After the shocking events that left a grieving Sebastian Braddock, Evelyn wants to put an end to the reign of Captain Goode. As he used his and Sebastian’s powers to kill everyone at the ball, Goode permanently, destroyed their world and any hope for them to return to the life they once knew. But revenge… Continue reading These Vengeful Souls (These Vicious Masks, #3) by Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas
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These Ruthless Deeds (These Vicious Masks #2) by Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas
This book was awesome. No other way to put it. I don’t even know how I only heard about this series now and I will definitely get my hands on a paperback version of both instalments. The story starts with the main character Evelyn and her search for gifted people who are struggling with their… Continue reading These Ruthless Deeds (These Vicious Masks #2) by Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas
Delivering Virtue by Brian Kindall
A must-read amusing, complex and elegant epic story. In the American West, Missouri in 1854, Didier Rain has a long list of occupations. Poet, philosopher, a gentleman in the making and a low-life rogue. In desperate need to have money, Rain accepts to become a Sacred Deliverer and take a baby girl named Virtue to… Continue reading Delivering Virtue by Brian Kindall
Murder in Montparnasse (Phryne Fisher #12) by Kerry Greenwood
Honourable Miss Fisher is back and this time for a story that considered one of the best. Miss Phryne Fisher is approached by her two friends Cec and Bert to investigate the suspicious death of two of their army friends. Paris, 1918: Seven comrades walk through the station of Montparnasse after the war. Now, only… Continue reading Murder in Montparnasse (Phryne Fisher #12) by Kerry Greenwood
Come Back for Me by Sharon Hart-Green
A touching, memorable novel that goes into the horror of the Holocaust, how people lost everything and how it marked their lives. Be prepared to grieve and to hope. This novel tells the story of two different people, Arthur Mandelkorn and Suzy Kohn. Arthur is desperately trying to find the sister that he was separated… Continue reading Come Back for Me by Sharon Hart-Green
Apricots and Wolfsbane by K.M. Pohlkamp
A memorable, unique historical thriller packed with action and an impressive research of historical poisons. It’s very hard to believe this is a debut novel. This is the tale of a female assassin on the 16th century that uses different poisons has the weapon of choice. Lavinia Maud craves for the death fashioned by her… Continue reading Apricots and Wolfsbane by K.M. Pohlkamp
Sitting Murder (Lancashire Detective #4) by A.J. Wright
This was a different, tricky and great historical mystery where both the living and the dead are suspects. Very refreshing! Recently widowed Alice Goodway developed the ability to speak to spirits. She decides to become a medium with the help of her aunt and helps those who wish to speak with their loved ones. Her… Continue reading Sitting Murder (Lancashire Detective #4) by A.J. Wright
Dead Man’s Chest (Phryne Fisher #18) by Kerry Greenwood
Another great novel featuring the brilliant Miss Fisher and this time the holidays don’t go as planned. Miss Phryne Fisher thinks her family needs a breath of fresh air and so relaxation. A nice, quiet holiday in Queenscliff is just what they need: a beach house, parties and cocktails. Unfortunately, it starts on the wrong… Continue reading Dead Man’s Chest (Phryne Fisher #18) by Kerry Greenwood
The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
This book includes everything I enjoy in a story: a good, scary Gothic tale set in Victorian times. The story starts with Elsie Bainbridge, a young woman that is recovering in the hospital, unable to speak about a number of murders that she’s accused of committing. Since she doesn’t speak a word, she’s advised by… Continue reading The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
An incredible book that was worth the time it took to read it. This is probably one of the best books I’ve read this year and also one of the biggest. In 19th century England magic is remembered as part of a glorious past but no longer used in the present. Even so, there are… Continue reading Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
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