Search

Search only in certain items:

SG
Shadow Game (GhostWalkers, #1)
4
5.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
It's taken me forever to read this. I struggled with it from the start. I've drifted from my love of Paranormal Romances into Contemporary Romance and Urban Fantasy Romances so this just seemed too focused on the romance side of things. Sounds strange, I know, considering that's all I read but...I just couldn't get into it.

The writing seemed so old fashioned in the chemistry/romance parts. It was written back in 2003, when I was 12 and I would probably have loved it back then, but I'm now 28 and I prefer a more modern wording to my romances.

I have a few more paperbacks from this series but I'm not in any hurry to read them.
  
Night Blade (Colbana Files, #2)
Night Blade (Colbana Files, #2)
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
3.5 stars

A fairly quick read. Not too much going on which made it easier to keep up but those last few chapters had me crying like a burst water pipe. I get she's messed up after what she's just been through but he loves you, and I'm pretty sure he's beating himself up mentally as it is. You were such a great couple.

Need to read book 3 now to see if they can rekindle
  
The Craftsman (The Craftsman, #1)
The Craftsman (The Craftsman, #1)
Sharon J. Bolton | 2018 | History & Politics, Paranormal, Thriller
6
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
203 of 235
Book
The Craftsman (book. 1)
By Sharon Bolton
⭐️⭐️⭐️

OLD ENEMIES... NEW CRIMES

Thirty years ago, WPC Florence Lovelady's career was made when she arrested coffin-maker Larry Glassbrook for three shocking murders.

Larry confessed; it was an open and shut case. But now he's dead, and events from the past are repeating themselves.

The town Florence left behind still has many secrets. Will she finally uncover the truth? Or will time run out for her first?


This was a decent read I did enjoy it but it took me a while to read. It wasn’t as gripping as I expected. These poor children it was so heartbreaking and I didn’t really see that ending and I’m normally pretty good at catching the killer. Overall it was a good read!
  
Being Jamie Baker (Jamie Baker, #1)
Being Jamie Baker (Jamie Baker, #1)
Kelly Oram | 2010
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
4.5 stars.

Now this is a YA book that I got sucked in to, which is good after my last two failures.

This is my third book by the author and all of them have had either a 4.5/5 rating. I just love the authors writing and will now be making it a mission to read all of her work. She has now become a "favourite" author and I will be giving her her own shelf.

At the start of this I had no idea how it was going to play out but within those first few chapters I had started to fall for Ryan. He was so charming and nice and persistent in regards to Jamie and I loved it. What else can I say??

I can't wait to read the rest of the series!
  
FT
First Touch (First and Last, #1)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
this is not the first book by this author that I've read and I jumped at the chance to read another one of her book and omg, what a book ! I just cant put into words what I feel about this book. this book is a intense read which will keep you reading long into the night and leave you wanting more. this is such a good book, I don't want to give anything away so you'll just have to read it and find out for yourselves. this book is definitely from one of my favourite authors and I cant wait to read more. I suggest buy it now, you wont be disappointed


 highly recommended

https://obsessedbookreviews.wordpress.com/?s=laurelin+paige
https://www.facebook.com/obsessedbookreviews
  
40x40

mrsblmilton (1 KP) created a post

Dec 23, 2019  
So, may be biased, but I read "Just Kids" by Patti Smith. 5⭐, all the way.

I've always loved her music ....her presence. Now, I am in love with her writing!

The book delves into her beginnings as an artist, a singer, a songwriter... It shocked me how open and honest she was, and how she wasn't scared to be vulnerable.

Wonderful read!
     
Alias Grace
Alias Grace
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This classic novel of Margaret Atwood is now a televised mini-series, but I really had to read the book before I start watching it. This fascinating historical fiction novel is a psychological profile based on the true story of Grace Marks, the woman convicted of a double homicide in 1843. Read more in my review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2018/03/02/duplicity-or-distortion/
  
Codename Baboushka: The Conclave of Death (Codename Baboushka #1)
Codename Baboushka: The Conclave of Death (Codename Baboushka #1)
Anthony Johnston | 2016 | Comics & Graphic Novels
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Art (0 more)
I picked up this volume, along with volume 2 when I saw it was the same writer of Atomic Blonde (Coldest City). The volume follows an heiress who is now in the US after fleeing Russia, and she happens to be a mercenary.
Of course, there were some Black Widow vibes, but I really liked it. It was engaging, and a quick read.
  
Guns, Germs and Steel
Guns, Germs and Steel
Jared Diamond | 1998 | History & Politics, Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
As a history nerd, with a degree in history, I can't believe I waited until now to read this book. I think it was deemed 'too new' when I was in high school/college to be included in the curriculum.

The book obviously is about guns, germs, and steel, and compares/contrasts civilizations throughout the world. It was an interesting angle, and I really liked it.