I Never Gave My Consent
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In 2013, a series of high-profile court cases sent shockwaves through the West Midlands town of...
ClareR (6256 KP) rated Medusa: The Girl Behind The Myth in Books
Sep 28, 2021
One day, a boy lands his boat on the island - it’s Perseus.
We see the side of Medusa that the original myth writers would never have imagined: a young girl who is taken advantage of, vulnerable, used by men for their own pleasure, and then blamed for something that she has no control over.
In the original stories, she gets her just desserts. Medusa is ugly and not to be trusted. It gives an insight into how men regarded women at this time. Be subservient. Be a virgin. Don’t get raped, and if you do, it’s your own fault - you brought it on yourself (I can feel my blood pressure rising just thinking about this). Women don’t come out of myth and legend terribly well.
I absolutely loved this. Medusa isn’t a meek, mild victim, but neither is she evil. She knows, or has some idea anyway, her glance can cause a lot of damage - so she hides herself away.
And in this story, not a single head is lost.
The illustrations are gorgeous as well.
I wonder if Jessie Burton will write more Greek myths in this way? Because I’m all in!
Many thanks to Bloomsbury Children’s Books for my copy of this gorgeous book through NetGalley.
God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen
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Georgie is back and hanging the stockings with care when a murder interrupts her Christmas cheer in...
Merissa (14190 KP) rated The Ultimate Goal (Brooklyn Blades #1) in Books
Jan 29, 2026
Rip never knew his dad, and his mom died when he was young, so he was brought up alongside his best friend, Neil. There is an 8-year age difference between Rip, Neil, and Neil's younger brother, Adrian - a fact which stopped Rip from noticing him when they were all younger. Adrian's now 28, and trying to make a go of a career that has landed him as an intern to the Sports Desk, even though he wants to do hard news.
This is a sports romance, so be prepared for plenty of ice time and locker time. And I loved it for that! The desire and need for the Blades to win the Stanley Cup comes across loud and clear, even for a non-US person.
There is plenty of action in this story, both on the ice and in the sheets, although they both 'fight' it for a little while, before faking it for Adrian's career, and then finally admitting it is real. I know Denis is the next one, and I'm being honest here, he did himself no favours in this story. I look forward to seeing how his story works out.
Overall, this was a great book that I enjoyed and have no hesitation in recommending.
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Merissa
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Jan 29, 2026
Ghost of a Chance (Bucket List Buddies #2)
JP Sayle and Lisa Oliver
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Can Fate once more pair mates at a Bucket List Buddies event? Or will one cowardly...
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Make Them Beg (Pretty Deadly Things #3)
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He’s used to being the predator. He never expected to be her prey. Knight Hayes lives for the...
Merissa (14190 KP) rated The Fulbourn (Pitch & Sickle, #5) in Books
Apr 18, 2023
I said in my review of The Greensward that it was the best one. Well, let me rephrase that. It was the best one up to that point! THE FULBOURN takes Pitch and Silas' story to another level and I loved every single word.
Pitch and Silas are now close to realising just how much the other one means and it is so well-written! Their relationship may seem gruff to some but that is only until they know them. The bonds between the two are there to see and I'm loving it. The slow burn that started them off is now moving to steamy - whenever their lives give them a moment's peace. And sometimes, you just have to make the time!
Not only is their relationship changing, but the overall story arc is moving along swiftly too. You honestly don't get a chance to catch your breath. Filled with characters from previous books, Pitch and Silas are on the hunt for Charlie and Edward. It takes them to London and Cambridgeshire. The descriptions of the asylum are horrific - exactly as they are supposed to be during that time.
Absolutely gripping, I am thoroughly loving every book in this series and have no hesitation in recommending any of them. Just make sure you start at the beginning or you will miss the full effect.
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Merissa
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Apr 17, 2023
Island of Thieves
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When a new security gig turns into a setup, expert thief Van Shaw finds himself the prey in a...
Round Up the Usual Peacocks
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New York Times bestselling author Donna Andrews first introduced us to Meg Langslow as a...