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Whitechapel 1888; a killer is on the loose and the newspapers are ensuring the nation …
Loved reading this book. Bought a signed copy in the Jack, The Ripper Museum. Loved reading it although it was quite challenging as a fluent but non-native speaker.
Nonetheless, I thought the ending a bit flat and even cheesy.
Still admired the different approach and learning about the time. Worth reading it.
Whitechapel 1888; a killer is on the loose and the newspapers are ensuring the nation …
Guess I need some crime story after reading so much about witches ;)
In the electrifying finale of The Witches of Scotland: The Dream Dancers series, David, Jessica, …
The last two to three books of the series are .. well, not as thrilling as the first ones.
In the beginning I couldn’t put away the books but at one point they lost the charisma. The last two books especially felt like a dread to read and I constantly wished to get to the end already. Oftentimes the author got lost in some conspiracy theories and then in some esoteric universes before writing down endless lists of whatever. As interesting as you would read grocery shopping lists.
Anyhow, the end was to be expected and not very suprising.
Not sure if I will regret buying the sequel „The Edinburgh Files“.
Since the first books have been really fun to read and the last two were only medoicre I rate them with 4 stars.
In the electrifying finale of The Witches of Scotland: The Dream Dancers series, David, Jessica, and the Witches of Scotland …
Book 7 of the best-selling series
Immerse yourself in a world where magick is more than mere fantasy, and becoming a witch is only the beginning.
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David is on a quest to elevate his magickal abilities.
After what happened to Jessica, David is left wondering what the hell he should be doing and how he can …
It’s one thing to read about witches and wizards, it’s another thing to discover you …
Since it is a 8 book series I will keep my review short and add a full review with the 8th book of the entire series
Book 3 is all about David getting used to his „energy“ and „power“. I find it a bit of a nuisance the way he acts. In this book even Jessica acted stupid which you wouldn’t think of a Dream Dancer with her experience and expertise.
Nonetheless, it keeps you reading and you want to know what this is all about.
It’s one thing to believe in witches and wizards, it’s another thing to discover you …
Quick and easy read. Can’t wait for the next one.
It’s one thing to read about witches; it’s another thing to discover you are one.
…Easy read, thrilling and exciting in a way that kept me reading.
Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual …
Content warning Some unrealistic details.
That was a quick read. Very entertaining. The switch between the two-time frames kept it thrilling enough to keep on reading.
Some parts are quite .. unbelievable. After 200 years in the water a glass vial would be smoothen out and a possible logo would be destroyed. Also, the hidden room untouched? After 200 years? I would have liked to read an explanation for that. And what about going into a dark back alley during the night, trespassing and breaking into a building? No one ever? Not once, not a kid, no teens, no secret lovers would have done it? Quite unrealistic from my point of view.
I didn’t like Carolines inner dialogue when it comes to her marriage and how she seemed to freeze when it comes to James’s unannounced arrival in London. Personally, I would have send him to another hotel or would have switched hotels before his arrival. Needless to say that I didn’t like James at all.
Some potential stayed unused, especially Nella’s end and some words about Eliza after she found Nella on the doorstep.
Overall I liked the stories about the three main protagonists. Three women and their stories on how they found their place.
Macbeth is a thriller novel by Norwegian writer Jo Nesbø, a re-telling of the play …
What a spectacular adaption of Shakespeare’s MacBeth.
I was gifted this book some 5 years ago but stopped reading it halfway through. Probably due to my language skills as a non-native speaker I didn’t find access to the style of writing.
Totally different reading experience now. I loved reading it. Highy recommended.
A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens.
The House …
I gave it a try. I did. And partly I enjoyed reading it.
I liked Game of Thrones, I liked Wheel of Time. I don't have issues with dragons, magick or mages but this one was just boring for most of the time. Only the last mile so to say it got interesting.
A complete unnecessary element is the love-story between Ead and Sabran. Adds no value to the story.
Having said that. I admire that the author created a world driven by women. And then .. I have read better books when it comes to that.
No, I won't read the second book. The story has ended .. for me.
I gave it a try. I did. And partly I enjoyed reading it.
I liked Game of Thrones, I liked Wheel of Time. I don't have issues with dragons, magick or mages but this one was just boring for most of the time. Only the last mile so to say it got interesting.
A complete unnecessary element is the love-story between Ead and Sabran. Adds no value to the story.
Having said that. I admire that the author created a world driven by women. And then .. I have read better books when it comes to that.
No, I won't read the second book. The story has ended .. for me.
All they wanted was the chance to shine. Be careful what you wish for…
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This book left a deep impact ...
I highly recommend this true story. It had me in its grip. It took me a while to read through because it is hard to endure the pain and strength of the women involved over such a long time.
It's unbelievable how long it took for the women to find justice. How they were ignored, mistreated, and discredited.
I truly believe that it would still be the same in our days. Company's only interest are the money they can make, whitewashing their "code of ethics" or "code of conduct", lying and manipulating, bribing and threatening the people who are a risk to the companies vault.
But also a story of hope, faith, and will ...
This book left a deep impact ...
I highly recommend this true story. It had me in its grip. It took me a while to read through because it is hard to endure the pain and strength of the women involved over such a long time.
It's unbelievable how long it took for the women to find justice. How they were ignored, mistreated, and discredited.
I truly believe that it would still be the same in our days. Company's only interest are the money they can make, whitewashing their "code of ethics" or "code of conduct", lying and manipulating, bribing and threatening the people who are a risk to the companies vault.
But also a story of hope, faith, and will ...