Book Review.......Les Pensees

Les Pensees

Three words..........Delicate - Beautiful - Moving

Personally I like by poetry with a bit more of a bite,  You know, one that punches you in your face while screaming look at me!  But this was never going to be like that.  You can tell that from the cover.

That being said... This book is beautiful.  I loved the fact that it had the original french next to the english translation on a separate page.  As most of the poems flowed much better in the original transcript.

This book is beautiful, Its soft but at the same time there is something in the background that moves you.  Each one is personal and deep.  Almost dream like.  It like looking into somebodys diary.  You feel like you should been raeding these poems because they are so personal, yet she pulls you in.

Shes won me over and its the perfect book for the autumn rainy afternoons.

Buy it from amazon.co.uk....... Here

and Amazon.com.....here

4 out of 5 Stars

Book Review............Operation: BLACKFLAG

Operation: BLACKFLAG

I was so excited to read this book.  The back cover made it sound funny and generally everything I wanted from this book,  and guess what?.....I did enjoy it.

But.

I did put it on some pedestal that this book because I was so excited about reading it, but unfortunately would never been able to live up to the standard I put it on.  

The book was funny, laugh out loud funny and there was also bits of terror there to, so there was some jumpy sections there.  I struggled a bit at the start cause I found the beginning seemed to have loads of cut scenes, but as the book developed they disappeared and either was not there or I just didn't notice.

Personally I would recommend this book and I would read it again and I bet when I do read it again it would be even better then this time I read it.

You can buy it from amazon.co.uk  here

and      amazon.com   here

4 out of 5 stars

Book Review......Rarity from the Hollow

Rarity from the Hollow

I got approached to read this book and for a honest review by the author.  I know many of you will sigh and think it's still going to be bias, but I hope to keep to my word.

First I would like to say sorry to Robert for how long this took, and thank you for giving a chance to read your novel.

Here's my review.

It was good, I wasn't amazed but it was alright.  Sometimes it did give me a little headache because it had more twisted then a rollercoster you make on Rollercoaster Tycoon (look it up, youngsters), but twists are not normally a bad thing and it did keep the story fresh, but that being said, some didnt need to be there as I felt I some areas it affected the flow of the book.  

For me, this book was a little bit of a struggle, it wasn't gripping enough for me and I kept getting a little lost and having to read back on myself.  This kind stopped me from rushing back to pick it up, but when I did pick it back up, I did find myself enjoying what I was reading.

The integration of the anti bulling message wasnt as subtle as it could of been but if anything thats why I like it.  Cause its like pow!  And theres not really any books that are so strong with it.  I really think this is powerful and a great way for people to get a better understanding.

Overall the characters development wasnt really for me, i found them more grating as the story went on.  But, There was some really funny parts and some really dark bits, which of cause I loved.  But I wont spoil them for you.

Roberts writing style is amazing,  you can tell he put his soul into this book, and the fact hes used his own first hand knowledge really adds something.  I feel bad cause again this is not normally a book I would go for but that being said I am glad i read it.

A side note to add her is that Robert is also donating all proceeds to charity.  Absolutely Amazing.

This story is good, and I would recommend it to people.  Normally I wouldn't go for this type novel but I was intrigued.

3.5 out of 5 stars.

Book review........Anxiety Anonymous

Anxiety Anonymous

This book felt a little preachy for me.  I felt like I was getting told of for having anxiety in my life.  So I was really disappointed because I really wanted to give this book a try, but after a struggle of a few days I had to give up.  It seemed the more I read the angrier I became.

Overall this book left me feeling deflated, sad and defeated.  I really would not recommend this book to anybody who has anxiety's, but at the same time, the thing with anxieties is that what may not work for one may work for another.

For me this book was a let down.

You can find this book on Amazon.com here

And Amazon.co.uk here.

1 out of 5 stars.

Book Review........The Antigone Poems

This book is right up my street.  The words express so much and the art work though terrifying is also endearing.  You can't take your eyes off them.  This book is chilling but at the same time calming.  Its relatable though your not sure why.  I loved it.

The poems are powerful, and you get a real sense of horror and terror and some left you feeling quite bleak then, POW!  There a beautiful yet undertone of sad picture and it brings you back.  You sense the Greek tragedy throughout this book.

I was in awe of the skill involved in some of these verses.  I loved in exile.  It was short and yet the range in my feeling when I read that poem.  Just read it and you will know what I mean.

The book itself it set out perfectly.  If you are new to poetry then please give this book a go, cause its not overwhelming and yet still special.

Read it in the dark if your dare.

Avalible on Amazon.....Antigone Poems

4 out of 5 stars

Jonjon book review.... King of Pawns

Twists turns political scheming, assaintation, magic, war.....everything I want in a fantasy book.  Beautifully written great imagery. An fantastic read.

