this title made me giggle and the blurb made me swoon (fancy parties are my weakness!) and netgalley approved me. let's pray it's as awesome as i wantthis title made me giggle and the blurb made me swoon (fancy parties are my weakness!) and netgalley approved me. let's pray it's as awesome as i want it to be.
update: full review to come. this sucks. first DNF of the year....more
Okay, sooooo, I was really excited for this one. I really tried to like it and to care for the characters and to get interested in the story. I even tOkay, sooooo, I was really excited for this one. I really tried to like it and to care for the characters and to get interested in the story. I even took someone's advice and kept going when I was originally going to DNF.
It just never picked up for me.
For one, the characters...they were an interesting mix for me. I liked reading about them, but there was this side of me that just didn't care if they lived or died. That tends to be the thing that makes me DNF books most.
It started out strong and really gripped me. But eventually it just began to bore me with it's slow movement of events. So I skimmed a bit to the end.It started out strong and really gripped me. But eventually it just began to bore me with it's slow movement of events. So I skimmed a bit to the end. And skimmed. And it's just not worth finishing. Bummer!...more
I will be putting this down for a bit because it's not catching my interest...but I will come back to it, promise! (Probably next month, maybe even soI will be putting this down for a bit because it's not catching my interest...but I will come back to it, promise! (Probably next month, maybe even sooner.)...more
Exiled (#1) by J. R. Wagner Pages: 312 Release Date: May 5th, 2012 Date Read: 2012, April 17th-30th Received: ARC via NetGalley Rating: 2/5 stars RecommendeExiled (#1) by J. R. Wagner Pages: 312 Release Date: May 5th, 2012 Date Read: 2012, April 17th-30th Received: ARC via NetGalley Rating: 2/5 stars Recommended to: 12+
SUMMARY - James, a boy who has trained to become one of the greatest magicians who ever lived, has been falsely accused of murder - murder of the man who he loved as his own father. His sentence: Exile to the Never. Naked, powerless, and lost in a land where nothing is as it seems, James must find a way out - and the truth about the Black Castle that calls to him - and prove is innocence, before everything he worked for means nothing at all.
MY THOUGHTS - Exiled began brilliantly. I'm talking breathtaking prose, exemplary characters, great dialogue, vivid world building... I'd just read some really average and/or disappointing books and was dying for something exceptional. Unfortunately, this book started going downhill about 5 chapters in.
CHARACTER NOTES - James, James, James. Who are you? I kept hoping to find out, but his voice felt more and more impersonal with every new page, like the novelty of his character wore off for the author and therefore the reader suffered as well. I had such high hopes for him, but was let down. The people James meets in the village started out fascinating as well, but I soon lost interest in them. They never grew or changed. Especially Kilani. I wanted to love her but she fell flat. The most realistic character, who I actually really liked, was James' mother, Margaret. She was strong and her actions and decisions progressed with the story.
STORY NOTES - Things started out brilliantly, like I said. I was flying, happy, weightless, joyful - but that didn't last. I dropped like a stone. Or really, the wind on which I flew just stopped all together. Sucks to be me.
Where was the excitement, the adventure, the mystery?? Well, I suppose it was there, or at least trying to be, but I didn't get it. Too much description in the action scenes, and too many slow breaks between the action scenes.
And then there's the POV/time shift. I'm sorry, but when I'm pleasure reading, I don't like being forced to remember dates and events in order, just so I can understand the flipping back and forth. For example: James - now Margaret - 1894 James - now James - 1889 James - now Margaret - 1886
Yep. It's that bad. That's not exact, but it hopped around like crazy! How can you expect me to enjoy that? I would have rather read from just Margaret's perspective in chronological order - and then, in a 2nd book, about James. Something like that.
Last thing - what the heck was that romance?! Or, that totally creepy "16-year-old boy falls in love with a 26-year-old woman who may or may not be in love with but has a strange and possibly intimate relationship with the boy's tutor"? Just too weird. Sorry, don't force romance. If there are no age-appropriate girls for your MC, don't worry - not every YA novel has to have a romance!
SUMMING IT UP - So strange. Not the enjoyable kind either. I'm just so bummed it didn't stay 5-star quality throughout. i'm sure I'll read book 2. Maybe I'll just wait for reviews first...
For the Parents - Really nothing to report. A minor curse or two, but nothing that stood out to me. Recommended 12+.
