Sorrow Spring
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Chilling and uncanny folk suspense in a novel of twisted sisterhood and dark secrets. Does a...
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Climate Change, Security Risks, and Conflict Reduction in Africa: A Case Study of Farmer-Herder Conflicts Over Natural Resources in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana and Burkina Faso (1960-2000): 2016
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Millions of people are already affected by weather-related shocks every year in West Africa and...
Sheep Frenzy 2
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Have you ever wondered if there’s an alternate universe where animals rule the world. What if…...
Kyera (8 KP) rated An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes #1) in Books
Jan 31, 2018
Martials are the ruling people who came to the and many years ago as conquerors. They enslaved the Scholars and treated the others in the land as second class citizens. The Martials even have a place they send their children to train and become Masks, some of the most feared warriors and killers in the land. Elias and Helene are two of those future Masks - training, top of their class and about to graduate.
Each character has their own secrets and motivations. Elias hates being a Mask and doesn't want to turn into his mother, the vicious Commandant. Helene is in love with Elias and despite her commitment to the Masks, is hesitant to call Elias' out on his commitment. Laia is scared, but can't abandon her brother again. Each must go on a journey of self-discovery and find out what truly matters to them - and what they will sacrifice to make it happen.
The world is full of unique places and characters. More interestingly, there is magic and creatures like djinn and efrits. Those are some of the supernatural creatures that are not as frequently portrayed in novels, thus make this even more intriguing. This is a beautifully written book and highly recommended to young adult/teen readers that like fantasy, books with good characters, world building, magic and supernatural creatures.
Dora and Friends Back to the Rainforest
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Oh no! Backpack and Map have been swiped and blown away! Dora and Boots need your child's help to...
The Euro Trap: On Bursting Bubbles, Budgets, and Beliefs
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This book offers a critical assessment of the history of the euro, its crisis, and the rescue...
Marine Rules & Signals
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The reference guide to rules and signals at sea. Part of a series of Marine Navigation apps, Rules &...
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When Nash, a Marine returning home with an injury, who is rebuilding his life, walks into the...
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2352 KP) rated The Warlord of Mars (Barsoom, #3) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Even written 100 years ago, this feels like a modern action movie with a science fiction setting. You’ve got a character overcoming overwhelming odds with a bit of ease and characters that are just developed enough to make us care. And just like an action film, it’s plenty of fun if you approach it with the right attitude. I certainly enjoyed finding out what happened next to these characters despite the flaws I mentioned.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/04/book-review-warlord-of-mars-by-edgar.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
She meets up with a true hodgepodge of great characters and sails off on her mission.
On a personal note I think this is Cameron's best novel to date. I appreciate a book that takes the time to not only tell a story... but make me feel what the characters are feeling.
I really cant wait to get my hands on the next book and see what happens next!