judging a book by its cover
Title: The Palace of Lost MemoriesAuthor: C.J. ArcherGenre: Fiction/ Fantasy/ YASource: Author RecommendationRating: 4/5 Favourite Quote: “Trying to keep an eye on me, Captain?”“You require both eyes.” He headed up the stairs leaving me staring at his broad back and shoulders, wondering if he’d been flirting with me or threatening me.” Josie can’t help but […]
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Title: The BeautifulAuthor: Renee AhdiehGenre: Fiction/ Fantasy/ YA/ Vampire RomanceSource: NetGalleyRating: 3/5 Favourite Quote: ‘She could not be certain what hand of Fate continued placing Sebastien Saint Germain in her path. Perhaps it was a test. God’s penance for her most grievous sin, that a boy shrouded in darkness would force her to see the […]
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Title: The Wrong GirlAuthor: C.J. ArcherGenre: Fiction/ Fantasy/ YA/Historical FantasySource: Kindle UnlimitedRating: 4/5 Favourite Quote: ‘”But you can control your fire, can’t you?”He lifted his gaze to mine. “The sparks and heat come only when I’m very angry. Or so I thought.”“You’re not angry now.”He turned away. “No.”“Then.. why? I don’t understand.”“It’s not important.”“It is […]
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Title: Black Lilies (Chasing Echoes #2) Author: Jodi Perkins Genre: Fiction/ YA/ Romance/ Magic/ Fantasy Source: Second Part of the Chasing Echoes Series Rating: 5/5 Favourite Quote: “Kade and I saw each other the night he was hung. We saw each other from two different periods in history. I thought he was some weird shadow, […]
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Title: A Brazen Curiosity Author: Lynn Messina Genre: Historical Fiction/ Romance/ Mystery Source: Kindle Unlimited Rating: 4/5 Favourite Quote: ‘”I must congratulate you, Kesgrave, on not flinching when confronted with a fate worse than death. A lesser man would have tackled me to the ground to forestall the promised scream.” He bowed his head in acknowledgement. […]
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Title: The Tea Rose Author: Jennifer Donnelly Genre: Classic Historical Fiction/ Thriller/ Romance/ Mystery Source: Purchased 10+ Years Ago Rating: 5/5 My favourite quote; ‘At a glance, she seemed so slight and fragile, nothing but a slip of a girl standing at the river’s edge, dragging her hem in the mud. But eyes that lingered upon […]
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Title: The Earl Not Taken Author: A.S. Fenichel Genre: Historical Fiction/ Romance Source: NetGalley Rating: 3/5 Favourite Quote: ‘”And what of you with your bad behaviour and stained dress? You’re not exactly on your way to becoming a well-bred lady.” “I never claimed to be. Besides, I don’t think my stumbling and ruining a dress […]
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Title: The Charmer (Assassins Guild #1) Author: C.J. Archer Genre: Historical Fiction/ Romance/ Mystery Source: Kindle Recommendation Rating: 3/5 Favourite Quote: ‘Orlando stood there holding a candle, a sleepy smile curling his lips. “You should be asleep,” she said and winced at her pathetic attempt at light conversation. “You disturbed me.” His voice sounded rough. […]
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Title: An Improper Encounter Author: Erica Taylor Genre: Historical Fiction/ Romance Source: NetGalley Rating: 4/5 Favourite Quote: ‘”There it is,”he said softly, and she glanced up to meet his eyes. “Your smile is truly wondrous. Rare, but worth the wait.” “I smile all the time,” she replied. “True,” he admitted. “But it is mostly a […]
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Title: Ash Princess Author: Laura Sebastian Genre: Fiction/ Fantasy/ YA Source: Kindle Recommendation Rating: 3/5 Favourite Quote: ‘”You know who you are,” she said to me. Her voice didn’t waver even as drops of blood bloomed where the blade cut her skin. “You are our people’s only hope, Theodosia.”‘ It was 10 years ago when Princess […]
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Title: The Watchmaker’s Daughter (Glass and Steele Series) Author: C.J. Archer Genre: Historical Fiction/ Romance/ Mystery/ Thriller/ Fantasy Source: Kindle Recommendation Rating: 5/5 Favourite Quote: ‘As if he’d read my thoughts, his fingers touched mine. He caressed my palm and stroked upward to the underside of my wrist. He traced my throbbing vein and tugged aside […]
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Title: The Rose and the Mask Author: Victoria Leybourne Genre: Fiction/ Fantasy/ YA/ Fairytale/ Romance Source: Kindle Recommendation Rating: 3/5 Favourite Quote: ‘The masks had become a habit, a part of him, and now he felt naked without one.’ Faustina Casanova found herself once again down on her luck, always striving to pay rent in her […]
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a thousand lives, one lifetime 