Dying for a Living Boxset: Books 1-3 by Kory M. Shrum
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Very much impressed! Great characters, thoughtful story development. Detailed world-building and steadfast prose style throughout. I will admit it was an impulse purchase on my part, but it gave me hours of entertainment.
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"Who has ever heard of Norma Cenva? ... You think a man designed the first Guild ship? Your history books told you it was Aurelius Venport? They lied. It was his mistress, Norma. She gave him the design, along with five children. He thought his ego would take no less. In the end, the knowledge that he had not really fulfilled his own image, that was what destroyed him." - God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert.
Monday, 31 October 2016
Review: Dying for Her
Dying for Her by Kory M. Shrum
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Can the series actually get any better? It looks like it can! This story continuation was so good I am genuinely excited for all of the other part of the story yet to come!
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Can the series actually get any better? It looks like it can! This story continuation was so good I am genuinely excited for all of the other part of the story yet to come!
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Review: Dying by the Hour
Dying by the Hour by Kory M. Shrum
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The second one in the series definitely keeps on with all of the great things book one had in it, - and ads to it! I really enjoyed this one and am going to book 3 straight away.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The second one in the series definitely keeps on with all of the great things book one had in it, - and ads to it! I really enjoyed this one and am going to book 3 straight away.
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Review: Bluescreen
Bluescreen by Dan Wells
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I really like that this book has diverse characters, but other than that it was not quite as impressive as I was hoping. The cover art is marvellous and the world-building is great, plot-wise the book suffers considerably. It has good tension building and the audio version was nicely made, but I honestly will take my time to consider if I will be continuing with the series.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I really like that this book has diverse characters, but other than that it was not quite as impressive as I was hoping. The cover art is marvellous and the world-building is great, plot-wise the book suffers considerably. It has good tension building and the audio version was nicely made, but I honestly will take my time to consider if I will be continuing with the series.
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Saturday, 29 October 2016
Review: Following Farage: On the Trail of the People's Army
Following Farage: On the Trail of the People's Army by Owen Bennett
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
It is a book with an interesting premise and a good literal execution in regards to written presentation and it's style. But it did not grab me in any of the normal ways good book can. I enjoyed the humour of it and the commentary it was giving but it was nothing spectacular.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
It is a book with an interesting premise and a good literal execution in regards to written presentation and it's style. But it did not grab me in any of the normal ways good book can. I enjoyed the humour of it and the commentary it was giving but it was nothing spectacular.
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Review: The Power
The Power by Naomi Alderman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a very interesting book, not perfect by any means but it has it's own allure. The sad thing for me is that it looks too much like an unusual feminist propaganda with a lot of man-hating in the mix; but it is written in such a way that it seems righteous in some aspects of it and this part is for me personally, sickening. I enjoyed the suspension of disbelief here, and it will probably look a built different on it's second reading, but for now, this is it!
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a very interesting book, not perfect by any means but it has it's own allure. The sad thing for me is that it looks too much like an unusual feminist propaganda with a lot of man-hating in the mix; but it is written in such a way that it seems righteous in some aspects of it and this part is for me personally, sickening. I enjoyed the suspension of disbelief here, and it will probably look a built different on it's second reading, but for now, this is it!
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Friday, 28 October 2016
Review: Returned Broken
Returned Broken by Judith Keller
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I was very close to DNFing this book because of the development of the Stockholm Syndrome-esque subplot. It is nicely written and has good characters... But from personal experience there is a reason why, if you will be doing any kind of relief mission overseas, especially related to medicine you have mandatory induction and training in several supplementary fields, - to prevent the above-mentioned "plots" to develop. Other that that, I am glad I finished it, and I enjoyed the book as a whole quite a bit.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I was very close to DNFing this book because of the development of the Stockholm Syndrome-esque subplot. It is nicely written and has good characters... But from personal experience there is a reason why, if you will be doing any kind of relief mission overseas, especially related to medicine you have mandatory induction and training in several supplementary fields, - to prevent the above-mentioned "plots" to develop. Other that that, I am glad I finished it, and I enjoyed the book as a whole quite a bit.
