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Merissa (11950 KP) rated The Last Son of Venus by Dion Marc in Books

Jul 4, 2022 (Updated Jul 5, 2023)

The Last Son of Venus by Dion Marc

Dion Marc | 2022 | LGBTQ+, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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THE LAST SON OF VENUS is the first book in a new series. It is hot and dark, and leaves you wanting more!

We start off with a young anxiety-ridden Alex, on his first trip abroad and lost in London. Things start going a bit strange for him and he has no idea what's going on. What's worse is he can't get hold of his parents for their advice. Nikos has been Alex's Guardian for a while now but this is his first interaction with him directly. Add Alex and Nikos, together with Jin - a queer descendant of Hekate, against an evil sect disguising themselves as the church, and you have an action-packed story that will keep you turning the pages.

This is definitely character-led - you get the steadiness of Nikos, the quirkiness of Jin, plus the anxiety of Alex. These characters change as the story progresses. Obviously, the biggest change is Alex, but Jin changes too!

Told from varying perspectives, it allows you to see the inner workings of just what's going on. And, trust me, there's a lot. There are multiple players in this story and not all of them are black and white.

A brilliant start to a new series by a new-to-me author. I absolutely recommend this book, and I can't wait to see what happens next!

** same worded review will appear elsewhere **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jun 22, 2022

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Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated Into the Jungle in Books

Jun 5, 2019

Erica Ferencik does it again! In a much more subtle and nuanced way she gives us just as much anticipation, excitement and uncertainty as in her debut. This novel is much more complex in its research, dynamics and characters. While it may seem slow in some spots, you later realize that, much like the Amazon, it is just a brief, and later appreciated, respite from the almost constant anxiety and slow burn of trepidation and exaltation that the rest of the novel delivers. The end felt a bit rushed and, in my opinion, could have easily benefited from another fifty pages but, even so, it was a wonderful foray into a reality that most of us will never live and even fewer would survive. A definite must read!

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HLD (99 KP) rated Uber in Apps

Mar 10, 2018

Uber

Lifestyle, Travel

7.9

(15 Ratings)

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If you're like me and feel rude not talking to the driver but also suffer crippling social anxiety, you can offer a tip to let them know that the silence was just what you wanted (3 more)

During off-peak times it is almost always cheaper than ordering a taxi

If the GPS locates to the wrong house, you can just drag and drop the blue pin to your location

Sometimes a beat up ford Mondeo will be your chariot, but randomly, at 3 in the morning, a Mercedes might ferry you home.

The algorithm for upping prices during peak times can really bite you in the arse. Try refreshing the journey until a price you're comfortable with comes up (0 more)

Great for when you're too drunk to remember where you are

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Vicki Coyne (45 KP) rated The Bookish Life of Nina Hill in Books

Jan 3, 2020

The writing is conversational and witty, welcoming the reader right in (2 more)

The story flows really well to the point where it never seems like a good place to stop

It takes on anxiety, social awkwardness and modern family structures without breaking stride

It finished - always with a good book, you are sad when it's done (0 more)

Well written, funny and welcoming. Couldn't put it down.

Nina Hill is anxious, a control freak, competitive, smart and completely socially awkward. And you'll love her.

The story takes you briefly through her life growing up and gradually offers explanation for each of the character traits as her present story evolves.

I love that there are a couple of threads to the story and not just the love interest part.

Completely engaging and unputdownable.