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The Last Fatal Hour
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For Leona Gladney, former woman soldier of the Union Army, life goes on despite the echoes of the...
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Charlotte (184 KP) rated The Second Resurrection of Jack Selkirk (The Dragon's Bidding #2.5) in Books
Dec 17, 2021
Having not read the first two books I wasn't sure what to expect. Some of the words threw me a touch but that's what quality fiction can do to you.
I really like Jack, he's sweet, funny and fiercely loyal and protective of the people he cares about......which is good going for a dead guy travelling in the datasphere!
A decent afternoon read that's well worth the timeout from the hectic real world.
I would highly recommend reading the preceding books though, as for sure they'll be a veritable wealth of brilliantness waiting to be discovered.
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The Book of Koli begins a breathtakingly original new trilogy set in a strange and deadly world of...
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The final book of the thrilling Predator Cities series! London is a radioactive ruin. But Tom and...
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Motivated by the memory of her mother dying in her arms, Esperanza resolves that she will one day...
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It s a headline we all have seen: Global warming is melting the Arctic. Once the Arctic sea ice has...
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Marylegs (44 KP) rated Dark Aemilia (UK Edition) in Books
Aug 14, 2019
Unfortunately as I havent ever read historical fiction before I dont really have any point of reference for comparison. But what I will say is that I thoroughly enjoyed how realistic this book felt, but still was able to bring in completely fictitious elements of magic and witchcraft. Sam OReilly has managed to bring in these elements, which appealed to my love of fantasy, without being over the top. I particularly enjoyed the time when London was under the grips of the plague and thought it was just so well written and explained. At no point did I feel lost in descriptions, I was there, with Aemilia and that poor woman just couldnt catch a break.
There is mature content it is an adult story of love, so yes there is sex. I personally have no issue with this and believe it to be an integral addition to this story. It is done well and doesnt feel forced or overdone. I am struggling to put into words how much I enjoyed this book, I will read it again and I would recommend it. I will now even consider reading other historical fiction that I had not thought I would enjoy.