David McK (3801 KP) rated A Darkling Plain (Mortal Engines #4) in Books
Dec 20, 2021
This particular entry opens on the character of Theo Ngoni, who here and throughout plays a much larger role than he previously did in Infernal Devices. Theo Ngoni is not the only character to return from previous novels however: Fishcake (yes, that's the name he is given) also plays a large role and finally gets a decent end to his story, as does Professor Pennyroyal (still providing the comic relief), the Stalkers Fang and Shrike (with the latter also finally getting a decent pay-off in the last chapter), and both Oenone Zero and General Naga also returning.
I also have to say that I found this to be the longest of the four stories in the quadrilogy: I'm not sure whether that is because it actually is (I read it as part of an e-book compilation, which makes it hard to compare relevant lengths), because I'd read it back to back with the previous entry, or simply because I was beginning to get tired with the series as a whole!
Apollo's Raven (Curse of Clansmen and Kings #1)
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A Celtic warrior princess is torn between her forbidden love for the enemy and duty to her people. ...
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Murder on Union Square
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When a murder hits close to home, Frank finds himself in an unusual position--the prime suspect in...
Live, Local, and Dead
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In a fit of anger, radio DJ Jaye Jordan blows a snowman’s head off with a Revolutionary War-style...
The Diplomatic Heir (Etherya's Earth #7)
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A new era dawns as ancient threats emerge… Tordor, son of Queen Miranda and King Sathan, was...
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Bethr1986 (305 KP) rated A Succession of Swords (The Chronicles of Serenity #1) in Books
Mar 3, 2023
When it's time for Philla and Deminious to move on, they must choose their successors. Their daughter will be queen and they have 3 sons to choose from whom all have good qualities and would rule well. It's a hard choice but they make it. After the wedding, they ascend to the celestial plain. All is well; they are happy. What could possibly go wrong?
This is a good story and I did enjoy it. There just seemed to be a lot going on. There were sections where it was one part of the story, then the next paragraph was with somebody and something completely different, and it took a couple of sentences to catch up with what was happening. It was a bit of a shame as it did take away from the story as the flow that should have been there wasn't.
I did enjoy the story when I was able to decipher what was what and I would recommend it. You may just need some patience.
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ClareR (6225 KP) rated Morgan is my Name in Books
Jul 5, 2023
Morgan le Fey is the daughter of the Lord that King Uther Pendragon vanquished. Uther then goes on to claim her mother, the Lady Igraine - and in the most underhand way possible with the help of the equally unpleasant Merlin.
Actually, the men don’t do well out of this retelling. Even the lover that a young Morgan takes, abandons her when she is found out and sent to a convent.
This book had me in its grip within minutes of pressing ‘play’. Vanessa Kirby’s narration was wonderful, and she made a convincing Morgan. She built on the book, making the reader/ listener really believe in the duality of Morgan. Not the evil woman we’ve been led to believe in (not in this first instalment, anyway!), but a young woman with a thirst for knowledge, who wants the freedom to pursue it. But it’s always the men who put a stop to her ambitions: whether it’s Uther, Merlin or her feckless husband (whatever happens to him, he deserves it!).
Oh, and the magic! Just the icing on the cake!
I can’t wait for the next book in this trilogy to come out!
Gone but Not Forgotten
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An elderly mother with dementia - and dark secrets. A daughter who's desperate to know the truth -...
Merissa (14003 KP) rated Nanny Negotiations (The Brotherhood: Legacy #1) in Books
Sep 5, 2023
This one is set in Contemporary London. Aubrey needs a live-in job. Heath needs a nanny for his daughter, Eugenie, but still wants his time with her. Aubrey manages to convince Heath that a live-in nanny is best and BOOM, we're off.
I loved all three of our main characters. Eugenie, in particular, was so reminiscent of my daughters when they were that age, that I couldn't help but fall in love with her. Aubrey and Heath were brilliant together once they started communicating.
The supporting characters did their jobs amazingly well, and I loved them all. Well, all apart from the ex, of course. She was a piece of work, alright, and I've known a few people who only looked out for themselves.
Steamy in places and yet easygoing, I thoroughly enjoyed this story and have no hesitation in recommending it.
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Sep 5, 2023
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2568 KP) rated Death by Yule Log in Books
Dec 1, 2022
This story made me want to pick up the full length novels, not that I have yet. While I obviously didn't understand all the character history, I certainly got enough to fully enjoy what was happening here. The mystery was strong and kept me engaged until the end. As a bonus, there are recipes throughout, including one for a Yule Log cake.
NOTE: This story is a novella, roughly 100 pages, and was originally part of the novella collection Yule Log Murder. If you have that book, there is no need to buy this ebook. If you haven’t read the story, now is the time to sit back and enjoy this Christmas mystery.