Oh, I know, I'm so bad - I read this before reading The Iron Knight. I'd never ever ever ever do that with pretty much any other series...but....I didOh, I know, I'm so bad - I read this before reading The Iron Knight. I'd never ever ever ever do that with pretty much any other series...but....I did this time. Whoops! ;)...more
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You by Ally Carter (#1) Pages: 284 Release Date: April 25th, 2006 Date Read: 2012, April 8th-14th ReceiI'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You by Ally Carter (#1) Pages: 284 Release Date: April 25th, 2006 Date Read: 2012, April 8th-14th Received: Finish Copy via NetGalley Rating: 4/5 stars Recommended to: 12+
SUMMARY - Cammie Morgan is totally normal. Except, she's a genius. Okay, and she goes to a private all-girl's boarding school. Okay, and she's a spy, too. But that doesn't stop her from at least trying. (Trust Cammie when she tells you it's harder than it looks!) When adorable Josh Abrams befriends Cammie during a CoveOps mission, Cammie must go undercover and live a normal life if she wants to see Josh again - and she might even find he's her soul mate.
MY THOUGHTS - Yep, this book was radical. A little slow at first, but it picked up the pace like crazy and swept me away. I'm love struck, for sure!
So, can I have Cammie for a BFF? Oh, wait, I think I already do. Seriously, she reminds me of one of my dearest friends (you really should check out her blog...). She's got the wit, the sarcasm, the drama (I mean this in a totally and completely endearing way, of course). I can't get enough of Cammie!
The story lacked a bit at the beginning, but when they went on that CoveOps and Cammie met Josh - whooohooo!! Talk about fast! :) Josh is charming, lovable, and totally sweet - and perfect for Cammie. And he shares my last name. How cool is that, right?
I think this series has a lot to offer; it's fun, sharp-witted, and heartfelt. The end was happy, but not in a perfect-ending kind of way. I really appreciate that. It made it more realistic and has me wanting more - and very very soon!
This book reminds me of... Best friends (seriously, click here, because you want to check out this blog) The color blue Really cool (last) names Innocent romance Overall cuteness Witty jokes The best kind of dates (burgers and a movie) Spires And a smokin' hot teacher who I pictured as something like Josh Duhamal ;)
For the Parents - Nothing! Such a fun tween-teen book! :D Recommended 12+
Partials by Dan Wells (Partials #1) Pages: 480 Release Date: February 28th, 2012 Date Read: 2012, January 20th - February 3rd Received: ARC from NetGalleyPartials by Dan Wells (Partials #1) Pages: 480 Release Date: February 28th, 2012 Date Read: 2012, January 20th - February 3rd Received: ARC from NetGalley Rating: 3/5 stars Recommended to: 14+
SUMMARY - Kira Walker, a scientist in the Maternity Ward, has seen the saddest side of humanity, the biggest issue that brings society down, that threatens to destroy the human race altogether. She has seen mothers give birth to babies, babies who are instantly taken by the virus, RM. She has seen the mothers, screaming for their babies as the bodies are taken away. For fourteen years, no baby has left the hospital alive.
The Partials did this; they made war on the humans and killed most of the race. What is left lives on an island off mainland New York. The Partials may be the greatest enemy, but Kira believes they may have the key to curing RM, the virus they originally brought upon society. And when Kira has the once in a lifetime opportunity to capture a live Partial for testing, she takes it, risking life, love and happiness for the good of all mankind.
MY THOUGHTS - My feelings toward this book could be described as average... I liked it a lot, but there were some of things things...you know the ones...that tend to lead to a lower rating. The writing was good, solid, but not my favorite. I liked the science parts but felt they got too wordy and sometimes confusing (and then I'd move on and realize I didn't even need all that information anyway). Kira is a strong MC who I liked, but couldn't fully relate to or care about. See what I mean?
CHARACTER NOTES - Like I just said, Kira was totally strong. She stood her ground and made a difference; she pushed through and conquered. But for some reason, I didn't care like I wanted to, like I thought I would. I've tried to pinpoint why, but I can't, so I just have to accept that I just didn't, because. Frustrating, right?
As for side characters, they were all good to read about, even if they lacked depth or development. My two favorites, and probably the most developed of all the characters, are Marcus and Samm. They really jumped off the page and into reality: Marcus because of his humor and life, and Samm because of the seriousness of his situation and how he handled it.
