King's Cage (Red Queen #3) by Victoria Aveyard

King's Cage
Red Queen #3
Victoria Aveyard

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Date read: 5 - 17 November 2018
Length: 507 pages


Mare spends six months as a captive of King Maven. She's is without her powers and without hope. After an unlikely enemy helps her to escape, she makes it back to the Scarlet Guard - back to Cal. But now they must fight again, to overthrow the tyrant King Maven.

ALL WILL BURN

I'm so glad Mare escaped. She was beginning to be a shell of who she once was, and it wasn't good. For a while it kind of felt like the story wasn't really going anywhere - up until the point she escaped. I guess you got to know a bit more about Maven, but nothing I feel that was essential to the plot.

Who will light the way for the rebellion?

It was good to finally be about to be around the characters in the Scarlet Guard again! I missed Farley, and now she has a squishy baby too! She's still an absolute badass considering she hasn't long given birth, but that's kind of to be expected.

One thing I don't want, is Cal to be king. I think it will change him, and also ruin what he and Mare have. We know she doesn't want it either, but I kind of think deep down that Cal does. I guess I will just have to wait for the next one to find out!

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The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #2) by Douglas Adams

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #2
Douglas Adams

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Date read: 31 October - 4 November 2018
Length: 200 pages


In this next instalment we travel to Milliways, a restaurant quite literally at the end of the universe. You get to see the end in all its glory, while enjoying a nice meal and some drinks. But first Arthur Dent and his friends need to escape the Vogons and try not to be taken to the most evil place in all of existence. Oh, and also teach a spaceship how to make a decent cup of tea...


So far I'm really enjoying this series! I like how the characters are all so different. The plot is really indescribable but very fun.

If this was real life, I'm not sure if I would want to visit Milliways. It actually sounds quite scary watching the end of the universe and knowing there's nothing after that. I don't think it's something I could watch, and certainly not for fun.

It's funny how it doesn't take the spaceship all that long to figure out the answer to the meaning of life, but to make a cup of tea the right way it takes a very long time! Personally I don't like tea (*gasp* shock horror!) but I understand there's a very specific way to do it. People get very offended if it's not done correctly.


Looking forward to the rest of the series.

Douglas Adams

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The Scandalous Lady Wright (Bad Husbands #1) by M. C. Beaton

The Scandalous Lady Wright
Bad Husbands #1
M. C. Beaton

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Date read: 26 - 30 October 2018
Length: 202 pages


Lady Wright has been accused of murdering her husband Sir Benjamin Wright. But Emma is innocent, and luckily the Comte Saint-Juste is her to provide evidence of that fact. Along the way they discover many secrets and unknown enemies.

Public faces and private vices...

The Scandalous Lady Wright is very easy to read, and had I time time I'm sure I could have finished it in less than a day. It's a good novel for just chilling out.

The characters were okay, although I did quite like the Comte. But for the period I would say they are believable however, it makes you realise how far things have come for women. They pretty much can't do anything without a mans permission.

This is a trilogy so I will be reading the rest in the series. I fear for the women!

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The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules (League of Pensioners #1) by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg

The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules
League of Pensioners #1
Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg

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Date read: 15 - 25 October 2018
Length: 435 pages


Martha and her gang of friends are fed up of the cuts happening at the Diamond House retirement home. They think life in prison would be much better, so they set themselves on a course of robberies, kidnappings and anything criminal they can think of. But is a life of crime everything they had anticipated?


I love the characters! The old gang are great together, and I particularly like Brains - he's a good thinker and is always coming up with things to help the group through their adventures.

This was such an easy book to read. I loved following their plans, from planning to carrying out their schemes. I just didn't want to put it down!

As much as this was an easy book to read and it looks on the lighter side, it does make you think about the way society treats older people - just because they're old doesn't mean they're not able!


Will definitely read the second one!




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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #1) by Douglas Adams

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #1
Douglas Adams

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Date read: 10 - 14 October 2018
Length: 184 pages


Arthur Dent is whisked away from Earth moments before its destruction by an alien spaceship. His friend (and alien) Ford Prefect helps him come to terms with things despite the fact they're not welcome on the ship that rescued them. The next aliens he meets aren't so bad though...

