ClareR (6238 KP) rated Running in Circles in Books
Jan 5, 2019
However, she becomes involved in some traumatic events on the island: a bomb goes off across from the hostel that she lives in, killing many people in the bars nearby, and a body washes sup on the beach - an investor in her newspaper. Lucy and her boss, Steve, decide to investigate these two occurrences and consequently become involved in some very disturbing events.
I really liked this. There is a feeling of 'disconnect' with Lucy. Her former trauma has left its mark on her, she is finding life difficult, and the author writes this feeling really well. I thought the whole atmosphere was well written - I could feel the humidity, the claustrophobia and the sadness and fear post bombing.
I'll be interested to read the next book in this series when it comes out - I rather like Lucy and Steve.
Many thanks to Sapere Books for my copy of this book to read and honestly review.
ClareR (6238 KP) rated To Keep You Safe in Books
Oct 16, 2019 (Updated Mar 5, 2020)
In fact, there is a lot to think about in this story: the way children are treated in the care system, the support for ex-servicemen and women, and human trafficking.
I liked the different perspectives that this was told in: Jenni, Destiny, and a couple of chapters told from the point of view of the Headteacher of Jenni and Destiny’s school. The different perspectives don’t always tell the same story though - and this is an important part of the whole story.
I liked this. It was an uncomfortable read at times, but I felt well entertained! And as usual, I enjoyed the whole Pigeonhole experience!
Lindsay (1812 KP) rated The Bleikovat Event in Books
Jan 25, 2020
There seems to be a war that on though out the book. It a battle between Beakovats and Feldovats. If you read on you will find that they refer the Feldovats as Feldon. This where most of the fighting goes on which is along the Feldon River. Will it happen to Feldovats? Will, they survive? Bleikovats are invading lands.
The Feldovats end up in Eedov City facing their enemy. What happens when they escape on the Maalon freighters and heading a new life? Some Bleikovats are so bent on destroying all of the Fe
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