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Tuesday 11 October 2016

Review: Heroes and tiny giants: A magical fantasy adventure

Heroes and tiny giants: A magical fantasy adventure Heroes and tiny giants: A magical fantasy adventure by Stephen Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Stephen Williams
Published: 14/08/215

I thought that this book was brilliant! As soon as I started too read it captured my attention and refused too let go. The novel is a blend of myths, legends and laughter, it all flows smoothly and the pace is kept the same, meaning that there isn't a dull part that you have to sit through. The author's writing makes the reader feel like he is talking directly too them, and keeps the reader engaged and wanting to know what is going to happen next.
The novel is full of fun and adventure as the boys stumble across a magical world that they never knew existed, the only problem is they aren't the only ones to know about it, it is up to them and their family to try to save the magical world from utter destruction.
The author breathes new life into the world of fantasy novels and I hope to be able to read more from this wonderful author. If you like Lord of the Rings kind of books then this is defiantly for you!

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Sunday 25 September 2016

Review: The Man Who Knew Too Much

The Man Who Knew Too Much The Man Who Knew Too Much by G.K. Chesterton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published:01/04/1999
Author: G.K Chesterton

I found this version for free on Amazon Kindle and thought I would give it a try as I like detective novels. This is a collection of his novels that revolve around the character of Horne Fisher, the writing style of G.K Chesterton is what kept my attention and kept me hooked on the stories. Horne Fisher isn't a character who is easy to like and get along with as he isn't like the detectives we are now used too. I found that the stories were too short and didn't develop the characters much so that you don't get a sense of who they are and what they are capable of to see if you can solve the mystery yourself. I don't tend to like short detective novels due to the fact you can't get good descriptions of the characters.

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Monday 12 September 2016

Review: Parents Who Killed Their Children: Filicide

Parents Who Killed Their Children: Filicide Parents Who Killed Their Children: Filicide by R.J. Parker
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 30/04/2014
Author: R.J Parker
Recommended for: fans of true life crime
Edition: Kindle

I saw this book on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try. In this book he looks at 10 stories of brutle murders in families, this book tells you all about the cases that will shock you. Each of the stories that featured in the news, and R.J Parker tells you the full case story of each of them in great detail and information. This novel shows you the true facts of each of the cases and what went wrong. This is a great novel for fans of true life crime.

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Review: Esio Trot

Esio Trot Esio Trot by Roald Dahl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 6/11/2003
Author: Roald Dahl
Recommended for: pretty much everybody!

I think that this is one of the sweetest books that Roald Dahl has done! In this book it features Mr Hoppy who is hopelessly in love with Mrs Silver however there is a problem.....she has her heart filled with love for her tortoise Alfie. In the book Mr Hoppy comes up with a cunning plan to try and win Mrs Siler's heart. It is a fun, lighthearted, sweet book, that in my opinion is great for any aged reader, it is a tireless classic by one of the best childrens author with the excellent illustrations by the talented Quentin Blake. A must read for everybody.

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Review: Jon Fixx

Jon Fixx Jon Fixx by Jason Squire Fluck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Jason Squire Fluck
Published: 02/01/2015

I received a copy of this novel thats to the amazing author in exchange for my honest review so....here is my review!

First of all I really love this novel! I felt so honoured to be able to get the change to read this book and I just couldn't wait to dive straight into the novel. The book is really brilliantly written, it keeps up a good pace throughout the novel which makes it easy to keep hold of the readers attention, keep them hooked on the novel and the characters. This is a brilliant debut novel written by a talented writter. All of the characters add something to the novel, there isn't any background characters, they all add to helping the reader imagine the surroundings, setting and characters that are featured in the book.
The character of Jon Fixx is one that is easy to get on with, and you want to know more about him which you do throughout the novel which adds depth to the book as it makes the reader feel like they really know Jon Fixx, he is the kind of character that you can vividly imagine in your mind...or even imagine being on the big screen one day!. It is the type of book that makes you want to read it and read it and not have to be away from it.
The novel has an unexpected twist of having the mob and FBI involved in it aswell, these little twist and turns also adds to the reader wanting to keep reading as you dont know where the author is going to take the story next. Even though it does have all of the points of a great crime novel...it doesnt mean that it makes it a predictable book to read. The only bad thing I have to say about this book that it finished! I could happily read many more books featuring the wonderful character Jon Fixx and I hope to read more books from this author one day.