DON'T PANIC!

Too late...

I have been waiting to read this series for so long! I've head from multiple sources it's amazing, and I was not disappointed. I love the humour, it's just so sarcastic. The characters are varied and inventive, especially the Paranoid Android. 

It kind of reminds me of Doctor Who a little in that they can travel though space and time. I'm looking forward to all the adventures these books will bring, starting with visiting the restaurant at the end of the universe!

Bring it on!

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Half a War (Shattered Sea #3) by Joe Abercrombie

Half a War
Shattered Sea #3
Joe Abercrombie

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Date read: 28 September - 9 October 2018
Length: 497 pages


The countries around the Shattered Sea are at war. Princess Skara must rise up if she wants to reclaim her birthright. With her army she must face Grandmother Wexen and Bright Yilling before Father Peace can be sought. Can she do it?

YOU CAN ONLY CONQUER

YOUR FEARS BY FACING THEM.

HIDE FROM THEM, AND THEY

CONQUER YOU

I have liked a lot of characters in this series, and I also like Skara. She seems hard but fair to her people. This series is kind of unique in that each book doesn't really follow the same people, but they are all linked. For instance, in the beginning I didn't really like Grom-gil-Gorm because I was looking at the story from one set of characters views, but by the end I find I actually quite like him. It's the same with Queen Uthil.

There's also quite a few 'minor' characters that you can't help but like, such as Rin and Koll. They pop up every now and then, and you just feel drawn to them. I was sad about Brand and Grom-gil-Gorm, but probably more especially Brand. 

I wasn't as keen on Half a War as I was on the previous two. But nevertheless I have very much enjoyed this series!

Joe Abercrombie

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Glass Sword (Red Queen #2) by Victoria Aveyard

Glass Sword
Red Queen #2
Victoria Aveyard

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Date read: 17 - 27 September 2018
Length: 440 pages


Mare Barrow is a Red with Silver abilities, something called "Newblood". She sets out on a mission to recruit others like her, hoping to reach them before her enemies do. Can she save them all in time?

I was born to kill a king,

to end a reign of terror

before it can truly begin.

In Glass Sword I feel that Mare has really grown up a lot. She's had to learn the way of the world very quickly and prepare for things she probably never imagined she'd ever be doing. Sometimes it's easy to forget she's only a young adult.

I'm still unsure about Cal. After the events of  Red Queen I'm finding it hard to trust anyone! I want to like him, I really do, but it's not easy because I liked Maven, and we all know how that turned out!

I'm really enjoying this series and I'm really looking forward to what's next. All the books I am reading right now seem to be about war, but luckily they're quite different.

Victoria Aveyard

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A Dance With Dragons 2: After the Feast (A Song of Ice and Fire #5 part 2) by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons 2: After the Feast
A Song of Ice and Fire #5 part 2
George R. R. Martin

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Date read: 3 - 16 September 2018
Length: 493 pages (557 with appendix)


In Kings Landing Queen Cersei is in jail awaiting trial. Tyrion has been sold as a slave in Yunkai along with another dwarf and a pig. Dany has married (!) a questionable man. Margaery and Tommen wed. Stannis travels to Winterfell to confront the Boltons, all the while the Wildlings are preparing for war.

The future of the Seven Kingdoms

hangs in the balance.

I still can't believe this is the last published book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series! I was naughty and started watching the TV series before I got around to reading the books. Usually I prefer to read the book first, and most the time I do. But at the time I got into the TV series, I was already reading a long running book series and wanted to wait until I finished that before starting this one. And now I'm sad it's over. 

As someone who watched the TV series, I was really surprised to read that Dany had married again. She's such a strong and independent character and I always got the impression she was never going to marry, after what happened to Khal Drogo. But there you have it.

It's good so see some justice being done in Kings Landing in regards to the royal family. Cersei got away with so much for so long it's about time she paid for her crimes!

I'm looking forward to The Winds of Winter coming out, whenever that may be. Goodreads say 2020 but George R. R. Martin is notorious for pushing back deadlines.

