
Mario Testino: Undressed
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Mario Testino’s Undressed removes various layers. Coinciding with an exhibition conceived...
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Night of the Dragon (Shadow of the Fox #3)
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Kitsune shapeshifter Yumeko has given up the final piece of the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers in...

Butt workout - Butt & Legs
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Still waiting for next summer to train your legs and butt? Start right now to feel the positive...

Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2355 KP) rated What the Cat Dragged In in Books
Sep 2, 2021
Because I love Charlie, this mystery from Charlie’s family’s past is intriguing. I was pulled in early. Ultimately, I did feel the ending was a bit abrupt and a few details of the story should have been worked into the plot better, but I did enjoy it. Over the last few books, I’ve noticed the insertion of small moments that come across more as lectures than anything else, and that trend continued here. I almost always agree with Charlie, but they bother me because they feel forced into the story. These really are nitpicks, and I enjoyed the book overall, mainly because of the characters. All our favorite two and four legged characters are back, and it is great spending time with them as always. Fans will feel like reading this book is a warm hug.

The Lost Ones (Detective Jackie Cooke #1)
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The young woman was sitting as though she might get up at any minute, her dark brown hair hanging...

A Nutcracker Nightmare
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Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke and Laura Childs, when twin sisters Hanna and Alex help out at the...

Corpse Thief (Joshua Hawke #1)
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PART ONE of the searing new thriller featuring Joshua Hawke; Criminal, Informant, Body Snatcher,...

Twist of Fate (Weavers Of The Ether #2)
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Trapped. Alone. Lost. I just need a way of breaking free. I used to be a fate weaver. Connected...
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ClareR (5885 KP) rated Body of Stars in Books
Jan 16, 2024
Instead of this phenomenon giving women autonomy over their own lives, it seems that it’s the same old story. Their bodies are a commodity, mapped out by a government organisation, checked over by their fathers when their markings change during puberty. They are warned not to show themselves off or be by themselves, lest men can’t control themselves as they’re driven wild with lust. So far, so stereotypical.
Celeste Morton is excited by the prospect of this transition, and her brother Miles is desperate to practice his interpretation skills on his sister. But when Celeste transitions, a terrible fate is revealed. And in a desperate bid to keep this a secret, Celeste experiences the worst thing that can happen to a changeling.
I have to admit to being very frustrated whilst reading this. There’s nothing feminist about this story - there is a good argument for why feminism is necessary though. Misogyny is rife in the world of this book! To be honest, the story could have run in exactly the same direction without the need for freckles, moles and other markings. It was depressing that even in an alternative near future, women would be experiencing the same restrictions and abuse that so many live through today.
This was a novel that I loved to hate - the frustration was immense! Do I recommend it? Well yes, but be prepared for the deep breathing, calming exercises that you’ll need!

A Small Case of Murder (Joshua Thornton Mystery #1)
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A Small Case of Murder is set in the quaint West Virginia town of Chester, where everyone knows...