ClareR (6256 KP) rated Love Forms in Books
Mar 8, 2026
She seems to have given up many things in her life all for the benefit of others. Giving up her daughter was to stop the scandal for her family; she gave up her career for the benefit of her marriage (it didn’t work) and her children. Being a doctor at the time was incompatible with motherhood for her.
This is a very melancholic read: Dawn appears to be lonely now her children have grown up and moved away. Her time is taken up with thoughts of her past, missed opportunities, and the search for her daughter. She has had failed attempts to find her daughter, and it sounds as though there were financial repercussions as well. There’s no mention of friends, as far as I can remember, just one male friend with benefits.
Should this have been on the Booker long list 2025 and now on the Women’s Prize long list? Why not, it’s an enjoyable, if rather sombre read.
A Vision of Lights (The Elemental Realm Duology #2)
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Fixing something broken is impossible if you can’t find all the pieces. Enzo Mangianelli was...
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Creeping Shadow ( The Rise of Isaac 1) in Books
Mar 29, 2023
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Creeping Shadow ( The Rise of Isaac 1)
By Caroline Peckham
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A man waits in Vale, a world void of humanity. A mother vanishes, her disappearance concealed by the police. A girl collapses, black magic invading her blood. And a boy linked to them all must fight to save his family. Earth is just one of seven worlds. Gateways divide the realms and those who pass through must earn keys, participating in challenges that will separate the fearful from the brave, the weak from the strong, and the witless from the cunning. Sixteen year old Oliver Knight knows nothing of the other worlds or his family's dark past. But when his adopted sister succumbs to a deadly curse the truth is revealed and he is plunged into an unknown land in a desperate bid to save her. However, a sinister enemy is on the rise and the danger they face at every turn throws those around them under suspicion. In order to survive, Oliver must figure out who to trust, who to believe and, ultimately, who to fear...
This was an easy quick enjoyable read. It was different and I really enjoyed it the characters and story were really good.
A Tale of Two Kingdoms (Knights of Black Swan #6)
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Duff Torquil is heir to Scotia, the kingdom of Fae, who have been at war with the Elves for two...
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Merissa (14112 KP) rated A Subtle Breeze (Southern Spirits #1) in Books
Apr 18, 2023
I really enjoyed this story! It was hot, sad, horrifying and romantic. The mischievous spirit, who only showed up when needed, was brilliant and, together with the reactions from the various people, made me laugh out loud on more than one occasion.
The first book in a series, and I'm really looking forward to reading more. Definitely recommended.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2615 KP) rated Arbor Day Can Be Deadly in Books
May 4, 2023
This is a prequel novella that introduces the characters and sets up the premise of the series. Since I’ve read other stories with the characters, I already knew part of what we learned here, but I still enjoyed seeing everyone meet for the first time. The pacing is a little off because of the set up, but there is plenty of story here. In fact, there’s almost too much, but it does come to a logical climax. There’s plenty of humor and some serious issues as well, and the two are balanced perfectly. If you are looking for a fun, you’ll be glad you picked up this prequel.
Merissa (14112 KP) rated Lost (The Caelian Cycle #1) in Books
May 5, 2023
This story is well-written with a steady pace. It will give you an emotional connection as you empathise with the characters and situations they find themselves in.
This is a fantastic debut novel that has definitely left me wanting more. A brilliant story that grips you from start to finish, you will need to know more about Sadie and Kian. Although this story comes to a satisfying conclusion, it also leads you perfectly into the next book which is due out later this year that I have GOT to read. Highly Recommended.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
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Jul 8, 2015
Make Me Clean
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She will leave your surfaces sparkling. But she may well leave you dead... Maria is a good woman...
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Muddled Through
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In the tenth installment of Barbara Ross’s award-winning mystery series starring Julia Snowden and...
A Season on the Wind
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Ben Zook had only two loves in his life: books and birds. In a stroke of good fortune, he'd stumbled...
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