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Lions Under the Throne: Essays on the History of English Public Law
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Francis Bacon wrote in 1625 that judges must be lions, but lions under the throne. From that day to...
Erotique Chique: Interiors of Seduction
Thijs Demeulemeester, Athos Burez and Louise Mertens
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Home is where the glam is. A sexy interior design book with glamorous, cinematic houses from the...
The Love Object: Selected Stories of Edna O'Brien
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This book was the winner of the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award. Spanning five...
Eleanor (1463 KP) rated Playing Nice in Books
Mar 31, 2021
Unsettling Thriller
What a tense read!! From the moment the situation becomes apparent a creeping feeling of unease is ever-present, I did not relax while reading this book.
When faced with the unimaginable horror of discovering their child was swapped at birth Pete and Maddie have to question everything, while dealing with a new family so suddenly entangled in theirs.
I loved the growing tension and unease I felt reading this book.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the copy of this book.
When faced with the unimaginable horror of discovering their child was swapped at birth Pete and Maddie have to question everything, while dealing with a new family so suddenly entangled in theirs.
I loved the growing tension and unease I felt reading this book.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the copy of this book.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez recommended The Magic Mountain in Books (curated)
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Down London Road (On Dublin Street, #2) in Books
Jan 11, 2021
First 50-60% 5 big fat stars.
Second half: 3 stars.
Final rating: 4 stars.
I was really loving this up until just after the half way point and then it seemed to lose its momentum. It didn't have that same sexiness/naughtiness to it as the first half with the tension ratcheting up between Jo and Cam, which I was loving btw.
Nevertheless I did enjoy the story and look forward to reading more of this series, and just more books by the author in general.
Second half: 3 stars.
Final rating: 4 stars.
I was really loving this up until just after the half way point and then it seemed to lose its momentum. It didn't have that same sexiness/naughtiness to it as the first half with the tension ratcheting up between Jo and Cam, which I was loving btw.
Nevertheless I did enjoy the story and look forward to reading more of this series, and just more books by the author in general.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Then She Vanishes in Books
Aug 26, 2019
This is a good psychological thriller with a captivating start and the rest being a slow, burn to the satisfying conclusion.
Written at good pace and switching between two timelines with complex and interesting characters, Then She Vanishes is an enthralling read and whilst it might not have the action or thrills of most books of this genre, it definitely has the tension and build-up to rival any of them.
Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.
Written at good pace and switching between two timelines with complex and interesting characters, Then She Vanishes is an enthralling read and whilst it might not have the action or thrills of most books of this genre, it definitely has the tension and build-up to rival any of them.
Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.
Merissa (13883 KP) created a post
Dec 15, 2025
Having read and enjoyed Lesley's previous two books, The Rumour and Who Did You Tell?, I jumped at the chance to read this, her latest outing and, once again, I wasn't disappointed.
The Dare is an enthralling read where you can literally feel the tension building as the story unfolds. I was absolutely immersed from start to finish in the story of Lizzie and her best friend, Alice from both the "then" and "now" perspectives - this may sound confusing but, believe me, it's not.
After the accident that killed her best friend 12 years ago, Lizzie is trying to rebuild her life; she is engaged to be married to a GP, her epilepsy is under control and she is thinking of going to university however, things start to happen that quickly threaten that happiness.
The Dare is a slow-burner, that builds in tension, intrigue and suspense. I found it riveting and hard to stop reading and I would certainly recommend to people who enjoy an excellent psychological thriller with an enthralling plot and great twists.
Thank you to Random House UK, Transworld Publishers and NetGalley for my advance copy in return for an honest, unbiased and unedited review.
The Dare is an enthralling read where you can literally feel the tension building as the story unfolds. I was absolutely immersed from start to finish in the story of Lizzie and her best friend, Alice from both the "then" and "now" perspectives - this may sound confusing but, believe me, it's not.
After the accident that killed her best friend 12 years ago, Lizzie is trying to rebuild her life; she is engaged to be married to a GP, her epilepsy is under control and she is thinking of going to university however, things start to happen that quickly threaten that happiness.
The Dare is a slow-burner, that builds in tension, intrigue and suspense. I found it riveting and hard to stop reading and I would certainly recommend to people who enjoy an excellent psychological thriller with an enthralling plot and great twists.
Thank you to Random House UK, Transworld Publishers and NetGalley for my advance copy in return for an honest, unbiased and unedited review.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2518 KP) rated Barbecue Can Be Deadly in Books
Oct 26, 2023
Brisket and Deadly Tension
Sho Tanaka’s sister Jenny is entering a local barbecue competition, and Sho and Levi Blue are going along to show their support. Sho immediately notices all the tension between the other professional contestants. But he isn’t prepared when he and Levi stumble over a dead body. With the evidence pointing to Jenny, Sho is quick to jump into the investigation. Who is cooking up more than barbecue?
Quite often when I start a mystery, it’s easy to see who the victim will be. That wasn’t the case here, which is something I loved. I did feel the pacing was off in the first half, but I still enjoyed the book and was satisfied when we reached the end. I love these characters. They are strong with great relationships. While the book deals with some serious topics, like early onset dementia and prescription drug addiction, it is a comedic mystery, and I laughed quite a few times. The competing tones are balanced perfectly, making for a richer reading experience. It’s going to be a long wait for me until the next in the series comes out. If you haven’t started this series yet, fix that today.
Quite often when I start a mystery, it’s easy to see who the victim will be. That wasn’t the case here, which is something I loved. I did feel the pacing was off in the first half, but I still enjoyed the book and was satisfied when we reached the end. I love these characters. They are strong with great relationships. While the book deals with some serious topics, like early onset dementia and prescription drug addiction, it is a comedic mystery, and I laughed quite a few times. The competing tones are balanced perfectly, making for a richer reading experience. It’s going to be a long wait for me until the next in the series comes out. If you haven’t started this series yet, fix that today.