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The V Girl: A Coming Of Age Story
The V Girl: A Coming Of Age Story
Mya Robarts | 2015 | Dystopia, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
10
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book is disturbing - it's as simple as that. However, it is also absolutely fantastically mind-blowing! The whole book is about a dystopian future where 'recruitment' happens once a year. Recruitment is basically another name for the forced enlistment of people, to be used as 'entertainment' for the troops. In a world where virgin is something that is said as an insult, and rapes of both male and female occur on an almost daily basis, you would not think that this book would be any good at all.

Wrong!

This book is exceptional. It is dark and fear-filled, it is horrific and stomach-churning, and yet it is also a book about hope, about a light that can shine in the darkness, about the comfort the human touch can bring, about love.

The V Girl is simply astounding. I am so glad that I have read it. I really can't recommend it highly enough - but please, take note of the trigger warnings. They are there for a reason as this book is full of unicorns and rainbows!

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

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Dec 21, 2015
  
Soulless ( The Privileged of Pembroke high book 2)
Soulless ( The Privileged of Pembroke high book 2)
Ivy Fox | 2021 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
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Kindle
Soulless (The Privileged of Pembroke High boo 2)
By Ivy Fox

Once read a review will be written via Smashbomb and link posted in comments

 
Nothing is ever as it seems.

In a world where lies and deceit rule, my carefully hidden secrets weren’t an exception.

The privileged hide behind masks that only elitism and power can provide.

Yet, I’m still learning just how vile and ruthless you need to become to play their twisted game.

In my naiveté, I thought my heart would always be safe in their hands.

But I was wrong.

So very wrong.

And now I have to live with the tangled mess my actions have created.

There are no winners in the war of treachery and hate.

But if you’re soulless enough, you might just survive.

Soulless is the second book in The Privileged of Pembroke High series which ends in a cliffhanger.

I love Ivy Fox and this didn’t disappoint! There are some possible trigger warnings in this book, I thought it was handled well. I enjoyed getting to know more about the boys situation also get to know Rome too he’s become my favourite! Highly recommend for those reverse harem with some spice.
  
Ally and her Mad Hatter (The Madness of Wonderland #2)
Ally and her Mad Hatter (The Madness of Wonderland #2)
S.N. Hunt | 2023 | Contemporary, Erotica, Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
ALLY AND HER MAD HATTER is a dark and twisted re-telling of Alice in Wonderland that comes with a variety of trigger warnings. Please take heed of them!

I found this to be extremely graphic in places as Ally learns more about herself - including the parts she has tried to keep hidden or denied. The characters are easily recognisable and there is a touch of madness throughout - just as it should be in Wonderland.

The ending was perfectly paced and gripping. I'm not sure if it was completely believable with Ally leaving everything behind without a murmur (and, yes, I know how that sounds considering the story! 😂) but it certainly fits with the rest of the story and gave me the ending I wanted.

There were a few slight errors in the editing with words missing and spelling mistakes but nothing too severe that affected my enjoyment of the story.

A dark read that I enjoyed and definitely recommend.

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* 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!
Jan 8, 2023