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30 something year old writer, reader and member of the Travel Industry. I used to read more than I do, so it’s all about getting that enthusiasm back.

Category: Book List 2016

  • Fast Reviews (In which I read a lot of Ilona Andrews, like seriously, a ton)

    Here are some quick reviews: 6. Geek Girls Unite by Leslie Simon This book is not exactly what I thought it was going to be but I’m not going to complain about that. It was a humorous look at Geek culture, and how we’re received by the world. I did find it funny in this…

  • Currently Reading

    Here is what I’m currently reading, just in case anyone wants to know! Shifting Shadows by Patricia Briggs I have a hard time letting go of series reads and this is no exception. The world build has been great and this book so far is simply a continuation of that. The mythos is something I…

  • 5. Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews

    —————————————————————————————————————————————————————   .Plot. Kate is fighting a foe that no one is sure can be beat, though they’ll certainly try and more of her past comes forward as she and Curran battle the tension between them. .Characters. Kate Daniels is a strong character and in this, with her vulnerabilities blatantly shown and her inability to…

  • 4. The Chemistry of Death by Rebecca Cantrell

    ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Plot Joe and Edison are at it again, scanning people’s brains to better understand PTSD and mental illnesses amongst other things. But someone is killing women in the tunnels, and Joe’s moral compass is spinning. This book is chilling, and oh so well written. The plot moved along quite smoothly and this book was…

  • 3. The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory

      ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Plot This novel gripped me quite quickly, as I read about the fictitious beginning of one of the royals I have always been most intrigued about. The unraveling of the beginning of Catalina’s life was quite well written, and her love for Arthur definitely believable. Characters I read this novel for Katherine/Catalina of…

  • 2. The Tesla Legacy by Rebecca Cantrell

    ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Plot This is a very natural continuation to the previous novel in the series, with Joe trying to cope even further with the revelation of why he is agoraphobic, and new revelations about his familial connections. The discovery of a dangerous device, created by none other than Nikola Tesla himself really does drive this…

  • 1. The World Beneath by Rebecca Cantrell

    ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Rebecca Cantrell is easily one of my favourite authors, as the way she manages to weave a tale together is truly inspired. Plot This book, and the story within it had me rapidly turning the digital pages, eager to find out what happened. Joe Tesla’s life within the tunnels is definitely a hard one,…