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ashezbookz (32 KP) rated The Wicked Deep in Books
Jul 5, 2018
This book was utterly beautiful. I don't normally think of books as being beautiful but the story that was spun in this book just tugged at those heart strings and made me both sad and happy.
The story of the three sisters coming back every summer for their revenge was so captivating. I had a feeling I knew where the story as headed and what was going to happen, but then you read it, and you just think...this is unreal.
Bo was a catalyst in a long string of events and everyone deserves their happy ending - but this one left me speechless - talk about a book hangover.
I just loved it too much for it's own good - 110% recommend.
Mermaids? not quite - sirens.. maybe .. my brain is still whirling
The story of the three sisters coming back every summer for their revenge was so captivating. I had a feeling I knew where the story as headed and what was going to happen, but then you read it, and you just think...this is unreal.
Bo was a catalyst in a long string of events and everyone deserves their happy ending - but this one left me speechless - talk about a book hangover.
I just loved it too much for it's own good - 110% recommend.
Mermaids? not quite - sirens.. maybe .. my brain is still whirling
Joelene Marie (28 KP) rated Witchtown in Books
Oct 1, 2018
I had a hard time putting this one down, it grabbed me from page one. The writing style was great, I really enjoyed the originality of the plot, and the pace was perfect, no real slow spots. I would have liked a little more character development, especially with the secondary characters since they are integral to the story. As the heroine, I wish Macie had done more to deal with her problems herself instead of always relying on her friends. Parts of the ending felt a little too convenient, as tho the author was in a rush to tie up loose ends. I'm not sure if there will be anymore books about the witchtown world but I certainly hope so! *Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!*
David McK (3692 KP) rated Steadfast (The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier, #4) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
The fourth book in The Lost Fleet spinoff Beyond The Frontier series, that picks up from the previous in starting with 'Black Jack' Geary on planet Earth. It's not long, however, before they are back in space when two of his crew are kidnapped, with the kidnappers then landing on the most feared planet in the universe(s), leaving Geary having to make a decision about what to do.
If I'm honest, and having read the blurb: I thought that that portion of the story would have taken much longer than it did: it only took place in the early part of the novel, before Geary and his crew were back in Alliance space, and before it was back to the usual Alliance/Syndicates plot.
Also have to say: read the earlier books first! :-)
If I'm honest, and having read the blurb: I thought that that portion of the story would have taken much longer than it did: it only took place in the early part of the novel, before Geary and his crew were back in Alliance space, and before it was back to the usual Alliance/Syndicates plot.
Also have to say: read the earlier books first! :-)
David McK (3692 KP) rated Dawnthief (Chronicles of the Raven, #1) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
This is pretty much what I would term your standard high-fantasy fiction: high fantasy as opposed to, say, urban fantasy, as it involves Dragons (albeit only at the very beginning, and then more-or-less forgotten about), Elves and Magic amongst other genre staples.
The Raven of the sub-title ('Chronicles of the Raven', remember!) are a group of mercenaries who, at the beginning of the novel, have lived and fought together for years. At the end of one contract, they are hired by a former enemy, before events start overtaking them and they find themselves as amongst the last hope for their land, which is descending into war ...
I found this to be an OK read: not the best of such-like books I've ever read; nor the worst.
The Raven of the sub-title ('Chronicles of the Raven', remember!) are a group of mercenaries who, at the beginning of the novel, have lived and fought together for years. At the end of one contract, they are hired by a former enemy, before events start overtaking them and they find themselves as amongst the last hope for their land, which is descending into war ...
I found this to be an OK read: not the best of such-like books I've ever read; nor the worst.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Short Range (Dan Shepherd #16) in Books
Jul 7, 2019
Excellent
Stephen Leather has done it again! What? you may ask - written another brilliant Dan "Spider" Shepherd book that's what!
I admit that I am a fan and reading an instalment in the turbulent life of Spider is like putting on a pair of comfy shoes but don't for one minute think reading one of these books is easy and boring, far from it - you need to keep your wits about you as you will be in for a bumpy ride.
With fantastic characters, a very relevant and plausible story-line and twists and turns, this is one book you won't want to miss but that ending ... oh Mr Leather, why? I almost cried!
My thanks to Hodder & Stoughton via NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.
I admit that I am a fan and reading an instalment in the turbulent life of Spider is like putting on a pair of comfy shoes but don't for one minute think reading one of these books is easy and boring, far from it - you need to keep your wits about you as you will be in for a bumpy ride.