STORY NOTES - For some reason, this book took me nearly two weeks to read. That's extremely odd to me; it never takes me that long. I can't blame it all on the story - I was abnormally busy one of those two weeks - but I can say that when I did have time to read I always wanted to read something else. Partials wasn't exactly a boring book, per say, but it didn't draw me in completely like I'd been hoping. I enjoyed it when I read it but never felt completely "there" - except for when I was reading about Marcus or Samm.
The story was fairly consistent throughout - until the end. Like, the last chapter. The last chapter was such a dramatic change from the one before it. I felt there should have been a bit more to make that transition. It felt like the author was trying to hurry up.
Despite that, I really did enjoy this story. I'm interested in finding answers...there are a lot of unanswered questions and a ton of unfinished business. I look forward to Fragments.
SUMMING IT UP - Interesting! It doesn't shout "AMAZING" or WOW me in shock with awesomess, but I know plenty of readers who have loved this book. (Check out this review if you want to see what I mean: the drifting bookworm.) So while it wasn't the best book for me, and I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, I'd say give it a shot if you're interested!
For the Parents - A few crude or sexual comments. Reference to one of Kira's friends sleeping with a Senator to get pregnant. A few bloody fight scenes. Recommended 14+
*This ARC copy was provided by NetGalley in return for an honest review. I was in no way compensated; all thoughts and feelings expressed are my own.*...more
The Guardian Duke by Jamie Carie (A Forgotten Castles #1) Pages: 320 Release Date: February 1st, 2012 Date Read: December 20th, 2011 to January 8th, 2012The Guardian Duke by Jamie Carie (A Forgotten Castles #1) Pages: 320 Release Date: February 1st, 2012 Date Read: December 20th, 2011 to January 8th, 2012 Received: ARC from NetGalley Rating: 3/5 stars Recommended to: 13+
SUMMARY - On Holy Island in Northumberland lives Alexandria Featherstone, daughter of Lord Featherstone and his wife. Alex's parents have gone to and from their castle constantly - typically gone more than not. But now they've been away for a year, with no news, leaving Alex to wonder. The king says they're dead, that she is now the ward of the Duke of St. Easton, but she doesn't believe for one moment that her parents are gone for good. She would feel something, right?
Gabriel, the Duke of St. Easton, has gone deaf. Sudden dizziness - and then nothing, no hearing. At least his correspondence with Alexandria keeps up his spirits. When he hears of her need for money and her castle's decrepit situation, he decides to go to her and take care of matters in person. But when he arrives and Alex is not at the castle, Gabriel must set off in pursuit: not just of the body, but of the heart as well.
MY THOUGHTS - The Guardian Duke is a very charming book. It holds mystery, intrigue, travels, love, and a while goose chase that will have you laughing! It isn't the best book, but sometimes a good, fun read is all you want, and The Guardian Duke delivers excellently.
CHARACTER NOTES - Alex is a fun character, but man she can be infuriatingly stupid! Sometimes she drove me up the wall with her crazy ideas and impulses (which she acted on!). She likes to tell little fibs to get her way and has one goal: find her parents. Nothing else will do. Surprisingly, despite all that, I still liked her. Pushing aside all the immaturity, a woman is waiting to appear. I very much hope this happens soon, however, because I don't know how much more I can take of that girl's crazy ideas! Ha!
Now, Gabriel - he's a fine man. He's got his faults, yes, but he is generous and kind and determined (in a more mature way than Alex) and totally dedicated to his ward. His love for Alex seemed a bit too quick in coming but I understand it. I so look forward to more of Gabriel in the future!
The other characters - Montague, Baylor, John, etc. were good, although some were unrealistic or inconsistent. However, they do make for a fun read, no matter the flaw.
STORY NOTES - Some of this story had me on the edge of my seat; some of it had me floating with the beginnings of a love story; some of it had me going, "Ummm, I don't think so!"
When Alex is traveling, a group of soldiers, one man in particular, begs to escort her. He keeps pestering her, and when she has to go on alone without her coachman, the soldier makes even more serious advances. She's scared he'll try something, and he does - but she is saved by a stranger from the inn the night before. He's an older gentleman who still kicks butt and sends the soldier limping away. He says he'll help Alex, protect her, and so on and so forth. And Alex let's him come!
I'm sorry, but it it was me, I would have run to find some female company. Just because the dude talks about his faith in God doesn't mean much unless you know for sure he wasn't just getting the other guy away just to carry out his own evil intentions.