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Wednesday 22 June 2016

Review: Abandon

Abandon Abandon by Meg Cabot
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 1/09/2011
Author: Meg Cabot

I first started reading this book as I loved Meg Cabot's other series ' The Mediator' and 'The Princess Diaries' , so I thought that I would try this series and see if she could write this genre just as brilliantly.
This book features the character of Pierce and John, who are interesting and unfortunately I found it very hard to not compare the characters to Bella and Edward from Twilight as there are alot of similarities. While reading this book it could have easily been any book from the Twilight series. I was hoping that even with this being the same genre, that the author would be able to put her own unique twist on it. Even though I did really enjoy reading this book and managed to finish it quickly as it was hard to put down I couldn't help thinking that I would have preferred it to be a little more original.

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Review: The Book of Lies

The Book of Lies The Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 1/3/2010
Author: Brad Meltzer

When I first saw this book it was the cover that peaked my interest. However once I started to read it, the rest of the novel and the words that the author used also peaked my interest. This book features the hunt for the 'book of lies' in which Cal Harper and his father travel to be able to find it, encountering al sorts of problems and people on the way.
The book has a fast pace about it throughout, which makes the book that much more exciting to read and keeps your mind racing forward to think what could possibly happen next, what else could the characters uncover. The author describes each of the characters in detail and lets us into their past which adds depth to the novel and makes the characters relatable. This is the first book that I have read by this author but it most certainly will not be the last! This book is great for people who are fans of adventure and mystery novels.

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Tuesday 21 June 2016

Review: Taken by Love

Taken by Love Taken by Love by Melissa Foster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Published: 9/6/2014
Author: Melissa Foster

I found this book while I was wondering around on the free books via Kindle Store and thought that I would give it a go. Wow! I am so glad that I did as I absolutely loved this book. I found it very hard to put down and leave alone, I found myself reading it on any spare moment that I had. The book features the characters of Daisy Honey and Luke Braden, they are both lovable and easy to relate too. The character of Luke is one that I was desperate to know more about, the author delved into the past of both the characters and let the reader become gripped on them.
I normally don't get this addicted too a book but this one was different, it kept calling for me to go back and read more. You know that it is a good romance book when you wish that you had a Luke Braden in your life. He is a sweet, kind, gentle soul who matches perfectly with Daisy Honey who is very loving, tender and sweet. The love that grows between them can be easily felt by the readers, you urge them on, want the best for them.
To me the best kind of romance novel is one in which the reader actually feels like they know the characters and their surroundings. Thanks to Melissa Foster's brilliant writing skills you get taken into the book, feel what the characters are feeling and feel like you do know them. I will definitely be reading all of the books written by this incredible author and I look forward to finding out more about all of the characters featured in this book, the two main ones and their families and friends. I adored this book!

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Review: Take a Chance on Me

Take a Chance on Me Take a Chance on Me by Jill Mansell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Published: 15/2/2010
Author: Jill Mansell

Loved this book! I knew after reading the first page that I would be hooked. The story revolves around Cleo Quinn and her quest to find true love, and her sister Abbie who finds out her husbands secret. My favourite character was Ash Parry-Jones the radio D.J. I think Jill Mansell is a brilliant author and Take a Chance on Me is a gentle read but entertaining nevertheless. You must read it, it's a definite recommend. It took three days to read, housework can wait! Have started on my next Jill Mansell book "Don't Want to Miss a Thing".

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Review: The Chocolate Lovers' Club

The Chocolate Lovers' Club The Chocolate Lovers' Club by Carole Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Published: 2007
Author: Carole Matthews

This book revolves around Autumn, Nadia, Lucy and Chantal and of course chocolate. The four friends meet on a regular basis in Chocolate Heaven to try and sort out their many crises and they find out they have more in common than they thought.

I liked the way this book was written in small chapters with a different character in each one. Easy to dip in and out of if time is an issue except I read it in 2 days. I really enjoy Carole Matthews style of imaginative and believable writing.


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Monday 20 June 2016

Review: No Apologies

No Apologies No Apologies by J.A. Carter-Winward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 4/12/013
Author: J.A. Carter - Winward

I received a copy of this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions.

I thought that this was a rather exciting book to read, it didn't take me long to finish it as I couldn't get enough of it. All of the poems that feature in this book are brilliant, I can't pick out a favourite poem as they each had parts that I loved. I had never heard of J.A Carter-Winward before but I will definitely be looking out for more poems now. I normally don't enjoy poems but these ones were different, they captured my attention and kept hold of it. The poems in this book are powerful, strong, smart and witty. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys poems and is wanting to read a new set of poems. A really brilliant book of poems!

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Review: These Dark Wings

These Dark Wings These Dark Wings by John Owen Theobald
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 11/02/2016
Author: John Owen Theobald

I received this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions.