Can't wait for the sequel couldn't give it any higher praise.

Characters development was wonderful,especially the general, they really captured the spirit of the book. Every time you get comfortable with something there's another twist.  The magical aspect of the book really draws you in and it makes you thing your really there.  I cant say much cause I don't want to ruin it but it ends on a cliff hanger and I cant wait to read the next one.


Buy it here    Amazon. King of Pawns

I would give this book 5 out of 5.



A review from Netgalley

Book Review Accidental Grace

Accidental Grace

Oh My God this book.  This book is amazing.

First I'm shocked and kinda ashamed of the human race for the lack of comments about this book because I have not been able to shut up about it to people.

Second,  I am not a religious person.  But this book touched me.  Its full of grace and beauty and so many pockets of wonderful.

This book is full of Psalms Prayers and Poems all as beautiful and enchanting as the next.  Its easy to get lost in the words.  Like I said I am not religious but I read this twice before I even attempted to write this review.

I felt each Poem and Psalm related to me in a different way and when I read them to others, I found that it was the same for them.

Overall I still cant believe people haven't spoke about this book.  Its something special and something that needs to be treasured.  Rami Shapiro is a wonderful person and I thank him for this book.

4.5 Stars

Its Finally Here....Jonjon's Book Review. The Great Bazaar and Brayans Gold

The Great Bazaar and Brayans Gold

When I started this novel I was unaware that it contained two short stories from a series of books called the Demon Cycle as I reviewed this from NetGalley.  Needless I still enjoyed these stories and took an instant shine to the character Arlen and his no nonsense take on everything.

I can honestly say that reading this has made me want to read the other stories as soon as possible.

The only negative I would give is the writing is some what childish for my liking and the last story without Arlen was very boring.

Overall I still enjoyed it.

3 Out of 5 Stars.

Next Book if you want to read along

My next book Starting in TWO days  Is going to be    (Drum roll)

Operation: Blackflag!!!!!! 

I'm so excited for this one.  Its right up my street.  find it by clicking..... here 

This is the description:

Citizen, have you seen the black and yellow menace? They may have already infiltrated your workplace, your school or EVEN YOUR HOME! I'm talking about wasps. WASPS OF THE MUTANT AND MAN-EATING VARIETY! They hate you, they hate me and they hate America. Has a wasp stung you or someone you love for no reason at all? Well that was probably just a regular wasp. They do that. Was the wasp THE SIZE OF A TRUCK at the time? Then you encountered a mutant wasp! Perhaps a coworker has recently called in sick with a case of BEING PARALYZED AND THEN EATEN ALIVE FROM THE INSIDE OUT BY WASP OFFSPRING. This may be a sign he chanced upon a mutant wasp! Be vigilant! If you see one, SPEAK UP! The Army is standing by, ready to kill on contact and keep on killing—even though this whole mutant wasp business was DEFINITELY AND TOTALLY NOT OUR FAULT. Together we can squish this threat.



Oh come on, I can tell you want to read this too.

    Come read with me.
                                   XX

The Night of Long Knives Book Review

The Night of Long Knives

I thought I would give this book a try.  Honestly I’m not a lover of disaster stories.  In fact I would go as far as to say I normally avoid books and films in this genre.  But for some reason I could not take my eyes off this book.  It made a spark with me and I just had to read it.

To start with, hand on heart, I really didn’t give it what it deserved, I did a quick flick through and it had long chapters, so this book automatically deflated me. But, and I shall add another BUT!

How wrong was I?

This book is more than a disaster book.

Yes its apocalypso and yes it’s not really my thing, but I really enjoyed it.  The characters evolved, and as they evolved I fell in love with them, I was cheering them on wanting then to make it.  I loved how they moulded together, they was they gelled.  The story was more than I expected, It had so many twists but in a good way.  Every time I was getting complaisant, it was flipped keeping the story fresh and me engrossed.

It had feels of sci-fi and Lust and terror, but it didn’t take long for me to be there with them.

I really enjoyed it and I would read this book again.

                4 out of 5 stars.  

Questions from the Sisterhood of World Bloggers

Sisterhood of World Bloggers

Thank you Laura from  125pages for nominating me for the Sisterhood of World Bloggers!

Here are the rules (i just copied and pasted this bit, hope you don't mind):
Thank the blogger who nominated you, linking back to their site.

1. Put the award logo on your blog.
2. Answer the ten questions sent to you.
3. Make up ten new questions for your nominees to answer.
4. Nominate ten blogs.

My 10 questions I received:

1. What made you start reviewing books?

JonJon and I always have a book in our hands and I do get asked a lot about what we are reading and whats it about.  As I started a blog writing short stories I thought the next step would be writing about some of the other books I've read.  