With fantastic characters, a very relevant and plausible story-line and twists and turns, this is one book you won't want to miss but that ending ... oh Mr Leather, why? I almost cried!
My thanks to Hodder & Stoughton via NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.
Anne (15130 KP) rated Scythe (Arc of a Scythe #1) in Books
Nov 4, 2019
Whoa and Wow and what the? I'm not sure how to even respond to the rollercoaster ride of this story.
There was so many twists and turns and some big shockers and hard to keep some of it straight. It's quite a bit different than most books I've read and what I usually read and some of it was hard for me to stomach.
I'm torn about it and whether or not I will or rather will be able to handle reading Thunderhead or if I'll just look for the answers to what I want to know and skip what I don't want to know - I guess we'll see.
This had some heavy duty themes and story lines in it that is a bit more on the heavy side than I'm use to.
There was so many twists and turns and some big shockers and hard to keep some of it straight. It's quite a bit different than most books I've read and what I usually read and some of it was hard for me to stomach.
I'm torn about it and whether or not I will or rather will be able to handle reading Thunderhead or if I'll just look for the answers to what I want to know and skip what I don't want to know - I guess we'll see.
This had some heavy duty themes and story lines in it that is a bit more on the heavy side than I'm use to.
Emma (519 KP) rated La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust in Books
Nov 14, 2019
My brother bought me this for Christmas last year, as he knows I loved his dark materials trilogy as a teenager.I have finally got round to reading it, and I have fallen in love with Phillip Pullmans writing style and character development again. I would be surprised if anyone who reads this does not connect with Malcom, what a fantastic character, you cannot help but feel sympathetic towards him.
In some ways it's similar to his old books, but this one is all about the thrill of the chase and it feels a bit more exciting.
My only criticism is that he had added some adult content,probably to appeal to an older audience, but it doesn't feel right reading it in a Pullman book.
Nevertheless I can't wait for the next two instalments.
In some ways it's similar to his old books, but this one is all about the thrill of the chase and it feels a bit more exciting.
My only criticism is that he had added some adult content,probably to appeal to an older audience, but it doesn't feel right reading it in a Pullman book.
Nevertheless I can't wait for the next two instalments.
Brittany N. Staley (35 KP) rated Brave New World in Books
Jan 7, 2020
A books from a century ago that still holds weight today
What a fantastic book. It's one of the classics that truly earns its title of being timeless. Written just about a century ago it still has weight today. It forces you to question your ethics and morals and leaves you questioning the world around you. I've read a few classics and this is by far my favorite.
Jackjack (877 KP) rated Ghost Girl in Books
Mar 14, 2020
Definitely one to read.
I can honestly say since school I have only read two books, they don't interest me. I am more of a movie guy. This book however I saw on my way to bed and I randomly read the first page. I was hooked.
Amazing story about a young girl who is convinced people from a t.v show is harming her sexually. She is petrified to talk cause spiders have ears, she is at a loss until she meets Torey Hayden an author that writes from her own experiences, she works with all kinds of children. As this mystery novel unfolds it kept me breathless I couldn't believe what I was reading, it was awful but every story has a happy ending, definitely a 10/10!
Amazing story about a young girl who is convinced people from a t.v show is harming her sexually. She is petrified to talk cause spiders have ears, she is at a loss until she meets Torey Hayden an author that writes from her own experiences, she works with all kinds of children. As this mystery novel unfolds it kept me breathless I couldn't believe what I was reading, it was awful but every story has a happy ending, definitely a 10/10!
Erika (17789 KP) rated The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August in Books
Mar 29, 2020
I was not impressed with this book. It was one of those that I stopped reading multiple times and struggled to pick it back up. It seemed unorganized, and I just couldn't invest in Harry August at all. It really reminded me of @Dark Matter, as well as @How to Stop Time , even though this was published first. Had I read it before those books, I may have liked it a bit more.
It's a really cool concept, of course, living over and over again. Though, I wouldn't particularly want to be part of that club, personally. The plot was fairly predictable, and I was kind of meh about the ending. The book wasn't good, nor was it bad. I'm not sure I'd pick up anything else by this author.
It's a really cool concept, of course, living over and over again. Though, I wouldn't particularly want to be part of that club, personally. The plot was fairly predictable, and I was kind of meh about the ending. The book wasn't good, nor was it bad. I'm not sure I'd pick up anything else by this author.