Doubt by C.E. Tobisman Review

                 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29391036-doubt

Author: C.E. Tobisman

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

Date Published: August 1, 2016

Disclaimer: I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest review.

Book Blurb: When Caroline Auden lands a job at a top Los Angeles law firm, she's excited for the challenge--and grateful for the chance to put her dark past as a computer hacker behind her. Right away, her new boss asks her to find out whether a popular GMO causes healthy people to fall ill. Caroline is only supposed to dig in the trenches and report up the ladder, but her tech background and intuition take her further than planned. When she suspects a link between the death of a prominent scientist and the shadowy biotech giant, she cries foul and soon finds herself in the crosshairs. The clock is ticking and thousands of lives are on the line…including her own.

Now this rookie lawyer with a troubled past and a penchant for hacking must prove a billion-dollar company is responsible for thousands of deaths…before they come after her.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29391036-doubt

My Review: First off, I would like to thank the author for letting me have the opportunity to read their book and review it. I enjoyed the book and I couldn't put the book down. With that said, it is an interesting and great read. Although, I am not sure about how realistic it is because a lawyer just out of law school probably wouldn't be given such an important case as their first one. As well as giving her the firm’s credit card. It wouldn't be good to quote me on what I say, though, because I don't know much about being a lawyer.

I felt as if the climax of the story was a little rushed and the author didn’t take their time to have it play out correctly. There wasn't enough detail to give the sense that said here is what happened and to show that is why happened. The ending threw me for a loop, though. and I felt that the ending made up for the climax. The ending will surprise you as well. I guarantee it.

All in all, despite the rough patches, in my opinion, I thought it was a pretty good book

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read new and different author as well as mysteries, courtroom novels, and conspiracy novels.

My Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

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"Good books don't give up all their secrets at once." -Stephen King

Octopus Pie, Volume 4 Review

Author: Meredith Gran

Publisher: Image Comics

Year: 2016

Disclaimer: I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway in exchange for an honest review.

Book Blurb: Octopus Pie follows grumpy twenty-something Eve and her stoner roommate Hanna as they navigate post-college life. They'll take on crazed childhood rivals, troubling art scenes, the discomfort of exes, and maybe even... friendship? All this and more in the fictional, totally made-up city of Brooklyn. https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/192203-octopus-pie-volume-4

In the fourth installment of Octopus Pie, dreams and harsh reality are beginning to blur. In print for the first time, this volume follows our Brooklynite heroes as they descend into the throes of heartbreak. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29207762-octopus-pie-volume-4

My Review: This graphic novel was an interesting and vivid read of how harsh reality can be. From breaking up with a significant other to failing at successfully performing at a job one can see the characters go through their struggles in their own lives. The characters are well drawn out, are relatable, and are realistic. The plotline flows well and the reading is fluid.

I was engrossed in this graphic novel the whole time. I could feel how the characters felt and made the story seem that much real. This is a series for adults as it has adult themes. I would recommend it to anyone who's interested in any genre.

My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars

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"A room without books is like a body without a soul."-Cicero

Following One's Heart

Book: The Alchemist

Author: Paulo Coelho, http://paulocoelhoblog.com/

Publisher: HarperOne

Year: 1993

Book Blurb: Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and inspiring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way, he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of treasure found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.

Review: This book is a very good book to read. The journey of Santiago feels life like and gripped me so much I could not put the book down. I felt all the ups and downs that Santiago had as if they were my own ups and downs. There were many lessons to be learned in the book. One such lesson would be that you should listen to your heart if you want to be happy and find your passion in life. The Alchemist is for all ages, young or old. I would recommend this book to anyone no matter what their reading interests are.

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars