Franklin

Artist - Jenn St-Onge

Colorist - Joy San

Letterer - Cardinal Rae

Awesome! Colorful Illustrations and Wonderful Story. I really loved this graphic novel. The story follows Hazel and Mari, two young girls that met in the 1960's where their grandmother's play bingo. They become instant friends. Hazel is secretly in love with Mari and never reveals this until they are in their teens and that is when Mari is sent away. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it.

I Owe You One

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I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella

First I really want to say that this book reminds me so much of a friend of mine, very shy to speak up for herself and overly domineering family members. The book follows Fixie, a young lady that believes in "family first" and ends up dealing with her siblings that are horrible to say the very least. Fixie tries to fix everything. Working in her family run store, she deals with so much that even her personal life is failing. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I will say that this is a story of finding yourself, harnessing your inner strengths, standing up for yourself, finally opening your eyes to the abuse and putting yourself first for a change. I definitely recommend it.

The Winter Sister

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The Winter Sister by Megan Collins

Oh how I really loved this book! What an amazing story! The book follows Sylvie, a young girl who's older sister Persephone was murdered and what really happened sixteen years ago that lead to her death as well as the dark secrets that held on til present day. Sylvie returns home to take care of her Mother that has cancer and her sister's case that was never solved. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend this twisted "who done it".

The Silent Girls

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The Silent Girls by Dylan Young

This is the first book in the Detective Anna Gwynne series and I really liked it. The story starts with a young girl missing from a sleep over and is later found dead in a shallow grave. The scene is very similar to a past serial killer case that the killer, Neville Cooper, was arrested for but is now released awaiting a new trial. Anna is on the case. I don't want to go more into the story as to not spoil it but I definitely recommend it to everyone who loves a "who done it". 

The Hiding Place

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The Hiding Place by C. J. Tudor

I really enjoyed this book! The story was very creative and unique. The book follows Joe, a man forced to come back to the place where he grew up to not only hide from debts but to face the dark secrets of his past. Joe took a job as teacher at his old high school and soon comes face to face with people that know the truth about what happened the night his little sister went missing. The story has lots of twists and turns and I highly recommend it.

The Beantown Girls

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The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey

Oh how I really loved this book. I love books set during WWII and this one was very unique and creative. I couldn't put it down. The story follows Fiona and her two friends, Viviana and Dottie. After Fiona's fiance is reported as missing in action, they sign up to be Red Cross Clubmobile Girls to go to Germany to find him. During their tour across England and then France, the girls not only find themselves but discover strengths they never knew they had. This story is full of action, romance, adventure and friendships that last forever. I highly recommend this book.

The Chalk Man

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The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor

I really loved this book. Very creative and unique story. The book follows Eddie, in both his past and present life. In 1986, Eddie and his friends spent time riding bikes and getting into scuffs. Eddie's teacher tells him about when he was young him and his friends would use chalk to leave messages for each other and that is how the chalk men are born. One day, mysterious chalk drawings leads Eddie and his friends to a dismembered body. In present day, Eddie and his friends receive a stick figure drawing in the mail bringing up everything from the past. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend this book.

The Wartime Sisters

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The Wartime Sisters by Lynda Cohen Loigman

Oh how I really enjoyed this book. I really love books set during WWII and this one was amazing. The story follows sisters Ruth and Millie. Ruth is the eldest and very book smart while Millie was born with the beauty and expected to marry rich. As the sister grew older, their relationship suffered and soon Ruth married and moved away while Millie married and stayed in Brooklyn. After a bit of time goes by, the sisters are then brought back together and must deal with the secrets they both keep. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it.

Mirage

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Mirage by Somaiya Daud

This book is fantastical and very unique and I really enjoyed it. I can't wait for the next book! The story follows Amani, a young lady that is taken from her home and her family because she resembles the Princess Maram. Amani is taught how to behave, look and act like the Princess to be a her double at events due to the fact Princess Maram is hated by her people and they believe someone will try to kill her before her coronation. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it.

The Promise

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The Promise by Teresa Driscoll

Very interesting story! The book follows the lives of three young girls that went to boarding school together and the one night that changed their lives forever with a secret they all swore to keep. Most of the story is told from Beth's POV past and present day when she learns of school closing and with demolishing beginning soon, she reaches out to contact Sally and Carol because she is worried about things being discovered. Secrets are about to come out and someone is trying hard to stop them. I don't want to go more into the story as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it.

The Cabin At The End Of The World

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The Cabin At The End Of The World by Paul Tremblay

This is a very creative and unique story. It will definitely keep your mind twisted. The first part of the story pulls you in and gets you wondering if what the strangers say is real or not. The second part becomes more urgent for the characters to do the right thing to save the world because if they don't others must suffer. If it was me, I can't say I would believe. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it as I think this is one of those books it is best to go into blind but I highly recommend it.

