For The Most Beautiful by Emily Hauser . Review

For anyone familiar with their Greek mythology/ history  from school this new take on this familiar story was very enjoyable . Many Greek gods and goddesses are mentioned here and at the centre of the story is the women of Troy . Part coming of age story , part war , it is fascinating with a mystical element to the story that was very enjoyable . A story about Gods and mortals is always going to make an interesting story and this one did not disappoint .  The time and setting of the story has a real escapist feel to it and these women made great female characters as their bravery was commendable even when they met with tragedy and heartbreak but kept their dignity . I recommend this for all fans of Greek legends . 

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

This book was published  in January 2016 and is available from Lovereading and all other good bookstores now. Below please find a link to this book on the Lovereading website:

http://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/15380/For-the-Most-Beautiful-by-Emily-Hauser.html

Eden Gardens by Louise Brown . Review

This is the story about one British family in Calcutta in India. The main characters are Maisy and her mother. Maisy's mother drinks a lot and she is a prostitute who does her work in the same place she lives leaving her daughter vulnerable .  As Maisy grows up , the apple does not fall far from the tree,  as her love life is almost as traggic and heartbreaking as her mothers . The discriptions of the area they live in , and the oppressive heat and smells made this a book you almost feel .  It left me uncomfortable and glad I lived in a country that is cold most of the time . These women are resilient and flawed , they face life head on despite how much it knocks them down , and their strength is admirable . Love , family and friendship is at the centre of this story and you can see how it is that which holds these women up when their life is not going to plan. 

If you enjoy books with strong female lead characters set in exotic locations around war times then this book is for you. 

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

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

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

http://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/9781472238177/isbn/Eden-Gardens-by-Louise-Brown.html

In My Mailbox

These two review books I received from the lovely people over at Lovereading.co.uk.

The first book above , Tastes Like Fear by Sarah Hilary is a thriller featuring D.I Marnie Rome

This intriguing book is called Six Tudar Queens , Katherine Of Aragon, The True Queen by Alison Weir. Needless to say I can't wait to start these!  

Reviews of both these books will follow soon.

Black Rabbit Hall by Eve Chase . Review

I love stories about big old houses in the country so this book interested me right from the beginning. The story is told in the past and present but both stories are entwined around the large Black Rabbit Hall. This is an eerie place that holds many secrets and saw many things, it is almost like a living thing itself, its presence is so heavily felt throughout the book. In the past a family tell the story of their life there and in the present there is a young couple called Lorna and Jon who are about to get married.  

There is a sense of dread that builds slowly from the beginning of the story to the end. You feel something bad is going to happen but you don't know what it is going to be ,so the sense of unease carries on until things begin to come clearer. 

I really enjoyed this book and if you love books set around creepy houses that leave you feeling jumpy when reading them then this is the book for you.

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

This book is going to be published in May 2016 and will be available from Lovereading.co.uk and all other good bookstores then.

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

http://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/14537/Black-Rabbit-Hall-by-Eve-Chase.html

My Sunday

Hi guys ! Sorry I have not been on here much this past week , but I have the flu and it is being an unwelcome house guest at present. So I thought I would do my week in pictures . 

I have been changing my kitchen from oak to chalk paint in the shade clotted cream ...until I got sick .....but so far I am loving the cream colour . I can't wait until I can get back to it again so I can use my kitchen !

There was some awesome books in my mailbox this week for review .....

 My dogs are looking out for me ( or in other words using my extended bed rest as perfect nap time) 

If you love books about books then try this one. I have only started it but I am hooked.

My spring bulbs are starting to open . :0)

With the sad death of Alan Rickman I found myself reaching for this book. 

Comfort reads ...... Essential 

Lots of hot drinks

Comfy pj's and review book

Beautiful review books

Snuggly boots to keep my toes from turning blue. 

Sunday morning breakfast

Sunday afternoon book and bath time 

Broken Sky by L.A Weatherly . Review

This is a dystopian story and the main character is a girl called Amity. She is a pilot for the Peacefighters. She is a second generation pilot and has flown through the ranks of this dangerous job where being brave has to be second nature. Amity's world depends greatly on astrological signs and when you were born , depending on the outcome it can mean good or bad things for you and the life of your family . The world is all about peace and harmony and keeping it that way no matter what , so anyone that the government has doubts about is punished. Amity lives with her mum and brother and she has a boyfriend called Collie who she is very close to . In this world they live in where harmony is important it soon becomes clear that behind this facade their lies corruption and lies at high up levels and it becomes increasingly hard for Amity to know who to trust and run to when things become dangerous for her , when she becomes wanted. This was an interesting world created around astrological signs and how the world is grouped depending on them. It was an interesting and enjoyable plot and Amity was an inspiring female lead character . 

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

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

 http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/9781409572022/isbn/Broken-Sky-by-L.-A.-Weatherly.html/noredirect

The Way We Were by Sinéad Moriarty . Review

This is the story about a successful husband and wife and the way each one copes when they hit troubled water . 

Alice and Ben are both doctors , they have two daughters and the house and lifestyle,  so when Ben starts to get the itch for travel and new work expierences his wife rightly has issues with it and worries about his motives . The story took me on a roller coaster of emotions , dread , fear , hope were just some of the feelings you get reading this . Sinéad writes characters you will care about , so when something happens to one of them it really packs a punch and leaves you wanting more . Great story , great twists and characters you will love. 

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

This book is going to be published in March 2016 and will be available fromLovereading and all other good bookstores then. 

Below please find a link to the Lovereading website :

 http://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/9780241970720/isbn/The-Way-We-Were-by-Sinead-Moriarty.html