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On the Hunt for Santa by Lesley Gibbes, Stephen Michael King
5.0
*5 Stars*
Copy kindly received from Harper Collins Australia for an honest review.
This is a great childrens book - the illustrations are great, it's easy to read and it's fun to read. I think it would be great for both reading to the kids and having them read it back to you if they're at that age. Definitely recommend.
Copy kindly received from Harper Collins Australia for an honest review.
This is a great childrens book - the illustrations are great, it's easy to read and it's fun to read. I think it would be great for both reading to the kids and having them read it back to you if they're at that age. Definitely recommend.
Torn in Two by Elle Thorpe
5.0
*5 Stars*
ARC kindly received for an honest review.
I've probably said this in every review, but I'll keep saying it - the Saint View world is one of my favourites and there are so many great characters and stories we're reading that it's like coming home.
After that cliff hanger in book one, I was very keen to see how Kara was going to get out of the predicament she was in, and I was glad that it was not a drawn out scenario - we just jumped right back in and the story kept rolling along at the best pace.
I could not put this down - only did so when I had to, and absolutely devoured this book. I am loving the chemistry that's coming into play more and more with Hayden and Hawk, and getting to know more of Greyson as well, I'm certainly intrigued into learning his complete story in the next book. I enjoy all the MC aspects of this and the family unit surrounding them.
There were a few surprises in this one, but none more so than that cliff hanger - I truly was not expecting that one! Very very interested in seeing how this all comes together and getting that HEA in the next book. Cannot wait!
ARC kindly received for an honest review.
I've probably said this in every review, but I'll keep saying it - the Saint View world is one of my favourites and there are so many great characters and stories we're reading that it's like coming home.
After that cliff hanger in book one, I was very keen to see how Kara was going to get out of the predicament she was in, and I was glad that it was not a drawn out scenario - we just jumped right back in and the story kept rolling along at the best pace.
I could not put this down - only did so when I had to, and absolutely devoured this book. I am loving the chemistry that's coming into play more and more with Hayden and Hawk, and getting to know more of Greyson as well, I'm certainly intrigued into learning his complete story in the next book. I enjoy all the MC aspects of this and the family unit surrounding them.
There were a few surprises in this one, but none more so than that cliff hanger - I truly was not expecting that one! Very very interested in seeing how this all comes together and getting that HEA in the next book. Cannot wait!
Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
4.0
*4 Stars*
It's weird to say about a crime series, but I find these to be easy reads. It's been a while since I read the first book, but I got a chance to continue the series and enjoyed reading this. I like Dallas and Roarke and there's always plenty of aspects to the storyline. I didn't necessarily see it coming with who the culprit was - I had thought of them and then dismissed the idea. Loved the way it all ended and played out though. Would recommend.
It's weird to say about a crime series, but I find these to be easy reads. It's been a while since I read the first book, but I got a chance to continue the series and enjoyed reading this. I like Dallas and Roarke and there's always plenty of aspects to the storyline. I didn't necessarily see it coming with who the culprit was - I had thought of them and then dismissed the idea. Loved the way it all ended and played out though. Would recommend.
Hush Hush by James Patterson
3.5
*3.5 Stars*
I probably picked this book up well over a year ago, and only got a certain way before I put it down, unable to hold my interest. A few days ago I figured I really should give it another go, to see if I would finish or just DNF.
Well, I must've originally put the book down just a little bit too soon, as before I knew it, I was a fair bit further in, and quite interested in what was going to happen. Harriet and her crew were an interesting bunch with some interesting investigative techniques, but everything came together quite well and I ended up quite liking this book.
I probably picked this book up well over a year ago, and only got a certain way before I put it down, unable to hold my interest. A few days ago I figured I really should give it another go, to see if I would finish or just DNF.
Well, I must've originally put the book down just a little bit too soon, as before I knew it, I was a fair bit further in, and quite interested in what was going to happen. Harriet and her crew were an interesting bunch with some interesting investigative techniques, but everything came together quite well and I ended up quite liking this book.
Right by Jana Aston
3.0
*3 Stars*
It's been ages since I read the first book in this series, so as usual I remember nothing about it. I do vaguely remember thinking I would be keen to read Everly's book. This one was alright for me, and Everly and Sawyer were definitely entertaining, but it just didn't completely hit the spot for me. My favourite part was probably right at the end when a bunch of stuff happens and things come together. not a bad book, just an ok read for me, and not a fave.
It's been ages since I read the first book in this series, so as usual I remember nothing about it. I do vaguely remember thinking I would be keen to read Everly's book. This one was alright for me, and Everly and Sawyer were definitely entertaining, but it just didn't completely hit the spot for me. My favourite part was probably right at the end when a bunch of stuff happens and things come together. not a bad book, just an ok read for me, and not a fave.
The Perfect Game by J. Sterling
4.0
*4 Stars*
I really didn't know what to rate this one - I'm kind of hovering between 3.5 and 4 stars. I'm just not sure if I liked the characters too much. The story definitely intrigued me, Cassie being the one who wasn't so easily caught up in Jack's celebrity at school, and who turned him down. I liked Meli and Dean, but I just wasn't always sure about Cassie and Jack. I don't know how much I always felt the connection and boy did they annoy me with their communication issues and other issues along the way too. Some pretty serious things happen in the storyline along the way, and I will definitely be curious to continue reading this series, I'm just not 100% sure how sold I am not them as yet.