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Review: No God in Tannam
No God in Tannam by Jimmy Macram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very interesting read with good dialogue and a nice tension-full story.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very interesting read with good dialogue and a nice tension-full story.
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Wednesday, 26 October 2016
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Sunday, 23 October 2016
Review: Mordacious
Mordacious by Sarah Lyons Fleming
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was so happy to find out that a spin-off series had finally started, linking all of us again with the character we thought we lost and with some new people I quite quickly established emotional connections to. It is again a great book, and even more so as a audio-book. I very much enjoyed it and will be re-listening it for sure in the nearest future. Will be getting the new books in the series as soon as they will become available, and hope that the audio version will keep being outstanding!
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was so happy to find out that a spin-off series had finally started, linking all of us again with the character we thought we lost and with some new people I quite quickly established emotional connections to. It is again a great book, and even more so as a audio-book. I very much enjoyed it and will be re-listening it for sure in the nearest future. Will be getting the new books in the series as soon as they will become available, and hope that the audio version will keep being outstanding!
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Friday, 21 October 2016
Thursday, 20 October 2016
Review: The Death of Danny Daggers
The Death of Danny Daggers by Haydn Wilks
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I loved the book cover. And it was good story with amazingly written dialogues. Gay bar in Cardiff was a great touch, that made me like this book even more. Very satisfying read.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I loved the book cover. And it was good story with amazingly written dialogues. Gay bar in Cardiff was a great touch, that made me like this book even more. Very satisfying read.
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Review: Einstein's Beach House
Einstein's Beach House by Jacob M. Appel
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I love the cover of this book - is has a great title (give me "Einstein"-anything and I will try it out for sure!). Stories are reasonably well written. But it did not grasp my attention as I would hope it would.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I love the cover of this book - is has a great title (give me "Einstein"-anything and I will try it out for sure!). Stories are reasonably well written. But it did not grasp my attention as I would hope it would.
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Review: The Callous Catcher
The Callous Catcher by Ebony Easter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was very interesting and well written. I will be for a look out for part 2. Interesting main and secondary characters, nicely paced plot, and full of suspense.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was very interesting and well written. I will be for a look out for part 2. Interesting main and secondary characters, nicely paced plot, and full of suspense.
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Wednesday, 19 October 2016
Review: The 3rd Woman
The 3rd Woman by Jonathan Freedland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book started off really strong... and continued to be strong in both writing and story. It was surprisingly plausible and imaginative. O really enjoyed it.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book started off really strong... and continued to be strong in both writing and story. It was surprisingly plausible and imaginative. O really enjoyed it.
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Review: Nelly Dean
Nelly Dean by Alison Case
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I am really sorry, but I just couldn't get into the story. It was really weird for me how the POV was chosen to unfold. I might give the book a chance some other time.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I am really sorry, but I just couldn't get into the story. It was really weird for me how the POV was chosen to unfold. I might give the book a chance some other time.
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Monday, 17 October 2016
Review: Cosmopolis
Cosmopolis by Don DeLillo
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I did not see the movie, and the only role I can tolerate Robert Pattinson is when he is playing Cedric Diggory - and I still gave this book a chance! It is nothing spectacular & still OK, there are some twists and turns to the story that stand out, brandishing good memorable extrapolations and achieving time-limited suspense through writing. For me thou, it lacks something, imperceptible but noticeable. And if you will ask me what it is, I won't be able to answer you straight away; it might be the lacking of the experience of the realness of it. lack of grounding in the story, or something completely different.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I did not see the movie, and the only role I can tolerate Robert Pattinson is when he is playing Cedric Diggory - and I still gave this book a chance! It is nothing spectacular & still OK, there are some twists and turns to the story that stand out, brandishing good memorable extrapolations and achieving time-limited suspense through writing. For me thou, it lacks something, imperceptible but noticeable. And if you will ask me what it is, I won't be able to answer you straight away; it might be the lacking of the experience of the realness of it. lack of grounding in the story, or something completely different.
