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Alicia S (193 KP) rated Girl on the Edge in Books

Nov 30, 2018

Girl on the Edge

C.D. Reiss | 2019 | Mystery, Romance, Thriller

10.0

(1 Ratings)

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CD Reiss has destroyed me yet again in this incredible book.

WOW, what an ending!? CD Reiss has destroyed me yet again in this incredible book.

In Girl on the Edge, we meet Caden and Greyson, a military couple, having found each other during the harsh realities of war. After returning home to New York to try and start a life as a married couple, everything begins to change, testing the limits of even the most hardened soldier. Watching these two fight for each other without limits, again and again, was beautiful and heartbreaking. Their commitment, strength and undying love overflowed from the pages and I was crushed at every obstacle they endured and my heart swelled with each step forward. Highly recommended author and book - I've been a fan of Christine's for years and she always finds some new creative twist and Girl of the Edge was no different! War, love and just the right amount of CD Reiss-style sass.. ;-)

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book sparrow (239 KP) rated White Hot Kiss in Books

Jan 15, 2020

White Hot Kiss

Jennifer L. Armentrout | 2019 | Young Adult (YA)

9.5

(2 Ratings)

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roth.....omg (0 more)

so i have to admit i looooove this book i always root for the bad guys so no surprise that roth was my fave character throughout this whole book and the ending omg i cried . found layla to be a bit of a whinny immature lil thing but she wasn't bad as some characters iv come across but being brought up with gargoyles and demons and going demon tagging i wanted to be a bit tougher than she was. zayne uh what a sweat heart but roth uuuuuuugh hes an arshole you cant help but love. this book had me gripped. the action. tho steamy romance. the suspense and and the unfolding of the whole story line i just love it took me 8 hrs to get through (i also have children to look after in between reading so that shows how into this book i was) im so looking forward to the second book in this series

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Sara Cox (1845 KP) rated All The Bright Places (2020) in Movies

Mar 4, 2020

All The Bright Places (2020)

2020 | Drama, Romance

7.0

(4 Ratings)

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This week All the Bright Places was released on Netflix. Of course I watched it on the first night! I dont know if I built it up on my head, but I was a bit disappointed with the film in comparison to the book (but I suppose most book readers would say that about the following film). The acting was really good and I couldn't fault it. I feel like the feelings involved in both of the main characters issues weren't portrayed as well as they could have, I am very aware of how sensitive and difficult this could be. As always it is disappointing when small parts change: clocktower to bridge; tower to train carriage. I think if you were watching this not having read the book recently this would be a thoroughly enjoyable film. After all the cinegraphics were great. Some of the locations were beautiful. And the soundtrack was nice.

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Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Boy From The Woods in Books

Feb 23, 2020

The Boy From The Woods

Harlan Coben | 2020 | Crime, Thriller

4.0

(1 Ratings)

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Oh dear, I am sad to say that once again, I am in the minority with this one as it has received many 4 and 5* reviews but not for me unfortunately.

I have to say that I am a fan of Harlen's work so this one won't put me off reading more in the future but after starting off really well, it struggled to keep my attention and I found myself skimming large sections which is never a good sign. I was unable to get into the story as I found it fragmented and the characters just didn't do it for me at all; Wilde is interesting and Hester has some great one-liners but that's about it.

My mum always says "you can't please everyone all of the time" so don't take my word for it and give it a go.

Thank you to Random House UK, Cornerstone and NetGalley for my advance copy in return for an honest review.