Month: July 2015

Review: The Elite by Kiera Cass

Posted July 14, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 2 Comments

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Elite by Kiera Cass Series: The Selection #2 Published by HarperTeen on April 23, 2013 Genres: Dystopia, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult Pages: 336 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads The Selection began with thirty-five girls. Now with the group narrowed down to the six Elite, the competition to win Prince Maxon’s heart is fiercer than ever—and America is still struggling to decide where her heart truly lies. Is it with Maxon, who could make her life a fairy tale? Or with her first love, Aspen? America is desperate for more time. But the rest of the Elite know exactly what they want—and America’s chance to choose is about to slip away. Having basically gobbled up The Selection I was eager to read The Elite, and I wasn’t disappointed. For starters there was another awesome dress that graced the cover, which I wish I could have, even if only to admire in my […]

Review: The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton

Posted July 12, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 2 Comments

I received this book for free from Netgalley, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Quality of Silence by Rosamund Lupton on July 2, 2015 Genres: Contemporary, Fiction, Mystery, Thriller Pages: 340 Format: E-Arc, Hardback Source: Netgalley, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads On 24 November Yasmin and her ten-year-old daughter Ruby set off on a journey across Northern Alaska. They’re searching for Ruby’s father, missing in the arctic wilderness. More isolated with each frozen mile they cover, they travel deeper into an endless night. And Ruby, deaf since birth, must brave the darkness where sight cannot guide her. She won’t abandon her father. But winter has tightened its grip, and there is somebody out there who wants to stop them. Somebody tracking them through the dark. I’m glad that I got to finish this in the end. There was a couple of points in the first 100 pages of The Quality of Silence where I was ready to give in and just DNF, and perhaps if […]

Review: Fairytale Beginnings by Holly Martin

Posted July 11, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Fairytale Beginnings by Holly Martin Published by Bookouture on July 10, 2015 Genres: Chick-lit, Contemporary, Fiction Pages: 282 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Fairytale Beginnings: A heartwarming romantic comedy 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 […]

Review: The Olive Branch by Jo Thomas

Posted July 8, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 1 Comment

I received this book for free from Netgalley, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Olive Branch by Jo Thomas Published by Headline on August 25, 2015 Genres: Chick-lit, Fiction, Romance Pages: 352 Format: E-Arc, Paperback Source: Netgalley, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Escape to Italy with THE OLIVE BRANCH. The irresistibly romantic new novel from Jo Thomas, award-winning author of ebook runaway bestseller THE OYSTER CATCHER. It’s amazing what you can buy online these days:MemorabiliaFashion accessoriesA crumbling Italian farmhouse… After a Prosecco-fuelled girls’ night in gets out of hand, Ruthie Collins awakes to discover that she has bid for her dream Italian home online – and won. Recently out of a relationship, a new start is just what Ruthie needs. Anything is better than sleeping on her mum’s settee. But arriving in Southern Italy, Ruthie doesn’t know the first thing about running an olive farm. And with new neighbours, the tempestuous Marco Bellanouvo and his fiery family to contend with, all Ruthie wants is […]

Review: Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot

Posted July 6, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot Series: The Princess Diaries #11 Published by Macmillan on July 2, 2015 Genres: Chick-lit, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult Pages: 400 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads A brand-new new adult instalment of the most popular YA series in all the land! Princess Mia is engaged to be married, but since when in Mia’s life did anything go to plan?! Fall back in love with Mia in this new book for older readers.From Meg Cabot, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Princess Diaries series, comes the very first new adult instalment, featuring the now grown-up Princess Mia!Royal Wedding follows Princess Mia and her Prince Charming as they plan their fairy tale wedding – but a few poisoned apples could turn this happily-ever-after into a royal nightmare.For Princess Mia, the past five years since college graduation have been a whirlwind of activity, what […]

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