Merissa (13915 KP) rated The Destroyer (A Broken World #2) in Books
Apr 18, 2023
There isn't much of Skye and Brennan in this part, but trust me, there is so much else going on that you don't really miss it. Skye is such a strong character, I love her. She is prepared to put her neck on the line for what she believes in, even though it goes against everything she has been told her whole life. I love how she can already see the cracks in her society but just needs the back story for her to commit.
Exceptionally well-written, fast-paced and action-packed, this is a story to read, savour, and then go back and read again, just to make sure you didn't miss anything! Absolutely fantastic and highly 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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Oct 3, 2015
Plain Like Vanilla: An American Tale
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Plain Like Vanilla is a gripping tale of murder, betrayal, and awakening. Charlottesville,...
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated The Reapers are the Angels (Reapers, #1) in Books
Oct 7, 2022
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The Reapers are the Angels ( Reapers book 1)
By Alden Bell
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Zombies have infested a fallen America. A young girl named Temple is on the run. Haunted by her past and pursued by a killer, Temple is surrounded by death and danger, hoping to be set free.
For twenty-five years, civilization has survived in meager enclaves, guarded against a plague of the dead. Temple wanders this blighted landscape, keeping to herself and keeping her demons inside her heart. She can't remember a time before the zombies, but she does remember an old man who took her in and the younger brother she cared for until the tragedy that set her on a personal journey toward redemption. Moving back and forth between the insulated remnants of society and the brutal frontier beyond, Temple must decide where ultimately to make a home and find the salvation she seeks.
This was just fantastic. It was beautifully written. We follow the journey of a 15 year old girl crossing the country of a zombie filled world. It’s was so gruesome I loved it. Temple will stay with me for a very long time. Didn’t expect that ending but it was just so good.
ClareR (6118 KP) rated The Colours of Death in Books
Apr 18, 2022
They’re a fantastic cast of characters, and they work well together )literally, in the case of the police team). It’s another angle on discrimination: instead of religion or skin colour, the Gifted are discriminated against because of their gifts - something they have no choice or control over.
This novel feels a little dystopian in places: when people go ‘missing’ if they lose control of their gifts, for example. And all Gifted are kept on a register where they’re regularly assessed. If they exceed a certain level, they’re removed from society for everyone else’s safety.
I really enjoyed this - the storyline was interesting, gripping, in fact, and exciting when it needed to be. The main character was flawed and very likeable, and the food constantly made me feel hungry!
I will be looking out for the next book in the series.
Lucifer's Triangle (The Trove Chronicles, #1)
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In a city where belief means everything, putting your faith in the wrong person can get you killed. ...
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Murder in Morningside Heights
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In the latest from the bestselling author of Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue, former police sergeant...
Murder at Blackwater Bend
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Wild-hearted Kentuckian Stella Kendrick cautiously navigates the strict demands of British high...
Blackout Trail
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When the world goes dark, a doctor embarks on a perilous journey. Doctor Anna Hastings is no...
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Blossom and the Beast (The Alder Tales #1)
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Blossom Frane is only weeks away from her transformation. On her eighteenth birthday, she’ll find...
Paranormal Romance Fairy tale Retelling
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated His Game: The First Time in Books
Feb 5, 2024
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His Game: The First Time
By Tirzah M.M. Hawkins
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Trigger warning and crap content
Rachel's your average teenage girl, fresh out of high school, excited about the secret trip her boyfriend surprised her with. She's been waiting forever for him to pop the question.
However, John isn't your average teenage boy. And his idea of a fun trip is far from a proposal.
John's growing into his tastes. Tastes for things unmentionable in polite society. Read this coming-of-age story about how a violent artist got his start.
Each book in the His Game series is a standalone story and can be read in any order.
So I read His Game: The woods as an arc a while ago and I just needed to read this one too this is how John starts his game and it’s a pretty twisted tale. This is not for everyone it’s graphic and dark. It’s always hard to say I liked these kind of books but when they are well written and provoke a response that the author sets out to achieve then they are worth the read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.