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Twelve (The MORE Trilogy, #3)
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
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Well honestly, IÕm running out of positive things to say about these books without repeating myself multiple times. This is, without a doubt, one of the best series I have ever had the privilege of reading.

As with the other books, the transition is seamless from one book too the next. The skill of Ms Franklin in telling her tale is absolutely sublime and makes reading an absolute pleasure.

This, the third installment of the series, has phenomenal pace and passion throughout. It just oozes from the page in giant wonderfulness. The twists and turns from the very start of this story leave you with incredible whiplash as you try to figure out whoÕs who, whoÕs good and whoÕs playing a double role. IÕve rarely encountered a book which has you experiencing so many different emotions all at once, and itÕs just excellent.

Be warned if you do read this, the last 20% is literally impossible to put down. Even though I was falling asleep and utterly exhausted, I honestly could not stop reading. I actually slapped myself to stay awake and pinched my cheeks to make myself wake up. IÕm one of these grumpy guts if I donÕt get sleep, so itÕs very rare anything keeps me awake, but by jove this book did it (last one that managed that was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows).

The revelations in this story came thick and fast, especially the final one (no spoilers here, but be prepared to pick your jaw up off the floor!) and I honestly did not want the story to end. In another first for a long while, I had an immense feeling of emptiness when I finished the book, and even now, several weeks after having finished it find myself missing Caleb and Ava. I need a spin offÉ.. please? ;)

Simply put, this was absolutely stupendous writing from the very start of the series and Franklin definitely does her plot and characters justice with this final installment. I honestly cannot recommend this book highly enough, and the series as a whole are firmly wedged on my favourites list, even ousting other popular ones such as Potter and True Blood to the top spot. And yes, itÕs 5 stars, but in all honesty, IÕd gladly give as many as I could because quite frankly, this book deserves every star in the sky! Well done Ms Franklin, this is phenomenal writing and I doff my cap to your amazing skills!

*This book was first reviewed on Lily Loves Indie as part of a blog tour, for which an ARC was received in return for an honest review*
  
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Willow (9 KP) rated Evernight in Books

Sep 9, 2017  
Evernight
Evernight
Claudia Gray | 2008 | Young Adult (YA)
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7.4 (7 Ratings)
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As soon as I picked up this book, I couldn't put it down! A great read and well written. There's a twist early on (I won't reveal it!) that is really clever and didn't expect! It IS cliche at times, but to be honest, this (for me) doesn't detract from the overall story. Think Romeo and Juliet, but with vampires thrown in! As soon as I finished, I HAD to read the rest of the series!
  
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Signetorium: The Depths
J.A. Hayes | 2018 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
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9.5 (2 Ratings)
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An incredible world and interesting characters (0 more)
Imaginative new fantasy series
I think this author is really on to something. This book was an exciting coming of age story set in a magical world. When the youth fails to live up to their potential they're thrust into a dangerous environment meant to activate their powers. In the darkness they'll need to work together to fight innumerable enemies in hopes of escape.

I'm really looking forward to reading the next installment.
  
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Blue Blood (Debutante Dropout, #1)
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9.3 (3 Ratings)
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A great start to the Debutante Drop-out series. Fast moving, fun, and with a thoroughly likable protagonist in Andy. The characters that needed to be were well-developed, the plot interesting - so the mystery is easily figured out for lack of suspects, but I didn't notice any plot holes! - and overall, the book was just plain good. I'm looking forward to reading the others and am so glad that I have the next one right here. :)
4.5 stars
  
How to Save an Undead Life (The Beginner's Guide to Necromancy)
How to Save an Undead Life (The Beginner's Guide to Necromancy)
Hailey Edwards | 2017 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
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6.0 (2 Ratings)
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Kept my interest and was excited to read more. (0 more)
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This book is a series at the moment it one of five and this could hopefully change. From the first chapter to the very end i didnt stop reading I was hooked. Who can blame me the girl in this Grier has a house that's alive and haunted. These romance, the main character is is very silly you learn about her past with here friends and menu more amazing things.
  
Ooo.. I loved this one more then the first. I loved everything. The magic was cooler.. the characters amazing and I loved that the ones from the first were in the 2nd also. This was amazing and I can't wait to see what happens in the next book and I'm hoping we see more of the first two sisters with their triplet. I am really enjoying this series. So grateful the author allowed me to review for her :)
  
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Wake Up Little Susie (Sam McCain, #2)
Ed Gorman | 2001
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Sam McCain, part time lawyer and PI, investigates when the wife of a political hopeful is found dead in the trunk of the new Ford Edsel. I really enjoyed this trip back to the late 1950's, although the plotting could have been a little better. I do plan to read more in the series.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-wake-up-little-susie-by-ed.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
Adjunct county diver Luanne Fogarty is asked to search for a body in a private lake. The twist is, the man died 50 years ago. Why search for him now? What happened to him all those years ago? Just like the others in the series, this one offers vivid writing, memorable characters, and a solid plot.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-moon-water-madness-by-glynn.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
Madeline Bean is catering the Hollywood party this Halloween. But things take a bad turn when the host, producer Bruno Huntley, dies in the middle of the festival. This debut features great characters and lots of fun twists to the plot and started what is still a top notch series. I just wish there were more than seven books.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-sympathy-for-devil-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
When Lee goes to pick up the judge for this year's Winter Festival, she finds him drunk and a real jerk. Dropping him off in a hotel room seems like the best idea, until he is found murdered with Lee as the prime suspect. This is the seventh in the series and will certainly please fans of light cozies.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-chocolate-snowman-murders.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.