Kill For You

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Kill For You by Lisa Regan

This was an amazing story. The book follows Kassidy, an FBI Profiler investigating the serial killer For You. The story also follows the For You Killer, why the victims are chosen and what role did they plan in Kassidy's life. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I will say that this book does unmask the killer but also what was going on in their mind. I highly recommend it.

Blossoms 666 #1

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Blossoms 666 #1 by Cullen Bunn

Illustrations by Laura Braga, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli

This is the first book in the new series featuring the Blossom twins from Riverdale. Cheryl and Jason Blossom are wealthy, popular but they also have a huge secret. I don't want to go more into the story as to not spoil it but the illustrations are amazing and I highly recommend this book. I plan to read more from the series as they are released.

Frozen Graphic Novel

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Frozen Graphic Novel by Walt Disney Company

Such a cute graphic novel. Very detailed and covers the film from beginning to end. I really enjoyed it. Features all the main and most of supporting characters. It is definitely worth the read for everyone who loves Disney. I highly recommend it.

My Soul To Take (Soul Screamers #1)

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My Soul To Take (Soul Screamers #1) by Rachel Vincent

I really enjoyed this book. Very creative and Unique. The story follows Kaylee, a young girl that sees shadowy figures surrounding people that is going to die which causes her to scream uncontrollably. Kaylee has attracted the hottest boy in school, Nash, and somehow he knows something about why she is pulled to these dark forces. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but it is definitely worth the read.  

My Soul To Lose (Soul Screamers #0.5)

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My Soul To Lose (Soul Screamers #0.5) by Rachel Vincent

This is a short novella starting the Soul Screamers series and I really enjoyed it. I thought it was very creative and unique. The story follows Kaylee, a young girl having a day at the mall with her friend until she started having a panic attack and a scream that she couldn't stop. She ends up in the psychiatric unit at the hospital. She refuses to believe that she is crazy, she just doesn't understand what is happening to her and why she sees shadows. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it. I do recommend it.

The Silent Patient

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The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

(note... This book made it to my 2019 Favorites List)

What an amazing story! Very unique and creative. This book made it to my 2019 Favorites List. The story follows Alicia, a well known artist that is in the limelight because she shot her husband five times in the face and then refuses to speak. The book also follows Theo, a criminal psychotherapist that takes a job at Grove in hope of working with Alicia and get her to open up about why she killed her husband. This book is full of twists and turns and an ending that is shocking. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it to everyone who loves an awesome "who done it"!

Her Mother's Grave (Detective Josie Quinn #3)

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Her Mother's Grave (Detective Josie Quinn #3) by Lisa Regan

This is the third book in the Detective Josie Quinn series and I just loved this book as well as the series. The book follows Josie as she investigates her new case. Two young boys while playing in the woods behind the trailer park, dig up an old grave. This case brings up old memories for Josie, as she used to live there with her abusive Mother. All while someone is placing perverted ads on Craigslist and giving out Josie's information. This mystery has lots of twists and turns. I don't want to go into the story as to not spoil it but I highly recommend this book as well as the series.

White Rabbit

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White Rabbit by Caleb Roehrig

OMG what an amazing book! I really loved it. The story follows Rufus, a young guy that just is starting to get over his ex-boyfriend, Sebastian, when he shows up at the party wanting to talk. While at this party, Rufus' step-sister, April, upset and confused calls Rufus to come and help her. Sebastian offers to take him and when they arrive, April is sitting next to her boyfriend, Fox, bloody holding a knife. April says she didn't kill him and begs Rufus to help her by finding out who really did. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it. I chose to follow along in the book while listening to the audio book. I just love books narrated by Michael Crouch. Awesome voice.

Fame, Fate, And The First Kiss

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Fame, Fate, And The First Kiss by Kasie West

This was such a fun read as are all of Kasie West books. I just loved it. This book follows Lacey, a young girl that is featuring in her first film. Her dream in life is finally coming true but is someone out to sabotage her. Things come up missing and breaking. Not to mention, someone has been leaking things to the press and it is all about her. Lacey's father hires a young guy, Donovan as a tutor to help her catch up on her homework packets and he offers his help in any way he can to unravel the mystery of who is out to get Lacey. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend this book.  

Little White Lies (Debutantes #1)

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Little White Lies (Debutantes #1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Such an awesome story! I can not wait for the next book! I just loved it! The story follows Sawyer, a young girl that was raised by her Mom and never knowing the rest of her family including her father. Sawyer's Mom works at a bar and is practically non-existent in Sawyer's life. Sawyer is the responsible one to pay bills and shop until one day her Grandmother shows up at the door and offers her a deal she can not refuse. Sawyer must come and live with her for nine months and participate in the Debutante events. Sawyer accepts the offer knowing this will be the only way she will ever find out who her father is. I highly recommend this book. I will be continuing on with the series. 