I thought that this book was incredibly well written, it captured my attention and refused to let it go, it was a very hard book to put down I just wanted to keep reading it. This book features the character Anna Cooper who is 12 years old when her mother is killed in the Blitz and her father is killed in the North Sea. Although it is aimed at a younger audience it is just as enjoyable for older readers.
The characters that feature in this novel are all very well described and add a great deal of depth too the novel. In this novel you get to see London during the Blitz through the eyes of a twelve year old girl and how she manages to cope with everything she knew being ripped away and the London she loved turning into the war zone. You really feel for Anna when she has to go live in the cold tower where her uncle lives, who is a stranger too her.
If you read The Book Thief and enjoyed it then you will love this novel! The story is very sweet, touching and doesn't let go of your attention. It is a very strong and powerful book which has an incredible ending.



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Review: A Taste for Death

A Taste for Death A Taste for Death by Don Stevens
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Published: 31/1/2015
Author: Don Stevens

I received a copy of this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions.

I was really looking forward to getting stuck into this book as it sounded right up my street. A famous wine critic is found strangled by a trellis wire at a party he went too. I love reading a good mystery book that draws me into it and keeps hold of my attention the whole time...however I didn't feel like this was one of them books, there are too many bad points which distracts away from the good points of the novel.
This is my honest opinion of this book, I would say to people to give it a chance as they might enjoy it more than I did. Don Stevens is a talented author, I just don't think that this was the book for me. The pace of the novel was rather slow and kept losing hold of my attention and the characters were not particularly interesting and you didn't feel like you really knew the characters you were reading about to be able to solve the mystery.

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Review: The Case of Scotch

The Case of Scotch The Case of Scotch by Harry Demaio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 1/11/2015
Author: Harry Demaio

I received a copy of this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions.

This is the third book in the Octavius Bear series, which in my opinion is a one of a kind series, I have not read a book quite like this one before. The novel is very well written and the characters that feature all add something special and unique too the storyline. It is jam packed with action and humour, with a few puns to keep you smiling while you are reading it.
The author writes the story in a tongue in cheek kind of way which is what gives this series its unique feeling, each of the characters adds more depth too the novel and keeps hold of the readers attention. This is a really great book to read if you enjoy complex mystery novels. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series from this talented author.

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Sunday 19 June 2016

Review: 12 Angels by Christmas

12 Angels by Christmas 12 Angels by Christmas by Lisa Grace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 10/11/2015
Author: Lisa Grace

I received a free copy of this book through GoodReads FirstReads competitions.

I thought that this was a really good and fun spirited Christmas time book. This is not the normal type of book that I read with it being a Christian fiction novel, however I thought that I would give it a go, I am very glad that I did. This book features the character of Mirabel who is looking for true love. She is a character that a lot of us can relate too which makes the novel great and adds a lot of depth too it. She makes a deal with God where if she finds 12 angels he will find her perfect man. This is just the type of feel good, uplifting book that you need around christmas time, it gives you a nice warm happy feeling,
I thought that this book was very well written and kept hold of my attention throughout the novel, I would definitely be looking out for more books by this author.

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Monday 23 May 2016

Review: Preparation for the Next Life

Preparation for the Next Life Preparation for the Next Life by Atticus Lish
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Author: Atticus Lish
Published: 11/11/2014

I received this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competition.

I thought that this book was extremely well written, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. This book is featured around Zou Lei who is an orphan of the desert. This book is the kind of book where you don't need to know anything about it before you start to read it, you can go into the book completely blind and you will still enjoy the book.
As a début novel I think that it holds a lot of promises for the author in his future novels. It captures the readers attention and just about holds onto it, some parts of the book are a little bit bland in comparison to the rest of the novel, however the parts that were not bland made up for it, I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to read a 'unsentimental love story'. I think that the plot line could have been a little bit stronger and the book could of had more depth too it,

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Monday 18 April 2016

Review: The Peerless Seer

The Peerless Seer The Peerless Seer by B.S. Gibbs
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Emaleen Andarsan series. I thought that this book was absolutely brilliant! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and could feel myself being full submerged into the novel and the brilliant writing skill of the author.
In this book two different worlds become entwined together in a very clever way. The book features Emaleen who is just coming into her powers and is to be a Peerless Seer once she grows into her full powers. The character is described perfectly and you can really imagine her, how she moves, how she speaks and how she looks. To me this is very important as it makes the novel much deeper and makes you feel like you are part of the novel.
If you are a fan of mystical and magical novels then this is definitely the book for you! It combines them both excellently and expertly. This is an author that I will be looking out for and I will definitely be reading the next book in the series! Absolutely loved it!!!!

