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ClareR (6074 KP) rated The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August in Books

Jul 1, 2019

It’s a Claire North book, isn’t it?!

I love Claire North books, and this is no exception. It really is a case of buying the book based purely on her name being on the cover, and I haven’t been disappointed yet (thankfully!). This is the book that started it all for me.

Harry has lived his life many times. He’s an Ourabouros, and one of a few. On his deathbed, a young girl comes to see him and asks him to help find someone who is doing something that they shouldn’t be doing with their ability to live their lives repeatedly, and they’re changing the potential future of the world for the worst.

Her writing really is sublime. It’s a ‘don’t skip a word’ type of writing. I’m terrible for skim-reading, but I don’t do that with Claire North books: it’s all about the journey of the story, and the way in which it’s told.

So yes, I do recommend this book! I loved it.

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BookblogbyCari (345 KP) Jul 6, 2019

I've been thinking about reading this one, you've helped me make my mind up!

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ClareR (6074 KP) Jul 6, 2019

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!😊

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Sarah (7800 KP) rated When You Disappeared in Books

Nov 14, 2019

When You Disappeared

John Marrs | 2017 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Thriller

8.0

(2 Ratings)

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A very good thriller

I’ve read and enjoyed quite a few of John Marrs books and couldn’t resist reading this when I spotted it on Kindle Unlimited, and I’m glad I did as it’s a rather enjoyable thriller.

As with all of John Marrs books, it’s definitely well written and as you get into this it’s very difficult to put down. The characters are well developed and interesting, even though neither of them are particularly likeable. Simon especially is rather a conflicted character and I developed a rather intense dislike of him by the end of the book, and I do love when a story can make you really feel something for the characters. There is a slightly unpredictable twist in this, but I couldn’t say it’s a massive surprise and it doesn’t really matter as this book is all about the journey to find out what happened to the characters over the 28 years. The ending is just a good resolution to a rather intriguing story.

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CarlaM (53 KP) rated Sea Breeze: Phantom Queen Book 8 - A Temple Verse Series (The Phantom Queen Diaries) in Books

Nov 19, 2019

Great Characters development. Quinn has come a long way since the first book. Lots of mythology floating about in these books. (0 more)

Meh! I dont think there is anything bad. If I was really critical, some might find it slow I guess (0 more)

An Epic Tale

A great story filled with characters from myth, legend and story books. After the detour in Salty Dog, Sea Breeze takes Quinn back to her original Objective to Find Jack and Stop him and if she can, Rescue him.
She meets up with a true hodgepodge of great characters and sails off on her mission.

On a personal note I think this is Cameron's best novel to date. I appreciate a book that takes the time to not only tell a story... but make me feel what the characters are feeling.
I really cant wait to get my hands on the next book and see what happens next!

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Lee KM Pallatina (951 KP) rated The Spook's Apprentice (The Last Apprentice / Wardstone Chronicles #1) in Books

Dec 5, 2019

A great alternative for all those harry potter fans (0 more)

Magic, monsters & mystery

Contains spoilers, click to show

I first read this about 10 years ago and still have the book, I bought from a local charity shop as I wanted to do something other than watch tv and movies and play videogames (shock horror) but as a big harry potter fan this seemed to catch my attention.

The Story focuses on a young 13 yr old boy who is the seventh son of a seventh son, which is a rare and special thing in this world, which catches the attention of a spook, someone who vanquishes evil (for a price).
The spook takes the apprentice under his wing in an attempt to train him as a possible successor.

As I write this there are 10 books in total that I am aware of and I have only read this one (but own books 1,3 & 10?)

I highly recommend giving this a read.