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Hazel (2934 KP) rated We Fly Beneath the Stars [Audiobook] in Books

Dec 4, 2022  
We Fly Beneath the Stars [Audiobook]
We Fly Beneath the Stars [Audiobook]
Suzanne Kelman | 2022 | History & Politics
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is one of those stories that grabs you and doesn't let go until the last word ... absolutely gripping, full of tension and courage ... and based on a true story.

The book follows the lives of Nadia and Tasha, sisters who join the Russian Airforce during World War II and who become fighter pilots in the much-feared by the Germans and all-female squadron known as "The Night Witches."

Given inferior equipment and less training than their male counterparts as well as having to put up with their harassment all whilst trying to stay alive and get back safely following their night sorties over the advancing German army; this is a story of tremendous bravery however it also a tale of sibling rivalry, love, loss and choices.

The narrator, Lauryn Allman, was excellent; her voice totally immersed me into the story; one of the best I have come across so far and my thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for enabling me to listen to and share my thoughts of We Fly Beneath the Stars.
  
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David McK (3705 KP) rated Lords and Ladies (Discworld, #14; Witches #4) in Books

Oct 30, 2022  
Lords and Ladies (Discworld, #14; Witches #4)
Lords and Ladies (Discworld, #14; Witches #4)
Terry Pratchett | 1992 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.3 (8 Ratings)
Book Rating
As a character, Granny Weatherwax first appeared in the third Discworld novel Equal Rites, which was about, well, Equal Rights for both sexes. She then re-appeared (and beacem the unofficial head of her coven) in both Wyrd Sisters (where the broad outline of the plot bears a striking resemblance to certain Scottish play) and Witches Abroad (fairytales as you've never heard them before!). This is thus the fourth Discworld novel to include her as a main character, this time taking its inspiration from another Shakespeare play: A Midsummers night dream.

In this, and unlike the Elves of most comtemporary literature (Elves = good), the Elvish race are a foe to be reckoned with! This quote from about half-way through sums it up:

'Elves are wonderful. They provoke wonder.
Elves are marvellous. They cause marvels.
Elves are fantastic. They creat fantasies.
Elves are glamorous. They project glamour.
Elves are enchanting. They weave enchantment.
Elves are terrific. They beget terror.
The thing about words is that meanings can twist just like a snake ...
No-one ever said Elves are nice.
Elves are bad.'
  
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Debbiereadsbook (1656 KP) rated The Witches Prophecy (The Blue Flamed Witch #1) in Books

Nov 22, 2023  
The Witches Prophecy (The Blue Flamed Witch #1)
The Witches Prophecy (The Blue Flamed Witch #1)
Janae | 2023 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
maybe not one for me!
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

My review for this book will be short, because, to be honest, I'm really not sure what I just read!

I'll summarise as best as I can though.

I liked that multiple people have a say. So we get to hear from all the important people.

I LOVED the sarcasm from everyone! Trouble, especially.

I did not like, and I think this was my biggest issue, that multiple names were used for the same person. I got a bit confused right at the prologue and I think that set the screen for the rest of the book.

Lots of paranormal themes: prophecies, soul mates, demons, witches and gods, and a rare one: reincarnations. I liked that.

But, like I said, the multiple names thing kinda threw for the whole book, and I'm still a little confused by it all!

Maybe not one for me, but I did finish it, so

3 stars

*same worded review will appear elsewhere