April Challenge

 

1 a book from your primary reading genre

Naughty in Nice ( Royal Spyness Mystery #5)

Author: Rhys Bowen

Genre: historical mystery

Number of pages: 338

First published: 2011

Setting: Nice, France

Rating: 4 stars

First sentence: The Riviera had never looked more inviting.

One sentence comment: This novel is full of fun and naughty conversations.

 This book series is meant to portray upper-class absurdity, and this book is probably (so far) the most hilarious and over the top. However, it is very entertaining for days of rain and illness. Also, the book cover is the most adorable.

 

 2  a book with some lettering on the cover printed in a primary color

The Poet (Jack McEvoy #1)

Author: Michael Connelly

Genre: mystery

Number of pages: 501

First published: 1996

Setting: Denver Colo, Chicago, Baltimore,

Rating: 5 stars

First sentence: Death is my beat.

One sentence comment: This book is a real page-turner; I found myself completely engrossed and unable to put it down, largely because I can so deeply sympathize with the narrator's feelings.

 While chasing a pedophile and serial killer, the narrator uncovers subtle clues, stays ahead of the FBI, and ultimately joins their team. The methods used to find the culprit and the narrator's research into the connected cases are exceptionally thrilling.