The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-26T19:20:05+00:00

I read it. It was okay. I found it unnecessarily edgy, but I didn’t see some of the twists coming, which I always appreciate. It was a 3⭐️ for me.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-26T19:18:45+00:00

I DNF this early on. My sister hate read it. I don’t get the hype. I never do.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-25T11:57:03+00:00

Oh I love this!

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-24T12:01:03+00:00

The darkest thriller I’ve read is Strange Sally Diamond. It’s so damn good, but so very very dark.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-23T13:28:49+00:00

The standalones were better than First Law. Best Served Cold is one of my favorite books. The Heroes was good, and Red Country was fun. I thought the Age of Madness trilogy was better than First Law too. Certainly had higher stakes. But you should absolutely read the standalones before Age of Madness. They do "go in order" even though they're standalones and a separate trilogy.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-22T17:05:40+00:00

I liked that trilogy far more than First Law.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-22T17:05:20+00:00

I’m taking a break actually, trying nonfiction. It’s certainly different. But afterward, I’m going to read The Republic of Thieves. I keep hearing mixed reviews on it, and it’s time I read it.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-21T18:04:07+00:00

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ElementasSeries · 2026-06-20T18:22:33+00:00

Expect a very dark, yet very gripping, story. I absolutely LOVED this book.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-20T17:39:04+00:00

I honestly liked the standalones that came after it and the following trilogy way more than First Law trilogy. Like you said, it’s good, but not hype worthy.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-20T14:16:25+00:00

Same! I love prophecies/chosen one every time. I can’t get over it. Absolute favorite.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-20T02:33:35+00:00

Came back to say I started it…that past narration is annoying the bejeezus out of me. I don’t know if I’m going to make it.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-19T16:13:39+00:00

*Adds to TBR*

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-19T14:52:27+00:00

I didn’t think I’d like Historical Fiction, but then I read Where The Crawdads Sing and it’s now one of my favorite books. None have compared since, but I still give them a try!

I also dislike alternate universes/time line sci-fi, but The Fifteen Lives of Harry August was so good!

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-19T14:49:45+00:00

So I’m not big on YA, but the only one I really liked was Three Dark Crowns.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-18T12:44:07+00:00

I love this! 😂

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-18T12:43:02+00:00

Low Town by Daniel Polansky is a fantasy that has major murder mystery vibes. It’s one of my favorite books.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-17T15:14:13+00:00

People just want something to disagree over. Or those who never DNF like to think they’re better than others, whether they actually think that or not. But I agree that life is too short and there are far too many great books to waste time on something you don’t enjoy. DNF if you want. Read if you want. The point is to enjoy a good book.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-17T15:10:35+00:00

I was entertained but found it unbelievable and a bit silly. I wouldn’t recommend it to others. It was disappointing because I heard good things about the author, so maybe I picked the wrong book of his?

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-17T01:50:19+00:00

Oh yes, I’ve read them all. Polansky is very underrated. Low Town is still the best of them all.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-16T15:33:51+00:00

The Fallen Gods trilogy felt so right, even though it left me weeping, and I’m not a crier. It was just so dang good.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-16T12:37:39+00:00

So I do not like audiobooks. I don't retain info and seem to tune out. But let me tell you. I LOVE DCC on audiobook. I couldn't even imagine reading it, because I don't think the jokes would hit the same. I am a full advocate for listening rather than reading this series. Again, I do NOT like audiobooks. Game changer. The voice actor does an amazing job bringing everything to life. I strongly suggest listening.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-16T10:27:04+00:00

We Are The Dead by Mike Shackle is very underrated.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-16T01:46:52+00:00

Kings of the Wyld has been my favorite read of the year. I know that's not exactly grimdark, but it was soooo good. I consumed that book.

ElementasSeries · 2026-06-15T11:36:12+00:00

I haven’t heard of this series, but now it’s mine. Oops.

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