   
2. What is your favourite comfort book (that book you re-read for the feels)?

My go to book is written by John Collonny and its called The book of Lost Things.  I love everything about it.  I love the dream like feel to it.  The view from the child eye.  Everything I guess.  It is fantasy style but its just a amazing read.  Another book Ive read loads is by Kathleen Tessaro and its called Elegance.  Its so funny and has amazing tips.

3.Do you watch movies based on books you like?

OMG Yes all the time, hay I even watch TV shows based on books!  Hunger games!!  I freaking love Hunger Games and of cause Harry potter but I'm still peeved that they left out peeves from the film.  One that I felt disappointing was The Beach I felt the movie was nowhere near the book especially with Daffy Character.  But I also love classics as well, I mean To Kill A Mockingbird with Gregory Peck was amazing.

4.Is there one genre you will absolutely not read?

I like to think I give anything a go but I do keep away from romance like mills and bloom and fantasy books in the style of Warhammer.  Don't write me off I do like fantasy books, I just don't like that style of fantasy.  Nothing against Warhammer books, my boyfriend absolute loves them and reads them all the time, but they just ain't for me.  My JonJon reads Warhammer books and fantasy books so he does the reviews on those for me.  Oh and disaster books.  I'm not into Armageddon style books.

5.Can you still like a book if you dislike the main character?

I think you can, I don't really like Harry Potter yet I enjoy the books.  I think if it has a great story element and great supporting characters I think the book will do just fine.  Without that though, I would be a struggle.

6.What book cliché do you hate the most?

At the moment I feel everybody is coming out with the 50 shades style books.  I don't mind erotic fiction but I just don't care for stuff that I dreamt of as a teenager.  Seriously people be more original.

7.Do you always have a book with you in some form?

I have the kindle app on my phone but I still carry around a book with me.  To me nothing beats a real book.

8.Do you try to recruit people to your favourite authors/series?

All the time, though most people just agree to read it to shut me up about it.  Normally my books go to my sister so she can give them a read, It's nice because we have kinda the same taste. 

9.Would you ever want to write a book?

Yes I have been working one  for some time now.  It was the reason I started Blogging.  I thought I t would help me get over my writers block if I wrote short stories.

10.Who is your character crush?

I dunno!   I have one don't laugh though.  I just really love hes Character in Romeo and Juliet.  Mercutio.

My ten questions for you! 

 1. What was your favourite book as a child?

 2. If you could only read one genre of book what would it be?

 3. What book would you say helped you when you needed it?

 4. What character from a book would you most like to be like?

 5. Nearly 100% of the time the book is better then the film, but what film is, if you could say, better then the book?

 6. If you are struggling with a book and you just can not get into it.  Do you see it through to the end or just give up?

 7. Whats your favourite classical author and what story of theirs is your favourite?

 8. Have you always been a book reader or is it something you've got more into as you have got older?

 9. What kind of book are you finding annoying in the book world at this time?

10. If you could be any author for a day, who would it be and why?

My Ten Nominees

 1.  iamareader

 2.  justbooktalk

 3. jessabellareads

 4. Cuddlebuggery

 5. Constantlymovingthebookmark

 6. Sabrina's Stories

 7. Circumspec4

 8. Fictionophile

 9. Kristin Un-Ravelle'd

10. Bookish Lifestyle

Upcoming!!!! JonJon's first book review

Having looked at some books that where avaliable on Netgalley,  Jonjon saw a book and asked if he could have a go at reviewing.  As I love doing things together I said yet, I would love for him to be part of my Blog.

So in the next day of so look out for JonJon book review.  He read The Great Bazaar and Brayan's Gold.

Keep your eyes peeled for this one.

Inside a String review

The book was very daunting at first, I find with most books and poems with the beat style its hard at first till you get the rhythm of the book.  And this book, all I can say is wow.


This book really captured the feel of the beat generation, you could really get a sense of Toms turmoil, you can feel hes highs and lows within each word.  This book is so powerful and it really meant a lot to me.  Even though you could see the influence of Kerouac and Hemingway, Tom really has made this hes own.

My favourite poem was Nature's Narcissism, It just really overcame me.  I felt every word.  It was like magic words being said to me on the page.  But Love Revealed and Climb are also very good ones to look out for.

Overall.....This book.....This book could change a life.  Yes it was hard to start with but once that rhythm sets in, and it doesn't take long to find it, I really enjoyed it.  It really gets you thinking and the words have so much dept.

The book is more then a book its a treasure, and this book is for you.

4 out of 5

wooo look at me improving every day

Hay Moonbeams

Such great news.  I have signed up to netgalley.com and will be doing reviews for them.  So keep your eyes peeled for some new book reviews.  I hope you like them.

By doing this I promise to be as honest as I can.  It will be based fully on my opinion and where I am not a professional book reviewer (as such, lol kidding, I meant yet) they will almost sound like something your best friend will tell you about.

