Review: 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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Review: 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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Review: 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 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 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 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 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 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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