ClareR (5955 KP) rated Aftershock (Blood Never Lies #2) in Books
Nov 4, 2018
Claire and Pete take Jasmine to the US to avoid the dangers of those who would do her harm in the U.K. To all intents and purposes, Claire and Pete ARE Jasmine’s parents, even though she is actually the daughter of Claire’s best friend, Beth, and her lover, Amil, a Trident (think: evil, genetically engineered werewolf on bad drugs - although he wasn’t really evil). They want to protect her, but it becomes increasingly difficult. Her true self, even though she’s only six years old, is beginning to be revealed due to a Supermoon. And it’s not what you think!
I love this series - I love all of Dianna Hardy’s writing. Not only is it well written, the relationships feel ‘real’, and there’s loads of real emotion and excitement (lots of ‘heart in mouth’ moments!). I do love a bit of paranormal/ urban fantasy, and this ticks all the boxes.
I can’t wait to see where this story goes in the next book!
So Lucky
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So Lucky is the sharp, surprising new novel by Nicola Griffith—the profoundly personal and...
Overcoming Obstacles Grief Self Discovery
Danielle (6 KP) rated A Little Life in Books
Jul 25, 2017
I loved this book. It was so incredibly engrossing and heart wrenching. I am surprised that I liked this book though because most of the themes in this book (mental health issues, self-harm, self-deprecation, that pretty much all the characters in the book were men) would typically have me going "ehh, this wasn't for me".
As the reader I felt like I was in the same boat as Willem and Harold where we were all in love (in some fashion) with Jude and we all just wanted to shake him and be like "talk to us, Jude! it's okay!".
I also found this book to be unbelievable only because I am doubting how good humanity could be. Like I found it unbelievable that Jude had people like Willem, Harold, Andy, Richard who all just unfaltering were there for him over and over and over again. How did they just not give up on him? Regardless, I think I also loved the book for these same reasons that I found unbelievable.
Also, the cover of this book is just so fucking perfect. I would have the book on my desk at work and I would always flip it over so I didn't have to look at how heartbreakingly sad the man looked on the cover. Then I found on the back sleeve that the photo is titled "Orgasmic Man" and ughhhh it's all just so perfect for this story.
UGH. MY HEART. IT'S TOO HEAVY.
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, 3rd Edition: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships
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An enlightening look at how peaceful communication can create compassionate connections with family,...
communication relationships nonviolence self-help
Dreams of Gaia Tarot
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The Dreams of Gaia Tarot is for those who desire unity within themselves, their relationships, and...
AJaneClark (3975 KP) rated The Prison Doctor in Books
Apr 19, 2020
I am not a regular non-fiction reader, but reading Adam Kay’s: This is Going to Hurt, inspired me to find and read further uniquely real life stories.
Dr Amanda Brown does not disappoint when recalling her departure from medicine in a general practice to handling very different and sometimes scary situations working as a doctor in prisons. We follow the doc on her journey from a boys youth prison, through Wormwood Scrubs and finally HMP Bronzfield. Dr Amanda Brown shares with the readers some of the highs and lows she faced when working with prisoners and briefly recounts the battles she faced with herself and with the politics of working in an institute with rules and regulations. For anyone that likes this genre I would definitely suggest giving this one a read.
That Thing You Do with Your Mouth: The Sexual Autobiography of Samantha Matthews as Told to David Shields
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In That Thing You Do With Your Mouth, actress and voice-over artist Samantha Matthews offers--in the...
Dog Days
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George is very angry. His wife has upped and died on him, and all he wants to do is sit in his...
Trigger Warning: domestic abuse Trigger warning: self harm Trigger warning: suicide Trigger warning: homophobia Brighton UK Grief
Bloodlaced (Youkai Bloodlines #1)
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Kanjin hardly view their servants as human. Even less so when they are different. Asagi is...
Dark Historical Fantasy Paranormal Romance LGBTQIA
Ice on Fire (Treble and the Lost Boys #1)
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Zac Cinder is on the verge of making his dream come true. His punk rock band, Inferno, might have a...
M_M Fantasy Romance