The Tiger Warrior (Jack Howard #4)
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Two ancient cultures, a lost treasure from the distant past: what powerful secrets does it...
Anatomy of Evil (Barker & Llewelyn, #7)
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In London of 1888, Private Enquiry Agent Cyrus Barker takes on his biggest case ever—the attempt...
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The Splendor Before the Dark: A Novel of the Emperor Nero
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Ascending to the throne was only the beginning… Now Margaret George, the author of The Confessions...
The Lost Castle
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A thirteenth century castle, Chateau de Doux Reves, has been forgotten for generations, left to ruin...
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Daisy Belle: Swimming Champion of the World
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Summer 1867: four-year-old Daisy Belle is about to make her debut at the Lambeth Baths in London....
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What the Cat Dragged In
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Librarian Charlie Harris and his faithful feline companion, Diesel, have inherited Charlie’s...
Restrained Desires (Rehoboth Pact #3)
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One rule: don't fall for your best friend's straight sister. Especially not when she's pretending to...
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ClareR (5996 KP) rated The Water Dancer in Books
Feb 9, 2023
Hiram is taken away from his mother as a child when she is sold to another owner. When his feats of memory are recognised by his owner/ father, he is taken in to the big house and educated. As he gets older, all Hiram wants is to be free to choose his own life and to have his own family.
When Hiram runs away, he eventually finds himself involved with the Underground Railway. And that is where he learns to control his ability to “conduct” himself to different places to help people.
I love magical realism and the way it makes us think about the way the world works in reality, as opposed to how we’d all like it to work. Hiram’s ability to conduct himself immediately to another place takes all the risk out of capture, the miles of struggle and needing to stay hidden. Of course, Hiram only gets to this stage after he experiences the trauma and inhumanity of being caught by the slave catchers himself.
I thoroughly enjoyed this - I listened on audiobook, and the narrator Joe Morton was amazing. Especially his singing - his voice just brought the characters to life.
A fabulous novel.
Bethr1986 (305 KP) rated Of Lilies and Lies (Stirling Harbor #1) in Books
Apr 9, 2023
Kit is trying to piece her life back together after her abusive husband dies. She has been trying to put her life back together for the past 3 years but there's just too much history. She thinks the best thing to do is move back to her childhood hometown and make amends with her family, on her way home she runs into a handsome stranger Greer, but that is the last she will ever see of him surely!?
Wow! Honestly wow. This book is thrilling and captivating from the start. I enjoy the way Margaux has written from both Kit and Greer's perspectives, it gives you an insight into what they're both thinking and feeling. There is a lot to process in the story abuse, rape, violence, and trauma which brings a lot of emotion with it. I felt that from both parties and found myself having a few 'Ahh, bless them' moments as I was that invested in a positive outcome for them both. The ending of the book is fantastic as well as extremely well written. I don't want to say too much but my heart was in my mouth! I can't praise Margaux enough and would gladly read another book by this author.
A 5/5 recommended read
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2434 KP) rated Vinyl Resting Place in Books
Mar 16, 2023 (Updated Mar 16, 2023)
I really enjoyed this debut. The plot takes off in a couple of different directions, and I enjoyed that creativity. I did feel it slowed down a little in the middle, but it picked up again for a fantastic climax. You can feel the history between Juni and her sisters, and I loved their relationships. There are other fun series regulars, and the suspects fit into the book perfectly. I also enjoyed the humor running through the book. The setting, a small town just outside of Austin, Texas, was charming as well. I can’t wait to revisit Juni and the rest of the characters again soon.
