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Sean Farrell (9 KP) rated A Game of Thrones in Books
Mar 15, 2018
I finally got around to jumping on this bandwagon, and I can say I am very glad I did. The writing may not be as pretty or elaborate as some authors have been tending towards lately, but that doesn't in any way detract from this epic tale. The characters are all engaging (if not always particularly likable), the settings always imaginative, the histories well thought out, and the plotting twisty and exciting. An excellent book that has definitely got me hooked on the series.
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Katie Guinn (34 KP) rated Matched (Matched #1) in Books
Dec 7, 2018
I hate getting involved in series. I don't like being forced into commitment. This book received 3 stars because it turned out to be better than I expected, but at the end it was still a bit unoriginal and relied too heavily on the ubiquitous love triangle. To be fair, the writing was pleasant, although the characters felt a little two dimensional. But YA is not my preferred genre. If I do decide to pick up the other two books, it won't be anytime soon.
KarenRC (6 KP) rated Last Letter from Istanbul in Books
Jul 23, 2018
This book is a timeless love story written in a beautiful, lyrical way. The story itself was written from several different perspectives, which was quite easy to follow once I got into it and Lucy Foleys descriptive writing style easily transports you to each seperate setting really well. I found it very easy to get absorbed into the story and was eager to find out how everything was going to unfold. No spoilers, but, although bittersweet, I absolutely loved the ending and thought it was done brilliantly!
Aasiyah Sidat (34 KP) rated Stone Mattress: Nine Wicked Tales in Books
Jul 5, 2018
Atwood is the queen of thought-provoking, witty writing.
Stone Mattress is a collection of 9 stories based on old people. There is a mixed bag of characters from an author of a fantasy series to a disembodied hand that is madly in love.
All the stories in the book feature the characters looking back on their lives.
I really enjoyed the stories which had themes of romance, horror and brilliantly executed wit.
Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/07/read-harder-story-collection.html
Stone Mattress is a collection of 9 stories based on old people. There is a mixed bag of characters from an author of a fantasy series to a disembodied hand that is madly in love.
All the stories in the book feature the characters looking back on their lives.
I really enjoyed the stories which had themes of romance, horror and brilliantly executed wit.
Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/07/read-harder-story-collection.html
BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) rated Daughter of Smoke and Bone in Books
Aug 31, 2018
I loved this book and series so much and honestly, there are very few writers who know how to world build as well as Laini Taylor does and her writing just sucks you into this amazing universe she created.
Daughter of Smoke and Bone hooks you in from beginning to end with its amazing characters and a plot that is engaging and just so well constructed even though you know where it's going you still just can't help but want to go along for the ride.
Daughter of Smoke and Bone hooks you in from beginning to end with its amazing characters and a plot that is engaging and just so well constructed even though you know where it's going you still just can't help but want to go along for the ride.
Bysa (2 KP) rated Tell No One in Books
Sep 19, 2018
A very well crafted suspense-driven storyline. I really like stories that make it hard for me to foretell what will happen by the end of the book. This was not one of those. I loved the author's writing style and will gladly say I will be reading his other works in addition to this one. I generally give most books a low re-readability rating but for this read I will say I would read it again if time allowed. Thumbs-way-up!
Alicia S (193 KP) rated The Rocker Who Betrays Me (The Rocker #11) in Books
Sep 28, 2018
Oh. My. God. I LOVED this book more than I can say. This was the first I've read in the series and I will sure as hell be going back for more!? The writing was fabulous.. unlike your typical rock story and I was hooked right from the start and did not want to put it down. I loved Z and Anna and their connection was both beautiful and heartbreaking. Passionate love scenes, loss, hope, and undying love... An absolute must-read - Highly recommended!!
Jo (37 KP) rated Easy (Contours of the Heart, #1) in Books
Oct 6, 2018
First read 15/11/13: Adored! The writing is faultless- emotive in its simplicity. Nothing felt staged or engineered, the story flowed beautifully, the characters were clearly drawn and consistent. This book is one of those rare finds where when I'm pulled away from reading it, I'm constantly thinking through how long before I can return. Now d/ling her other books.
Re-read 15/04/14: Refresher in prep for breakable. Loved just as much 2nd time :) 3 weeks for more Lucas, woop!
Re-read 15/04/14: Refresher in prep for breakable. Loved just as much 2nd time :) 3 weeks for more Lucas, woop!
Micky Barnard (542 KP) rated Circe in Books
Oct 15, 2018
The timeline and research blew my mind
I didn’t know if I was going to like a book purely delivering a take on Greek mythology, turns out I loved it. Circe is pretty much the sole actor on stage and she captivates you with her thoughts, decisions, deeds and most of all her growth into the goddess she was destined to be. The writing was superb.
I recommend this to all my friends to just give it a go, even if you think it’s not your thing.
I recommend this to all my friends to just give it a go, even if you think it’s not your thing.