The Six Wives & Many Mistresses of Henry VIII: The Women's Stories
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For a King renowned for his love life, Henry VIII has traditionally been depicted as something of a...
Immersion Play (Leather and Lattes #1)
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One bratty boy searching for somewhere to call home, one damaged Daddy Dom looking to escape his...
This is so sensitively dealt with, yet her feelings (physical and emotional), aren’t held back. After her initial physical pain and emotional numbness, comes the devastation of what has happened to her and the fact that she isn’t believed - or worse, the attack is trivialised by others. Not even her boyfriend believes her.
And the casual racism! Her job likes to think they’re diverse but they really aren’t, and they aren’t much help after her attack - especially when they learn who the attacker is.
In to the mix is the added pressure of a high-flying corporate job: the misogyny, power, politics and wealth.
Jaded is a debut, and the writing is captivating. I was drawn in to Jades world and felt outraged for her. There’s a lack of empathy from pretty much everyone that Jade knows.
Honestly, the writing is remarkable. If this is a debut, I can’t wait to see what comes next from Ela Lee.
The Lake House Massacre
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18-year-old Tate Robinson should focus on having a relaxing winter break with his friends. Their...
Young Adult Horror LGBTQ+ Thriller
What He Finds (Desires: New Beginnings #2)
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Toby Harris has a good job, a good life, a real big crush on the handsome and slightly older man who...
Contemporary MM Romance Kink BDSM
Good Karma (Strong Karma Trilogy #1)
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Bashful Karma Mason has been too concerned with college—and now work—to embrace her sexuality....
Contemporary Erotica Romance
Constitution Check (Dungeons and Dating #4) by Katherine McIntyre
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One night was all Kelly promised. One night was all Tabby offered. And yet one night wasn’t nearly...
Contemporary FF Romance Series
Mrs March
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Shirley Jackson meets Ottessa Moshfegh meets My Sister the Serial Killer in a brilliantly unsettling...
1950’s USA Historical fiction suspense
The authors writing style really drew me in, an almost casual voice that ramps up the tension without you really realising it.
The characters were all extremely natural and sympathetic. None of the conversations felt forced, even though they were between characters of very differing ages.
The actions, and reactions, to the dramatic events made sense. At no point did I think "No one would ever do that, how silly" which often happens in supernatural/horror stories.
The way in which the atmosphere and tension slowly crept up meant that I just couldn't put it down. I could actually imagine the growing claustrophobia the characters were feeling.
Because certain events are not as they seem, for reasons you will understand after reading, it really kept me on my toes - did that happen? Can I believe what I'm reading this time?
Even though it kept me guessing it never got annoying - I just wanted to read that little bit more to find out! To me that is a sign of a talented author.
If I had to find fault it would be with the ending, unless there is a sequel planned! It was satisfying until reading the very last chapter, which was left as a kind of cliffhanger.
Rae Louise has managed to write a horror which is genuinely creepy and has suspension and action in spades.
Lou Grande (148 KP) rated Her Body and Other Parties: Stories in Books
Jul 17, 2018
At its heart, Her Body and Other Parties is about women--especially queer women. Machado brings something of herself into each of these stories, or so she has said. The storytellers are often unreliable, but never in a degrading or dismissive way. We see stories overlapped with stories, creating intricate layers of narrative. This is not a book for a casual experience. It demands your attention, and it's good enough to deserve it. A masterful blending of prose, horror, comedy, and magic realism, Her Body and Other Parties will be read in universities for years to come. Mark my words!