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I have read all the missing girls by this author and still have the last house guest on my tbr so I knew I wanted to give this a try when it was offered for reviewers and I am very glad I did.
This was a fantastic thriller that kept me guessing right the way through. Every time I thought I knew what was coming something threw me off the trail! The short sharp chapters really had me on edge and I loved the addition of the transcription at the end of each chapter that revealed what happened all those years ago.
I also really enjoyed that this was two mystery's to solve in one, the past when the younger Olivia going missing in the storm and the present question of who has killed the person Olivia finds.
This was a fantastic thriller that kept me guessing right the way through. Every time I thought I knew what was coming something threw me off the trail! The short sharp chapters really had me on edge and I loved the addition of the transcription at the end of each chapter that revealed what happened all those years ago.
I also really enjoyed that this was two mystery's to solve in one, the past when the younger Olivia going missing in the storm and the present question of who has killed the person Olivia finds.
This story follows the lives of three individuals who are lonely and lost and takes us on a journey of finding love and acceptance.
Recently married, childhood sweethearts, Violet and Jonah have recently moved to the country to try and get over the loss of her father. Before they were married Jonah spent time in India and Violet feels he has come back changed and now feels lonelier than ever with her father gone and her husband acting like a stranger.
Then a well know spirit medium arrives in town and she sees that Jonah is hiding something from his new wife.
I was initially unsure about the spiritual element but I actually really enjoyed it and ended up flying through this book. The women in it were both strong and capable and so perfect for each other.
This is great piece of historical fiction that I really felt immersed in and I really liked the pieces of old text at the end of the chapters. If your a fan of historical fiction reads like the familiars then this is definitely one you are going to want to pick up!
Thank you to @orion and @annecater14 of Random Things Tours for my #gifted copy in exchange for review.
Recently married, childhood sweethearts, Violet and Jonah have recently moved to the country to try and get over the loss of her father. Before they were married Jonah spent time in India and Violet feels he has come back changed and now feels lonelier than ever with her father gone and her husband acting like a stranger.
Then a well know spirit medium arrives in town and she sees that Jonah is hiding something from his new wife.
I was initially unsure about the spiritual element but I actually really enjoyed it and ended up flying through this book. The women in it were both strong and capable and so perfect for each other.
This is great piece of historical fiction that I really felt immersed in and I really liked the pieces of old text at the end of the chapters. If your a fan of historical fiction reads like the familiars then this is definitely one you are going to want to pick up!
Thank you to @orion and @annecater14 of Random Things Tours for my #gifted copy in exchange for review.
This is a new take on a coming of age story. Jared is living in the future, 2054 to be exact, when bots are the norm and currency is bitcoin. Everyone knows that bots are not supposed to have feelings but Jared discovers that he has developed them.
This was a really sweet and uplifting read with a lot of humour and witty observations. Jared was such a lovable character and I enjoyed following his journey to get a film to screen that would show humans that not all bots are bad. It highlights some of the bizarre traits we have as humans and is a fun take on the AI theme. I can't wait to see this as movie!
This was a really sweet and uplifting read with a lot of humour and witty observations. Jared was such a lovable character and I enjoyed following his journey to get a film to screen that would show humans that not all bots are bad. It highlights some of the bizarre traits we have as humans and is a fun take on the AI theme. I can't wait to see this as movie!
This was a very detailed and character driven plot build up. It shows how a normal relationship can quickly escalate to an unhealthy obsession.
I did like the ending and I can definitely see why lots of people are loving this one as it’s well written and leaves you with that creepy uncomfortable feeling so effortlessly, but for me it just felt a little slow & flat, with quiet a predictable story line.
I did like the ending and I can definitely see why lots of people are loving this one as it’s well written and leaves you with that creepy uncomfortable feeling so effortlessly, but for me it just felt a little slow & flat, with quiet a predictable story line.
This is a truly lovely story about family, old age and never giving up on your dreams. I really enjoyed the interactions between George and his Granddaughter, Tara, but felt that this was more of a story on the whole family rather than the pair of them as the blurb describes. That being said I enjoyed the whole family, all characters were well written and I loved that they were a realistic portrayal rather than a romanticised perfect family who could do no wrong. The only character flaw I found was that Tara's character did come across as a little young for the age she was written (which 18 year-old do you know who would be caught dead reading a magazine called 'Teen Tips").
