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Review: Legion by Brandon Sanderson

Posted September 21, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 3 Comments

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Legion by Brandon Sanderson Series: Legion #1 Published by Gollancz on July 16, 2015 Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Novella, Science Fiction, Short Stories Pages: 80 Format: Hardback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Brandon Sanderson is one of the most significant fantasists to enter the field in a good many years. His ambitious, multi-volume epics and his stellar continuation of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series have earned both critical acclaim and a substantial popular following. In Legion, a distinctly contemporary novella filled with suspense, humor, and an endless flow of invention, Sanderson reveals a startling new facet of his singular narrative talent. Stephen Leeds, AKA ‘Legion’, is a man whose unique mental condition allows him to generate a multitude of personae: hallucinatory entities with a wide variety of personal characteristics and a vast array of highly specialised skills. As the story begins, Leeds and his ‘aspects’ are drawn into the search for […]

Review: Girls on Tour by Nicola Doherty

Posted June 1, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 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.Girls on Tour by Nicola Doherty Published by Headline Review on April 23, 2015 Genres: Chick-lit, Fiction, Romance, Short Stories Pages: 352 Format: E-Arc, Paperback Source: Netgalley, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Longing for that well-deserved getaway? Desperate for a mini-break? Breathe a sigh of relief because you are cordially invited to join The Girls on Tour – the ultimate reading remedy to banish your blues. This fun, globe-trotting series unleashes unadulterated escapism and entertainment in perfect bite-size episodes. If you enjoy Lindsey Kelk and Mhairi McFarlane, you’ll love Nicola Doherty so let her whisk you away with the girls. Join Poppy in Paris, on a work trip with more than a few surprises in store. Find Lily in LA, where her dream role is ambushed by an all-American dreamboat. Take to the slopes with Maggie in Meribel, where a romantic skiing holiday turns topsy-turvy. Ride a Vespa with Rachel in […]

Review: The Girls Take on Manhattan by Nicola Doherty

Posted April 27, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments

I received this book for free from Own Copy in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Girls Take Manhattan by Nicola Doherty Published by Headline on March 26, 2015 Genres: Chick-lit, Fiction, Novella, Romance, Short Stories Pages: 96 Format: E-Book Source: Own Copy Buy on Amazon Goodreads Meet the Girls on Tour – Poppy, Lily, Maggie and Rachel. Four ordinary girls who have the most fun in faraway places. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll lose your heart. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Debbie Johnson and Fiona Collins. ‘The classic beach read for die-hard romantics everywhere’ Irish World on The Out of Office Girl Join Poppy, Lily, Maggie and Rachel as they jet to New York – and face a big secret in the Big Apple. When Lily invites the girls to attend a VIP event in Manhattan, they all jump at the chance. Poppy especially is thrilled to escape her impending 30th birthday with a weekend of Cosmos and red carpets. But none of them […]

Review: Rachel does Rome by Nicola Doherty

Posted April 24, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 1 Comment

Rachel Does Rome by Nicola Doherty Published by Headline on February 5, 2015 Genres: Chick-lit, Fiction, Novella, Romance, Short Stories Pages: 96 Format: E-Book Source: Own Copy Buy on Amazon Goodreads Meet the Girls on Tour – Poppy, Lily, Maggie and Rachel. Four ordinary girls who have the most fun in faraway places. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll lose your heart. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Debbie Johnson and Fiona Collins. ‘A modern-day Roman Holiday: smart, funny and totally unputdownable’ Gemma Burgess on The Out of Office Girl What do you do when your boyfriend of two months cancels Valentine’s Day? If you’re Rachel, you book a last-minute trip to Rome. Together with her friends Lily and Maggie, she’s planning a relaxing weekend of culture and cappuccinos to take her mind off men altogether. But when she bumps into a figure from her past, Rachel finds herself on a Roman Holiday that features Vespa rides, hot tubs and some very unexpected consequences … Expect the unexpected, the utterly hilarious and unforgettable, on this rollercoaster ride of love, laughs, surprises […]

Review: Bridge of Snow by Marie Rutkoski

Posted March 4, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments

Bridge of Snow by Marie Rutkoski Series: The Winner’s Trilogy #0.5 Published by Tor Books on January 28, 2014 Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Mythology, Novella, Short Stories, Young Adult Pages: 64 Format: E-Book Source: Own Copy Buy on Amazon Goodreads Ignore the stirrings of war. Let the carriage to a royal ball wait. There is a story to be told: of a starless night, a mother and her sick son, and a mortal who falls in love with the snow god, and will do anything to have her… So I brought Bridge of Snow this mainly to keep me going until the next book in the series comes out (soon, ever so soon!). And having just dived straight in and purchased it I didn’t look at the back. This would normally be a foolish thing, but here is was almost pure genius. In The Winner’s Curse we learnt more about Kestral and her world, here we learn about Arin’s and what his childhood was like. It is a tiny glimpse into that world but it is still pretty satisfying. The story is beautiful and […]

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