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Review: A Wicked Old Woman

A Wicked Old Woman A Wicked Old Woman by Ravinder Randhawa
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Published: 28/10/2015
Author: Ravinder Randhawa

I received a copy of this book for free through Goodreads FirstReads competition.

When I read the description of the novel I immediately thought it was my kind of book 'Drama. Masquerade, Mischief' sounds like it has all the elements I love in a novel.

However when I started to read the book it just didn't manage to keep hold of my attention very well. It is very well written however it just feels like it is lacking something. It is a rather hard book to get into and to be honest I did end up abandoning the book in favour for another one. Maybe I will return to this book, but for now I cannot do a complete review as I haven't finished the book.

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Monday 4 April 2016

Review: Lamentation

Lamentation Lamentation by C.J. Sansom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Published 23rd October 2014
Author : C. J. Sansom

I've been a fan of C. J. Sanson's work ever since I accidentally came across his book Sovereign. I really enjoy reading and learning about the Tudors and this book certainly did not disappoint. Henry VIII was suffering ill health and married to his last wife Catherine Parr who had written a confessional book Lamentation of a Sinner. It's up to Matthew Shardlake to find out who has stolen this from a locked chest in the Queen's private chamber therefore putting the Queen in danger of her life. With his side kick Jack Barak they set off into the back streets of London to solve this royal intrigue. It's one of those books that is so well written you feel as though you are dodging through the murky streets with them. Excellent book and would definitely recommend this.

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Review: The Cabaret of Plants: Botany and the Imagination

The Cabaret of Plants: Botany and the Imagination The Cabaret of Plants: Botany and the Imagination by Richard Mabey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Published 2015
Author: Richard Mabey

I received this book as a Christmas present after I'd seen an article about it in a magazine. I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Cabaret of Plants which was a combination of fact and myth I loved the vegetable lamb. There were illustrations dotted around which I thought complimented the book. Being an avid gardener this book was entertaining and informative. I'd not come across Richard Mabey before but will definitely check out his other works. If you enjoy finding out about the history of plants and trees this book is for you. It's easy to dip in and out.

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Sunday 3 April 2016

Review: A Walk In The Park

A Walk In The Park A Walk In The Park by Jill Mansell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Published 5th July 2012
Author: Jill Mansell

I love reading Jill Mansell's books she is one of my favourite chick lit writers. This book did not disappoint, I read it in two days as I couldn't put it down. Hurray for a few days off work to indulge. I enjoy Jill Mansell's style of writing its relaxing and entertaining at the same time. A gentle read but by no means boring. I loved the characters Lara and daughter Gigi and could empathise with her reluctance to trust Flynn. There were unexpected twists where I must admit I shouted out "no way" to some of the characters. Very descriptive and very well written it was a pleasure to be engrossed in this book. Thoroughly enjoyed Janice getting her comeuppance.

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Review: The Hairy Bikers Blood, Sweat and Tyres: The Autobiography

The Hairy Bikers Blood, Sweat and Tyres: The Autobiography The Hairy Bikers Blood, Sweat and Tyres: The Autobiography by Hairy Bikers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Published 5th November 2015
Authors: Dave Myers and Si King

I couldn't put this book down. I love watching the Hairy Bikers on t.v and have been fortunate to see them live on one of their tours.

It was fascinating to read about their early lives and the family traumas that both Dave and Si had encountered. It was interesting to find out how their paths had crossed in relation to their work. Reading the book I could envisage both Dave and Si reading their respective chapters out loud. It was an amusing read and an entertaining one and I will probably read this book again as it was excellent. For anyone who loves the Hairy Bikers you need this book and for anyone curious, give it a go.



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Review: The Lord of Ireland

The Lord of Ireland The Lord of Ireland by E.M. Powell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Published: 5th April 2016
Author E.M. Powell

The author very kindly sent me a signed copy of her new book The Lord of Ireland. Having thoroughly enjoyed The Blood of the Fifth Knight I knew that this book would also be a fantastic read and I was not disappointed.

Continuing with the story of Sir Benedict Palmer and his wife Theodosia this follows the story of John Lackland, the youngest son of Henry II on his quest to ultimately become King of Ireland. Yet again a wonderful descriptive book full of twists and turns. I would have read this in two days but unfortunately having to go to work came in between me and my reading! Once again the author transported me to the place she described in Ireland following John and his trail of destruction. In my imagination I was hiding from John and his barbaric actions,covered in mud, cold,hungry, tired and hoping to survive. This was a fast moving book with plenty of action and E.M. Powell's superb character analyzation was spot on and an absolute joy to read. A must for anyone interested in medieval history. This book deserves more than a five star rating and I hope there will be more to come from this series.



