Flawed by Ceceila Ahern . Review

I loved this dystopian story told through the eyes of the main character Celestine. Her world developed after the banking crisis and recession hit and a new form of control was created called Flawed , where those who did wrong would be marked / flawed and would never again be able to have the same rights as regular members of the community. Their crimes would be branded on them for all to see. Celestine is going out with the son of the head of the flawed department Judge Creven , a power mad man with a thirst for blood . To be flawed is the worst thing you can be for the rest of your life so when one day Celestine's world crumbles unexpectantly beneath her nobody could foresee the collateral damage it would do. This was a pure adrenaline ride of a story that I had to start and finish in one sitting . Celestine is a brave character who stands up for her principles and what she knows is right and so is a very likeable character but those are the very traits that will do her the most harm. I can't wait to read book two as this was truly awesome ! 

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at Lovereading4kids.co.uk. This book is going to be published in March 2016 and will be available from Lovereading4kids.co.uk and all other good bookstores then.

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http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/

A Summer At Sea by Katie Fforde . Review

The story is set around the life of a midwife called Emily who finds herself disillusioned with her work so decides to take a break and help her friend who is in desperate need of help on her Puffer Boat . While there she meets Alexander , her best friends brother in law , and they take a liking to each other. This was such an enjoyable read to sit down with a cup of tea, I loved seeing Emily's character develop , she loved her job and focussed solely on that , so when she started to think about her future it was fun to watch develop.  The plot is interesting and the characters are relatable but even better is the setting of the story ,on the Puffer Boat. What I really enjoyed was how relatable Emily was , she is a woman in her thirties feeling the pressure of needing to have children soon made all the more ironic as she is a midwife. 

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at Lovereading.co.uk

This book is being published in February 2016 and will be available from Lovereading and all other good bookstores then. 

Below please find a link to this book on the Lovereading website:

http://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/9781780890869/isbn/A-Summer-at-Sea-by-Katie-Fforde.html

Exposure by Helen Dunmore . Review

The story is based around one family during the Cold War in the 1960's in London. One of the main characters who is called Lily is shocked when her husband Simon is arrested for horrible crimes against his country and taken away from her . Having to take care of their children and home she is struggling to cope . During a time when spy's were everywhere Lily believes her husband has been set up but can't understand why or how,  making this story very intriguing . If you like books about elicit love and lies during war time then this book would be an excellent choice. Lily made a terrific narrator for most of the book and her strength and bravery were commendable  against everything that was thrown at her. 

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at Lovereading.co.uk

This book is going to be published January 2016 and will be available from Lovereading and all other good bookstores then. 

Below please find a link to this book on the Lovereading website.

http://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/15438/Exposure-by-Helen-Dunmore.html

1 Year Anniversary Baby Loss

A year ago today I lost my fourth baby . I had been sent home from hospital to come back in a week for operation. Not 24 hours later it all started at home with my mum and Kevin taking it in turns to sit with me as pains came and went and I had baby at home. On and off all that day, then the evening of the following day where pain continued then got worse and I was rushed to hospital then an operation first thing that Monday morning. I look back at that time and shudder. The sadness and hopelessness and fear and physical pain still haunts me . Today I remember this little one and the sound of their heartbeat I heard in that scan room. You were wanted so much that I can't even describe it. Xxxxxxxx 

Lots of love

Mum and Dad

Xxxxx

Waiting For Callback by Perdita & Honor Cargill. Review

This was such a fun uplifting book about the ups and downs of one young teen called Elektra who dreams of being on the stage and screen. With talent and big dreams she is also a very likeable , funny , down to earth character who does not take herself too seriously or anyone around her. With a supportive family,  and great friends around her she will go far and she is so nice you want her to do well. There is also a little love interest too which all adds to this fun read. While juggling school , friendship and her part time acting job it's all a great learning expierence that gets more and more exciting as she seems to have a real talent for this type of lifestyle . 

I received this book for review from the lovely folks over at Lovereading4kids.

This book is going to be published January 2016 and will be available from Lovereading4kids and all other good bookstores then. 

Below please find a link to this book below:

http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/12177/Waiting-for-Callback-by-Perdita-Cargill-Honor-Cargill.html

Movers by Meaghan Mcisaac . Review

This is a dystopian story  with science fiction and time travel where movers and shadows exist and where people are given didferent number levels depending on how dangerous they are . The main character is called Pat, his family are seen as a threat to the system they live in because of what they can do . They can move shadows . Shadows are people that once lived here and movers can transport them in time making this story awesome ! Danger is following Pat now after a particularly dangerous incident,  and now he needs all the help he can get if he is to survive and help others . If you like Dr Who then you might really enjoy this !

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at Lovereading4kids . 

This book is being published February 2016 and will be available from Lovereading and all good bookstores then . 

Below please find a link to this book on the Lovereading4kids website:

 http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/9781783443796/isbn/Movers-by-Meaghan-McIsaac.html

The Expatriates by Janice Y .K . Lee

This was a unique and surprising story based primarily around three women living in Hong Kong called Mercy , Margaret and Hillary . Each woman has her own problems but they are linked to each other in more ways then one. The story was touching and relatable but the one part of the story that touched me the most was the empathy one woman showed the other when I know for certain that almost no one else would react the same way given the situation they found themselves in. Intriguing and very enjoyable , this is a book to add to your TBR list ! 

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at Lovereading.co.uk

This book is being published in January 2016 and available from Lovereading and all other good bookstores.

Below please find a link to this book:

 http://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/15357/The-Expatriates-by-Janice-Y-K-Lee.html