Obviously, that's one of those I-don't-think-so parts. But really, I have some great things to say about the story line. The mystery: where are her parents? The romance: who will end up with who? The chase: will Gabriel catch up to Alex in time to make her stay? The faith: In what ways will Alex and Gabriel's faith be strengthened next? Some questions are answered, some are not - which is making me itch for The Forgiven Duke! Ah!! Very well - I shall have to get to reading it very soon!
Oh! And, in The Guardian Duke, there's a masque ball!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know, right!? Those are the best, always, forever and ever. This one was no exception. It made me grin from ear to ear and totally gave me butterflies!!
SUMMING IT UP - Good ole fashion fun, I tell you! Right here, in this book. If you're looking for a good, light read, this is your book!
For the parents - Nothing at all! 13+
*This ARC copy was provided by NetGalley (thanks a million!!) in return for an honest review. I was in no way compensated; all thoughts and feelings expressed are my own.*...more
Pages: 394 Release Date: December 20th, 2011 Date Read: 2011, December 1st - 15th Received: NetGalley Rating: 4/5 stars Recommended to: 17+
SUMMARY- Avry is Pages: 394 Release Date: December 20th, 2011 Date Read: 2011, December 1st - 15th Received: NetGalley Rating: 4/5 stars Recommended to: 17+
SUMMARY- Avry is hunted, a criminal on the run. Except, she's done nothing wrong. She is a healer, a woman who can take sickness onto herself, completely removing it from its host. She and her kind are on the run, hunted for something Avry is sure they didn't do. After being caught and almost killed, she is rescued by a band of men who want her healing powers for themselves to save an old friend. As they begin their journey through the forest, hiding from mercenaries and soldiers, encountering magicians of all kinds, Avry discovers more about what happened during the plague when she was separated from her family. She also suspects the men - Kerrick, Belen, Flinn, and the others - have more to their request than meets the eye. And with armies rising on all sides, kings being overthrown, and the world going hungry, Avry, Kerrick and the other men may have to sacrifice more than they bargained for the well-being of all.
MY THOUGHTS - I really enjoyed this book! Based on rave reviews, I hoped for something a bit more...refined. But I was pleased with the end result!
My few issues: Everything (especially in the first half) felt a bit too fast. Not the pace of the story - the actual events. They happened in the blink of an eye. I felt like this took away from the emotion and depth of the story. Toward the middle, one character dies and everyone's sad - and then suddenly it seems as thought they've gotten over it. I'm sorry, I felt it needed a bit more time to dwell on things.
Which leads me to the writing. It was...ok. There were some good descriptions, but for the most part the writing was quick and short-sentenced, leaving very little room for anything more than sparse description. For the most part this wasn't a bad thing; actually, I would say a lot of the quickness to it came from Avry's character, who is a to-the-point kind of girl. The rest of tit, however, made me think the word "lazy" more than once.
Oh, and what was with the dialogue? I mean, it wasn't terrible, but it felt weird...out of place. It had some spunk to it, and made me laugh with all the funny sarcasm and bantering, but I guess it was one of those things I was expecting to be refined. It was super slang-y.
CHARACTER NOTES - I loved a lot of these characters; others, I just didn't get. Avry, Kerrick, Jael, Daneen, Winter, Sepp, Flea, Ryne, and a few others all sat well with me. They were fun to read about and created a great atmosphere.
However, Quinn and Vain (for the first half), Belen, Tohon, and so on - they fell short. They were either cheesy formula characters or hard to envision. I wanted to like Belen so badly, and I did to some extent, but he just wasn't believable. And, I must say, what was with Tohon? Womanizer with a slightly feminine edge? Really?? I was slightly...confused. But whatever. Getting passed that, I did think he was a great bad guy, and his plans made me grimace in pain. He's a scary person! :/
Avry herself - so great. Kicks some butt; doesn't let herself be taken by emotion, but is capable of loving greatly; has an incredible gift and the heart to bestow it upon others; she is totally relatable. I felt like a friend, for sure. Not a bestie, but definitely a friend.
Kerrick - phew! What a jerk - at first. My gosh I wanted to slap his face SO many times. But by the end...man, I loved him. He'd been so hurt, you can't really blame him. I seriously loved every moment with him - good and bad!
