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Cecilia Davison (27 KP) rated Bring Me Back in Books
Nov 19, 2020
Good plot (3 more)
Good characters
Good writing
Unexpected turns
I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this book and the beginning was a bit slow but as i kept reading it got better and suddenly I couldn't put the book down, it makes you question your own thoughts all the way through and I would have never guessed the ending in a million years but wow I loved the book so much.
BookInspector (124 KP) rated These Lost & Broken Things in Books
Sep 24, 2020
The protagonist of this book is Sofia Logan, a woman who suddenly lost her husband, and needs to learn how to survive in a very unwelcoming London, especially if you are a woman in 1905, and have two other mouths to feed. This book is told from Sofia’s perspective, and I really liked her as a character. The author is very detailed when it comes to Sofia’s thoughts and experiences, it is a blessing and a curse.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Choices (Choices, #1) in Books
Jan 12, 2021
I'm not sure what to think after reading this.
I found it hard to get into this to start with and Quincy's naïve attitude and thoughts really annoyed me at times. As for Brody, I liked him, though his behaviour wasn't always on the plus side. And as for Declan, he was a nice guy but there wasn't really a spark like there was with Brody.
I'm not sure I understood the ending either but oh, well.
I found it hard to get into this to start with and Quincy's naïve attitude and thoughts really annoyed me at times. As for Brody, I liked him, though his behaviour wasn't always on the plus side. And as for Declan, he was a nice guy but there wasn't really a spark like there was with Brody.
I'm not sure I understood the ending either but oh, well.
Kristina (502 KP) rated False Hope (False #2) in Books
Dec 7, 2020
I wasn't as big a fan of Duff's POV, mostly because it sounded too similar to Lily's voice. I know it must be difficult to encorporate an entirely different personality into a character within the same world, but his thoughts were too in sync with Lily's. This book was more action than suspense, so it wasn't as interesting to me. However, I'm still deeply invested and will read the next book to find out how everything unravels.
Kristina (502 KP) rated Dirty Red (Love Me with Lies, #2) in Books
Dec 7, 2020
I can't lie - I felt a thrill when I realized Tarryn had written from Leah's point of view, after I freaked out, of course! As much as I hate Leah, I loved reading from the villain's perspective. All the twists and turns, all the lies, it was all in epic proportions and there was no way I could predict what was next. Despite that tiny thrill, I was happy to get away from her evil thoughts and endless plots.
Destiny Binds (Timber Wolves #1)
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Scout Donovan is a girl who believes in rules, logic, and her lifelong love of Charlie Hagan. Alex...
Anna of Kleve: Queen of Secrets ( Six Tudor Queens book 4)
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The King is in love with Anna's portrait, but she has none of the accomplishments he seeks in a new...
TravelersWife4Life (31 KP) rated Set the Stars Alight in Books
Feb 23, 2021
https://travelingwife4life.wordpress.com/2020/08/10/set-the-stars-alight-book-spotlight-review/
This is my first book by Amanda Dykes and just wow... It has taken me a few days to really process this book and get my thoughts together on it.
I honestly have no idea where to start with this review. I have never read a book quite like this one. It is full of lyrical words and phrases that set your mind alight with thoughts and pondering's about the deeper thoughts of the world. Then interwoven are two stories about finding the way home from out of the dark. It does not read like your typical dual timeline story. It is two stories so deeply and flawlessly put together that it almost seems like a story inside of a story, rather than two separate stories intermingling. I loved the mystery of it, fitting clues together in my mind and thinking about the meaning behind the words the characters were saying. I really enjoyed this thought-provoking story.
“Nothing is impossible. Just think. Pay attention. Stretch forward. When things seem dark, Lucy, that is when you fight for the light. I think it is the duty to keep the stories, to pass them on. It is our duty- and our honor. In a world as dark as ours, people forget how to see the light. So we remind them by telling the truth, fighting the dark, paying attention...setting the stars alight.”
The characters showed almost a banked set of emotions, letting you see little bits of themselves over time as you got to know them better. I loved their selfless actions, their growth, and their deep pondering's that led to an undercurrent of deeper meaning throughout the whole story.
Truly a very well-done book of characters with lots of layers, emotions, and mystery. I give it 5 out of 5 stars for the amazingly well-done dual timeline, the historical facts, and mystery, and for making me think deeply about what was happening inside these pages.
*I volunteered to read this story in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
This is my first book by Amanda Dykes and just wow... It has taken me a few days to really process this book and get my thoughts together on it.
I honestly have no idea where to start with this review. I have never read a book quite like this one. It is full of lyrical words and phrases that set your mind alight with thoughts and pondering's about the deeper thoughts of the world. Then interwoven are two stories about finding the way home from out of the dark. It does not read like your typical dual timeline story. It is two stories so deeply and flawlessly put together that it almost seems like a story inside of a story, rather than two separate stories intermingling. I loved the mystery of it, fitting clues together in my mind and thinking about the meaning behind the words the characters were saying. I really enjoyed this thought-provoking story.
“Nothing is impossible. Just think. Pay attention. Stretch forward. When things seem dark, Lucy, that is when you fight for the light. I think it is the duty to keep the stories, to pass them on. It is our duty- and our honor. In a world as dark as ours, people forget how to see the light. So we remind them by telling the truth, fighting the dark, paying attention...setting the stars alight.”
The characters showed almost a banked set of emotions, letting you see little bits of themselves over time as you got to know them better. I loved their selfless actions, their growth, and their deep pondering's that led to an undercurrent of deeper meaning throughout the whole story.
Truly a very well-done book of characters with lots of layers, emotions, and mystery. I give it 5 out of 5 stars for the amazingly well-done dual timeline, the historical facts, and mystery, and for making me think deeply about what was happening inside these pages.
*I volunteered to read this story in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.