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Half the World (Shattered Sea #2) by Joe Abercrombie

Half the World
Shattered Sea #2
Joe Abercrombie

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Date read: 22 August - 2 September 2018
Length: 484 pages


Father Yarvi and his crew travel half the world in order to find allies for the impending war. Among his crew is Thorn Bathu, a warrior with a difference; she's a woman. Seeking vengeance on her fathers killer, she trains as hard as the best. And we also have Brand, a warrior who hates to kill. But will they return with allies? Will they return at all?


Half the World was a but slow to start, but definitely picked up and was hard to put down once it got going!

I like Thorn. She initially comes across as a total badass, but once you get to know her you realise she's actually quite shy and unsure in a lot of ways. She definitely has a sensitive side and it's good to see it once in a while.

Brand is a strange warrior, considering he doesn't actually like killing. He just wants to do good, and it's a conflict of morals when he has to kill. I like him and Thorn together.

I like the Empress of the South. I think she is kind and just and makes a good leader. Part of me wishes Thorn had accepted her offer to stay with her and be her guard. I hope to see more of her in the next book!

Joe Abercrombie

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The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees
Sue Monk Kidd

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Date read: 15 - 21 August 2018
Length: 274 pages


Lily runs away from home after helping Rosaleen, her black servant, escape the hospital and a jail sentence. With only a photograph left by her long dead mother, the pair find themselves in the care of three beekeeping sisters. Yearning to learn more about her mother, Lily seeks the council of August, who knew her mother right before she died. Lily and Rosaleen have a new home!


Oh my goodness! It has been a long time since I've read a book like this. One where you're thinking about it all the time and you just don't want to put it down at night. I found myself going into a daze during the say, thinking about this book and what would happen in the next instalment when I read again. I just wanted to get home so I could read.

I wish there was a sequel. Sort of a many years down the line story, what happens when everyone is settled and their life looking after the bees.

I like the sisters names, how they are all months of the year starting from April. It's sad about what happened to her, and May. I felt sucked in to their world and felt real sadness with these characters. You really feel for them and it's kind of like you're there with them, experiencing all the same things they are.

The Secret Life of Bees is set in South Carolina, America at the height of racial discrimination.  This was a time when a coloured person could be beaten up or even killed, just for the colour of their skin. But Lily is a kind hearted soul, and didn't care about any of that. She cared about what was on the inside. The sisters she goes to live with are coloured, and a few people who came to visit, mentioned to her that this was strange, she was lowering herself by being in their presence, living with them etc. But Lily didn't care. She was happy and she loved these people.

I have a few more Sue Monk Kidd books, so when I get around to them I will be very excited!

FYI, The Secret Life of Bees film is also really good. I actually saw it years ago, before I read the book, and I loved it then too. I will be re-watching at some point soon!




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A Dance With Dragons 1: Dreams and Dust (A Song of Ice and Fire #5 part 1) by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons 1: Dreams and Dust
A Song of Ice and Fire #5 part 1
George R. R. Martin

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Date read: 29 July - 14 August 2018
Length: 624 pages (687 including appendix)


Dany is struggling to hold Mereen and control her three dragons. The citizens are restless and some are angry. Jon Snow is Lord Commander of the Nights Watch and has to make some difficult decisions. Jorah Mormont has Tyrion Lannister hostage and aims to deliver him to the queen, but which queen?


I love Dany. Always have from the start. In this book you really get to see her struggle between what she wants and what she should do as queen. You realise how much she has grown in these novels.

One character I usually like, but I've kind of went off in this book is Jon Snow. He seems to be a bit ruthless and he loses his good buy charm. I know he is trying to prove himself as Lord Commander but it makes me a bit sad.

I want to learn more about Bran. He goes off on his own adventure and it gets quite interesting, so I am eager to read more about him!

I hope the second half of this volume has some answers because it is the last one published, and it might be a while before the next one is out! I'm really looking forward to reading it but at the same time I don't want it to be over!




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Half a King (Shattered Sea #1) by Joe Abercrombie

Half a King
Shattered Sea #1
Joe Abercrombie

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Date read: 20 - 28 July 2018
Length: 373 pages


Yarvi is a prince with a crippled hand. When he is declared king after the death of his father and brother, his uncle betrays him and he finds himself a slave. Determined to get back to Gettland and have his revenge, he escapes with a few unlikely friends. But one of those friends is not all he seems...


