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Merissa (12879 KP) rated Island Tales Vol. 1 (Island Tales #1-2) in Books

Jul 16, 2019

Island Tales Vol. 1 (Island Tales #1-2)

KC Wells | 2014 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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Island Tales Vol. 1 (Island Tales #1-2) by K.C. Wells

Two feel-good stories in one volume, both set in the gorgeous Isle of Wight, UK. Both of them are written extremely well, with emotions clearly showing, and reasons given for acting certain ways. The pacing is smooth, and the characters are well-rounded.

Out of the two, I preferred Waiting for a Prince. I loved how Mark and Sam became friends before lovers, and how Sam's history came to light. I was 'glad' to read about a woman abuser (although I know that sounds wrong!) It is something that happens all too often, and yet is not really spoken - or written - about.

I enjoyed September's Tide, but the whole business with Clark just annoyed me, especially when Michael got involved. And, to be honest, I still don't know why he did, or what he stood to gain by it. That's just me though.

A couple of great stories that are easy to read, and definitely recommended to read near the sea!

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
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Jake (52 KP) rated Words of Radiance: Book Two of The Stormlight Archive in Books

Jul 25, 2019

No spoilers below.

4 stars: Super long, sometimes details about dumb stuff where I wish I had more details about other stuff

4 stars: sometimes hard to imagine some of the scenery.

4 stars: Interludes? what the heck?

5 stars: every 80-100 pages has some sweet art that helps you visualize things

5 stars: incredible world and intriguing story and characters

5 stars: good ups and downs - mix of excitement, sadness, awesomeness, character fails and character growth

1 star (kind of joking but not really): 3rd book isn't out yet!! Plus I have to buy some Arcanum Unbounded to read book 2.5? NO WAY. I'm saving up for the 3rd book haha

overall rating: 5 stars

I would like my wife to read these but the stories are just so dang LONG. I bet if all 3 books were released in an abridged format that I'd re-read them (and get her to read them for once) and it would be so fun to get down to the nitty gritty without going through 1000+ pages per book (although some people are in to that). In this case, I didn't mind it too much, as the writing is well done and the story is awesome. Kaladin is my bro!

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Tallulah22 (211 KP) rated Then She Was Gone in Books

Jan 8, 2020

Then She Was Gone

Lisa Jewell | 2017 | Thriller

8.1

(21 Ratings)

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This is the first book that I have ever read by Lisa Jewell and I was NOT disappointed. The characters were so well written that I felt what they were feeling and I was going through all of the motions with them. The plot was one that hooked me in straight away and kept me there until the very last sentence.

It was recommended by my mum who wanted someone to talk about the book with after she finished it in a day and it was another day before I was able to join her in conversation.

We both drew the same speculations as we read about what we thought had happened to Ellie and who was involved and these changed with every chapter that we read. Some of mine were a bit more outlandish in my mind but it all came together with bits and pieces of all of our ideas in a perfect culmination.

I felt bad for characters in the end and there were a couple that I despaired over the ending of but it was what needed to happen to them for the book to be as good as it was.

Truly a great read and we are on the look out for more books by this author.