The Soul of Love (The Primordialomachy Series #1)
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For generations, the Greek gods have been at war with each other; fighting to sit on the throne of...
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The Promise
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The Promise charts the crash and burn of a white South African family, living on a farm outside...
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Shadow Lands ( The Warrior Chronicles 3) in Books
May 21, 2024
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Shadow Lands (The Warrior Chronicles 3)
By K.F. Breene
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In order to finally claim her title of Chosen and lead the Shadow People out of the Land of Mist, Shanti must make it through a century's old system to test her battle awareness, her fighting skill, and her ability to stay alive. She's about to enter The Trials, and she must do it alone.
Separated from Shanti on a dangerous island, Cayan must learn to use his mental skill while keeping his men safe from the people set out to kill them. But as more Inkna and Graygual flood the island, Cayan hears of a sinister force deep in the woods, rigging The Trials and killing any who venture too close.
It is now a race against time. The battle to become the Chosen has begun, and the victor is anything but decided.
Out of the 3 so far this one is the better of them. It had more story and the characters less annoying. I actually found myself liking it.
The Seers
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Shedding light unto the darkness overpowering the globe and all its elements, the Seers face a...
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ClareR (6256 KP) rated Fearless and Free: A Memoir by Josephine Baker in Books
Oct 14, 2025
Born in 1906, mixed race, Josephine made it from St. Louis to New York and then on to Paris - and she was still a teenager. She became famous in Paris for her banana dress in the Danse Sauvage, and she was also a jazz singer and an actress. During WW2 she was a spy, she loved animals, adopted children and donated to many causes.
This memoir ends in 1949, so we don’t get any details about her involvement in the Civil Rights movement, but we do see what happens when she travels home to the US - and it’s not good. Her reception is the complete opposite to the way she’s received in Europe.
When reading this, Josephine’s voice shines through. Her vivacious, fun, tenacious personality is there throughout, which does make up for the non-linear accounts.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
ClareR (6256 KP) rated Our Evenings in Books
Nov 2, 2025
This is a coming of age story, and follows the life of Dave Win, a half Burmese actor. It starts when he wins a scholarship to a top boarding school. His widowed mother, a dressmaker, would never be able to afford to send him. The world is opened up to Dave - or is it?
This is a story of class, privilege, racism and Dave growing up to understand his homosexuality in a time where it was illegal. The contrast of his old school mate/ bully’s life of affluence and privilege as an MP, and his as a struggling actor (because of the lack of parts for mixed race actors) is stark.
It really is an excellent read and I’d recommend it wholeheartedly. I couldn’t, and didn’t want to, put it down.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2662 KP) rated Europa in Books
Mar 4, 2026 (Updated Mar 4, 2026)
This is another excellent book in the series. While I didn’t feel there was a spotlighted character, each did get a moment to shine and grow, and the team shone as a whole. The plot slowed down a time or two early on, but it was never for long. Instead, I got caught up in the action multiple times. And the humor continued to make me smile and laugh. I also appreciated that the code brought in Renaissance painters and Shakespeare without really slowing things down. This is another book that all ages will enjoy.
Broken Fates (Severed Flames #3)
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Queen. Savior. Sacrifice. The realms are fracturing—and Vale Tenebris stands at the center of...
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Deadly Target (Rocky Mountain Courage #2)
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Criminal psychologist Erin Larson's dreams of a successful career come to a screeching halt when she...
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Grave Expectations
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Claire and Sophie aren't your typical murder investigators . . . Claire Hendricks is a hapless...