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Red Wolf Hunting (Wolves Ever After #2)

Amberlyn Holland

8.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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This Red is no babe in the woods. He’s a wolf on a mission and no huntress will stand in his way. ...

Young Adult Fantasy Romance

Hazel (2934 KP) rated I Did It For You in Books

Aug 26, 2023

I haven't read anything by Jayne Cowie before and after finishing this, I won't make that mistake again!!

I Did If For You is a gritty look at a world that has found a way to predict aggression and violence in men. A negative test means the best schools, the best jobs ... the best of everything but a positive test means the complete opposite, and if you refuse, it's as if the result was positive ... what would you do? Could you condemn your son to a life of barriers and hardship for a crime he hasn't committed or would you risk it to get the best that life can offer?

This is the dilemma facing two sisters, Antonia and Bea; they each make a choice which has far reaching and devastating consequences for them, their families and for those around them.

With a very different and intriguing plot, great characters and written at a good pace, this is a really good, thought-provoking read and although I guessed some of the twists, it didn't detract from my overall enjoyment of this book.

Thank you to the author, Random House UK, Cornerstone and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of I Did It For You.

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Tour: The Trial Show: The Resistance Rises

Konstantina P.

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Forced into the shadows while waging war on an oppressive regime intent on controlling those born...

Speculative Fiction Spy Thriller

Strike a Pose (Model Love, #1)

Jackie North

8.5 (2 Ratings) Rate It

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Make a wish on a shooting star. Cry to the moon like the coyotes do. There are so many things Sid...

Contemporary MM Romance Found Family Opposites Attract Hurt/Comfort

Merissa (13878 KP) rated Heart of the Warrior (All The King's Men, #2) in Books

Jun 2, 2023

Arion has it all... maybe. He has domineering parents who want what is their version of what is best for him. He has been best friends with Io for many years, but Io is a man-whore homophobic. Then Severin shows up at AKM and all of Arion's pre-set ideals get blown out of the water.

Donya Lynne deals with some serious subjects in this book - peer pressure, familial pressure, coming out, betrayal, one-parent families, and racism to name just a few. It never feels like it is forced in any way though. It is all relevant to the story of Ari and Sev, which makes it all the more poignant.

I loved how Micah got to show off his sagely wisdom, in his own inimitable style; with Trace and Sam there with him every step of the way.

Extremely well-written, packed full of emotion, and certainly no editing or grammatical errors that I found, this is a book to savour, to devour, and enjoy again and again! Highly recommended.

* 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
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Apr 13, 2016

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Merissa (13878 KP) rated Yes, Forever (Yes, Forever #1-5) in Books

Jun 6, 2023

Yes, Forever (Yes, Forever #1-5)

Bailey Bradford | 2016 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance

6.0

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This is the story of John and Benji. John suffers from a mental illness, a chemical imbalance which causes depression. Benji has just moved in with his granddad due to his previous relationship breaking down. These two have instant chemistry but have their own road bumps to sort out before things smooth out.

This is a story with many parts - you not only have John with his depression, but you also have Benji with his own issues, plus John's best friend Henry with his. You also have families thrown into the mix, the issue of having sex without protection, and a 'gay' church.

I found it difficult to find any empathy with either of the main characters. I would lean more towards John as I have also suffered from depression and can understand his feelings. Benji didn't come across quite as Bailey Bradford wanted him to I think. I'm glad these two are together, but they didn't 'grab' me like other characters of hers have.

* 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
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Apr 16, 2016