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Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Written in the Blood (The String Diaries #2) in Books
Apr 27, 2018
Written in the Blood was a mystical, thrilling, gripping adventure that feels like it takes place far away in a distant land, but like it could also take place right in your hometown. The mystery never dissipates, even as the story continues to grow and develop. Even as I learned more about these strange people and their strange enemies, it was like they still remained a marvelous mystery.
The climax was shocking, the conclusion was beautiful and full of hope. I loved every minute of the adventure and would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a kick-ass heroine and good plot with a hint of the supernatural in their life.
apparently this is the second book in the series, but I didn’t know until I looked it up on Goodreads. It was wonderful by itself.
Recommendation: ages 17+ for intense scenes
The climax was shocking, the conclusion was beautiful and full of hope. I loved every minute of the adventure and would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a kick-ass heroine and good plot with a hint of the supernatural in their life.
apparently this is the second book in the series, but I didn’t know until I looked it up on Goodreads. It was wonderful by itself.
Recommendation: ages 17+ for intense scenes
Kayleigh Garner (59 KP) rated Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven in Books
Jun 8, 2019
When I started reading this, I did not have very large expectations. I'd never heard of the author but when it popped up on my Goodreads, I thought I might aswell give it a chance.
I'm so glad I did! The character, Harley, is a spunky 19 year old who has an amazing fiery attitude. When she meets Wade, I expected her to become this sappy girl - like a lot of female characters can become - but he seems to make her even more fiery, which makes for hilarious reading.
The general pace of the plot is fantastic, you're constantly left wondering what is going on but in a good way and the twist at the end is perfect and definitely unexpected.
I would definitely recommend this book. It's easy to read and enjoyable. I'm well into the second instalment and I am hooked!!!
I'm so glad I did! The character, Harley, is a spunky 19 year old who has an amazing fiery attitude. When she meets Wade, I expected her to become this sappy girl - like a lot of female characters can become - but he seems to make her even more fiery, which makes for hilarious reading.
The general pace of the plot is fantastic, you're constantly left wondering what is going on but in a good way and the twist at the end is perfect and definitely unexpected.
I would definitely recommend this book. It's easy to read and enjoyable. I'm well into the second instalment and I am hooked!!!
Sam (1 KP) rated The Hole in the Middle in Books
Feb 8, 2018
I won this book through a Goodreads Giveaway and somehow never received it. I contacted the author and she was sooo very gracious to send me out another copy, thank you so much!! You are Awesome!!! :)
From the moment I started reading, I was drawn into the story. The chaotic life of a working Mom and her crazy work life! The anxiety of trying to balance kids, husband, a horrid boss, meeting after meeting, added job duties and then an old flame from the past that she still has unanswered questions about. Sophie was a likable and easily understandable character. I have felt the same way sometimes in regards to certain things.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and cannot wait for a new book, Kate Hilton is a very talented and wonderful author!! Please keep them coming!!
From the moment I started reading, I was drawn into the story. The chaotic life of a working Mom and her crazy work life! The anxiety of trying to balance kids, husband, a horrid boss, meeting after meeting, added job duties and then an old flame from the past that she still has unanswered questions about. Sophie was a likable and easily understandable character. I have felt the same way sometimes in regards to certain things.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and cannot wait for a new book, Kate Hilton is a very talented and wonderful author!! Please keep them coming!!
Sam (1 KP) rated Things You Left Behind in Books
Feb 8, 2018
Not only was I extremely thrilled to have won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway but, I was thoroughly excited to see the work is AMAZING!!
Keondra, please please keep writing!! The words were so easy to relate to! I absolutely loved each and every poem in this book!! A beautiful work of art to add to my library.
"i would touch your lips to mine
if not for fear of regret"
I remember this feeling, your words just jump off the page and make me want to throw my hand in the air and scream yes, I know how you feel!! So much depth, breath and love in these lines.
If I had not won this, I would most definitely have purchased this book! I will keep my eye out for more of your works of love. Thank you for sharing!! :)
Keondra, please please keep writing!! The words were so easy to relate to! I absolutely loved each and every poem in this book!! A beautiful work of art to add to my library.
"i would touch your lips to mine
if not for fear of regret"
I remember this feeling, your words just jump off the page and make me want to throw my hand in the air and scream yes, I know how you feel!! So much depth, breath and love in these lines.
If I had not won this, I would most definitely have purchased this book! I will keep my eye out for more of your works of love. Thank you for sharing!! :)
Louise (64 KP) rated The Lavender Witch in Books
Jul 2, 2018
I was lucky enough to get a free copy of the book from the goodreads giveaway, the description of the book intrigued me as I enjoy books based on true stories. Kitty and Gordon move into their new home in medbury Devon, when after a few days strange things start occurring in the house. Hannah beamish is a legendary witch in Devon and everyone thinks they know what become of her! Or do they?. The story goes back and forth from the 1800's to nowadays. The story written in italics is the story of what happened to Hannah beamish with the 2 stories coming together at the end.
