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The Sirens by Emilia Hart
4.0
In The Sirens, Emilia Hart weaves a haunting tale of mystery and connection that spans generations. Lucy flees her university life to seek refuge at her sister Jess's coastal home in New South Wales, only to find Jess missing. Drawn to the house and the whispers of the sea, Lucy embarks on a quest to uncover her sister's whereabouts. As she delves deeper, she discovers unsettling parallels between their lives—shared dreams, a mysterious skin condition, and the haunting legacy of two Irish sisters from the 1800s who endured their own harrowing journey.
While the narrative unfolds at a deliberate pace, the slow build allows for a rich exploration of the women’s intertwined fates, revealing deep secrets and layered histories. Hart masterfully interlaces the past with the present, creating a tapestry of familial bonds and the struggle for identity. The connection between Lucy, Jess, and their historical counterparts adds a captivating depth to the story.
Thank you Macmillan Audio for allowing me to read and review this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
While the narrative unfolds at a deliberate pace, the slow build allows for a rich exploration of the women’s intertwined fates, revealing deep secrets and layered histories. Hart masterfully interlaces the past with the present, creating a tapestry of familial bonds and the struggle for identity. The connection between Lucy, Jess, and their historical counterparts adds a captivating depth to the story.
Thank you Macmillan Audio for allowing me to read and review this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Some Like it Scot by Pepper Basham
4.75
Katie is a traveling journalist for a magazine and her blog. She became famous for adding a twist to her writing by not only sharing the lives of those she meets on her travels but of all of the misadventures she has a knack for running into on these trips. Her fans love her humor and can't wait to see what Katie will get herself into.
This new assignment has Katie visiting Scotland to be one of the first guests to enjoy an Edwardian Experience for three weeks at the Craighill House, Hosted by the Lennox family. Katie is not the typical woman of this era as she is 6 foot and runs into her first issue with the dresses being too short. Not very ladylike. She also falls onto a very handsome and grumpy Scot on her first day. Graham McKlean isn't too thrilled to have his ancestral home turned into this silly dress-up "Edwardian Experience" for a few weeks, but he needs the money and has to deal with it. And he happens to have to constantly save this silly American who happens to get herself into trouble constantly.
I enjoyed the misadventures and seeing how Katie put a spin on them and just enjoyed them. But we learn that Katie has a reason to want to travel and that it's good to have a home base. Home may not always look like what some envision, it's a feeling. Katie and Graham's traumas are relateable and refreshing to read. I enjoyed reading this story and wish to visit the beautiful Scotland.
Thank you Thomas Nelson Fiction for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
This new assignment has Katie visiting Scotland to be one of the first guests to enjoy an Edwardian Experience for three weeks at the Craighill House, Hosted by the Lennox family. Katie is not the typical woman of this era as she is 6 foot and runs into her first issue with the dresses being too short. Not very ladylike. She also falls onto a very handsome and grumpy Scot on her first day. Graham McKlean isn't too thrilled to have his ancestral home turned into this silly dress-up "Edwardian Experience" for a few weeks, but he needs the money and has to deal with it. And he happens to have to constantly save this silly American who happens to get herself into trouble constantly.
I enjoyed the misadventures and seeing how Katie put a spin on them and just enjoyed them. But we learn that Katie has a reason to want to travel and that it's good to have a home base. Home may not always look like what some envision, it's a feeling. Katie and Graham's traumas are relateable and refreshing to read. I enjoyed reading this story and wish to visit the beautiful Scotland.
Thank you Thomas Nelson Fiction for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
My Funny Demon Valentine: A Paranormal Demon Romance by Aurora Ascher
4.0
I loved the humor between the demon brothers. Asmodeus aka Ash and his brothers have escaped Hell and trying to enjoy their freedom before the Hunter comes after them. Ash was cursed thousands of years ago to be seen as nothing, but when he went to a bar and heard Evangeline playing music, he felt seen. Evangeline was drawn to Ash from the very first night. Their chemistry is on fire, but something is still not right. Evangeline could have sworn she saw Ash with wings and horns.
I enjoyed Ash and Evangeline's connection and seeing how they discovered more of each other. Evangeline is quickly thrown into the world of Ash and his 3 demon brothers, leading to even more twists and turns in the book. I couldn't put the book down and I am excited to read the next book in the series.
Thank you RBmedia for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
I enjoyed Ash and Evangeline's connection and seeing how they discovered more of each other. Evangeline is quickly thrown into the world of Ash and his 3 demon brothers, leading to even more twists and turns in the book. I couldn't put the book down and I am excited to read the next book in the series.
Thank you RBmedia for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
You Between the Lines by Katie Naymon
4.0
*You Between the Lines* follows Leigh, a poet embarking on her MFA journey alongside eight other writers, including William, a former crush and rival from high school. As Leigh navigates the competitive program, she grapples with feelings of inadequacy, especially given how different her writing style is compared to her peers. Driven by a desire to prove her worth, she's determined to succeed and leave William behind.
The novel effectively portrays Leigh's internal struggles with self-worth and anxiety. As an only child dealing with her parents' separation, Leigh experiences a deep sense of rejection, which fuels her insecurities and affects her relationships, particularly with William. Readers who have experienced similar anxieties will likely find Leigh relatable. The author skillfully depicts these emotions and incorporates insights from Leigh's therapy sessions.
The dynamic within the writing group is another strength of the book. The diverse writing styles and critiques offer a glimpse into the creative process and the challenges of artistic expression. The unraveling of Leigh's personal life, with her parents' separation, ties directly into her artistic anxieties. Her fear of rejection permeates her writing and colors her feelings towards William, adding complexity to her character and motivations.
Overall, *You Between the Lines* is an engaging read that explores themes of self-doubt, artistic identity, and the complexities of relationships. I enjoyed the author's insightful portrayal of Leigh's vulnerabilities and the realistic depiction of the writing program environment. It's a book that will likely resonate with anyone who has ever questioned their own abilities or struggled with feelings of inadequacy.
Thank you Grand Central Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
The novel effectively portrays Leigh's internal struggles with self-worth and anxiety. As an only child dealing with her parents' separation, Leigh experiences a deep sense of rejection, which fuels her insecurities and affects her relationships, particularly with William. Readers who have experienced similar anxieties will likely find Leigh relatable. The author skillfully depicts these emotions and incorporates insights from Leigh's therapy sessions.
The dynamic within the writing group is another strength of the book. The diverse writing styles and critiques offer a glimpse into the creative process and the challenges of artistic expression. The unraveling of Leigh's personal life, with her parents' separation, ties directly into her artistic anxieties. Her fear of rejection permeates her writing and colors her feelings towards William, adding complexity to her character and motivations.
Overall, *You Between the Lines* is an engaging read that explores themes of self-doubt, artistic identity, and the complexities of relationships. I enjoyed the author's insightful portrayal of Leigh's vulnerabilities and the realistic depiction of the writing program environment. It's a book that will likely resonate with anyone who has ever questioned their own abilities or struggled with feelings of inadequacy.
Thank you Grand Central Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.