STORY NOTES - Boy, do I love a slow-moving romance. One that takes months of hardships and getting to know one another. One that creates beautiful tension. One that heals broken hearts. One like this. Avry and Kerrick's romance made me sooo happy. Every step of the way I rooted for them to be together. I loved their pride-fights, their cold glares, their working together - and their warm embraces. it was so amazing - gave me butterflies and made my eyes prickle with tears.
The rest of the story, despite its slightly too-fast pace, was very fun and intense and crazy. Just crazy. Fascinating action and really neat ideas about magicians and magic in general. The death and peace lilies were so original and I hope there's more about them in the second book!
Avry's journey definitely awed me. Her purpose, her need to heal this man she'd never met. She affect she would have on the kingdoms. Really, really neat!
SUMMING IT UP - It sparked my imagination - and my emotions. A fun read in a fascinating fantasy world!
FOR THE PARENTS - Language scattered throughout. (B**t**d, d**n, and a few others.) Some sensual comments/scenes, especially involving Tohon. There are a few details. He uses magic to make her desire him - she expresses that "emotional Avry" wants things that are quite awkward (she says a few times what she wants and how he has her at his mercy). Besides that - Kerrick and Avry kiss and have sex toward the end of the book. Literally 3 paragraphs cover this scene (in future pages, it's referenced that they sleep together multiple times in the following days) but even in such a small amount a lot is said. A few physical details, but mainly emotional. Kind of unrealistic, as she is (spoiler!) dog sick with the plague at the time. Recommended 17+...more
Pretty Crooked by Elisa Ludwig (Pretty Crooked #1) Pages: 358 Release Date: March 13th, 2012 Date Read: 2012, February 5th-11th Received: ARC from NetGallPretty Crooked by Elisa Ludwig (Pretty Crooked #1) Pages: 358 Release Date: March 13th, 2012 Date Read: 2012, February 5th-11th Received: ARC from NetGalley Rating: 4/5 stars Recommended to: 13+
SUMMARY - Willa Fox is no extraordinary girl, but her life has never been ordinary. She's moved all over the country with her single mom, an artist just waiting to make it big. But then she does make it big, and Willa's life is flipped dramatically. First, they get the fancy new house. Next, Willa is accepted into Valley Prep, the wealthiest school around. Not only that, but Willa is befriended by the Glitterati, and, believe it or not, the hottest guy at school who seems to have some special interest in her. The life of glam is wonderful, for a time. But what about Mary, Sierra and Alicia, nice girls who rely on scholarships to get this kind of an education? When the Glitterati start to cross the line, taking good humor to the level of obscene, Willa has an idea. With the help of Tre and even the Glitterati themselves, Willa keeps her eye on one goal - to bring balance and justice to the filthy rich halls of Valley Prep.
MY THOUGHTS - Helloooo! Elisa Ludwig deserves a standing ovation!! Pretty Crooked is just one of those well-written, well-built, awe-inspiring books that leaves you totally satisfied but wanting more. I love this book and will be very proud to have it on my shelf. I'm already looking forward to reading this again and again and again!
CHARACTER NOTES - Willa was fantastic. I love her to death. Her voice (mixed perfectly with Elisa Ludwig's writing style) caught me from the very beginning. I agreed with some of her decisions and disagreed with others, but that was something that really drew me in - is everything she's doing right, or only some, or none of it? (More on that in story notes...) In any case, I really respected her and felt I could relate to her. She rocked this book and I would totally read the next book just because of her.
But, amazingly, there is quite a bit more draw than just Willa. Aiden? Ummm yes please! I didn't feel like he was a major role, but the end totally bumped him up and I'm sure there will be more of him in the next book! He was...so confusing, so wonderful, so just...Aiden. I'm in love with him. True story.
I liked the other characters a lot as well! The mean girls were mean.... Like, MEAN. And even the mean girl who wasn't so mean was just...ugh. She cared more about social status than standing up for the right thing, which infuriated me almost more than the mean girls themselves. All the characters were really three dimensional and so impressive.
STORY NOTES - This story is a puzzle, a moral question, a self-questioner. Literally the whole book I was asking myself, "Is this right? Is it necessarily wrong? Is it justice or revenge? Is this okay?! What would I do???"
On top of that, there were a lot of twists and turns to keep you guessing. The two big ones that had me really guessing: Willa's mom (what the heck is she doing?!) and Aiden (mmmm). I really really want to know more!
