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Semantic Error, Vol.1
The Untimely Undeath of Imogen Madrigal
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Family & Felonies: A Necessary Evils Anthology
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  • Maniac (Necessary Evils, #7)
    ash_reads_stuff
    Feb 07, 2026
    3.5
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 1.5Characters: 3.0Plot: 2.5

    I really enjoyed this one. The author has been building up Aiden and Thomas throughout the series, and the payoff here was absolutely worth the wait. Their dynamic was everything I hoped for.

    That said, it still carries some of the same issues present in the earlier books—uneven pacing, a tendency to juggle too many plot threads at once, and an ending that feels a bit unconventional. But overall, I loved it. I am now devastated with the series being over now.

    My Ranking of Necessary Evil Books: 7. Unhinged (Necessary Evil 1) 6. Mad Man (Necessary Evil 5) 5. Headcase (Necessary Evil 4) 4. Moonstruck (Necessary Evil 3) 2/3. Psycho & Lunatic (Necessary Evil 2 & 6) [I couldn't decide]

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    Maniac (Necessary Evils, #7)

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  • The pull of Trashy Books

    Trashy books (Non-derogatory) absolutely deserve scholarly analysis. How do they manage to be objectively terrible yet hold me hostage like it’s the best thing since sliced bread? I’m reading garbage (also Non-derogatory) with the devotion of a monk and frankly I’m offended and amazed.

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  • Lunatic (Necessary Evils, #6)
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    Feb 06, 2026
    3.5
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 1.5Characters: 3.0Plot: 3.0

    I like the depth that Archer has. It's very different compared to the rest of the family. Again I sometimes found the bits with Noah and Adam a bit annoying. But I absolutely love Archer and Mac how different they are.

    I also loved the non romantic plot very complex and interesting. Also very disturbing as usual. I did make the mistake of reading The Bone Collector before this series. I seriously can't wait to read the final book with Aiden and Thomas.

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    Lunatic (Necessary Evils, #6)

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    Lunatic (Necessary Evils, #6)

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  • Mad Man (Necessary Evils, #5)
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    Feb 04, 2026
    2.0
    Enjoyment: 2.5Quality: 1.0Characters: 1.5Plot: 0.5

    I did not enjoy this book as much as the others. Don't get me wrong I hated the first book in the series. But this is a close second. It felt like there was no real plot when it came to the murder parts. But I did enjoy that this book clarified the Insect parts of the last book.

    I'm so excited for Aiden and Thomas's book though. I really enjoyed that the author gave us more insight on them. I always enjoy reading about the other family members.

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  • The Foxhole Court (All for the Game, #1)
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  • Not Dating Material (Accidental Love, #2)
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    “Boned up” is officially one of my least favorite phrases.

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  • The pull of Trashy Books

    Trashy books (Non-derogatory) absolutely deserve scholarly analysis. How do they manage to be objectively terrible yet hold me hostage like it’s the best thing since sliced bread? I’m reading garbage (also Non-derogatory) with the devotion of a monk and frankly I’m offended and amazed.

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  • The pull of Trashy Books

    Trashy books (Non-derogatory) absolutely deserve scholarly analysis. How do they manage to be objectively terrible yet hold me hostage like it’s the best thing since sliced bread? I’m reading garbage (also Non-derogatory) with the devotion of a monk and frankly I’m offended and amazed.

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