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ClareR (5879 KP) rated The Retreat in Books

Jan 17, 2023  
The Retreat
The Retreat
Sarah Pearse | 2022 | Contemporary, Crime, Fiction & Poetry, Mystery, Thriller
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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The Retreat is an exciting thriller, set on the infamous Reapers Rock. It’s a wellness retreat called LUMEN, and seems perfect. Until a body is found on the rocks.

Initially it looks like a tragic accident, but it transpires that the victim shouldn’t have even been there. And then it’s followed by a diving accident.

There’s loads of mystery, action and secrets on the island, and Detective Elin Walker is the one to solve the crimes.

I felt that Elin was much more together and confident than she was in The Sanitorium, which I think is the reason for her boyfriend Will’s behaviour (honestly, it’s not great behaviour 🤷🏼‍♀️).

I loved how the secrets were slowly revealed - lots of deep intakes of breath on my part!

Absolutely NOT somewhere I’d want to be going on holiday, but a fabulous read!
  
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The Turtle Boy (Timmy Quinn #1)
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9.3 (3 Ratings)
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The Turtle Boy ( Timmy Quinn 1)
By kealan Patrick Burke
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School is out and summer has begun. For eleven year old Timmy Quinn and his best friend Pete Marshall, the dreary town of Delaware Ohio becomes a place of magic, hidden treasure and discovery. But on the day they encounter a strange young boy sitting on the bank of Myers Pond a pond playground rumor says may hide turtles the size of Buicks everything changes. For it soon becomes apparent that dark secrets abound in the little community, secrets which come cupped in the hands of the dead, and in a heartbeat, Timmy and Petes summer of wonder becomes a season of terror, betrayal and murder.

This was really good! Well written you became involved with the story and the characters. Really good quick read.
  
A colorblind 18 year old that stands up for those unable to stand up for themselves.

I fell in immediately and deeply in awe/amazement with Scarlett. She loses her parents through a traumatic incident, uncovers age old secrets, and continues to fight for the innocent.

Twists and turns, romance, action, mystery! I couldn't put this book down! Can't wait to devour book 2!!!
  
Big Little Lies  - Season 1
Big Little Lies - Season 1
2017 | Drama
All star Hollywood A list cast (1 more)
Nicole Kidman stands out
A little slow in the first couple of episodes (0 more)
Everyone has their secrets
I wasn't sure what to expect from this, but the cast alone caught my eye. It slowly turns out to be a very compelling watch. A bit predictable about half way through but an intriguing story nevertheless and only 7 episodes long.
  
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RubyDuchess (1 KP) Jan 14, 2018

There's 8 episodes is there not?

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Dean (6927 KP) Jan 14, 2018

Nope just the 7 odd number

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Auburn (57 KP) rated Tell Me No Lies in Books

Apr 10, 2019  
TM
Tell Me No Lies
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
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A slow paced story set in the 80s about a girl growing into herself and life during her high school senior year. Everyone has secrets but it seems drawn out in finding out and not affecting anyone else in a way it might.
I enjoyed the story but it was kind of slow and I felt like we missed out on everyone else with only one perspective.
  
Storm Cursed (Mercy Tompson #11)
Storm Cursed (Mercy Tompson #11)
Patricia Briggs | 2019 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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Ben (2 more)
Sherwood
Real characters and reactions
Ended too soon (0 more)
A few secrets are found out, change is happening. In this fast read Mercy has to deal with witches, zombies, the fae, government officials among others. Not knowing who is an ally or foe the aftermath of her Troll Bridge speech has arrived. She and her pack have to keep their word to keep their territory safe.
  
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett | 2017 | Children
9
8.2 (107 Ratings)
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The way the story is told (0 more)
The Secret Garden
Kept hidden away from everyone and .are to think he's really ill this story tells how you can do anything you set your mind too. It's great how it features friendship so well and not just humans. And the story is so well thought off bout discovering secrets. Is such a fantastic book and definitely a classic