I very much enjoyed this book, it becomes very dark and quite scary at some points, which I am frightened for kitty. I would recommend this book who into ghosts/witchcraft/true events.
I very much enjoyed this book, it becomes very dark and quite scary at some points, which I am frightened for kitty. I would recommend this book who into ghosts/witchcraft/true events.
Roxanne (13 KP) rated We Are All Completely Fine in Books
Nov 14, 2018
<i>I got an ARC of this book through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.</i>
<b>4 Star Rating</b> ____
So many of my Goodreads friends were reading this book and very much enjoying it so I thought I would give it a go too.
I was very pleasantly surprised after I devoured this grim story, I liked it A LOT!
What starts out as a group therapy session turns into something ever so dark and sinister and it was wonderfully executed. I felt for every character within the story and I really didn't want it to end. This leads me on to the only negative that I found which was that it was so short...I was really getting into it when it ended, however, I am very hopeful that there will be a sequel.
<b>4 Star Rating</b> ____
So many of my Goodreads friends were reading this book and very much enjoying it so I thought I would give it a go too.
I was very pleasantly surprised after I devoured this grim story, I liked it A LOT!
What starts out as a group therapy session turns into something ever so dark and sinister and it was wonderfully executed. I felt for every character within the story and I really didn't want it to end. This leads me on to the only negative that I found which was that it was so short...I was really getting into it when it ended, however, I am very hopeful that there will be a sequel.
Full Disclosure - this was an unedited, pre-release Goodreads win.
This is book 3 in the "Me Before You" trilogy. Not sure if there will be another one in the series. This book picks up Louisa's (Lou) story after she stops caring for Will Traynor and dealing with her emotions and feelings afterward. It continues with her relationships built from the previous book, "After You". In this book, Louisa reunites with Nate in New York working for a wealthy family as an assistant to the wife. She discovers that, while this life in NY is totally different than her life in England, she really enjoys it but misses home and her family. She is seeing everyone around her (both in NY and England) moving on with their lives and, by the end of the book, it is her time to move on.
This is book 3 in the "Me Before You" trilogy. Not sure if there will be another one in the series. This book picks up Louisa's (Lou) story after she stops caring for Will Traynor and dealing with her emotions and feelings afterward. It continues with her relationships built from the previous book, "After You". In this book, Louisa reunites with Nate in New York working for a wealthy family as an assistant to the wife. She discovers that, while this life in NY is totally different than her life in England, she really enjoys it but misses home and her family. She is seeing everyone around her (both in NY and England) moving on with their lives and, by the end of the book, it is her time to move on.
CKD (37 KP) rated Home Front in Books
Dec 7, 2018
This book was great! I won it through the Goodreads pre-release program and received it in the mail just a few days prior to its release to the public. The story focuses on Jolene, her family and her friendship with Tami and her family. Jolene and Tami are helicopter pilots in the Guard, raising their families on the West Coast and neighbors. Jolene's husband is an attorney and they have two daughters. Jolene's husband does not approve of the war and thinks it's something that is happening "over there" and not something that affects us here in America. Until Jolene and Tami get deployed and he has to reconfigure his entire life to be a single parent while Jolene is gone. This is a wonderful story that is beautifully told and I highly recommend it.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Lash (Broken Angel, #1) in Books
Jan 8, 2021
I've had this on my to-be-read shelf for a long time on Goodreads before I saw it on NetGalley so I kinda jumped at the chance to review it. Maybe I had high expectations or something but I just couldn't really get into it. The writing style was hard for me to gel with and I just found myself getting a bit bored with the storyline.
Then there was the fact that something happened in Naomi's life--something major--and we didn't actually find out about it until after, which confused me a bit as I had no idea what the family was so upset about, and therefore I had no feelings about it.
This just wasn't up my street at all but that doesn't mean it was bad. If you like the sound of it, then try it.
Then there was the fact that something happened in Naomi's life--something major--and we didn't actually find out about it until after, which confused me a bit as I had no idea what the family was so upset about, and therefore I had no feelings about it.
This just wasn't up my street at all but that doesn't mean it was bad. If you like the sound of it, then try it.
Tom Turner (388 KP) rated Winter in Books
Apr 30, 2021
For me, this book could easily have been 150 plus pages shorter than it was. The fact the climax to the story happens almost 100 pages (I'm guessing here as I listened to the audio version, so estimating based on percentage and Goodreads page count) before the actual end is testimony to that. It just felt like it needed more editing. Sadly, for me this made it the weakest of the series, as I ended up getting lost as to my position in the plot, abs felt the characters got diluted due to the size of the plot. For me, the strength of the series were the characters and the dynamics between them, but they got shifted around so much that all of that was lost. It's a shame, because it really should have ended on a high!