So hold on sit tight and wait with the up most anticipation for my book reviews.  Until then you don't you check out my story blogs or my thoughts blog.  Up to you, you haven't got to, just thought that was the ultimate set up for self promoting.

Stay true to you
                         XX

amazing wonderful....read read read

What a find.
What a book.
What a read.

It was truly amazing.  This is the only book review i will set out like this but god damn.  This book was good.  Its griping and the relationship between the characters, my word.

You are right there with them, you feel everything they feel.  Your wondering and thinking like the characters.  It will be a shame to see it go.

The conversations between the boys is so funny and I can actually imagine boys saying these things. And the clever notes, a mark of genius.  The way the author tapped into the mind of the killer, wow, just wow.  You really got a unsettling feeling.  The way he describes hes memories, it's chilling.

Please go out buy the book.  give it a read and let me know what you think.  I would love to have a discussion about it.  I don't want to spoil it to much.  But its amazing a real good find.  at some points my hairs were standing on end and it makes you think.  Its a roller coaster.

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Black Lands: half way mark, ish

So I am half, well almost half way through, and my thoughts on this little gem.

I'm really liking this book, its really odd at the moment,  its gripping when I'm Reading it and I kinda feel like I don't want to put it down.  But when I do put it down I'm not rushing to get back to it.

Some parts of it are quite repetitive when hes at the moors but at the same time its not annoying that hes there and it does add to the story.  Arnold Avery is developing as you read on, he seems darker and darker he has many different sides which you  want to uncover and I hope at the end you learn more of what happened to him.

Steven has some great moment especially with his friend Lewis.  It does remind me of some of the conversations my cousin used to have growing up.  A great example is the conversation between them about Lewis touched a girls boob, and Steven knows and can tell his exaggerating.  That did make me laugh.

Another aspect of this book is the relationship between Steven and his mother.  There are moments of pure love but there is strain there too.  I love to see how this develops.

So far this book had so many great moments and its gripping when you currently reading it,  but I've noticed which each chapter I'm getting more engrossed. So if you are or currently have read this book, let me know what you think.

The Start,The book That will start it all!

The book I'm reading is Called  Black Lands by Belinda Bauer.  I got it from Tescos for under £4.00.

I haven't start it yet but it looks good.  This is the back...


Dear Mr Avery

I am looking for WP.  Can you help me?

Sincerely,

SL, 111 Barnstaple Road, Shipcott, Somerset



He was only twelve, he reasoned; he couldn't be expected to get stuff like writing to serial killers right first time.



OOOOOO don't it sound wonderful,  to me it seemed refreshing, it something new a different for of killer, but then I opened the cover and saw this...



Twelve-year-old Steven Lamb digs holes on Exmoor, hoping to find a body.

Every day after school and at weekends, while his classmates swap football stickers, Steven digs to lay to rest the ghost of the uncle he never knew, who disappeared aged eleven and is assumed to have fallen victim to the notorious serial killer Arnold Avery.

Only Steven's nan is not convinced her son is dead.  She still waits for him to come home, standing bitter guard at the front window while her family fragments around her.

Steven is determined to heal the widening cracks between them before it's too late.  And if that means presenting his grandmother with the bones of her murdered son, he'll do it.

So the boy takes the next logical step, carefully crafting a letter to Arnold Avery in prison.  And there begins a dangerous cat-and-mouse game between a desperate child and a bored serial killer.

A game that will have more terrifying consequences that Steven could ever imagine...



Oh my gosh,  A killer penpal.  I'm so intrigued and what interests me most about this book is how the writer is going to get into the child's mind.  How will he act being a pen pal for a killer.  OK penpal is probably not the right word but that's what it is in essence.

I do love a good thriller, and this sounds like a good thriller.  I can't wait to get started and if you have started it then please let me know, lets discuss.  Get in touch.

A New idea from something old

Hi Moonbeams

This is just a thought that I had in the bath, but I'm going to start up this book review club.  Now what I'm hoping for is people to share their work and recommend book for out community to read.  I want to share ideas and opinions in a loving union with friends.

I will not tolerate trouble makers and I don't think anybody else should either so trolls will be ignored at all costs not just by me but with the community as well, hopefully.

Every week there will either be a new book or a new published stories to read.  I think to start with we should look at some of the free amazon books so not to cost people to much money and then everybody shall get involved.  Don't worry if you don't have a kindle, I don't have a kindle but you can download the kindle app for free of your app store.  (I don't have a kindle so that's what I'm doing)  and I will also be publishing the book I'm currently reading.  So if you want to read too you can.

I would love for people to share and chat about what they are reading or writing and lets aim to get everybody involved.

Tell your friend

Tell you family

Tell your pets


READING IS FUN, READING IS GOOD, READING IS YOU!

WHAT UP MY READER!!!!

and please, please get involved.

I'm so excited about this.