The musical element was a great addition to the book as really gave a feel of George's era and his sense of character, I may have to make myself a new playlist!
The musical element was a great addition to the book as really gave a feel of George's era and his sense of character, I may have to make myself a new playlist!
I read/listened to this as it was IRL bookclub choice. It was one I was sure if I could be bothered to read as I didn’t think I was in the mood for the concentration normally required with a classic. I was so wrong. I flew through this is just a few sittings.
The book is a slow burning, beautifully descriptive narrative that really drags you under and into the world of the characters. The writing is so mesmerising that you almost feel like you are there at Manderley. There were points when though when I really just wanted to shout at them to talk to each other!!
The book is a slow burning, beautifully descriptive narrative that really drags you under and into the world of the characters. The writing is so mesmerising that you almost feel like you are there at Manderley. There were points when though when I really just wanted to shout at them to talk to each other!!
I read/listened to this as it was IRL bookclub choice. It was one I was sure if I could be bothered to read as I didn’t think I was in the mood for the concentration normally required with a classic. I was so wrong. I flew through this is just a few sittings.
The book is a slow burning, beautifully descriptive narrative that really drags you under and into the world of the characters. The writing is so mesmerising that you almost feel like you are there at Manderley. There were points when though when I really just wanted to shout at them to talk to each other!!
The book is a slow burning, beautifully descriptive narrative that really drags you under and into the world of the characters. The writing is so mesmerising that you almost feel like you are there at Manderley. There were points when though when I really just wanted to shout at them to talk to each other!!
This is the second book I have read in the series as part of the @tandemcollectiveuk readalong and I definitely hope book three arrives soon as I need to know what happens!
So let’s start with the fact that I felt like the first half was very similar to the first book in the way that it was mainly build up for what was to come. I do think we could have got there quicker. I missed the banter between Freyer and Lucian and it really didn’t feel like Tamlin was even really there in the book despite being mentioned several times. I found that a bit odd considering how heavily focused the first book had been on him.
I did really like that we got to learn more about Rhysand character, I already liked him in #acotar as I could see there was more to him, he reminds me of the Damien character from vampire diary’s. The change in Freyer also made a welcome surprise as I was getting a bit fed up of her whiny damsel in distressness in book one!
Overall I enjoyed it and can see why there is so much hype around this series, I’m looking forward to book three.
This series does have issues such as toxic masculinity and so would be good to be mindful of this when reading.
So let’s start with the fact that I felt like the first half was very similar to the first book in the way that it was mainly build up for what was to come. I do think we could have got there quicker. I missed the banter between Freyer and Lucian and it really didn’t feel like Tamlin was even really there in the book despite being mentioned several times. I found that a bit odd considering how heavily focused the first book had been on him.
I did really like that we got to learn more about Rhysand character, I already liked him in #acotar as I could see there was more to him, he reminds me of the Damien character from vampire diary’s. The change in Freyer also made a welcome surprise as I was getting a bit fed up of her whiny damsel in distressness in book one!
Overall I enjoyed it and can see why there is so much hype around this series, I’m looking forward to book three.
This series does have issues such as toxic masculinity and so would be good to be mindful of this when reading.
Amy is part a reality TV show that appears to be written by men from the 1950’s, they want their women to work at being better for them, erm wait what?! The women have to complete a series of tasks to prove they are good wife material, annoyed by the concept the women agree to join together to show that they don’t need to put up with this rubbish and end up forming strong bonds and discovered things about themselves.
It shines a light on unhealthy relationships and the pressure we feel to have it all and do certain things by a certain age and shows how empowering the decision to choose to do what you really want can be.
If your missing your love island fix and in need of a summer read then this is the book for you. It’s a fun, fast paced book that I’m sure will be a hit!
It shines a light on unhealthy relationships and the pressure we feel to have it all and do certain things by a certain age and shows how empowering the decision to choose to do what you really want can be.
If your missing your love island fix and in need of a summer read then this is the book for you. It’s a fun, fast paced book that I’m sure will be a hit!