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Review: The Little Girl in the Radiator: Mum, Alzheimer's and Me
The Little Girl in the Radiator: Mum, Alzheimer's and Me by Martin Slevin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Real stories on paper always make me far less critical... it is probably a weakness. Enjoyed the story, despite the heartbreak. Very well thought and presented nicely.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Real stories on paper always make me far less critical... it is probably a weakness. Enjoyed the story, despite the heartbreak. Very well thought and presented nicely.
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Review: We Go Again
We Go Again by Michael Cargill
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Surprisingly good writing. Really nice!
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Surprisingly good writing. Really nice!
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Review: We Go Again
We Go Again by Michael Cargill
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Surprisingly good writing. Really nice!
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Surprisingly good writing. Really nice!
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Review: Confessions of a Conjuror
Confessions of a Conjuror by Derren Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Derren did it again... you cock! On a more serious note thou, this book was a complete pleasure. It comes full circle story-wise and is an amazing extrapolation of the personal flow of the mind of the author. Quite enjoyable to read, especially the discussion regarding the importance of kindness. Looks like another book will be joining my Best Reads of 2016 list.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Derren did it again... you cock! On a more serious note thou, this book was a complete pleasure. It comes full circle story-wise and is an amazing extrapolation of the personal flow of the mind of the author. Quite enjoyable to read, especially the discussion regarding the importance of kindness. Looks like another book will be joining my Best Reads of 2016 list.
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Review: Confessions of a Conjuror
Confessions of a Conjuror by Derren Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Derren did it again... you cock! On a more serious note thou, this book was a complete pleasure. It comes full circle story-wise and is an amazing extrapolation of the personal flow of the mind of the author. Quite enjoyable to read, especially the discussion regarding the importance of kindness. Looks like another book will be joining my Best Reads of 2016 list.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Derren did it again... you cock! On a more serious note thou, this book was a complete pleasure. It comes full circle story-wise and is an amazing extrapolation of the personal flow of the mind of the author. Quite enjoyable to read, especially the discussion regarding the importance of kindness. Looks like another book will be joining my Best Reads of 2016 list.
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Sunday, 16 October 2016
Review: Gathering Storm
Gathering Storm by Maggie Craig
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
It is a well-written, nicely researched historical novel, with a nice cover, that is not particularly spectacular but is enticing enough. Romance novels are not my kind of a thing, but there was a lot of different things included in the story that kept me reading.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
It is a well-written, nicely researched historical novel, with a nice cover, that is not particularly spectacular but is enticing enough. Romance novels are not my kind of a thing, but there was a lot of different things included in the story that kept me reading.
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Saturday, 15 October 2016
Review: The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Yes, yes, I admit the goody bag that I received with the book did influence my review, happy now? OK! But it only influenced me to a point of me starting reading, because to be honest with you, the first sentence was enough to keep me going! I love books that understand the importance of the first sentence impact. And the story in itself did not disappoint.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Yes, yes, I admit the goody bag that I received with the book did influence my review, happy now? OK! But it only influenced me to a point of me starting reading, because to be honest with you, the first sentence was enough to keep me going! I love books that understand the importance of the first sentence impact. And the story in itself did not disappoint.
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Review: When We Were Friends
When We Were Friends by Tina Seskis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This one is odd. It is poetically written and quite beautiful, but not remarkably memorable. I loved the mind-sketches of London throughout the book and it was interesting to keep reading and see how it all weaved into a story.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This one is odd. It is poetically written and quite beautiful, but not remarkably memorable. I loved the mind-sketches of London throughout the book and it was interesting to keep reading and see how it all weaved into a story.
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Thursday, 13 October 2016
Review: Anything for Her
Anything for Her by Jack Jordan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book made me feel very bad. Which in itself is like a miracle, because I normally can detach my emotional experience from my reading experience. But not with this book! It is wearily depressing, and in this very realistic. I liked the guided journey the author seemingly chose, and despite the fact that it is not at all an easy read. The subject matter is compelling enough to keep on surprising you, and thus making you turn the pages till it is all read.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book made me feel very bad. Which in itself is like a miracle, because I normally can detach my emotional experience from my reading experience. But not with this book! It is wearily depressing, and in this very realistic. I liked the guided journey the author seemingly chose, and despite the fact that it is not at all an easy read. The subject matter is compelling enough to keep on surprising you, and thus making you turn the pages till it is all read.