I like Yarvi. He is a very well rounded character and very believable. Mostly he is good although he has moments of darkness - like anyone. He's smart, and though he can think a lot of silly things, he knows when to act and when to leave it. He's selfless, sometimes putting the needs of others before himself. And all round likeable character.

Half a King was a bit slow to start I thought. For a long time I had in my head that this was a 3* book. It started to pick up near the end and I knew it was worth more than 3*. I wish Goodreads did half stars sometimes, and I know I could implement my own rating system, but I want to keep it the same as my Goodreads. So really I would have rated this a 3.5*.

I was a little surprised by the ending. I don't want to give away too much here, but it was at this point you realise quite how selfless Yarvi is. But also I think he is somewhat relieved.



Looking forward to Half the World.

Joe Abercrombie

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Red Queen (Red Queen #1) by Victoria Aveyard

Red Queen
Red Queen #1
Victoria Aveyard

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Date read: 10 - 19 July 2018
Length: 383 pages


Mare Barrow is a Red girl from the Stilts, ruled by the Silvers. The Reds are common and the Silvers have superpowers. But Mare possesses a power of her own, so the Silvers hide her in plain sight in order to maintain their status. Will they succeed at keeping Mare's powers a secret, or will she bring them down from inside?


It's such an interesting idea having people with two different kinds of blood. But of course it creates a divide, because what else would you expect? I think more will come of this, so I'm looking forward to the next two books to find out.

The brothers Maven and Cal are very different from each other! I don't want to say too much because I might spoil something, but I was a bit surprised at the end. Basically you don't know whose side you're on.

I don't like Evangeline. She is conceited and seems quite controlling. Not someone I want to be around. I don't particularly like the queen either.


I'm looking forward to the next book, Glass Sword, to find out what happens next!

Victoria Aveyard

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A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire #4) by George R. R. Martin

A Feast for Crows
A Song of Ice and Fire #4
George R. R. Martin

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Date read: 19 June - 9 July 2018
Length: 778 pages (849 including appendix)


Tommen is king of the Seven Kingdoms but until he comes of age, there isn't much he can do. His new wife Margaery is not loved by Cersei and things are very tense in Kings Landing. Arya has found the Faceless Men, but fails to become No One. Samwell travels to the Citadel with Gilly and the new born. There are many plots against each other, who will be left standing?


Here we mainly follow the characters in and around Kings Landing, and as such it wasn't my favourite in the series. There's no Dany! I believe she will be in the next book so I'm sure I will enjoy that a bit more. That's not to say A Feast for Crows isn't good though, because it is!

As Tommen is a child, Kings Landing is really ruled my Queen Cersei and her council. And what a little scheming person she is! She's one character I've never really liked, less so in the books than the TV show. She'll get her just rewards and we begin to see that at the end of this book, thankfully!

I am really excited to read A Dance With Dragons because I know it will have one of my favourite characters in it! I can't believe I only have 2 books left to read though, it's kind of upsetting!




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The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (Robinson Crusoe #2) by Daniel Defoe

The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe #2
Daniel Defoe

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Date read: 13 - 18 June 2018
Length: 215 pages


Crusoe seeks adventure once more, and with his companion Friday, sets sail. He visits a great many places; the Brazils, back to his island to see what has become of it, China, Russia, and eventually back home to retire at the age of 72.


Now. What a difference there was reading this one compared to the classic everyone knows. I'm not sure if it is because I was reading an older book (which I borrowed from the library's reserve stock!) or because it wasn't a modernisation of a classic, but the language was very interesting. In my opinion it is the best thing about this book. The way things were spelled back then and just the different use of words kept my interest more than the plot.

I can't say the Robinson Crusoe's farther adventures is something that I would recommend to others or read again. The first one had a bit of an interesting story, yes. But here, not so much. There was far too much God talk for my liking, and while I'm not saying that people can't enjoy it because of that, it's just not for me. Telling people that they should convert to Christianity and believe in God or they're wrong or doomed for hell, is not something I want to read.

