Tuesday 21 July 2015

ARC Book Review: The Magician's Daughter by Judith Janeway

I received an e-arc of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book in any way.

Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press

Published: February 2015

Pages: 231

Summary


Magician Valentine Hill always introduces her act by announcing "Reality is an illusion. Illusion is reality, and nothing is what it seems." When Valentine is reunited with her grifter mother, "nothing is what it seems" becomes true in real life. A wealthy socialite turns out to be a ruthless criminal, a cat mechanic a psycho killer, and a cab driver a seductive gangster. When an FBI agent who'd befriended her is killed, Valentine takes on the hated role of a con artist to get evidence to put the criminals away. Will her skills as a magician prove enough to help her maintain the illusion?

Thursday 16 July 2015

ARC Book Review: Fairytale Beginnings by Holly Martin

I received an e-arc of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book in any way.

Publisher: Bookouture

Published: July 2015

Pages: 299

Summary


Love is an open door...except when it keeps slamming in your face. Hopeless romantic Milly Rose has had her fair share of heartbreak. Obsessed with all things Disney, she refuses to give up on finding her Prince Charming - he's out there somewhere, isn't he? When Milly is given a job to investigate the origins of an historical building in the village of Clovers Rest, she's not sure what to expect. What she discovers takes her breath away - a beautiful real life Cinderella castle, complete with turrets, a magnificent drawbridge AND a very handsome owner...Cameron Heartstone. As Milly and Cameron begin to unearth the secrets of Clover Castle, they can't ignore the intense chemistry building between them. But they've both been hurt badly before. Can they take a big leap of faith and find their own happily-ever-after?

Saturday 11 July 2015

Stacking the Shelves (Jul 11)


Stacking the Shelves is all about the books we are adding to our shelves, physical or virtual, and sharing our excitement about our new titles. And why not, maybe also finding a great new read in the process! This weekly meme is hosted by Tynga's Reviews.

Another hectic week has gone by, and nothing really exciting has really happened except for work, work, work... This week, I suddenly realised that my pile of review requests has kind of spiralled out of control. Luckily for me, it's mostly digital, so it's unlikely that it should  fall and squish me anytime soon (that could TOTALLY happen!), but I guess I'll have to tackle it fairly quickly anyway. That's why I'm putting myself on a self-imposed book ban until I have made a significant dent in my review pile, starting now. Unless, of course, something really amazing comes along... 

Tuesday 7 July 2015

Book Review: Death Wish by Megan Tayte

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book in any way.

Publisher: Heaven Afire

Pages: 305

Series: Ceruleans #1


Summary


IN SEARCH OF THE MEANING OF DEATH, SHE'LL FIND THE MEANING OF LIFE.

The Ceruleans: mere mortals infused with power over life and death. Five books; one question: If the might of the heavens were in your hands, would you be a sinner or a saint?

Seventeen-year-old Scarlett Blake is haunted by death. Her estranged sister has made the ultimate dramatic exit. Running away from school, joining a surfing fraternity, partying hard: that sounds like Sienna. But suicide? It makes no sense. Following in her sister's footsteps, Scarlett comes to an isolated English cove with grand plans to uncover the truth. Alone. But she hasn't reckoned on meeting two boys who are determined to help her. Luke: the blue-eyed surfer who'll see the real Scarlett, who'll challenge her, who'll save her. And Jude: the elusive drifter with a knack for turning up whenever Scarlett's in need. As Scarlett's quest for the truth unravels, so too does her grip on reality as she's always known it. Because there's something strange going on in this little cove. A dead magpie circles the skies. A dead deer watches from the undergrowth. Hands glow with light. Warmth. Power. What transpires is a summer of discovery. Of what it means to conquer fear. To fall in love. To choose life. To choose death. To believe the impossible.