Thursday, August 31, 2017
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Review: Awakenings (Grave Misgivings #1) by C.E. Sundstrom
Awakenings by C. SundstromMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Excellent premise here, but a bit confusing. I understood the back and forth between past and present, but thought the monster inserts were a bit too much – the latter didn’t drive the story forward, serving rather to break into the tale. The point of these inserts isn’t adequately explained either, so there was no ‘aah!’ moment for me. However, ignoring those, the story is interesting indeed. Quite the psychological twister.
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Review: Of Cinder and Bone by Kyoko. M
Of Cinder and Bone by Kyoko M.My rating: 3 of 5 stars
An intriguing concept, dragons brought to life via DNA (very Jurassic Park, and yes, that scenario is mentioned!). This is also a thriller, loads of mayhem that crosses the globe. A good story, but I felt it was a bit shallow here and there, and didn’t focus enough on the actual dragon. I wanted to stay with her, see how the modern world is for her.
Characters, however, were well rounded. I could definitely identify with each, particularly Jack; loved his take on things, his humour, and his hidden depths.
It remains a good story, If you enjoy a good thriller, you will enjoy this.
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Friday, August 25, 2017
Review: Renegades by Joanne Sexton
Renegades by Joanne SextonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I always enjoy reading Joanne’s romances, but this one has an added sci-fi twist that just rocks the whole relationship thing! Gangs, rebels, government thugs, control, mayhem, a city under siege in the future … and love – yup, a great adventure. I thoroughly enjoyed this!
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Review: Electus Per Deus by Bianca Pheasant
Based on true events, this intrigued me from the instant I
opened it. I do recall how at one time cults made the news in SA and therefore
wanted to read this. The title alone grabbed my attention – what does it mean?
Where will this story go?
In one sense this is an easy read, because the author has a
flowing style. She doesn’t complicate it; she tells it like it is, and I
appreciated that tremendously. In another sense this is also harrowing, and
that is due to the subject matter. As a work of fiction, one can read with
equanimity, but knowing there is truth behind it causes one to shiver.
The most amazing feature, though, is the author’s
characterisation. We are in the minds of the characters, and the story is told
from that perspective, rather than concentrating on the brutality of events.
Again, I appreciated that.
Please do read this, if only to understand what havoc cults
can cause. Well done to the author; a difficult subject well handled!
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Monday, August 21, 2017
Review: The Eighth Day by Joseph John
The Eighth Day by Joseph JohnMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Future time, and a man isn’t what he believes he is. What happened on the Eight Day of creation?
Excellent read, a fast paced thriller with sci-fi undertones (or not so sci-fi, given where we’re headed). Enjoyable! This would make a good movie!
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Sunday, August 20, 2017
The Felix Chronicles (Freshmen) by R.T. Lowe
Freshmen by R.T. LoweMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
An ancient warning comes to light in the present and centres around college students in Portland. We’re talking murder and mayhem, and incredible powers! Felix is the focus, a young adult dealing with loss and sadness … and that’s all I’m saying – no spoilers.
Well written, engaging, horrifying at times, clever, and every characters climbs off the virtual page and forces you to notice him and her. Thoroughly enjoyable!
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Saturday, August 19, 2017
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Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Review: Seduced by the Boss by Milan Watson
Seduced by the Boss by Milan WatsonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Once again, I loved reading a Milan Watson romance! I love her easy-going style and also the convoluted way in which love eventually wins. This one particular felt more character driven – we really get to know Max and Rafi – and I thoroughly enjoyed it. You will too!
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Review: Prince's Parish by Joshua Robertson
The Prince's Parish by Joshua RobertsonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This short story packs quite a *gasp* punch! Well worth a read, but be prepared!
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Review: Balfair's Confinement by Phil Williams
We return to the world of Estalia in this short story (yay!)
and enter the life of a young slave woman under the control of Balfair. She
seeks a new life and makes plans; Balfair, after all, treats her like dirt and
doesn’t want to share the big and dangerous project he’s working on … oh boy, I
was breathless reading this! Would she get caught? Or did she have it all
wrong?
LOVED this! Phil Williams is fast becoming one of my
favourite authors!
Monday, August 14, 2017
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Monday, August 7, 2017
Review: The Abduction Myth by M.M. Simons
The Abduction Myth by M.M. SimonsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I don’t know what to say here, but I feel Abduction Myth deserves a review, a glowing one. This read is intense. It goes deeply into the mind and myths of a young woman, and I could not stop reading. In many ways I identified with the main character, the issues entrenched in her psyche, if not actual events. It makes for interesting reading.
It didn’t end the way I expected. In fact, I am left with questions. This does not detract from the story at all; the questions have made the kind of impression that makes this is a read difficult to forget, and isn’t that the point of a great story?
Well done to the author. I look forward to reading more!
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Review: Across the Darlkling Sea by K. Ferrin
Across the Darkling Sea by K. FerrinMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story is so different from the norm . Fantasy with a decided twist. The main character is not your usual ‘save the world’ personality, and that intrigued me no end. How do you weave a tale around someone who cannot remember herself (or what caused it) on a daily basis? I had to find out! Definitely recommend this to readers who love something different when it comes to Fantasy!
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