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ClareR (6256 KP) rated Hera in Books

Nov 1, 2024  
Hera
Hera
Jennifer Saint | 2024 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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I really enjoyed this retelling of Hera’s story. She wasn’t a woman to be messed with - and Zeus pushed her to her limits on many occasions. While she couldn’t punish the King of the Gods, she could certainly punish the women that he cheated on her with.

In the original stories, Hera is vilified, portrayed as unreasonably vengeful, spiteful even. In this version, we can see her motivations. She can’t possibly direct her revenge on her monarch - that would endanger her position and Zeus would deal with her like all those who acted against him.

Hera is complicated woman, and she acts in the only way she knows how to. Her anger has centuries to mature and grow, and there’s a real sense of the passage of time. It’s just that that passage is pretty meaningless to a God!

This novel doesn’t excuse Hera’s behaviour, but it certainly gives the reasons for it. I love Greek mythology, and Jennifer Saints retellings have been excellent. This is another great addition to the series.
  
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Charlotte (184 KP) rated Book Mate in Books

Mar 25, 2023  
Book Mate
Book Mate
Aedan Sayla | 2023 | Contemporary, Erotica
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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A leap of faith.

D'asia, twenty-six year old modern woman, beautiful, caring and chosen.
     She's been through a lot in her life and now her entire existence has changed. Saved and protected by her employer, chosen by him for extremely important task and transported in an ark full of books and items ready to rebuild a world that broke down and collapsed in on itself.

Book mate is compelling and highly erotic. Not for young readers due to the sexual details but definitely food for thought with the rest of the story. D'asia has to navigate situations that more mature people would struggle with and to be honest, I think she handles it really well. Her world is turned upside down but she works her way through the fear and uncertainty.

A standalone book that could easily have been made longer or part of a series. An absolute must for a book club as there's a multitude of topics for discussion but if you're getting cosy at home grab some snacks and enjoy.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2676 KP) rated Saving the Guilty in Books

Nov 6, 2026 - 6:54 AM (Updated Nov 6, 2026 - 6:57 AM)  
Saving the Guilty
Saving the Guilty
Liz Milliron | 2024 | Mystery
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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Favors for Friends Can Be Dangerous
Sally Castle has agreed to take on a case for a friend. All she needs to do it present the appeal of a man convicted of killing his wife. It should be straight forward, but then Sally begins investigating the case. Meanwhile, Jim Duncan’s new case gets complicated when he finds out the victim was living under an assumed name. Can he identify the victim and figure out who killed him?

I am loving this series, and this book was no exception. I saw the first twist coming, but there were others along the way that took me by surprise. Yet the climax made sense. Spending time with Sally and Jim is always great, and I love watching their relationship mature. The suspects were strong. We didn’t see a ton of the supporting cast, but I did enjoy the appearances from a series her friend writes. Save plenty of reading time when you sit down for this book because you are going to need it.