I really didn't know what to rate this one - I'm kind of hovering between 3.5 and 4 stars. I'm just not sure if I liked the characters too much. The story definitely intrigued me, Cassie being the one who wasn't so easily caught up in Jack's celebrity at school, and who turned him down. I liked Meli and Dean, but I just wasn't always sure about Cassie and Jack. I don't know how much I always felt the connection and boy did they annoy me with their communication issues and other issues along the way too. Some pretty serious things happen in the storyline along the way, and I will definitely be curious to continue reading this series, I'm just not 100% sure how sold I am not them as yet.
The Summer Proposal by Vi Keeland
4.0
*4 Stars*
This was quite an easy read - I liked the main characters, especially Max, as he was a lot of fun. I just didn't like his communication skills at the end of the novel when the inevitable issue between them came around. I think these characters opened each others horizons well and just really fit, and this was such a cruisy read. Definitely enjoyed this and would recommend.
This was quite an easy read - I liked the main characters, especially Max, as he was a lot of fun. I just didn't like his communication skills at the end of the novel when the inevitable issue between them came around. I think these characters opened each others horizons well and just really fit, and this was such a cruisy read. Definitely enjoyed this and would recommend.
Wife Number One by Elle Thorpe
5.0
*5 Stars*
ARC kindly received for an honest review.
I have been waiting for this book and have been so keen to see how Kara's story would play out. I absolutely am obsessed with the Saint View world that Elle Thorpe has created so it's always a joy to come back to it when new books are released.
Now, this book really truly shows the struggles Kara has gone through with life under Josiah and the commune's thumb and rules - so many terrible things right from the start of this book just highlight it all. Once Kara and Hayley Jade are back with our SV friends, I love how she slowly starts to learn how free she can actually be, even though she is truly so brainwashed by what she's been put through. Hawk is a huge part of that, and I liked him a lot more than I thought I would.
There's a bunch of stuff going on with Hayley Jade which I'm really interested to see how that plays out in the next two books of this story, and I do love the part Queenie is playing in this too. She's a huge sweetie and mother hen in the Slayers. Hayden's character is definitely turning out to be one that will be redeemable I think, I've liked him so far, although he has made some questionable choices which start playing out right at the end of this one and have a part in the cliff hanger slightly too. Grayson, well we don't know much about him yet but I am definitely intrigued.
And the inevitable cliff hanger we get because this is part 1 of a trilogy? Well lets just say I did not see that coming. Excuse me Elle, with that ending?!? I'm seriously wondering how this is going to turn around in book 2 and I will be hanging for September so I can continue reading!
ARC kindly received for an honest review.
I have been waiting for this book and have been so keen to see how Kara's story would play out. I absolutely am obsessed with the Saint View world that Elle Thorpe has created so it's always a joy to come back to it when new books are released.
Now, this book really truly shows the struggles Kara has gone through with life under Josiah and the commune's thumb and rules - so many terrible things right from the start of this book just highlight it all. Once Kara and Hayley Jade are back with our SV friends, I love how she slowly starts to learn how free she can actually be, even though she is truly so brainwashed by what she's been put through. Hawk is a huge part of that, and I liked him a lot more than I thought I would.
There's a bunch of stuff going on with Hayley Jade which I'm really interested to see how that plays out in the next two books of this story, and I do love the part Queenie is playing in this too. She's a huge sweetie and mother hen in the Slayers. Hayden's character is definitely turning out to be one that will be redeemable I think, I've liked him so far, although he has made some questionable choices which start playing out right at the end of this one and have a part in the cliff hanger slightly too. Grayson, well we don't know much about him yet but I am definitely intrigued.
And the inevitable cliff hanger we get because this is part 1 of a trilogy? Well lets just say I did not see that coming. Excuse me Elle, with that ending?!? I'm seriously wondering how this is going to turn around in book 2 and I will be hanging for September so I can continue reading!
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn
4.0
*4 Stars*
Finally got a chance to read the next instalment in the Bridgerton series. I enjoyed this more than I thought I would at the start. Whilst I've watched the Netflix series so it's easy for me to picture Francesca and the other Bridgerton siblings, I still for the most part easily just fell into the story and the investment of how things would eventually come together for Franscesca and Michael. I felt like it did take quite a while before anything really big happened with them, but it was great when it did and I really enjoyed the second epilogue as well. Looking forward to hopefully soon reading the next book.
Finally got a chance to read the next instalment in the Bridgerton series. I enjoyed this more than I thought I would at the start. Whilst I've watched the Netflix series so it's easy for me to picture Francesca and the other Bridgerton siblings, I still for the most part easily just fell into the story and the investment of how things would eventually come together for Franscesca and Michael. I felt like it did take quite a while before anything really big happened with them, but it was great when it did and I really enjoyed the second epilogue as well. Looking forward to hopefully soon reading the next book.
Stone Princess by Devney Perry
3.5
*3.5 Stars*
This was a cruisy book to read, but I have to agree with some of the reviews I've seen that I don't know if I felt the chemistry with Presley and Shaw as much as I should've and it also took a long time for anything to happen. There's plenty going on in the story, and the world building is great, but definitely the last 3rd of the book is the most action packed. I enjoyed this, and I'll read more of the series when I get a chance, just not absolute fave by this author.
This was a cruisy book to read, but I have to agree with some of the reviews I've seen that I don't know if I felt the chemistry with Presley and Shaw as much as I should've and it also took a long time for anything to happen. There's plenty going on in the story, and the world building is great, but definitely the last 3rd of the book is the most action packed. I enjoyed this, and I'll read more of the series when I get a chance, just not absolute fave by this author.