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Review: Neon Phantoms: A Tale of Movie Obsession
Neon Phantoms: A Tale of Movie Obsession by Sean McCloy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was very unusual but in a good way. From the very beginning even the cover helps you as the reader to get to the special state desired and guided throughout the plot. There is an interesting repetition present in the writing, and the book comes full circle, if you are patient enough to keep up with the reading. It is by no means a cheery-make- me-feel-good-kind-of-a-book, but it doers not have to be. Story is intricate and the main character pulls his weight. Creepily sweet!
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was very unusual but in a good way. From the very beginning even the cover helps you as the reader to get to the special state desired and guided throughout the plot. There is an interesting repetition present in the writing, and the book comes full circle, if you are patient enough to keep up with the reading. It is by no means a cheery-make- me-feel-good-kind-of-a-book, but it doers not have to be. Story is intricate and the main character pulls his weight. Creepily sweet!
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Monday, 10 October 2016
Review: Enchanted August
Enchanted August by Brenda Bowen
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Really good beginning and a generally interesting main character. It kept me interested.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Really good beginning and a generally interesting main character. It kept me interested.
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Review: Dream a Little Dream
Dream a Little Dream by Giovanna Fletcher
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Not as relaxing as I have imagined. Tried to like it and wasn't successful. There probably will be a continuation to the story, but I will not be checking it out.
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Not as relaxing as I have imagined. Tried to like it and wasn't successful. There probably will be a continuation to the story, but I will not be checking it out.
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Sunday, 9 October 2016
Review: What I Tell You in the Dark
What I Tell You in the Dark by John Samuel
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
it was nicely written, witty and original. But just not my cup of tea. Great pacing in the ending in particular. Good attention to detail, and an amazing cover design!
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
it was nicely written, witty and original. But just not my cup of tea. Great pacing in the ending in particular. Good attention to detail, and an amazing cover design!
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Review: A New Religion
A New Religion by Tim Schumacher
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
It was a book that took me quite some time to read through, it has some solid research, good pacing and a lot of detail. But it lacks a spark, at least fro me. It is pleasurable and informative, but did not stand out. I know there will be other people who will enjoy it for sure, and I will pass it along gladly for others to read.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
It was a book that took me quite some time to read through, it has some solid research, good pacing and a lot of detail. But it lacks a spark, at least fro me. It is pleasurable and informative, but did not stand out. I know there will be other people who will enjoy it for sure, and I will pass it along gladly for others to read.
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Saturday, 8 October 2016
Review: Alien Invasion Box Set: Books 1-3
Alien Invasion Box Set: Books 1-3 by Sean Platt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
First one was really good, subsequent ones not so much, still a good read and with a lot of interesting details.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
First one was really good, subsequent ones not so much, still a good read and with a lot of interesting details.
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Review: Colonization
Colonization by Sean Platt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I dunno, guys. Book 3 is a definite improvement on book 2 but that's about it. It is more engaging then the second one in the series, with a world that had significant changes, and characters that changed, but it is lacking that "human" (pun intended) connection that the Invasion had, at least for me. And that one lack, changes the atmosphere of the book as a whole, and makes it palatable, but boring.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I dunno, guys. Book 3 is a definite improvement on book 2 but that's about it. It is more engaging then the second one in the series, with a world that had significant changes, and characters that changed, but it is lacking that "human" (pun intended) connection that the Invasion had, at least for me. And that one lack, changes the atmosphere of the book as a whole, and makes it palatable, but boring.
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Review: Contact
Contact by Sean Platt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The second book lost it's special umpf for me somewhere in the middle. Book one was special with it's approach, this one however, is not. It is still interesting yes, but not fascinating.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The second book lost it's special umpf for me somewhere in the middle. Book one was special with it's approach, this one however, is not. It is still interesting yes, but not fascinating.
