Princes and Kings (A Rose in a Thorn Bush #1)
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In the year 1240 AD, the land of Gwynedd Wales found themselves without a leader when their king,...
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Man on the Run: Paul McCartney in the 1970s
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The most famous living rock musician on the planet, Paul McCartney is now regarded as a slightly...
Bauhaus Tel Aviv: An Architectural Guide
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Israeli architecture was and is still influenced by the International Style, and specifically by the...
Fighting for All (Soul Match #5)
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Bravery will lead you to your destiny. The human and alien rebellion is at hand, but those who...
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Garden of Ashes
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It’s the one place no rustler ever wants to end up. Having survived Rondo’s destruction,...
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated The Salt Grows Heavy in Books
May 12, 2024
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The Salt Grows Heavy
By Cassandra Khaw
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After the murder of her husband and the fall of his empire, a mermaid and her plague doctor companion escape into the wilderness. Deep in the woods, they stumble across a village where children hunt each other for sport, sacrificing one of their own at the behest of three surgeons they call "the saints." These saints play god with their magic, harvesting the best bits of the children for themselves and piecing the sacrifices back together again.
To save the children from their fates, the plague doctor must confront their past, and the mermaid must embrace the darkest parts of her true nature.
This was certainly not the story I’m used to reading when it comes to mermaids. This was fully of gore and dark meanings. Some parts are hard to read and not for the context but it’s like a full dictionary has been thrown in and it really put me off. Overall it’s a deeply dark fairytale of mermaids and death. For a small book it packs a punch in places.
Billie Wichkan (118 KP) rated Sleep in Books
May 22, 2019
At first it would appear that the location and the job are just what the Dr ordered until the new intake of guests arrive and with them more disaster for Anna. The story is made even more interesting with what is going on at home. At first you cannot see any link, but as the story builds to its thrilling climax you realize the connection and there is even an unexpected twist at the end.
Once again C.L. Taylor has delivered a perfect thriller. I raced through this book as once I started I just couldn't stop. I kept thinking I had it all figured out.... BIG MISTAKE!!!! The ending is just WOW!
The setting is just wonderful for this story and just takes it to that next level.
Creepy, chilling, exciting and intriguing. A true reminder to never take things on face value!
Many thanks to Net Galley and Avon Books for the chance to read, review!
The World of Cycling According to G
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