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David McK (3600 KP) rated The Blooding (Matthew Hawkwood, #5) in Books

Jan 30, 2019

The most recent book (at the time of writing) in [a:James McGee|223959|James McGee|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1389430491p2/223959.jpg] Matthew Hawkwood series, this is primarily set during the 'forgotten war' of 1812 between Great Britain and the fledgling USA, with Hawkwood newly arrived in the country while trying to get home to London from his escapades in France in the previous novel ([b:Rebellion|11254850|Seeds of Rebellion (Beyonders, #2)|Brandon Mull|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388247992s/11254850.jpg|16181497]).

I say mostly as, for approximately the first half, the novel actually flits back and forth - almost chapter about - between current events and those of Hawkwood's childhood (also in the States).

I also have to say that, as the series has progressed, it has seemingly moved further and further away from it's original Bow Street Runner in the Regency period: moving closer, perhaps, in mold (IMO) to the classic Sharpe stories of Bernard Cornwell, and - as a consequence - becoming in danger of losing it's own flavour that originally made it stand out.

Having said that, however, this - I felt - was an improvement on the previous book, which I personally struggled somewhat to connect with.

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Merissa (13169 KP) rated Shoot The Gap (Big Play, #4) in Books

Jan 17, 2019

Shoot The Gap (Big Play, #4)

Jordan Ford | 2016 | Contemporary, Religion, Young Adult (YA)

10.0

(3 Ratings)

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Shoot The Gap (Big Play #4) by Jordan Ford

In the final book of the series, we have Tyler and Sam's story. They have been best friends forever, but Tyler thinks that he needs something 'special' to make him stand out from his team mates. That something comes in the shape of Roxy Carmichael. Will Tyler open his eyes and see what is right in front of him, or will he stumble around in the dark and lose what he's already got?

This story wraps up all the previous story lines into one amazing climax. We see more of Tyler and Sam's home life, and the differences are there to see. Whereas one family is full of life and love, the other is clinical and detached. Professions of love are made, but to be honest, even after reading it all, I have my doubts!

With the full crew here helping to complete the story, the pages near enough turn themselves. Everything comes out to the harsh light of day and only time will tell how they all survive the fallout.

Absolutely recommended, both this book and the series.

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!

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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Witch's Exile (Unholy Trinity #4) in Books

Feb 25, 2020

Witch's Exile (Unholy Trinity #4)

Crystal Ash | 2020 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy

9.0

(1 Ratings)

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We’re on the run and not even my mind is safe.

The nightmares won’t stop. I can’t sleep at all. My enemies have planted my worst fears in my head to exhaust me of my magic. If I don’t uncover the final element I need soon, they just might succeed.

To make matters worse, my heart is breaking. Raum hasn’t spoken to me in nearly a week. I can’t share with him the single shred of happiness that’s keeping me going through all this. If he leaves me, I’m not sure how I’ll go on.

Constantly on the move, our latest home comes with mysterious new neighbors. I can only hope they’re friendly. I can’t handle more enemies.

18+
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These books are not standalones and should be read in order.

Noooooooooo you can not end a book like that!!! Omg!!! I love this series so much and it gets better and better each time!! Can't believe it's ended like that. I really need the next one. I love the characters in this series you get emotionally invested with each and every one!
Highly recommended