For the plot and a story for leisure, this is not one I'd recommend. But for an insight on how language was used nearly 300 years ago, it is quite interesting.




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Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married by Marian Keyes

Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married
Marian Keyes

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Date read: 25 May - 12 June 2018
Length: 740 pages

Lucy and her colleagues visit a psychic, where she is told she will be getting married in about a year. The only thing is, she doesn't even have a boyfriend. Lucy's flatmates, Karen and Charlotte, are distraught by this news, as it means things will change. Then Lucy meets Gus. Could he be The One? But he doesn't even have a job, she's never been to his home, and he sometimes disappears for weeks at a time. He doesn't exactly sound like husband material...


Probably the best thing about this book is the wide range of characters. There are both male and female strong characters, as well as different ages. They are all very believable, whether you like them or not. I like Megan and Meredia, I think they rub against each other in a comical way. As for her flatmates, Charlotte seems okay but I'm not really a fan of Karen. She seems selfish and generally not very nice. As for Lucy herself, she can be a bit obsessive. After going to the psychic she looks into every little detail and gets obsessed with Gus.

As much as this is mainly a comical book, there is a bit of seriousness in it too, with Lucy's father being an alcoholic. After her mother leaves him, she moves in for a while to try to help, until it becomes too much for her. Lucy does the best she can in the situation, and that is something that should be admired.

For the story itself I wanted to give 3*, however because I liked the characters so much I decided to up my rating a little. It's a good summer read!

Marian Keyes

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A Storm of Swords 2: Blood and Gold (A Song of Ice and Fire #3 Part 2) by George R. R. Martin

A Storm of Swords 2: Blood and Gold
A Song of Ice and Fire #3 Part 2
George R. R. Martin

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Date read: 10 - 24 May 2018
Length: 554 pages (607 with appendix)


King Joffrey is killed at his own wedding, and Tyrion is named the prime suspect. With the king gone, the fate of Westeros lies in the hands of his younger brother Tommen. The Starks are scattered; some believed to be dead, some dead for sure, and some missing. Across the ocean, Daenerys is freeing slaves and gaining allies, on her way to claim the throne of the Seven Kingdoms. Who will survive?


Holy moly there are so many major deaths in this instalment of Death, Dragons and Deceit. I know George R. R. Martin is ruthless, but so many in one book? Man! It really pulls on the old heartstrings a bit. I don't really want to go into too much detail, because spoilers.

What's going to happen in the North? There's no king, and Robb didn't leave an heir. Next in line would be Bran, but he's believed to be dead along with Rickon. So many questions!

I hope Dany reaches Westeros soon! We need her to beat them all and take over the throne (wishful thinking, I know)! She now has an army and her dragons are growing up. She can do it!


Very much looking forward to the next instalment.




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Robinson Crusoe (Robinson Crusoe #1) by Daniel Defoe

Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe #1
Daniel Defoe

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Date read: 4 - 9 May 2018
Length: 235 pages (265 including introduction and preface)


Robinson Crusoe was born in York in 1632. He travels to sea, determined it's where he belongs. After a few disasters at sea and a brief two year spell in Brasil, he ends up stranded on a desert island. How will he survive, and will he ever make it back home?


Robinson Crusoe is one of those books everyone has heard of, although most have not read it (in my experience). I had heard of it but knew nothing of the story. Some say it was the beginning of the novel, where works of fiction besides plays originate. As an avid reader with many, many books in my house and easy access to hundreds of thousands more, I find this a very hard concept to get my head around. A world without novels?! It's unthinkable.

So now I've read it. And it's not really what I was expecting. To be honest, I'm not really sure what I expected. I certainly didn't expect a man to be stranded on a desert island for 28 years! It's really amazing what he managed to accomplish with the bare minimum tools at his disposal. I'm not sure anyone of this century, (or maybe just western civilisation) would have lasted anywhere near as long.

I am not religious in any way, so I found all the references hard to take. Perhaps it was the copy I had, which had notes and told you which passages things were from. Maybe if I didn't have that, I would have been none the wiser.

