Thursday, April 30, 2015
Books to curl up with: good Thursday all
Books to curl up with: good Thursday all: Good Thursday all , one more day until the weekend is upon us. So today we are going to review SKELETAL by Katherine Hayton ...
good Thursday all
Good Thursday all , one more day until the weekend is upon us. So today we are going to review
SKELETAL by Katherine Hayton
BOOK BLURB
Three months before she died Daina Harrow faced a bully at school.
Six weeks before she died Daina Harrow suffered an assault in the park.
One week before she died Daina Harrow stole a secret people had killed to hide.
That was ten years ago. Ten long years.
Now, her bones have been found on a building site. A coroner's inquest has been reopened. A parade of witnesses is about to start.
And Daina's here. Watching every day as her mother cries in the courtroom. Watching every day as her friends, and her enemies, and her killers lie about her on the stand.
Watching, and making sure that no matter what the coroner hears, you know the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
So help you God.
MY REVIEW
It took me about 5 mins to fall in love with this book. I started reading and I just couldn't put it down. This is the first book I have read from this author and now I am going back for more. She takes us on a ride The story is told from Daina's point of view but I am not going to tell you any more about that because I want you to discover out for yourself. This is a very relevant story that starts out with bullying and then a mobbing by school children. Daina is bullied in school then is sexually assaulted by a mob of teenagers . Which is also entwined with a subplot that has Daina becoming involved in a crime that has her stealing some documents which is found with her.
The main character Daina is a girl trying to survive with an alcoholic mother and heading to a new school yet again. She is shy but strong, when she befriends a couple of girls at her new school. She thinks things might be ok she is harassed by the mean girls and bullied big time . Her friends aren't really her friends and the mean girl is well just going to say it, She is a bitch. Then there is a twist and we meet the man in grey. Now we don't know if he is actually real or a ghost but he leads he down a trail of crime.. I really loved these characters, trust me your heart will break for Daina and what she goes through . But she comes out as a strong character that just wants to do the right thing.
The author takes us on a journey that hits some very dark places . This isn't for the faint of heart . The mobbing scene alone had me ugly crying. The sexual assault scene also made me cry. I kind of wanted to throw my kindle across the room. I wanted to knock some heads together after that .
She also jumps from past to present in the book and that is seamlessly done . There is violence in this book but it is written with such a passion and caring. I was very impressed with this story and going to look for more books by this author. So if you like a good book written with a passion that will make you think and shed a tear or fifty . This is the book for you . So check it out
SKELETAL by Katherine Hayton
BOOK BLURB
Six weeks before she died Daina Harrow suffered an assault in the park.
One week before she died Daina Harrow stole a secret people had killed to hide.
That was ten years ago. Ten long years.
Now, her bones have been found on a building site. A coroner's inquest has been reopened. A parade of witnesses is about to start.
And Daina's here. Watching every day as her mother cries in the courtroom. Watching every day as her friends, and her enemies, and her killers lie about her on the stand.
Watching, and making sure that no matter what the coroner hears, you know the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
So help you God.
MY REVIEW
It took me about 5 mins to fall in love with this book. I started reading and I just couldn't put it down. This is the first book I have read from this author and now I am going back for more. She takes us on a ride The story is told from Daina's point of view but I am not going to tell you any more about that because I want you to discover out for yourself. This is a very relevant story that starts out with bullying and then a mobbing by school children. Daina is bullied in school then is sexually assaulted by a mob of teenagers . Which is also entwined with a subplot that has Daina becoming involved in a crime that has her stealing some documents which is found with her.
The main character Daina is a girl trying to survive with an alcoholic mother and heading to a new school yet again. She is shy but strong, when she befriends a couple of girls at her new school. She thinks things might be ok she is harassed by the mean girls and bullied big time . Her friends aren't really her friends and the mean girl is well just going to say it, She is a bitch. Then there is a twist and we meet the man in grey. Now we don't know if he is actually real or a ghost but he leads he down a trail of crime.. I really loved these characters, trust me your heart will break for Daina and what she goes through . But she comes out as a strong character that just wants to do the right thing.
The author takes us on a journey that hits some very dark places . This isn't for the faint of heart . The mobbing scene alone had me ugly crying. The sexual assault scene also made me cry. I kind of wanted to throw my kindle across the room. I wanted to knock some heads together after that .
She also jumps from past to present in the book and that is seamlessly done . There is violence in this book but it is written with such a passion and caring. I was very impressed with this story and going to look for more books by this author. So if you like a good book written with a passion that will make you think and shed a tear or fifty . This is the book for you . So check it out
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Books to curl up with: GOOD MORNING LOVELIES
Books to curl up with: GOOD MORNING LOVELIES: Good Tuesday morning lovelies , hope your day is going well . Today we are going to review THE THIRTEENTH TOWER by Sara C Snider. ...
GOOD MORNING LOVELIES
Good Tuesday morning lovelies , hope your day is going well . Today we are going to review
THE THIRTEENTH TOWER by Sara C Snider.
BOOK BLURB
In adversity lies strength beyond imagining.
