Ghost (Boston Underworld, #3)
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Talia. I have always been a bird. Caged by one prison or another when the only thing I ever wanted...
Open Earth
Sarah Mirk, Eva Cabrera and Claudia Aguirre
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Overview Open Earth by Sarah Mirk, Eva Cabrera, Claudia Aguirre "It’s fun, sexy, and inclusive."...
Romance Erotica Graphic Novel
Risking It All
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A high-achieving teen who’s determined to become a fighter jet pilot is matched up with an accused...
Contemporary Romance Young Adult
If We’re Not Married By Thirty
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A brilliantly funny, romantic and effervescent read, If We're Not Married by Thirty is the...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2554 KP) rated Nightmare on Elf Street in Books
Jan 4, 2024
The series always features wacky humor, and this story is no exception. Even though the story is only 100 pages, we manage to get a couple of sub-plots and some twists as well. The characters are developed enough to pull us in while making us laugh as well.
This is a novella length story, so it will be faster than a full novel. As long as you know this, you’ll be fine.
Also note that this was originally released in the romance anthology Secret Santa. You’ll want to make sure you haven’t read it before purchasing it again. Although, if you haven’t read it, you’ll be thrilled to add this fun, festive mystery to your to be read pile.
ClareR (6197 KP) rated Daughter of the Mists in Books
Nov 23, 2025
I’ve read and really enjoyed a couple of Barbara Erskine novels, and Daughter of the Mists is very much in that style.
Hanna has dreamt of a girl, a slave, since she was a teenager, and when she returns to Norfolk these dreams become much more vivid. I really enjoyed how the narrative seemed to slip naturally from one time to the other. I wasn’t left wondering what was going on, or where I was in time. I found the Roman/ Iceni timeline fascinating, and there were some uncomfortable descriptions of what life was like under the Roman rule. It was also good to see that the Iceni’s had a much more liberated view of the role of women than the Romans did!
This is an ideal book for those who enjoy historical fiction, romance and a bit of time slippage!
Still Waters, Deep (Between Hill and Sea)
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They say the lake answers when the moon burns blue. In the shadowed water of Llyn Du, hydrologist...
Contemporary Fantasy Magical Realism Romance
Kristy H (1252 KP) rated I See London, I See France in Books
Jan 10, 2018
This was a charming and surprisingly enjoyable YA novel. I'm so glad I finally received a copy through Paperbackswap.com. I was worried this book would stress me out too much, as I myself am a totally anxious traveler, but I really warmed to Sydney and her various travels and wasn't even that concerned as her bank account dipped and she and Leela flitted throughout Europe without too much planning. (I'm such a Mom.)
Seriously, I really enjoyed Sydney, even though I wanted her to stand up for herself, as Leela wasn't the best friend for her at all times. Leela, although she might have been supportive about Sydney's family situation, was incredibly irritating! So much blathering about Matt, making Sydney plan the whole trip, and just being generally inconsiderate. Ugh! Still, you'll find yourself just loving Sydney--she's so fun, sweet, and just awesome. I love how she's a great, realistic character: she has real-world problems, but she's also entertaining. It was great to see her spread her wings on the trip.
Big portions of the book just made me smile--it was a great little break. The supporting cast is really amusing and enjoyable. The entire novel is just easy-to-read, and I was very into the characters. It wraps up a little easily/quickly, but I was still happy with the ending. Supposedly the next book (this is a series, Goodreads tells me) features complementary characters from this novel and isn't coming out until 2020--is that right? I hope not!
Anyway, if you're looking for a quick, easy, and pleasant YA read, definitely pick this one up. It's a great story of friendship, with some delightful romance mixed in. Really enjoyed it.