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Wednesday 23 March 2016

Review: 12:07 The Sleeping

12:07 The Sleeping 12:07 The Sleeping by L. Sydney Abel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author : L. Sydney Abel
Published : 07/07/2015

I received a kindle version of this novel by the author in return of an honest review so here it is!

The story features a very fascinating character called James, who is described in great detail by the author which adds depth to the story and makes the character a lot more realistic. The other element of the novel is 'The Sleeping', these are guardians of the underworld who feed in the souls that have been sent there.
I found that the story drew me in straight away and I found myself reading it every spare second I had. It keeps you coming back to it and wanting to read more, find out what happens and also find out more about the characters. It is very well written and flows throughout the novel, which means I didn't find a dull part to read! I would recommend this story to fans of thrillers/horrors. The author is extremely talented and destined for big things!

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Tuesday 22 March 2016

Review: Stig's Flight of Encounters

Stig's Flight of Encounters Stig's Flight of Encounters by Stephan von Clinkerhoffen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Stephan Vin Clinkerhoffen
Published: 25/11/2014

I finally got to read this book thanks to the author and I just couldn't wait to dive straight into the book. I thought that this was a really great book that was beautifully written, accompanied with brilliant artwork. The characters that feature in the novel are all very well described which means that the reader can close their eyes and picture the characters for themselves.
The characters each bring their own unique personality into the novel which gives it great depth and even though it is a fantasy novel, once you have read the book you really appreciate nature more. You get characters which are good and bad but all of them are very likeable and some are relatable. The detail of description that the author uses to describe the world that he has created really brings the book alive and draws the reader into it, getting them hooked right from the beginning!

I cannot wait to read the next book!

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Friday 18 March 2016

Review: Body In The River

Body In The River Body In The River by Stuart Francis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Stuart Francis
Published: 27/02/2016

I got this copy for free on the Kindle Store and with it being 26 pages long, it was perfect for them short journeys. This is a short but true story about the death of a girl called Sarah, this is an interview where her mother Carol opens up for the very first time.
Even though it is only 26 pages I found myself nearly crying through sympathy for Carol, reading what she had to go through and the questions that have been left unanswered, I cannot imagine the torment that she will have experienced. I think that the author does a brilliant job of getting the readers attention and the way he has put the interview together makes it flow throughout and so it is easier to keep your attention on it. If you enjoy true life novellas then this will be great for you. I think that the author is very talented and I can't wait to read more by him!

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Thursday 17 March 2016

Review: The Silvered Heart

The Silvered Heart The Silvered Heart by Katherine Clements
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Author: Katherine Clements
Published: 7/05/2015

I received this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions.

I thought that this book was incredibly well written, and kept hold of the readers attention right from the very first sentence! This book is loosely based on the historical figure of Lady Katherine Ferrers. Katherine is an orphan who is married off, not for love but for convenience. The marriage is full of neglect and doesn't contain an ounce of love. When Katherine fails to give her husband an heir, her fortune begins to slip away and she decides to turn to a life of crime with a highway robber called Rafe Chaplin. Thing begins to turn for Katherine as the war is over and treason is rife.
If you love historical fiction novels then this is definitely the book for you! The characters are brilliantly well written and you end up feeling like you really know the characters. The book flows with a nice pace that never drops. I hope to read more books by this fantastic author!

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Review: Death Poem

Death Poem Death Poem by Richard McClements
My rating: 0 of 5 stars

Author: Richard McClements
Published: 20/07/2015

I received this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions.

This is Richard McClements debut novel featuring an elderly veteran of the first world war, who is revealing his secrets of a lifetime , pain and regret that he has been through. I thought that this was a brilliant novel that expands over three quarters of century. The author weaves and incredible plot throughout the novel and makes the reader want to continue reading, it is a very riveting story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It is a very powerful read that compels you to keep reading and not put it down even for a second. I think that Richard McClements is a really great author and I look forward to reading more novels by him!

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Review: The Chess Queen Enigma

The Chess Queen Enigma The Chess Queen Enigma by Colleen Gleason
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Author: Colleen Gleason
Published: 06/10/2015

I received this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions.

I thought that this was an absolutely amazing! It is the third book in the Stoker and Holmes series of crime solving novels. Even though the characters of Milna Holmes (niece of Sherlock) and Evaline Stoker are quite opposites of each other they both have the same goal, to unmask and capture The Ankh. The novel is set in 1889 London, where it starts off with a bittersweet rivalry between the two girls ends up being a partnership and a friendship.
There is plenty of banter between the two characters which adds the fun and silly element too it, aswell as being full of suspense. It blends steampunk, paranormal and history elements beautifully and there is a nice pace all the way through so their isn't a boring part to read. It compels you to read it and never want to put the book down. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes steampunk and crime novels. I hope to read more from this fantastic author!!