Abandoned as a baby, young Emelyn’s life as a housemaid in the quiet village of Fallow is unremarkable—and empty. That is, until a host of magical creatures arrives and inflicts terrible misdeeds on the townsfolk. Inexplicably immune to their enchantments, Emelyn joins a pair of Magi intent on stopping the cause of the trouble—and who claim to know of her parents, promising Emelyn answers to a lifetime of questions.
But the answers Emelyn seeks prove to be more elusive than she hoped, and the world outside Fallow more perilous than she imagined. Magical creatures roam the land over, attacking yet another town before coming after Emelyn. The key to her survival—and finding her family—lies deep within her, if only she can conquer her doubts and believe she is more powerful than she ever dreamed.
In a journey that explores facing one’s fears amidst the uncertainties of an unknown world, The Thirteenth Tower is a magical tale of discovery, growth, and of love’s enduring strength.
MY REVIEW
This book had me hooked by the end of chapter one . The story is one of magic and the strength of love. The story is about a young orphan Emelyn , who was abandoned as baby. She grows up as a housemaid. Her life is uneventful and pretty boring. Until the day that a bunch of magical creatures come to town and start hurting the townsfolk. But Emelyn is some how immune to these creatures . And sets out with tow magi to thwart these creatures . With the promise of answers to who her parents are . She over comes so many things to help her survive but will she become strong enough to over come her doubts and be the woman she is suppose to be.
When I started to read this book it took me to a medieval world of magic and magical creatures , are just pure heavenly . There are new characters that will keep you entertained. Cobbe was a great character . Emelyn's character is a very mature and responsible young woman , who doesn't go and fall in love with the two men she meets along the way. There are so many cool characters that you will love , you just don't know if they are bad or good. I hope to learn more about these characters with each book. The forest people especially need to know about.
This is not your children's fairy tale . This is a grown up, sitting on the edge of your seat fairy tale.
You are taken for a ride that will show you imps, innocents , dark forests full of evil and dark creatures . The story is a good read that will take you to a world that will mystify you and make you fall in love. So I recommend this for anyone who wants to go a fantasy and get lost in a good story .
THE THIRTEENTH TOWER by Sara C Snider.
BOOK BLURB
Abandoned as a baby, young Emelyn’s life as a housemaid in the quiet village of Fallow is unremarkable—and empty. That is, until a host of magical creatures arrives and inflicts terrible misdeeds on the townsfolk. Inexplicably immune to their enchantments, Emelyn joins a pair of Magi intent on stopping the cause of the trouble—and who claim to know of her parents, promising Emelyn answers to a lifetime of questions.
But the answers Emelyn seeks prove to be more elusive than she hoped, and the world outside Fallow more perilous than she imagined. Magical creatures roam the land over, attacking yet another town before coming after Emelyn. The key to her survival—and finding her family—lies deep within her, if only she can conquer her doubts and believe she is more powerful than she ever dreamed.
In a journey that explores facing one’s fears amidst the uncertainties of an unknown world, The Thirteenth Tower is a magical tale of discovery, growth, and of love’s enduring strength.
MY REVIEW
This book had me hooked by the end of chapter one . The story is one of magic and the strength of love. The story is about a young orphan Emelyn , who was abandoned as baby. She grows up as a housemaid. Her life is uneventful and pretty boring. Until the day that a bunch of magical creatures come to town and start hurting the townsfolk. But Emelyn is some how immune to these creatures . And sets out with tow magi to thwart these creatures . With the promise of answers to who her parents are . She over comes so many things to help her survive but will she become strong enough to over come her doubts and be the woman she is suppose to be.
When I started to read this book it took me to a medieval world of magic and magical creatures , are just pure heavenly . There are new characters that will keep you entertained. Cobbe was a great character . Emelyn's character is a very mature and responsible young woman , who doesn't go and fall in love with the two men she meets along the way. There are so many cool characters that you will love , you just don't know if they are bad or good. I hope to learn more about these characters with each book. The forest people especially need to know about.
This is not your children's fairy tale . This is a grown up, sitting on the edge of your seat fairy tale.
You are taken for a ride that will show you imps, innocents , dark forests full of evil and dark creatures . The story is a good read that will take you to a world that will mystify you and make you fall in love. So I recommend this for anyone who wants to go a fantasy and get lost in a good story .
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Books to curl up with: good morning every one
Books to curl up with: good morning every one: Good Sunday all , hope you are all having a great weekend. Today we are reviewing HEAVENLY VISION by Koos Verkaik B...
good morning every one
Good Sunday all , hope you are all having a great weekend. Today we are reviewing HEAVENLY
VISION by Koos Verkaik
BOOK BLURB
MY REVIEW
What can I say about a book the combines mystery , intrigue a machine that will destroy the world . An old manuscript . A quirky set of friends that are out to save the world. You have a great read .
It starts out in the Cape of Good Hope when an old manuscript and compass is found . Which is read by Jan Glas who goes on a mission to find the truth behind the manuscript . Which takes him from England to the states . In an attempt to find out the truth and find out if the world will end and who will survive .