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Review: Dust: Before and After: The Dust Series
Dust: Before and After: The Dust Series by S.E. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Interesting and peculiar, in a good way. Lovely, relatable characters, good story and an interesting premise.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Interesting and peculiar, in a good way. Lovely, relatable characters, good story and an interesting premise.
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Review: The Gates: An Apocalyptic Horror Novel
The Gates: An Apocalyptic Horror Novel by Iain Rob Wright
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Quite underwhelming, especially by the end, but entertaining and well written.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Quite underwhelming, especially by the end, but entertaining and well written.
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Review: The Undying: Shades
The Undying: Shades by Ethan Reid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A lot better then the first book bus still not good enough for a 5-starer for me. Great to see some much needed character development, some great plot twists and interesting mystery-like secondary info that propels the book story ahead.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A lot better then the first book bus still not good enough for a 5-starer for me. Great to see some much needed character development, some great plot twists and interesting mystery-like secondary info that propels the book story ahead.
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Review: Day Four
Day Four by Sarah Lotz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
it was a fascinating novel. Blog parts were the absolute best! It was interesting to see the intrigue developing from so many different angles. The cover design was great and the blue coloured theme-orientated design complemented the overall story very well. it had some interesting characters as well as made me interested not only in book 3 which is always a good sign but also in book 1 which I am now considering reading as well. Great time reading for sure!
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
it was a fascinating novel. Blog parts were the absolute best! It was interesting to see the intrigue developing from so many different angles. The cover design was great and the blue coloured theme-orientated design complemented the overall story very well. it had some interesting characters as well as made me interested not only in book 3 which is always a good sign but also in book 1 which I am now considering reading as well. Great time reading for sure!
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Tuesday, 4 October 2016
Monday, 3 October 2016
Review: RazorsCut
RazorsCut by Troy Hallewell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a good conclusion to the series and despite the fact that it is not my most favourite in the trilogy I still liked how it expanded on the world and how new interesting characters were introduced.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a good conclusion to the series and despite the fact that it is not my most favourite in the trilogy I still liked how it expanded on the world and how new interesting characters were introduced.
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Review: The Land of Falling Stars
The Land of Falling Stars by Troy Hallewell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I did not want to leave this interesting universe and this story gave me a great excuse to keep reading. It was interesting to see a serious situation from a character we already know and yet to see him as vulnerable as he was. Some parts of the narrative surprised me nut did not stop me from reading. I waned to know how it will end and was interested throughout.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I did not want to leave this interesting universe and this story gave me a great excuse to keep reading. It was interesting to see a serious situation from a character we already know and yet to see him as vulnerable as he was. Some parts of the narrative surprised me nut did not stop me from reading. I waned to know how it will end and was interested throughout.
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Review: The Land of Falling Stars
The Land of Falling Stars by Troy Hallewell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I did not want to leave this interesting universe and this story gave me a great excuse to keep reading. It was interesting to see a serious situation from a character we already know and yet to see him as vulnerable as he was. Some parts of the narrative surprised me nut did not stop me from reading. I waned to know how it will end and was interested throughout.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I did not want to leave this interesting universe and this story gave me a great excuse to keep reading. It was interesting to see a serious situation from a character we already know and yet to see him as vulnerable as he was. Some parts of the narrative surprised me nut did not stop me from reading. I waned to know how it will end and was interested throughout.
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Review: Gone to Texas: Vol. 1 of New Mexico Gal
Gone to Texas: Vol. 1 of New Mexico Gal by Enid E. Haag
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It was a very interesting book with an unusual story and complex characters. I loved the ending and hope that the next in the series will be available soon, I will definitely read it!
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It was a very interesting book with an unusual story and complex characters. I loved the ending and hope that the next in the series will be available soon, I will definitely read it!
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Review: Two Hours: The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon
Two Hours: The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon by Ed Caesar
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
It is a very interested outlook on professional sports but not only. Good storytelling and well structured narrative. Both analytical and introspective. Well detailed and clearly researched with passion.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
It is a very interested outlook on professional sports but not only. Good storytelling and well structured narrative. Both analytical and introspective. Well detailed and clearly researched with passion.
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