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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Trickery (Curse of the Gods, #1) in Books

Jan 7, 2021

Mmm

Well I figured out what D.O.D stood for early on and the secret the Abcurse brothers were hiding so that came as no surprise.

I couldn't get over how clumsy Willa was. She was deadly, almost literally. BUT I did like the progression of her relationship with the brothers. It's been a little slow going but I can see it turning more heated as we go through the series and I can't wait to see what happens next.

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Chef's Secret in Books

Oct 5, 2020

Talk about luscious literature! Crystal King’s new novel, set in 16th century Italy, is a work of culinary, biographical fiction about Bartolomeo Scappi, a man who was chef to popes and royalty, and the legacy he hands down to his protégé, Giovanni. “The Chef’s Secret” is a must read for lovers of historical fiction, and you can find out why in my newest #bookreview on my blog now. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/02/15/seasoned-for-stealth/

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Darren Fisher (2465 KP) rated Ghost Story in Books

Dec 10, 2020

Ghost Story

Peter Straub | 1989 | Mystery, Paranormal, Thriller

6.8

(5 Ratings)

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Classic Chiller!

Classic chiller from Peter Straub. An epic tale about a group of ageing men who form The Chowder Society, a place where they share ghosts stories between them, and are united by a terrible secret from the past. Expertly written, solid characters, and genuinely creepy, this is Peter Staub on top form. Essential reading!
Note: If you enjoy this I seriously recommend his equally fantastic ghost story Full Circle (aka Julia/ The Haunting of Julia).

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Sarah Redden (569 KP) rated The Librarian of Auschwitz in Books

Sep 4, 2019

The Librarian of Auschwitz

Antonio Iturbe, Lilit Thwaites | 2017 | History & Politics, Young Adult (YA)

8.4

(7 Ratings)

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I really enjoyed reading this book. A brave young girl caught up in the horror of her surroundings and seeking refuge in the pages of 8 books, which she carries around in a secret pocket under her dress when dispatching them to teachers. I felt my younger self could relate to Dita in the way she thinks and her love of those 8 books. A very heart warming book amidst the hell of Auschwitz.