The author takes us on a fun filled ride that takes us from the past to the present seamlessly . The story takes us from The Cape of Good Hope to England and across the pond to the United States . You don't know what will happen from one moment to the next . You will be sitting on the edge of your seat as you read. Koos unique writing style will keep you reading . I read this book in one sitting . I just couldn't put it down . The mystery alone kept me reading and wanting more . I didn't want the book to end .
The cast of characters are very unique and kind of quirky . From Jan a publicist and book dealer that stumbles across the manuscript that takes him on a fantastical journey . Where he meets some unusual characters that help him along his journey. They are such quirky and actually somewhat lovable characters . You just don't know what they are up to and if they actually will survive . As you read you will shake your head at them sometimes .
If you want a book that has unique story line and some quirky lovable characters. That is full of mystery and intrigue. This is the book for you . The author will take you on a mystical journey from the past to the present and back . So if you want an enjoyable book that will keep you reading well into the night . Give this book a chance , I don't think you will be disappointed .
VISION by Koos Verkaik
BOOK BLURB
Nothing is what it seems, in this new, exciting Koos Verkaik novel…
It starts with the finding of an old manuscript hidden in an old atlas of the Cape of Good Hope, around the year 1745.
“Allart Vroom climbed down from the ship, and we stood ready to catch him,” wrote Captain Adriaen Kalf. “His clothes, his flesh, his bones pulverized in our hands. He formed a small heap of powder at our feet. Please, believe me—it is not, like someone suggested, the contents of broken hourglasses.”
Jan Glas, an Amsterdam publicist, reads about a machine that could cause the end of the entire world! Of course, he wants to find out the truth about the remarkable manuscript!
A long journey takes him to England and the USA.
A peculiar man crosses his path - Wesley Dunn, Raso Preacher, Center of the Heavenly Vision, Franks Knight, Florida, USA.
This man says that the world will be destroyed by ‘the Machine of Colton’, which is also mentioned in the manuscript that Jan found! Only a few people will survive – the true followers of the odd Mr. Wesley Dunn, and the Raso way of life!
Murder, mystery and intrigue will keep the reader guessing as to what is going on. Is the world coming to an end, and if so, who will survive?
It starts with the finding of an old manuscript hidden in an old atlas of the Cape of Good Hope, around the year 1745.
“Allart Vroom climbed down from the ship, and we stood ready to catch him,” wrote Captain Adriaen Kalf. “His clothes, his flesh, his bones pulverized in our hands. He formed a small heap of powder at our feet. Please, believe me—it is not, like someone suggested, the contents of broken hourglasses.”
Jan Glas, an Amsterdam publicist, reads about a machine that could cause the end of the entire world! Of course, he wants to find out the truth about the remarkable manuscript!
A long journey takes him to England and the USA.
A peculiar man crosses his path - Wesley Dunn, Raso Preacher, Center of the Heavenly Vision, Franks Knight, Florida, USA.
This man says that the world will be destroyed by ‘the Machine of Colton’, which is also mentioned in the manuscript that Jan found! Only a few people will survive – the true followers of the odd Mr. Wesley Dunn, and the Raso way of life!
Murder, mystery and intrigue will keep the reader guessing as to what is going on. Is the world coming to an end, and if so, who will survive?
MY REVIEW
What can I say about a book the combines mystery , intrigue a machine that will destroy the world . An old manuscript . A quirky set of friends that are out to save the world. You have a great read .
It starts out in the Cape of Good Hope when an old manuscript and compass is found . Which is read by Jan Glas who goes on a mission to find the truth behind the manuscript . Which takes him from England to the states . In an attempt to find out the truth and find out if the world will end and who will survive .
The author takes us on a fun filled ride that takes us from the past to the present seamlessly . The story takes us from The Cape of Good Hope to England and across the pond to the United States . You don't know what will happen from one moment to the next . You will be sitting on the edge of your seat as you read. Koos unique writing style will keep you reading . I read this book in one sitting . I just couldn't put it down . The mystery alone kept me reading and wanting more . I didn't want the book to end .
The cast of characters are very unique and kind of quirky . From Jan a publicist and book dealer that stumbles across the manuscript that takes him on a fantastical journey . Where he meets some unusual characters that help him along his journey. They are such quirky and actually somewhat lovable characters . You just don't know what they are up to and if they actually will survive . As you read you will shake your head at them sometimes .
If you want a book that has unique story line and some quirky lovable characters. That is full of mystery and intrigue. This is the book for you . The author will take you on a mystical journey from the past to the present and back . So if you want an enjoyable book that will keep you reading well into the night . Give this book a chance , I don't think you will be disappointed .
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Books to curl up with: HAPPY HUMP DAY EVERYONE
Books to curl up with: HAPPY HUMP DAY EVERYONE: HAPPY HUMP DAY ALL. Yes it is Wednesday and today we are going to review SEA OF STARS . ( THE KRICKET SERIES BOOK 2) by Amy A Bartol. ...
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