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Thursday 25 February 2016

Review: The Dying Place

The Dying Place The Dying Place by Luca Veste
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 04/12/2014
Author: Luca Veste

As soon as I started to read this book I was immediately hooked on it. I found it to be powerful, addictive, smart and very well written. This is the first book I have read by this author but it will definitely not be the last! The book features the wonderful detectives DI Murphy and DS Rossi, who are trying to uncover the mystery of who is taking all the young boys, when they find the body of Dean Hughes on a church step with clear torture marks on him, it is a race to find out who did it before there are more victims.
This book was extremely well written and flowed nicely throughout the whole novel, meaning there wasn't a dull or boring part to read. The fast pace of the novel makes you want to keep reading it and want to get to the end of it to uncover the secret. The people who are holding them hostage are unknown to the reader, they just go by letter of the Greek Alphabet, this was an aspect of the book that I really liked as it felt like I was part of the detectives team.
I would definitely read another book by Luca Veste and I would recommend this book to people who enjoy thrillers.

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Thursday 11 February 2016

Review: Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 21/05/2008 (first published 1847)
Author: Charlotte Bronte
Recommended for: fans of classics

this wasnt my type of book at all. But however the writing and desciption is brilliant it just doesnt capture my attention and keep it. This may be due to the fact that I had to do it for an exam and so was made to read it over and over again. The characters all bring something to the story, there isn't really any secondary characters as the story wouldn't be the same if they weren't there anymore. This is an absolute classic book which I am glad to have read but I am slightly sad that I didn't enjoy it, I may give it another chance when I am older and not doing an exam.

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Review: Lancelot

Lancelot Lancelot by Jack Whyte
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 10/10/2013
Author: Jack Whyte
Recommended for: fans of the Arthurian era

Just finished reading this brilliant book I got for Christmas. For anyone who enjoys fiction with a historial theme this book is a must. It has an excellent discriptive text that makes you feel as though you are in the book going through all the trials and tribulations and battles with Clothar. It seems they had the same cold wet weather then as we do now! Seriously I thoroughly enjoyed this book as can't wait to read The Last Stand which I also received for Christmas. You definately need to read this book.




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Review: Doctors Who Killed

Doctors Who Killed Doctors Who Killed by R.J. Parker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 26/08/2012
Author: R.J Parker
Recommended for: fans of true crime
Edition: Kindle

I found this short book (74 pages) on the Kindle Store for free and it looked really interesting.
This book features alot of famour cases of doctors that have killed their patients the people that are meant to be there to help them. The cases are looked at in detail (some in rather vivid detail) and they show you some parts that the media didn't want you to know, they follow the cases closely right to the end so you find out what happened to the person in the end. It is very well written and one that is interesting to read if you have a few spare minutes to fill and prefer true crime.

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Review: Your Magic Touch

Your Magic Touch Your Magic Touch by Kathy Carmichael
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 13/08/2012
Author: Kathy Carmichael
Recommended for: fan's of short novella's and romcom's
Edition: Kindle

This is a short novella written by Kathy Carmichael that I found on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go. This is a rom-com type of book that is fun, lighthearted and funny. It is very well written and keeps you wanting to read on, it is a very sweet kind of book and perfect if you need that little 'pick me up'. The characters featured in the novella are likable and easy to relate to, however it is a tad bit predictable in places but it doesnt make it any less enjoyable to read. It is a good book for people who enjoy the romantic comedy genre.

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Review: Kiss a Girl in the Rain

Kiss a Girl in the Rain Kiss a Girl in the Rain by Nancy Warren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Nancy Warren
Published: 10/02/2014
Recommended for: fans of romance novels
Edition: Kindle

I found this novel (170 pages) on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought I would give it a try. I thought that this was a very sweet romantic lovestory, that will instantly give you a lift when you read it. It is very well written and shows how talented Nancy Warren is by how she manages to get the reader involved in the lovestory between the characters and really makes you feel like they are real people and makes you root for them. The characters that feature in the novel are likeable, easy to relate to, easy to connect to and just great characters all round! A really super novel to read.

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Review: The Last Page

The Last Page The Last Page by Lacy Camey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 03/08/2011
Author: Lacy Camey
Recommended for: fans of chick lit
Edition: Kindle

This is a rather short novella written by Lacy Camey, I found this for free on the Kindle Store and so I thought that I would give it a try. This is Lacy Camey's debut novel which shows her very good writing style. It is a very cute and sweet little novella. This book features the main character Norah Johnson who ends up needing therapy when she finds out that her boyfriend is marrying the girl he got pregnant when he cheated on her. It was a very good book and even though it isn't a 'happy go lucky' type of book, it makes it much more realistic. It is a good book for fan's of 'chick lit' type of books.

