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Cynthia Armistead (17 KP) rated The Shekinah Legacy (Charlotte Ansari, #1) in Books

Mar 1, 2018

This is another one that I probably wouldn't have ever read if it hasn't been free, followed by an occasion some time later when it seemed the most interesting-sounding thing hanging around on the Kindle when I happened to be bored. The plot reminds me if Dan Brown to some extent, although I know he certainly wasn't the first to write novels along such lines. Religious secrets, conspiracies, secret societies, competing spies, and a great deal of violence are all tossed together. I wanted the answer to a couple of questions just barely enough to keep reading, but I figured out all the big mysteries long before the last chapter. I think the book would have been much better if it had been edited down to be much shorter.

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Leah (: (569 KP) rated Dangerous Boys in Books

Jul 19, 2018

Dangerous Boys

Abigail Haas | 2014 | Mystery, Young Adult (YA)

8.0

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I read this book shortly after reading Dangerous Girls, the two books are in no way connected, they follow different people in different stories however they are similar.

The book uses a split perspective between then and now to explain the two main mysteries of the book. 1) how did we come to the situation at the start of the story. 2) which brother survived and how’s it going to play out now.

I found it hard to put the book down as I just wanted answers and it kept me guessing trying to work out what had happened and why.

I have got to say I did prefer Dangerous Girls I think it was because it had more of the legal side of the investigation.

I would definitely recommend this book.

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Leah (: (569 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Books

Jul 8, 2018

Another great book in the series. As Harry, Ron and Hermione embark on their second year at Hogwarts there are more adventures to be had and mysteries to uncover. The character development continues, particularly for Ron who shows that he is definitely brave enough to be in Gryffindor by facing his biggest fear to help his friends. We are introduced to new characters, like Ginny the youngest Weasley, whilst still getting to know the other background characters who help make the story so special. JK Rowling artfully continues to tackle prejudice as witches and wizards with muggle parents are targeted by the mysterious Chamber of Secrets whilst also enduring name calling and bullying. Despite this the book is still lighthearted and utterly hilarious in places. 100% recommend it!!

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Sue (5 KP) rated Smugglers & Scones (Moorehaven Mysteries, #1) in Books

Aug 13, 2018

I am a fan of cozy mysteries and when the opportunity to read this book fell into my lap I, of course, jumped at the chance.

The main character is Pippa and she runs Moorehaven, which is a quirky bed-and-breakfast that had been the home of a world-famous mystery writer. The B&B attracts writers who want to find their own fame of writing crime novels.

The book was filled with some mystery, a little suspense, a possibility of a love connection, funny situations, and of course a murder to solve. This was a fun new mystery and I feel other readers like myself will be jumping at the chance to read more in the series.

I volunteered to review an ARC of this book.