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The Flame of Olympus (Pegasus #1)
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A young girl, a winged horse, and a war of epic proportions make for an adventurous start to an...
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
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In this landmark volume, one of the world’s most renowned Egyptologists tells the epic story of...
Debbiereadsbook (1166 KP) rated The Vampire's Curse (Beyond The Mist #1) in Books
Apr 13, 2022
This is the first book in the Beyond The Mist series, and as such lays down the ground work, the background into these vampires and how they came to be.
I enjoyed it, I did. It didn't blow me away, but it's left me intrigued enough to want to continue on with the series.
Not least because there are a whole host of characters we meet here who now need their stories. Korinna, especially and Roman, I think, needs a happy ever after. Andrei's brothers too.
Some smexy times, some violence, some darker themes. Vampires who shift! I liked that, it's different.
All in all, a good read, for me, but not a great one.
so, 3 stars, but I will continue with the series.
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Rosemary's Baby (Rosemary's Baby, #1) in Books
Jun 13, 2022
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Rosemary’s Baby ( Rosemary book 1)
By Ira Levin
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Rosemary Woodhouse and her struggling actor-husband, Guy, move into the Bramford, an old New York City apartment building with an ominous reputation and only elderly residents. Neighbours Roman and Minnie Castavet soon come nosing around to welcome them; despite Rosemary's reservations about their eccentricity and the weird noises that she keeps hearing, her husband starts spending time with them. Shortly after Guy lands a plum Broadway role, Rosemary becomes pregnant, and the Castavets start taking a special interest in her welfare. As the sickened Rosemary becomes increasingly isolated, she begins to suspect that the Castavets' circle is not what it seems.
This is a book I’ve been wanting to read for so long and I finally got round to it! I think I was expecting more while I did enjoy the read it didn’t live up to expectations. It was chilling in places but fell a bit flat for me!
The House with the Golden Door
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Amara has escaped her life as a slave in Pompeii's most notorious brothel. She now has a house, fine...
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Debbiereadsbook (1166 KP) rated Roman's Gift in Books
Aug 21, 2022
Ms Pratt has a way with words, writing contemporary, that few can master. She nails it here, she really does.
I loved that Roman is given the voice, rather than Juliette. It's been a long, LONG time since I read a book written entirely from the male's POV only, but I loved it here.
Juliette kinda annoyed me at points, and I think, had she been given a voice, I might not have enjoyed this quite so much.
Roman's PTSD is dealt with sensitively, and very well. It's hard reading, but Ms Pratt delivers it, at every level. Made me cry a time or three. I loved when he realizes those cloest to him really are his family, his found family, but still.
A not easy, but very well written and delivered, 4 stars and I thank you for my copy!
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