The Towering Sky (The Thousandth Floor #3)

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The Towering Sky (The Thousandth Floor #3) by Katharine McGee

This is the final book in The Thousandth Floor trilogy and I just loved this book and the series. The story continues on with the main characters after the opening of the new tower in Dubai. Avery comes back after spending time at Oxford and brings home her new boyfriend Max. Leda had a slip up and ended back in rehab but is back now totally different. Rylin is torn between her old boyfriend and Cord and Calliope is trying to make a life in New York. Watt finds out the secret that has been plaguing them all and makes a life altering decision. I really loved this series and highly recommend it.

The Dazzling Heights (The Thousandth Floor #2)

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The Dazzling Heights (The Thousandth Floor #2) by Katharine McGee

This is the second book in The Thousandth Floor trilogy and I just loved it. The story continue following the main characters as they are trying to deal with the death of one from the first book. I will not say who so I do not spoil the story. Leda will make sure no one knows the truth about that night by blackmailing the others to keep the secret or she will go public with theirs. There is also a new girl in town, Calliope, and her and mother are there to get whatever they can. I really am enjoying this series and I highly recommend it. 

Dead Ringer

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Dead Ringer by Kate Kessler

What an amazing story! I just loved it! The book follows Rachel, an FBI agent sworn to find the serial killer that kidnapped her twin sister, Hannah, when she was sixteen and bring him to justice. The Gemini Killer, as he is called, kidnaps a twin and then gets pleasure out of sending the family photos for years after the kidnapping. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it to everyone who loves an awesome mystery.

Zero Hour (Audrey Harte #5)

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Zero Hour (Audrey Harte #5) by Kate Kessler

I have to be honest and say that I am sad to see this series end. I just loved it and hope for more from this author. This is the fifth book in the Audrey Harte series and it was an amazing end. The story follows Audrey as she is called to help when the son of the notorious serial killer shows up and asks to speak to her and only her. A young woman, Gerri, is missing and time is running out to save her. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it because this last book is a novella but I highly recommend it as well as the series. I will definitely miss spending time in this world. 

99 Percent Mine

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99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne

OMG I really loved this book! Awesome story! The book follows Darcy, a woman who loved Tom since they first met as kids but because of her commitment issues he became engaged to another woman. Darcy spent most of her time traveling, having one night stands, and neglecting her health as she has a heart defect until her twin brother insists she stay to help refurbish their deceased aunt's cottage to sell and Tom is in charge of the renovations. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend this book.  

The Great Alone

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The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

(note... This book made it to my 2019 Favorites List)

I don't think I can express enough how much I loved this book. This book was amazing from cover to cover. The story follows Leni, a young girl in a very dysfunctional family. A father that was a POW in the Vietnam war that suffers from it and a mother that is so in love with him that she suffers his abuse and stays with him. Leni's father, Ernt, inherits some land from a friend he served with in the war and so he uproots his family to head to Alaska. At first Ernt is happy and learning the lessons of survival but as soon as things get hard he can not control his temper and his wife is brutalized again and again. Leni meets a young guy at school named Matthew and falls in love. Matthew's father wants to improve the town for tourists but Ernt is against this causing a rift in the town. I don't want to go more into the story as to not spoil it but this is a "Must Read"! I highly recommend it. This book made it to my 2019 Favorites List.

Four Of A Kind (Audrey Harte #4)

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Four Of A Kind (Audrey Harte #4) by Kate Kessler

This is the fourth book in the Audrey Harte series and it was an amazing read. A young transgender girl comes up missing and then her body is found. Audrey is asked to counsel students at the local high school and help with the investigation. This story has lots of twists and turns and leaves the big reveal at the end. I highly recommend it.

Three Strikes (Audrey Harte #3)

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Three Strikes (Audrey Harte #3) by Kate Kessler

Amazing! This is the third book in the Audrey Harte series and I really loved it. The story follows Audrey as she finds out the town she lives in has secrets that some people would kill to protect. Maggie Jones' daughter comes to town looking for her father so Audrey puts herself in the middle to search for clues. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it. I highly recommend this book as well as the series.

Two Can Play (Audrey Harte #2)

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Two Can Play (Audrey Harte #2) by Kate Kessler

This was an amazing story! As for the ending, I can't say I didn't see it coming but it was still awesome. This book continues to follow Audrey as she is hired by the prosecution to find out all she can about this young serial killer named Ian Monroe. Audrey starts receiving creepy packages of trophies from his victims and wonders if he acted alone. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I highly recommend it.

The Thousandth Floor

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The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee

I really loved this story! Very creative and unique. The book follows several characters that all live in the Tower of 1000 stories. Leda, a young girl that just spent the summer in rehab for her addiction to speed. Eris, a young girl that finds out her father is not her biological father and is forced to move to the lower floors of the Tower which is for the poor. Watt, a young guy that is a tech genius that finds out everyone's secrets for a price and Avery, the most genetically beautiful girl in the world that has the biggest secret of all plus all their friends. I don't want to go into the story more as to not spoil it but I loved all the characters. I highly recommend the book and I do plan on reading on in the series.