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Merissa (12854 KP) rated Dawning (Black Earth, #1) in Books
Dec 17, 2018
This book is part of the world of Secramore and is the tale of the White Demon after his brother, Hawkwing, dies in The Hawk's Shadow.
Whilst understandable, Hawkshadow/Arythan has major temper issues and does seem to fly off the handle quite quickly. The relationship that develops between him and the "Stone of Prophecy" is a brilliant one although it is left rather suddenly near the end. I am hoping that this relationship and characters develop more in the second book of this series. There are a few relationship endings in this book too, some come as a shock, some are expected. Some names come up that you will recognise too.
On the whole, this is an intriguing tale that still has loads more to tell in the next two books.
Whilst understandable, Hawkshadow/Arythan has major temper issues and does seem to fly off the handle quite quickly. The relationship that develops between him and the "Stone of Prophecy" is a brilliant one although it is left rather suddenly near the end. I am hoping that this relationship and characters develop more in the second book of this series. There are a few relationship endings in this book too, some come as a shock, some are expected. Some names come up that you will recognise too.
On the whole, this is an intriguing tale that still has loads more to tell in the next two books.
Deborah (162 KP) rated Wars Of The Roses in Books
Dec 21, 2018
I think the title of the book is rather misleading - it's not really about the Wars of the Roses per se. The blurb on the inside of the dust jacket tells me it's a book looking more at the impact of this civil strife and the political, social and military situation. It does, as it claims, include many primary sources; 'English and European writings, diplomatic correspondence, personal letters and propoganda', but it is the promised 'detailed interpretation based on modern research' that I must have missed while reading this! To me this was a series of unconnected original documents linked with short paragraphs of text by Lander. In many places the book is so bogged down with inumerable footnotes that the flow of the text is completely lost.
Nice idea, but it doesn't work here.
Nice idea, but it doesn't work here.
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The Way We Live: With Colour
Stafford Cliff and Gilles de Chabaneix
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This popular book in the bestselling Way We Live series a visually thrilling exploration of the way...
Hounds of Horror
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Cori June (3033 KP) rated The Queen of Swords in Books
Jun 23, 2020
Maude and the Daughters of Lilith (1 more)
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This book is full of strong women and great supporting characters. I hope this isn't the last book of the series but if it is I'm ok with it.
This follows most of the format of the previous two book in that it is multiple points of view. There is information about the Daughters of Lilith and a bit of time travel back and forth between Maude and Anne Bonny the Pirate Queen. It also goes out side of Golgotha and into the wide world, Maude's daughter, Constance, is taken from Golgotha by her grandfather and then kidnapped.
Maude is a mom who won't let anything or anyone get in the way of her finding her daughter and woe to any who get in her way
This follows most of the format of the previous two book in that it is multiple points of view. There is information about the Daughters of Lilith and a bit of time travel back and forth between Maude and Anne Bonny the Pirate Queen. It also goes out side of Golgotha and into the wide world, Maude's daughter, Constance, is taken from Golgotha by her grandfather and then kidnapped.
Maude is a mom who won't let anything or anyone get in the way of her finding her daughter and woe to any who get in her way
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Prince's Gambit: Captive Prince: Book two in Books
Jan 6, 2021
Though in my review for the previous book I claimed I was just in this for the possible something/anything to happen between our prince's...I lied!!
The whole good versus evil thing has definitely got me cheering on these two--the budding romances really isn't hurting the book at all, though that secret may cause some real trouble in the next one--and I really want to see them get peace and revenge for everything that's happened so far to all these people.
I'm impatiently awaiting book three so I can see what happens next in this series, and so hopefully my two guys can get some sort of happy ending because if not I know I'll be even more tempted to throw my kindle than I was with this one.
The whole good versus evil thing has definitely got me cheering on these two--the budding romances really isn't hurting the book at all, though that secret may cause some real trouble in the next one--and I really want to see them get peace and revenge for everything that's happened so far to all these people.
I'm impatiently awaiting book three so I can see what happens next in this series, and so hopefully my two guys can get some sort of happy ending because if not I know I'll be even more tempted to throw my kindle than I was with this one.
Gloria Steinem recommended We Are Makers: Real Women and Girls Shaping Our World in Books (curated)
Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Point of No Return in Books
Apr 4, 2021
Well, I thoroughly enjoyed that ... it just kept giving!!
Apparently this is the third in the series but I had absolutely no idea and it definitely didn't take anything away from my enjoyment of this book, if anything, it has made me want to read the others all the more.
This book is full of twists, turns and action with excellent characters and written at a good pace. The plot is intricate but easy to follow and the back story of Connor's past is an interesting addition that gives him more depth.
If you enjoy action-packed, crime thrillers that keep you guessing, then I would have no hesitation in recommending this.
Many thanks to Constable, Little, Brown Book Group UK and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest, unbiased and unedited review.
Apparently this is the third in the series but I had absolutely no idea and it definitely didn't take anything away from my enjoyment of this book, if anything, it has made me want to read the others all the more.
This book is full of twists, turns and action with excellent characters and written at a good pace. The plot is intricate but easy to follow and the back story of Connor's past is an interesting addition that gives him more depth.
If you enjoy action-packed, crime thrillers that keep you guessing, then I would have no hesitation in recommending this.
Many thanks to Constable, Little, Brown Book Group UK and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest, unbiased and unedited review.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated The Letter Z (Coda Books, #3) in Books
Sep 6, 2019
This was probably my least favourite of the series so far.
My feelings toward this book went south early on with the scene with Angelo and Cole and the fact that Zach didn't mind. I know we aren't all alike in our relationships but I prefer to read about monogamous couples.
Jared annoyed me a little, too, in how much he stuck his nose into other peoples business. Yeah, you're friends but really it has nothing to do with you what Zach and Angelo get up to.
I have to admit that the character that I liked best in this book was Matt, who tried to keep everyone calm and friendly towards each other despite his loyalties.
I'm undecided on whether to read the next book now or to wait a bit :/
My feelings toward this book went south early on with the scene with Angelo and Cole and the fact that Zach didn't mind. I know we aren't all alike in our relationships but I prefer to read about monogamous couples.
Jared annoyed me a little, too, in how much he stuck his nose into other peoples business. Yeah, you're friends but really it has nothing to do with you what Zach and Angelo get up to.
I have to admit that the character that I liked best in this book was Matt, who tried to keep everyone calm and friendly towards each other despite his loyalties.
I'm undecided on whether to read the next book now or to wait a bit :/