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A Torch Against the Night (An Ember in the Ashes #2)
A Torch Against the Night (An Ember in the Ashes #2)
Sabaa Tahir | 2016 | Young Adult (YA)
8
8.4 (13 Ratings)
Book Rating
I have mixed feelings about this book because of what's happening in the story. It's a very intense book with a lot of emotion and action and everything going on and I was caught off guard by quite a few things in this one.

I can't wait to find out what happens next!

If you haven't checked out this series, you should, but be warned, it's going to be a rollercoaster for you and your emotions. Also you'll likely have some book hangover issues after reading this series especially this book
  
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Julia Reichert recommended For Sama (2019) in Movies (curated)

 
For Sama (2019)
For Sama (2019)
2019 | Documentary, War
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"When our memories fly through all the hundreds of moments, scenes, faces, struggles from all the scores of documentaries we’ve seen this year, the one that haunts us the most, the one we each first think of, is the scene in “For Sama” in which a small medical team in a rough hospital under attack in Aleppo, Syria, deliver an unresponsive baby into this harsh, mean world. What happens next on camera, and behind the lens through the poise of director Waad al-Kateab, shook us to our core."

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Steven Bognar recommended For Sama (2019) in Movies (curated)

 
For Sama (2019)
For Sama (2019)
2019 | Documentary, War
(0 Ratings)
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"When our memories fly through all the hundreds of moments, scenes, faces, struggles from all the scores of documentaries we’ve seen this year, the one that haunts us the most, the one we each first think of, is the scene in “For Sama” in which a small medical team in a rough hospital under attack in Aleppo, Syria, deliver an unresponsive baby into this harsh, mean world. What happens next on camera, and behind the lens through the poise of director Waad al-Kateab, shook us to our core."

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Touched (The Marnie Baranuik Files #1)
Touched (The Marnie Baranuik Files #1)
A.J. Aalto | 2011
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I really really really liked this.

The style was easy to get into and the storyline, though a little gory at times, was interesting and unique.

Between the two men in her life I have to say I'm all for Mark Batten . That's not to say I don't like Harry, he's nice and seems he'd do anything for her but Mark seems the same way and he's only human.

I'm very eager for the second book in the series so I can see what happens next between these three.
  
I could have quite easily finished this book in one sitting if not for work.

I loved the camaraderie between Alexis and her wards, they were some pretty amazing, resilient kids.

I loved the almost instant connection between Alexis and Kieran. They had some amazing chemistry and I cannot wait to see where that goes.

And oh em gee! That assault course scene! My heart was pounding. That was one hell of a well written scene. I was captivated.

I've already downloaded book 2 just to see what else happens next with these two.
  
Dalysian Struggle (Dalysia #2)
Dalysian Struggle (Dalysia #2)
Jamie Summer | 2017 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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Dalysian Struggle (Dalysia #2) by Jamie Summer
Dalysian Struggle continues with Sophie as the champion for the Dalysians, even though there are many who doubt her capabilities - including herself! She made it through the test, and now she has to face the Trials, including the Cetoan's and their champion.

This book is a doozy, and it does end on a cliffhanger from hell, so consider this fair warning! The story is intricate, and yet flows easily. The characters are all completely believable, whether you like them or not. The pacing is consistent, and yet you find yourself tensing up as you near the end.

I love where Jamie Summer has taken this story, although she did have me worried there for a while (#TeamRen all the way!). However, being kept constantly on my toes, not knowing where the story was taking me, certainly kept my interest, and I was completely taken with Sophie's story, and what would happen next.

What will happen next? Well, I sit waiting so impatiently for the next book. I need to know what happens next. 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!
  
This book introduces the world to DC Fiona (Fi) Griffiths. She is by no means a normal "copper" from Wales. From the start of the book the reader is given the impression that something is just off with Fi. It's not easy to put a finger on at first. She does her job well, with the occasional jaunt outside of police procedure but yet she somehow still manages to get results. Fi is an interesting female lead without being typecast. The ending of the book is in a good place & without a doubt left me wanting to know more...see what happens to her next. I look forward to the next installment. It was a bit predictable at times but not too much so.
  
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Bookworm1985 (2 KP) rated The Mister in Books

Jun 25, 2019  
The Mister
The Mister
E.L. James | 2019 | Erotica, Fiction & Poetry, Romance
8
6.3 (10 Ratings)
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I loved the storyline and how it went though the book. (0 more)
The ending means I now can't wait for another book to continue as I really enjoyed the nook (0 more)
Can't wait for another
When I started this book I did see a few similarities from the Grey books and was a bit oh no about it but. As I continued to read I began to fall in love with the new characters and their lives within the storyline. By the last few chapters I couldn't put it down and then it ended and I was left wanting to know more and what happens next alot like the end of each Grey book.
Can't wait to see if there is a next book and to read it
  
NL
Night Life (Nocturne City, #1)
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9.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
After skimming some mixed reviews at Amazon, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Night Life. I thought that Luna was a great character; she had the perfect blend of good and bad personality traits, without being a complete b!tch or too perfect, as some urban fantasy heroines can be. Of course there will be some who find her b!tchy, but I didn't and she's what I think Chris Marie Green and Kit Whitfield were each trying for with their heroines in their respective books, The Night Babylon series and Benighted. The other characters: Sunny, Dmitri, and Mac all added to the story and were great also, especially Dmitri.

The plot held my interest and moved at a swift pace without too much action or getting too bogged down with details. I cannot wait until the next book comes out to read what happens with Luna next!