The Year of the Audiobook – Part 3 the Final

By Whatsheread

Here are the last of my one-sentence audiobook reviews. I know one resolution I have for 2023 – not let the number of outstanding reviews pile up throughout the year!

There is nothing quite as satisfying as a series, whether it be on television or written, that never loses its intensity throughout its span and ends with a spectacular finish, as Mr. Scalzi does with this one.

I don’t think I could fully appreciate this one, but I can understand what Mr. Yu was trying to accomplish for his readers.

I loved this fascinating look at post-war Japan until the end, which made me want to forget the entire thing because it frustrated me.

I love Gothic novels, and this one, with its creepy setting and even creepier family, hit all the right notes.

A continuation of the first book in the Clue mystery series that continues to delight and has one killer ending that immediately had me starting the final book.

Excellent fluff if that is your jam; it is not mine.

I was expecting many more laughs but found an endearing story that surprised me with its emotional intensity.

The final book in the series didn’t contain as many surprises as I would have liked, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

Oh, how I enjoyed this story full of magic and mystery, Edwardian customs, and a surprising romance!

While usually not my thing, I did enjoy this story because Maisie is such a hot mess who deserves a win.

I might have enjoyed this one more had I known that kaiju is an entire genre and got into that genre, but it is still a John Scalzi novel which means I enjoyed it anyway.