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Enemies at Home: Falco: The New Generation
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We first met Flavia Albia, Falco's feisty adopted daughter, in The Ides of April. Albia is a...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2466 KP) rated God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen in Books
Oct 13, 2021
Royal Intrigue at Christmas
Lady Georgiana and Darcy are looking forward to their first Christmas as husband and wife, but then they are invited to spend the holiday at a house party being given by one of Darcy’s aunts. The implication that the queen herself wants them nearby is the only thing that makes them go. When they arrive, they learn the queen is worried someone is after a member of her family. Can Georgie figure out what is going on in time?
Fans of the series will expect that the book will get off to a slow start as we get updates on the various supporting characters we’ve gotten to know over the series. While we get hits of the plot, celebrating Christmas also slows the pacing down a little. But there is a good mystery in there, and I didn’t have the how or who figured out until Georgie pieced it to together. The end of 1935 was a huge time in British history, and I loved how the real intrigue played into this story, weaving in things we’ve been reading about since book one. This is a Christmas fans will definitely be glad they spent with Georgie.
Fans of the series will expect that the book will get off to a slow start as we get updates on the various supporting characters we’ve gotten to know over the series. While we get hits of the plot, celebrating Christmas also slows the pacing down a little. But there is a good mystery in there, and I didn’t have the how or who figured out until Georgie pieced it to together. The end of 1935 was a huge time in British history, and I loved how the real intrigue played into this story, weaving in things we’ve been reading about since book one. This is a Christmas fans will definitely be glad they spent with Georgie.
Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Blood Ties in Books
Oct 10, 2017 (Updated Oct 10, 2017)
Thanks to NetGalley for my copy of this book. A great combination of intrigue, mystery and even a touch of the supernatural, this whodunnit is filled with a fair few climactic twists. DI Charlie Moon returns having to work against the grain after his suspension from duty, even hiring the help of a local journalist to solve this gruesome murder. While the conclusion may have ended abruptly, it culminates in the ultimate karmic retribution. Jenny Francis manages to capture both the idyllic countryside and the brutality of injustice in one swoop of her pen. An enjoyable read.
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated Don't Go in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Scottoline has managed to do it again...another book that was hard to put down, with believable characters & plot. This one tells the story of Dr. Scanlon, a podiatrist who is serving as a combat surgeon in Afghanistan when he learns his wife has died at home from a knife wound. Mike returns home to bury her & that's when the intrigue begins. Just when I thought I had it figure out I was thrown another curveball. This was a heartbreaking & heartwarming story of war, family, love, loss, & rediscovering yourself after tragedies that seem like they will never end.
Sarah (7800 KP) rated Jason Bourne (2016) in Movies
Aug 5, 2017
They should've left Bourne alone
The original Bourne trilogy are possibly some of the best spy films I've ever seen. This was followed up by Legacy which wasn't great, so I was hoping with Matt Damon back, we might see a decent return for Jason Bourne. Sadly this wasn't the case. The whole film just seemed lacking in any intrigue or excitement, and there was a constant sense of having done all of it before. Despite having a great cast, nobody really excelled and even Damon looked pretty bored throughout. They really shouldn't have bothered with this one!
Sarah (7800 KP) rated My Cousin Rachel (2017) in Movies
May 12, 2018
Interesting but a little too ambiguous
This is a strange film. For the most part it’s a very interesting gothic drama, and creates a lot of intrigue as you try to figure out what’s going on. Sam Claflin and Rachel Weisz do very well, but I found the film and the goings on a little too ambiguous. The ending left me a little unsatisfied and it wasn’t exactly unpredictable either. For me, the most frustrating thing was how quickly he fell for Rachel’s charms. Literally within minutes of her arriving he seemed to lose all of his prior hostility - not exactly realistic.
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated The Way We Were (Enigma #12) in Books
Mar 31, 2019
fantastic read
This is the twelfth book in this series by this author but the first one that I have read. This s a very emotional read. This book has heartache, joy, drama and some intrigue. The characters are very passionate and intense. I'm definitely going to go back and read the others in this series. I was drawn into the story from the start even though I haven't read the other books. I can't wait to read more from this author and this series in the future.
Highly recommended book
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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Highly recommended book
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated The Empire (Filthy Trilogy #3) in Books
May 5, 2019
fantastic read
This is the third book in this series by this author. This is a fantastic conclusion to this very sexy and suspenseful read. This author has an amazing talent of bringing you romance, intrigue and well developed characters in one book. This book and the entire series have a very engaging story line, which will keep you hooked till the last page. Amazing well written characters you will love. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended series
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Highly recommended series
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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Dana (24 KP) rated Throne of Glass in Books
Mar 23, 2018
Oh my god!! If you have not picked this up and you like fantasy novels, do it right now. Stop what you are doing and read this book!!! It is full of badassery, not too much romantic stuff, and magic. In the battle to find out which person will be crowned the King's Champion, lots of mystery and intrigue happens to our main heroine, Celaena Sandorthien. What is even cooler about this, there are pronunciation guides in the back of the book (at least in the paperback edition). I can't wait to start on the next one!!
Leah (: (569 KP) rated The Society (Spy Girl book 3) in Books
Jul 12, 2018
The mystery and intrigue continues. With very new piece of information we learn it seems as though one question is answered and at least two more appear.
Huntley continues to save the world in style whilst trying to decipher her past. All of this is made more challenging by not knowing who to trust.
As a reader we are just as baffled as Huntley about her past, despite the very small snippets from an unknown narrator.
The book ends on a pretty massive cliffhanger, so be prepared, although you’re lucky, you won’t have to wait for the next book to be released.
Huntley continues to save the world in style whilst trying to decipher her past. All of this is made more challenging by not knowing who to trust.
As a reader we are just as baffled as Huntley about her past, despite the very small snippets from an unknown narrator.
The book ends on a pretty massive cliffhanger, so be prepared, although you’re lucky, you won’t have to wait for the next book to be released.