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Wicked Charms: A Lizzy and Diesel Novel

Janet Evanovich and Phoef Sutton

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Reasons to read Janet Evanovich's bestselling novels: 'Hilarious' (Mail on Sunday); 'The funniest,...

Croome: A Creation of Genius

Catherine Gordon

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Croome was the Worcestershire seat of the Earls of Coventry. During the eighteenth century it was...

Zadie Smith recommended Their Eyes Were Watching God in Books (curated)

"This is a deeply soulful novel that comprehends love and cruelty, and separates the big people from the small of heart, without ever losing sympathy for those unfortunates who don’t know how to live properly. Hurston is a lyrical writer, and lyricism is not usually my cup of tea, but there are talents that go beyond genre and taste. Her greatest claim over me is that she never was ashamed of the novel as a form—she believed in the transformative power of storytelling, and she took risks with sentiment that few contemporary writers are prepared to make. This book is a part of my character now—that’s how many times I’ve read it. I don’t look to fiction to find heroes, but I have to admit that Janie has meant more to me than any other character. She’s singing my song, somehow. And you realize the breadth of Hurston’s talent when you find out how many other people feel exactly the same way."

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Kristina (502 KP) rated House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1) in Books

Dec 7, 2020

House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1)

Sarah J. Maas | 2020 | Film & TV, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy

7.0

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Let's be honest, I haven't come across anything by Sarah J. Maas that I wouldn't practically sell my soul to read again. This new book included. The first 10 chapters or so were a bit slow, slow enough that I worried about whether or not I'd enjoy this one - which was a devastating thought. But it quickly picked up speed and pretty much skyrocketed from there. Bryce is such a relatable character and this world, despite its magic and mythical creatures, is comfortable because it's so similar to reality. Her love and loyalty run so deep, she's definitely a friend I would want in my corner. She's a total bad ass, something I always look forward to when reading anything by Sarah. Now I've finished this book, the second will not be released until next year, so I'm left stewing with so many questions and theories! I'm so excited for the next book!

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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated The Island in Books

Jan 11, 2021

I enjoyed this.

I seem to be attracted to dark/abusive books lately, having just read the Dark Duet trilogy, and loving them.

This had me captivated from the start wondering where Shaw really came into the story. He wasn't like the others and his lighter side was a relief compared to the darkness of the others. It was how he reacted to seeing Lee being abused that endeared him to me.

I really felt for Lee at times, having to cope with the abuse he was suffering while trying to hold himself together and stay sane. And how he clung to the bits of kindness he was shown by Shaw.

P.S. Being British, I'm not sure we get sand dollars on our beaches (if I'm wrong, correct me by all means) but I have the urge to collect them now. I looked them up on Google and they look really pretty.

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Utilities and Lifestyle

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★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Have you ever wondered how loud your car is? Or how loud...

Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Faceless in Books

Apr 15, 2020

Faceless

Martina Cole | 2020 | Crime, Thriller

9.0

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Eleven years ago Marie Carter was convicted of killing her two best friends. And she's paid the price. Now she is being released from prison. It's time to go home. But life has moved on, and Marie has nowhere to go. Her parents have disowned her; her friends have abandoned her; even her kids don't want to know. But some people out there are watching her, following her every move - they know that Marie Carter wants retribution . . .

Been a while since I read a Martina Cole and I forgot how brutal her books can be. Bringing so much mayhem into her characters lives. She has to be one of my favourite authors she makes everything hit home and so real. Your heart was lost to Marie from the start and the strong feelings you develop along the way reading this is like a rollercoaster. Only issue I felt it a bit drawn out in the middle but still a brilliant book.