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Review: Top Cases of the FBI

Top Cases of the FBI Top Cases of the FBI by R.J. Parker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 04/11/2011
Author: R.J Parker
Recommended for: fans of true crime
Edition: Kindle

I found this book on the Kindle Store for free and as I love true crime books. This is most definately not the type of book for children or young adults to read as it explains the crimes in great detail not leaving out any gory facts, some of the facts that feature in this book are ones that were previously unknown. This is a great book if you like reading about true crimes and what happened in the end, as alot of the time you hear about the crime but then they never say what happened to the criminal. This book features the crimes of people such as: Bonnie and Clyde, Al Capone, Ruby Ridge, Waco and many more.

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Review: Miss Kane's Christmas

Miss Kane's Christmas Miss Kane's Christmas by Caroline Mickelson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Caroline Mickelson
Published: 17/10/2012
Recommended for: fans of chick lit novellas
Edition: Kindle

I found this short novella on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try. A really nice lighthearted and fun book to read! The perfect quick book to read on a cold winters day :) a good book to read for fans of 'chick lit' books. I really love christmas themed books as they get me in the mood for the festive season and everything that comes with it. This was a really good book that was very well written. I thought that this novella showed how talented an author Caroline Mickelson is.

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Review: The Black Sheep

The Black Sheep The Black Sheep by Julie Cohen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 21/07/2011
Author: Julie Cohen
Recommended for: fans of short stories
Edition: Kindle

I found this incredibly short story ( 19 pages) on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go. I thought that this was a very good short read, perfect if you have a couple of minutes to spare. It is the kind of book that leaves you with a nice warm fuzzy feeling when you have finished it. The author is clearly very talented as she manages to combine the theme of being twins, Alzheimer's and the great time of sibling rivalry. I would definately recommend this book to readers who dont have a lot of time to read and would just like a little book to read while they have a little spare time.

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Review: About a Girl

About a Girl About a Girl by Lindsey Kelk
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 16/07/2013
Author: Lindsey Kelk
Reecommended for: fans of chick lit

I love Lindsey Kelk books! They are all brilliantly written, this book in particular is amazing, she writes the book in a way that makes you feel like you are right there living it your self, a must read for people who like 'chick lit' books, it will also have you laughing, with a touch of romance, another brilliant books by a very talented author! This book features the wonderful character of Tess Brookes, the author has added great depth to this character by having great detail and description which makes her feel really realistic and a very likeable character, she is one that will stick in your mind as been a great character.

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Review: Eight The Hard Way

Eight The Hard Way Eight The Hard Way by Nick Stephenson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 11/12/2013
Author: Nick Stephenson
Recommended for: fans of thrillers
Edition: Kindle

I found this set of eight books on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try. I like quick short reads, and this was 8 excellent short reads! they are thriller/mystery books that have unexpected twists that keep you reading on. The books might not be for everyone but I really enjoyed reading them. They are very well written and they grab hold of the readers attention, even though I didn't enjoy all eight stories I did enjoy 6 of them and other people may enjoy the two that I didnt do. It is a good read if you have a few spare moments to read or if you're wanting something to read on a journey.

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Review: Eerie Britain

Eerie Britain Eerie Britain by M.B. Forde
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 06/12/2011
Author: M.B Forde
Recommended for: fans of paranormal
Edition: Kindle

I found this short story (85 pages) on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try. I really enjoyed this book, the cover straight away caught my attention and when I started reading it I couldn't put down. I loved it! It is a good book for readers who like books about Britain's Paranormal Legends. The book is very well researched into the past of the places and the events that happened there with direct accounts. The descriptions that the author uses paints a very vivid image in your mind as to what happened and there are definately moments that will send chills up and down your spine. A very good book to read!

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Review: Run, Run, Run

Run, Run, Run Run, Run, Run by Mark Capell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 04/09/2011
Author: Mark Capell
Recommended for: fan's of thrillers
Edition: Kindle

This is a book written by the very talented Mark Capell. I found this one on the Kindle Store for free and thought that it would be a very enjoyable read...and i wasn't disappointed! I thought that it was a brilliant story of adventure and bravery. Okay so the storyline might not be the most believeable...but that doesn't mean that it is a bad book to read, it was a very good thriller, with quite a few 'grisly' parts that will be great for fans of thrillers. The style of writting made the story flow well and was very easy to read without too much confusion going on it is easy for the reader to follow along with. I would recommend it for fans of thrillers.

