Author: Nicholas J Finch

Book Review: All This I Will Give You by Dolores Redondo

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This is one of the books downloaded during Amazon’s World Book Day.

One down … eight to go.

 

All This I Will Give to YouAll This I Will Give to You by Dolores Redondo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I don’t normally find myself attracted to women authors, but this book was discovered as part of a free deal on AmazonCrossing (Books from Around the World), and being that it was a/ free and b/ had an intriguing cover, I dove in.

I surprised myself actually, given that I knew nothing of either the book or the author.

I was hooked. Less than 3 pages in, and I seriously couldn’t put it down.

I wish I could give it more than 5 stars!!

It’s been a very long time since I raved so enthusiastically about a novel, let alone one I was desperately driven to finish reading, because it was so beautifully addicting.

Even being translated from Spanish, it was gorgeous, flowing prose, utterly believable emotion, well drawn and deeply crafted. The characters are so real, the places so inspiring, that I was right there with them on their journey.

Wonderful! Just truly wonderful with a superb ending I can honestly say I didn’t see coming.

I’m bound and determined now to find more of the works of Delores Redondo.

I can’t recommend this book highly enough!!!!

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Book Review: A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy, #1)

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A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy, #1)A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was recommended this series because of my love of books and the fact that my working life is as an Archivist. I admit I was a bit hesitant, not being a big fan of the ‘the latest in thing’, but I gave it a try and was greatly surprised.

Not many books can get away with first person PoV and make it engaging enough that you forget you’re reading first person. There were moments when I found myself asking, ‘did you really need to describe that outfit in detail?’ but that was a minor issue.

Diana is an intriguing character, and I liked her instantly for her respect for books. The fact that she wants to be her own person, and do her research and historical studies on her own merit not at the mercy of her heritage of spells, made her relatable in many ways.

I found that I couldn’t put the book down, and as I eyed the percentage getting closer to the end, I knew it was going to be left on a cliff hanger, and I would be snagging the next book – which I have already started.

So overall, I’d say it’s definitely a fun read.

I love how the author doesn’t dumb it down either. She throws out historical references, people and events, and well expects you to know it. If you don’t, then go look it up.

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Book of Review: Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1)

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Did I mention my eclectic reading habits?  Wizards – sure, why not.  Roman History – yes, please.  Witches – well it’s about a book and we know I love books!

 

Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1)Storm Front by Jim Butcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Why have I never read Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files before??

Seriously, why?

It’s absolutely freaking brilliant! Not a hard, or a complex read, but a fun and gripping yarn.

Dresden is the perfect mix of heroic snark and sarcasm mixed with gritty reality in a world of magic.

I love this!

I especially love him naked with soap in his eyes fighting a frog demon in a thunderstorm.

And I love that this is first person PoV done so wonderfully and in such detail that you forget it’s first person PoV.

More please! Can’t wait for more…

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Ask the Author!

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I’m hosting an Ask the Author Event on Goodreads for the month of February!

 

  • Want to know more about Michael Oliver’s career?
  • Is President Lawrence going to run for a 2nd Term?
  • When’s the wedding????
  • Will Fae get to be the Best Man?
  • Want to know more about the ‘Making of’ The Secret Service Agent?

If any of these questions are intriguing or you have a few of your own – drop by Goodreads and send me your questions.

Ask the Author Event