Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading.
Synopsis from Goodreads...
In New York, eating out can be hell. Everyone loves a well-catered event, and the supernatural community is no different, but where do demons go to satisfy their culinary cravings? Welcome to Sin du Jour - where devils on horseback are the clients, not the dish...
Beginning: "A hotel room in São Paulo is the third worst place in the world in which to go into cardiac arrest."
56: "Bronko grins. "All evidence to the contrary, kid."
Comments: I've been getting into more novellas lately with Aliette de Bodard's The Tea Master and the Detective (March 31, 2018 from Subterranean Press), and now Envy of Angel's by Matt Wallace. This book was good. I wish it was longer, but that doesn't change how much I enjoyed the story.
What are you reading this week?
Hi Breana!
ReplyDeleteHa! This does sound like a fun read. Took me by surprise, actually. ;)
Here is mine for today! http://bit.ly/2FtihiX
Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.
That's the reaction I had when I first read the synopsis. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI like the excerpts--this sounds like a creative and fun read. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThat's actually a pretty accurate way to describe this novella. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThis sounds different and fun!
ReplyDeleteMy 56 from Alice In Murderland
It was. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteSounds like a fun concept. This week I am featuring Under the Shadows by Gwen Florio - a mystery from my review stack. Happy reading!
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DeleteHmm, not my usual, either...but I am now curious. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI used to read urban fantasy all the time. It's been a while, and Envy of Angels reminded me that I need to read more of those books again. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI love the premise of this book. Culinary demons? It has got to be funny.
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Sandy @ Writing With a Texas Twang
There were a lot of unexpected and ridiculous moments. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI liked your 56-leaves alot to the imagination!! Here is my 56!
ReplyDeletehttp://justmeandmyblogreviews.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-friday-56_9.html
And that's why I picked that quote. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI love that blurb! That's quote an unusual premise and a unique take on the usual foodie scene book. I love that beginning too. Only 3rd worst? And how very specific!
ReplyDeleteYou pretty much described one of the things I liked about the novella. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThis sounds super interesting! Hope you have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteThe snippets made me laugh and drew me in, and that cover I really like too! :-) Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe cover is nice. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWhat a fun concept for a novella! I think that any books involving food are the greatest. I hope that you enjoy this one. :)
ReplyDeleteAmusing opening. Makes me wonder what is the second worst and worst.
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DeleteI wonder what the second worst and the worst place are to go into cardiac arrest XD Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteRonnie @ Paradise Found
That sounds pretty cool! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteThe premise was pretty cool. I'm actually really looking forward to the rest of the series. Thanks for stopping by!
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