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ClareR (5779 KP) rated Light Years in Books
Nov 13, 2018
A new YA Science Fiction series
This is a new YA Science Fiction series, following 4 students at the Quatra Fleet Academy - an academy that has only just allowed students from planets other than the main Tridian planet. This book centres around themes of friendship, prejudice and subterfuge.
Students are split in to teams, where they man their own practice craft, and there is someone from pretty much each of the planets in their system: Cormack is from Deva, and has taken his dead brothers place, unbeknownst to the academy; Vesper is the daughter of a Tridian Commander and teacher at the academy. She is finding it difficult to live up to her mothers expectations; Arran is from Chetire, and is very intelligent, something that caused him untold trouble at home; and Orelia, who says she's from Loos, but hides a greater secret.
This is a great start to a new series, lots of diversity, excitement, and a fast read. It sets up the next book really well, with a very interesting ending - what a cliffhanger!!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Hodder and Stoughton for my copy of this book to read and honestly review.
Students are split in to teams, where they man their own practice craft, and there is someone from pretty much each of the planets in their system: Cormack is from Deva, and has taken his dead brothers place, unbeknownst to the academy; Vesper is the daughter of a Tridian Commander and teacher at the academy. She is finding it difficult to live up to her mothers expectations; Arran is from Chetire, and is very intelligent, something that caused him untold trouble at home; and Orelia, who says she's from Loos, but hides a greater secret.
This is a great start to a new series, lots of diversity, excitement, and a fast read. It sets up the next book really well, with a very interesting ending - what a cliffhanger!!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Hodder and Stoughton for my copy of this book to read and honestly review.
TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated Besotted (The Fairest Maidens, #3) in Books
Feb 23, 2021
With this third book in the Fairest Maidens series Jody Hedlund gives us a wonderful retelling of Sleeping Beauty! Jody Hedlund gave me just what I wanted to end the series, a dashing hero, applicable life lessons, and a story that hooked me from the start. I was caught up in the first chapter of Besotted. Kresten is a dreamy hero, I loved he sense of self, and his caring nature. Aurora captivated me Jody Hedlund did a great job laying out her character and giving her that hint of mystery. Together Kresten and Aurora are perfect they play off each other well and truly seem to be each others other half. They have a strong duty to others and the strength of character to do what's in the best interest of others over what's best for you
I would say this is my favorite book in the series but then again, the others were good too :) I give Besotted 5 out of 5 stars.
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
I would say this is my favorite book in the series but then again, the others were good too :) I give Besotted 5 out of 5 stars.
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
Slaughter and Forgetting (Josef Slonsky Investigations #2)
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A detective series like no other! Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Jo Nesbo and Peter Robinson. ...
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Merissa (12330 KP) rated How To Train Your Human Omega (Coveted Bonds #1) in Books
Mar 20, 2024
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR HUMAN OMEGA is the first book in the Coveted Bonds series. We start with Clay in space. He's a pilot and is currently helping a group of scientists investigate a wormhole. Arcay is an Aldar - a seven-foot-tall purple alien. As soon as Arcay sees Clay, he knows he is an omega and wants to claim him. He kidnaps Clay and takes him back to the Aldar ship. And then the fun starts...
This was a great read, easy to follow, and with a reenactment of one of my favourite scenes from Beauty and the Beast! The cultural and language misunderstandings are amusing, as well as the inner monologues. There are also some darker topics mentioned, so be warned.
There were some parts left loose, so I'm hoping there will be an ongoing arc throughout the series. A great start to a new series that I thoroughly enjoyed. Definitely recommended by me.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Mar 20, 2024
This was a great read, easy to follow, and with a reenactment of one of my favourite scenes from Beauty and the Beast! The cultural and language misunderstandings are amusing, as well as the inner monologues. There are also some darker topics mentioned, so be warned.
There were some parts left loose, so I'm hoping there will be an ongoing arc throughout the series. A great start to a new series that I thoroughly enjoyed. Definitely recommended by me.
** 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; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Mar 20, 2024
TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated Expecting Danger (Small Town Guardians Book 2) in Books
Feb 23, 2021
This is my first time reading a book by Jennifer Pierce and I really enjoyed the way she wove her suspenseful story! I was hooked from the very first chapter by the plight of the main character, I mean imagine being on the run at eight months pregnant! The characters were well done, easy to get to know, and both had good character depth for the length of the story. I thought it was a very well written book with interesting twists and turns that kept my interest easily.
It is the second book in a series, but I read it without reading the first book and wasn’t lost at all, but I am going to go back and read the first book since I liked this one so much.
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars for the great mystery/suspense, for the character's interactions, and for leaving me anticipating the next book!
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
It is the second book in a series, but I read it without reading the first book and wasn’t lost at all, but I am going to go back and read the first book since I liked this one so much.
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars for the great mystery/suspense, for the character's interactions, and for leaving me anticipating the next book!
*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
Kate (493 KP) rated Enlightened in Books
Jun 11, 2020
This book started off well and I really enjoyed it until the 2 characters got together. It was ok at first but then the book got a boring. It seems like it was repeating itself and the book didn't seem to go anywhere after that for quite a few chapters. I stuck with it.
I didn't realise the book was part of a series and I would read the second book but I am a bit worried that the same thing is going to happen in the second book.
The book is not a genre I would normally read but the blurb caught my attention and I am glad I gave it a read.
I found the lives the characters lived interesting.
The story did make me think about things such as deja vu. The things the author wrote did make sense.
The audience I would say if for late teens to late 20's.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only.
I didn't realise the book was part of a series and I would read the second book but I am a bit worried that the same thing is going to happen in the second book.
The book is not a genre I would normally read but the blurb caught my attention and I am glad I gave it a read.
I found the lives the characters lived interesting.
The story did make me think about things such as deja vu. The things the author wrote did make sense.
The audience I would say if for late teens to late 20's.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only.
Book Divas (227 KP) rated CIN (CIN #1) in Books
Dec 12, 2017
This well written story kept my interest from beginning to end and the characters are all unique and jump right out of the pages. Lisa is my favorite character and little by little she realizes that things are often not as they seem. I look forward to reading the second book in this series!!
Bookqueen5 (8 KP) rated The Hunger Games in Books
Aug 29, 2017
Great Characters (1 more)
Fantastic Plot! Better than the movie!
Such a great series. Absolutely fell in love with this book and all of the other Hunger Games books! The characters are loveable and there is a lot of action and emotion happening. I read through it within a day and loved every minute of it!
Kevin Phillipson (10069 KP) rated Fables: Volume 1: Legends in Exile in Books
May 6, 2018
Bigby wolf (1 more)
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Love this comic book series modern take on fairy tales in a modern day setting simuilar to the tv show once uppon a time. Well drawn out charachters like bigby wolf whos the cop but also the big bad wolf also meet snow white and the three little pigs. Must read
Auburn (57 KP) rated Treason (The Grimoire Saga, #2) in Books
Apr 10, 2019
this was the second in the series and it was just as good if not better than the first! you are thrown right back into the story and the depth that comes is so enveloping. I would be surprised if someone didn't finish the book the same day they started just to know what happens!