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Tuesday 9 February 2016

Review: The Double Shadow

The Double Shadow The Double Shadow by Sally Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Sally Gardner
Published: 01/09/2012
Recommended for: fans of second world war books

I received this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions. I thought that this book was really brilliantly written, by an extremely talented author. This book can most certainly pull on your heartstrings when you least expect it, it is a tale of two halves that will both capture your attention and make you feel lots of different emotions all at once. You get the amazing, heart capturing love story but when you zoom out and look past all the smoke disturbing your view, take off the rose tinted glasses and look at the bigger picture you see the affects that the Second World War had on Great Britain and its people. A truly amazing book to read!

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Review: Lucy Wagner Gets in Shape

Lucy Wagner Gets in Shape Lucy Wagner Gets in Shape by Claire Matthews
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 22/01/2012
Author: Claire Matthews
Recommended for: fan's of chick lit
Edition: Kindle

I found this book to be a very fun, cute, real and a good book if you would like a laugh and something lighthearted to read. It was very well written by the talented Claire Matthews, the characters that feature in the story (Lucy, Will and Jen) are very likeable and you end up wanting to hang out with them. It is the kind of book that keeps you on reading because you just want to know what happens next and when you do finally put the book down it runs threw your mind, it is a very rememberable story with a captivating storyline. I would recommend this book for fans of 'chick lit' books or a reader who wants a nice uplifting and lighthearted book to read

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Review: The Death Series: Volume One

The Death Series: Volume One The Death Series: Volume One by Tamara Rose Blodgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 04/01/2013
Author: Tamara Rose Blodgett
Recommended for: fans of fantasy/paranormal
Edition: Kindle

I haven't read a book by this author before so I thought I would give it a try. I thought that it was a very good book, one that is easy to get hooked on. The way the first book is written alittle bit rough but it is easy to adjust to the style of the author. I thought that all three books were very well written and all had very captivating storylines that just makes you want to read it, the books don't really work as stand alone it is better to read them in the right order. After I finished these books I did look into other books by Tamara Rose Blodgett, the way she writes keeps your attention on the books and what is happening in them.

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Review: Black Book

Black Book Black Book by Dylan Jones
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 25/12/2013
Author: Dylan Jones
Recommended for: fan's of Sci-fi
Edition: Kindle

When I first read the description of this book I thought that it was quite a unique storyline and not one I had read before, which made it less predictable. The book switches from the past to the dystopian future, not revealing which one of the 2 is actually the present. The version I read was the Kindle version which as to be expected had a few grammer mistakes and spelling mistakes (which lost it a star with me). There is alot the fact that throughout the book it keeps referring to characters by using different names, which is rather confusing and hard to keep up with. However dispite all that it is a rather good book to read and I did enjoy reading it.

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Review: The Golden Acorn

The Golden Acorn The Golden Acorn by Catherine Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 20/08/2010 (first published 2009)
Author: Catherine Cooper
Recommended for: children and young adult

I thought that this book was incredibly well written, the descriptions about the characters, the setting, the surroundings really made the book come alive to me. It is aimed at children but I think any age could enjoy it. For children it would be a good book to help stretch their imaginations to new lengths. It does start off a little bit slow at the beginning but the plot soon quickens up. This isn't a book that is action packed it has a little bit of action/adventure, but it has everything in it that a good childrens book needs, good interesting characters that they can relate to. I think it is a good read for people read childrens novels as well.

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Review: Home to Pebble Creek

Home to Pebble Creek Home to Pebble Creek by Vannetta Chapman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 01/09/2013
Author: Vannetta Chapman
Recommended for: fans of short amish stories
Edition: Kindle

I found this short story (21 pages) on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go. I thought that it was a sweet fun little romantic amish story which is well written with a couple of spelling mistakes but on the whole it was a very good short story to read, the characters that featured in it were quite well established with it been so short, it is a perfect read if you have a few minutes to free to fill.

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Review: Standpoint

Standpoint Standpoint by Derek Thompson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 17/03/2015
Author: Derek Thompson
Recommended for: fans of thrillers
Edition: Kindle

I found this story of the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go. It was a very well written novel, it did have a few spelling mistakes and grammer mistakes which lost it a star with me, but the book did keep hold of my attention right through until the very end.
This book features the character of Thomas Bladen who work on the surveillence unit of the British Government, during his usual routine of checking the cameras he see's a shooting which opens up a world of danger. It is a really great debut novel for Derek Thompson, the characters are all well developed which adds great depth too the novels and makes you really feel like you know them.

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