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Cyn Armistead (14 KP) rated The Iron Hunt (Hunter Kiss, #1) in Books

Mar 1, 2018  
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The Iron Hunt (Hunter Kiss, #1)
Marjorie M. Liu | 2008
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
<i>The Iron Hunt</i> is a beautifully written book with some interesting twists on established fantasy memes. To some extent, I felt that I'd come in to the world on book 2 or 3, but as far as I know (and from what Amazon says) this is the first book of the Hunter Kiss series. There was a bit of Buffy and a little Witchblade, with other elements I'm sure I'm overlooking.

For once, it's good to see a novel in which an established couple has a seemingly-healthy relationship. Maxine and Grant have very different skills, but they work together well. That said, this is <b>not</b> a romance.

Edited to add: I just learned that there is, in fact, a prequel to this book in <i>The Wild Thing</i> anthology, which I hadn't heard of before. I'll certainly be looking for it.
  
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Kimmic (814 KP) rated The Tattooist of Auschwitz in Books

Feb 21, 2018  
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Heather Morris | 2018 | Biography, History & Politics, Religion
8
8.7 (74 Ratings)
Book Rating
Well written (3 more)
Likeable characters
Good story line
I like the fact that its a true story
Not sure how accurate some parts are (1 more)
At some points it seems to downplay the severity of the camp and the treatment of the prisoners
A Novel based on a true story
This book has received a massive hype about being amazing. So much so that I went over my usual budget on the purchase of a book to get a new hardback copy.
Although I read this book in a day, and did enjoy it, I hoped for a better insight into the life at the camp, and often found myself questioning whether certain things claimed in the book were true.
This was a good book, and I understand that some adaptations were made when converting it into a novel, but I think this has either been slightly overdone to play up the romance in the novel, or the lead character genuinely had a huge advantage over the other prisoners due to his role?
All in all, I am giving this a 7 because it was good, but doesn't quite reach the huge hype that it seems to have been given.
  
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Merissa (12053 KP) rated Gifts for the Season: Winter & Christmas MM Charity Anthology in Books

Nov 6, 2020 (Updated Aug 14, 2023)  
Gifts for the Season: Winter &amp; Christmas MM Charity Anthology
Gifts for the Season: Winter & Christmas MM Charity Anthology
Garrett Leigh, RJ Scott, Felice Stevens, Annabeth Albert, Eli Easton, Annabelle Jacobs, V.L. Locey, A.E. Via, Amber Kell, Posy Roberts, Suki Fleet, Clare London, Joanna Chambers, Lane Hayes, Alex Jane | 2020 | LGBTQ+, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Gifts for the Season is a warm-hearted collection of seasonal madness, from new love to old, it's all here. Each one gives you a short story, some with new couples, some with old, but all full of Christmas spirit.

I will admit, I preferred the ones that were new stories but that is because I really don't like reading stories where I think I may have missed out on something!

For me, my favourites were The First Snow of Winter by Joanna Chambers and Driving Home for Christmas by Annabelle Jacobs. The first because it's a historical romance which stands out from the contemporary/paranormal rest and the second because junction 10 on the M42 is well known to me so it gave me a feeling of familiarity.

As with all anthologies, some I enjoyed more than others, but every story is a winner in my book. Absolutely recommended by me.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Nov 6, 2020