And can I just say - I felt way cool reading the scenes in which Willa... *ahem* does her thing. You know, steals. It sounds so bad. It really does. But what kind of an honest reviewer would I be if I didn't put that in here? It was like, I felt cool, and super awesome that Willa was trying to smooth things out in her school, and yet really really guilty at the same time. I mean, how did Elisa do that to me?! I have no idea. Ask her. ;)
I don't want to say too much about the story line because I feel like I'll give it away but man! I just enjoyed it so much! It was fascinating, well-written, with brilliant characters, great plot twists, and lots and lots of good questions!!
SUMMING IT UP - Foxy (pun intended...) and way too cool. I'm eagerly anticipating Pretty Sly, the next installment in Elisa's fantastic debut trilogy!! Can you tell - I'm excited!!!!! :D
For the Parents - A kiss, some crude comments. Nothing over the top. I definitely respect the author for this!! Recommended 13+...more
The Hangman in the Mirror by Kate Cayley Pages: 248 Release Date: July 7th, 2011 Date Read: 2011, November 22nd-30tRead more reviews at Yearning to Read!
The Hangman in the Mirror by Kate Cayley Pages: 248 Release Date: July 7th, 2011 Date Read: 2011, November 22nd-30th Received: NetGalley Rating: 5/5 stars Recommended to: 13+
SUMMARY - Francoise has never known wealth or even a good life. Her mother came to New France a whore and married her father, a drunken soldier. Together, they barely scrapped a living - relying on Francoise for much. Francoise herself, however, has never given up her dreams of a fine life. When tragedy befalls her family, she takes her chances as a lady's maid. But how can a girl of the streets survive in such a place? Francoise's mistrust may be the end of it all.
MY THOUGHTS - I love it when I'm right.
I've had my eye on this book for months, before it even came out. Despite its unappealing cover, I was intrigued. I entered a contest for it but didn't win, so I waited. Then it popped up on the screen on NetGalley - I did not hesitate. Yet I started it warily, unsure, but totally loving it and hoping it would stay amazing.
Yes - it did stay amazing. So amazing that I held my breath the entire time. Many people said that the suspense was lost because too much was revealed. (I even guessed a few things correctly, which I usually don't do because I don't like to speculate or I just can't figure it out.) But the main thing to do while reading this is to speculate as little as possible. Just enjoy the story - suspense in other areas will keep you.
The writing, I must say, gripped and held me. It was beautiful prose and Francoise's voice was strong and prominent from the first pages. The writing has a huge role in reeling me in - I was definitely caught by the bait! That and the prologue - I think it's so great to start the story toward the end, to give a taste of foreboding danger.
CHARACTER NOTES - I loved every character within these pages. The book is so short that I expected it to be like other short books with little character development. I don't know what happened, but these characters were like magic. As soon as they were presented it was like I immediately knew them.
And while this could be said about every single one, I must say something specific about Francoise, for it was especially true for her. It was literally the first page, the prologue, that had me going, "Wow! I like her style, her voice; I sympathize; I fear for her - wow!!" After that I felt like she was able to grow as a person because she was already developed in my mind. It was a lovely display of one aspect of great literature and I heartily give my applause.
STORY NOTES - I have a thing about disliking short books. I'm not trying to, but I feel like I don't like almost any of the short books getting rave reviews.
But here - here! is one of the few that I love. Because of the characters, as I said before; and because the world isn't a complex fantasy world, there was no need to explain a lot or get the reader to picture everything correctly. It was our world, through and through, easy to imagine, and therefore leaving room for things to grow naturally in the reader's mind as the story progressed.
Now, I'll admit - it's a simple story. Don't read too much about it, or else it might make it seem even less complicated. Go in with very few expectations, and you should be just as awed as I was. Because there are really only two ways it could go.
I will tell you now that I literally had NO clue until the very. last. page! Talk about suspense!
In any case, I love the path the story took, how it was straight to the point but still had a good amount of emotional depth. I am so pleased.
SUMMING IT UP - Commanding. I say this because it commanded my attention from the very beginning. I hope more people enjoy this book and put it on their shelves, as I hope to do when I make my next Amazon order. Oh, and important note - don't read the Goodreads summary - it gives away a lot of the story. Just add it and get off - let yourself be surprised! :)
For the Parents - A few references to whores. Francoise is a thief sometimes. +13
*This ebook was provided by NetGalley in return for an honest review. I was in no way compensated; all thoughts and feelings expressed are my own.*...more