It's really hard to judge this book, because I've never read anything like it. On one hand I thought Crusoe's character was a bit boring, but what could I expect of a man trapped alone on an island? Other times I thought "what is he going to do now?". I will need to read the further adventures.

I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it either.




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Letters to a Love Rat by Niamh Greene

Letters to a Love Rat
Niamh Greene

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Date read: 26 April - 3 May 2018
Length: 325 pages

Eve, Molly, and Julie don't know each other, but they all have one man in common; Charlie. Molly and Charlie are just back from their honeymoon when he suddenly leaves her. Julie is blogging about her sexy boss who she's having an affair with. Eve has been tasked to write, but not send, letters to the man she couldn't move on from. How will things end for the Love Rat?


I really liked the different formats for each of the main characters. I know some readers struggle with this, or switching from different characters' perspective, but it's something I've always liked. You can get right into their head when it's not just told from one person, or a standard narrative. The different formats made it more fun to read. I especially liked the comments on Julie's blog!

Letters to a Love Rat is very easy to read. I would recommend it as a holiday book or if you just fancy a light read. It's great to take your mind off things for a while.

I know it's intentional, and of course he's meant to be the 'big bad' but I really don't like Charlie. He's arrogant and selfish, and of course commits adultery. Cheaters are despicable, and I just can't tolerate them. I think he got let off lightly!


Many, many years ago I read Secret Diary of a Demented Housewife which I really enjoyed. Personally I didn't think this was as good, but that could be because I am older now. Or maybe it's just not as good. Who knows.


A good light read for holidays.

Niamh Greene

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A Storm of Swords 1: Steel and Snow (A Song of Ice and Fire #3 part 1) by George R. R. Martin

A Storm of Swords 1: Steel and Snow
A Song of Ice and Fire #3 part 1
George R. R. Martin

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Date read: 10 - 25 April 2018
Length: 569 pages (632 with appendix)

The Seven Kingdoms are at war, never knowing who's friend or foe. Instead of one king to rule them all, they have split and each king claimed a piece for themselves. There's murder, marriage, kidnappings and hostages, and don't forget the dragons!


I can't get enough of ASOIAF!  I am very much enjoying the series and I can't believe I waited so long to read it! I think at first I was a bit daunted by the fact the books are rather large, but that doesn't bother me these days, certainly not as much as when I was younger.

One thing I will say is that there are so many characters that it can get a bit confusing at times. I always like to read the appendix at the end to try to refresh my mind of who's who and where they fit into the story. I think it has definitely helped that I have seen the TV show, and of course the main characters are pretty memorable.

One of my favourite characters has always been Dany, and rather like Arya too. They are both strong females who think for themselves and do what they think is right. I especially like following their stories and I really hope Dany gets back to Westeros and manages to become queen, although I know that will be quite a while yet, if ever!

Very much looking forward to part 2!




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Successor's Promise (Millennium's Rule #3) by Trudi Canavan

Successor's Promise
Millennium's Rule #3
Trudi Canavan

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Date read: 27 March - 9 April 2018
Length: 564 pages

It has been 5 cycles since the demise of the Raen, and the worlds are at war. Dahli is determined to bring the Raen back to power, which means Qall's life is at risk once again. Can Rielle and Tyen prevent the resurrection of the worlds' most powerful sorcerer?


Successor's Promise is slower than the previous two novels, but it's still good. The world is very immersive and you really do get stuck into it. I'm curious to find out what will be in the fourth novel, although I'm not sure when I'll get around to reading it!

I told myself from the very first novel that Rielle and Tyen would meet, and it finally happened! I didn't expect so much to happen between them, but I'm happy about it, and hope more will happen in the next book!

I'm now in two minds about what I want to happen to Vella. One the one hand I'm excited to see if Tyen can restore her into a body, but on the other hand I'm not sure it's the right thing to do. I am conflicted now, and I wonder what Tyen will choose to do. I also hope Tyen finds a way to stop his insectoids being used as war machines. I really like Beetle, and I don't want him to have to stop using it or making more like it. It just goes to show that it's a great thing, but when put in the wrong hands it can be dangerous.


Looking forward to book four sometime in the future!

Trudi Canavan

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