panI liked the idea of this Gothic YA novel set in Regency Era more than the actual novel.
The main character Camille is sent to Yorkshire to stay with her godmother. The godmother's daughter is very ill and Camille's presence will certainly cause trouble. The safest course of action for everyone involved: do not tell Camille what is going on, because then she could act accordingly and the plot would have been 10 pages long.
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so-soI was excited to read this book for a few reasons: I love to learn new things, it was about women at the turn of the century and because it was about archeology, which I have always found fascinating.
Women in the Valley of Kings is well researched and when reading it, I could see how the topic was loved by Sheppard. Sheppard was able to transport me to the late 1800's and early 1900's Egypt and the discoveries that were made. I found it ⬇️
so-soFor fans of reality tv, revenge, and selfish characters. I found this entertaining although I did get annoyed with the characters at time as they were so self-centered (I think that was the point though). Slightly predictable, but it didn‘t take away from the enjoyment of reading it.
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so-soI wanted to like this so much more. I spoiled the book for myself by listening to the podcast first…I was most interested in reading the women‘s stories and those are all on the podcast.
The only part I really enjoyed was the flashback for Diana…that‘s not on the podcast.
Overall, it is a good read if you go to it blindly.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pub Date: 11/19/24 #arc
Book 100 of 2024!!! 🎉📚🙌🏽
pickI can‘t find this #ARC in the Litsy database, but didn‘t want to skip the review because I found it to be a very compelling read. It‘s about three moms in their 40‘s dealing with their kids. I thought the author was spot on when she wrote about how isolating being a parent of teens can be. This book is not for the faint of heart, but it‘s a good read!
pickSuper creepy horror short stories? Yes! This author? Double yes! This is an auto read author for me. I love the setting (Argentina) and I love how each story is unique. She has the creep factor mastered. I love them all.
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US pub date is 9/17/24
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August‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead selection is the tagged novel, a novel about Lady Macbeth. This sounds so good—I‘m looking forward to reading it with the crew!
This is a low key buddy read. Read at your own pace. I will post periodic checkins throughout the month, and discussion questions will be posted on August 31st.
All are welcome! Please comment below to be added or removed from the tag list!
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pickSometimes after a first book, the second isn't as good. That's NOT the case with 'Shades of Mercy'. It's as good, if not better than the first 'The Bitter Past.'. Beck's corner of the world is not so quiet anymore. Like all the country, fentanyl is taking over, and they are trying to get a hold on it. There's drones that are being highjacked by someone and doing scary things. There's a girl that's not as sweet and innocent as she seems.
pickWowsers, what a book for a first in a new series. I don't know how Borgos did it, but he was able to combine 3 different genres and it make it work. He wrote a police procedural, spy thriller and a historical fiction book all in one. His take on going back to the past, was one I have never seen before and to be worked wonderful!
Porter Beck is a vet with a special skill set. He is now Sheriff of Lincoln County in Nevada. Right next door ⬇️
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