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ArecRain (8 KP) rated What a Wallflower Wants (Bad Boys & Wallflowers, #3) in Books

Jan 18, 2018  
WA
What a Wallflower Wants (Bad Boys & Wallflowers, #3)
Maya Rodale | 2014
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I couldn’t finish this book. It was so tedious and slow that I lost interest long before I could build on it. Nothing seems to happen despite everything. Not to mention, I hated reading over and over about “the Beast.” I understand rape is traumatic. It affects you in ways you don’t even realize and you can’t do anything about. However, I felt the author dedicated too much time building on this trauma instead of moving the story.

I may give it another try at a later date, but right now there are many more books able to keep my interest in ways this one couldn’t.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2568 KP) rated Keeper of the Lost Cities (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #1) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
KO
Keeper of the Lost Cities (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #1)
Shannon Messenger | 2012
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Sophie Foster discovers that she is not really human but part of another entire world that co-exists within ours. And just like that, she is whisked away to a world she doesn't know and tries to learn about it. But she also finds a danger and a potential conspiracy. Can she fit in and still find out what is really happening? I was pulled into this book and really enjoyed it from start to finish. I can't wait for the next one.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-keeper-of-lost-cities-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Sophie (1688 KP) rated The Keeper Of Lost Things in Books

Jan 12, 2020  
The Keeper Of Lost Things
The Keeper Of Lost Things
Ruth Hogan | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8
7.8 (18 Ratings)
Book Rating
The supernatural element was a bit odd (0 more)
Beautiful story
Contains spoilers, click to show
A lovely tale of love, loss and recovery. The story follows Lauras pursuit to fulfil a friend's dying wish while dealing with her own past and learning to trust in herself and others again.
It's a delightful little read with lots of mini tales written by one of the characters about the 'lost things' he has collected over the years.
I truly enjoyed the idea that all the little things that get misplaced over the years have been collected and are just waiting to be reunited with thier owner.
However the idea of the ghost in the house spoiled it slightly
  
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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated With a Vengeance in Books

Sep 6, 2019  
With a Vengeance
With a Vengeance
Jacqui Jacoby | 2013
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
All right. I've had enough. I'm DNF'ing this book. It's been 14 days and I'm just over half way through,which is ridiculous for me, paperback or e-book. If I'm into a book I get them done within a week. If not, it drags, like this one.

When I got this off Amazon, the description sounded like something right up my street, and it was for about the first 100 pages or so...but now it's gone on a wild tangent and I've just lost interest. It's no longer grabbing me and I'm fed up of trying. Hence my DNF.

Not for me.
  
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Christine A. (965 KP) rated The Forgotten Kingdom (The Lost Queen Trilogy #2) in Books

Sep 25, 2020  
The Forgotten Kingdom (The Lost Queen Trilogy #2)
The Forgotten Kingdom (The Lost Queen Trilogy #2)
Signe Pike | 2020 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
6.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Better than book 1
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review. The opinions are entirely my own, and any quotes are taken from the ARC and may be different in the final published copy.

The Forgotten Kingdom by Signe Pike is the 2nd novel in The Lost Queen Trilogy. To give a fair review, I read the first book, The Lost Queen.

This novel is told by 3 points of view, unlike the 1st novel, which had two. We continue to follow Langoureth and Lailoken and are introduced to Langoureth's daughter, Angharad.

The Forgotten Kingdom opens with Languoreth still locked in her chamber, awaiting news of her husband and son who have ridden to wage war with her brother, the love of her life, and the rest of the Dragon Warriors. While you could start reading the trilogy with this part, Pike beautifully sets up the world, allies, and enemies in book one. Reading it would give a clear understanding of the actions in book two.

Rarely does it happen, but I enjoyed this sequel more than book one. Pike's writing is detailed but not overly done. She built a vibrant world that is as magical as the characters within.

Unlike book one, the story could end after book 2, but with the introduction of Arthur to Merlin, who would want it to stop? Goodreads does not list a release date for book three.

This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 9/24/20.