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  • Onyx Storm

    By Rebecca Yarros
    5 stars

    The third instalment of The Empyrean Series. Left on a cliff- literally, at the end of novel two, Violet fans will find her love life is still as complex as ever. No spoilers here, but read the book to discover the fate of Navarre and Violet and Xaden too. You will not be disappointed and yes you will yearn for more.

  • Fortune's Rocks

    By Anita Shreve
    4 stars

    Olympia is a beautiful young girl on the cusp of adulthood. Having been raised and educated by her astute father she is intelligent and perceptive, her thoughts and intentions expressed so beautifully throughout the novel intimate a young woman very much aware of herself and her surroundings in this turn of the century coming of age story. Highly recommend.

  • A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

    By Jennifer L. Armentrout
    4 stars

    The second book in the 'From Blood and Ash' series follows Poppy as she learns more about the Ascended and what they represent. Her decision to stay with Hawke seems mutually beneficial but it is painful at times that she doesn't see what's right in front of her face - given she's meant to be quite smart. However, the love story and the intrigue in enough to keep you reading and hungry for more.

  • From Blood and Ash

    By Jennifer L. Armentrout
    5 stars

    Great summer read for some mindless, steamy, exhilarating, intriguing distraction!

  • The Yellow Bird Sings

    By Jennifer Rosner
    5 stars

    A beautifully written account of a mother and daughter's fight to survive in war torn Poland. A gripping story of a mothers' sacrifice and the hope that outlasts the most tragic of events. Highly recommend this book, particularly if you enjoy historical fiction.

  • Carrier of the Mark

    By Leigh Fallon
    2 stars

    A girl moves to Ireland and meets a family surrounded in mystery and unexplained events. She is so drawn to one of the boys in the family that she can't keep away from him, even though he seems pretty weird. Circumstances throw them together and things develop pretty quickly from there. If you're into magical powers and romance with a side of sadness then you may enjoy this read.

  • Iron Flame

    By Rebecca Yarros
    5 stars

    The second book in the Empyrean series following the life of Cadet Violet Sorrengail. Threats continue to make life unpredictable for Violet and her love hate relationship with the secretive Xaden has us hanging on the edge. A must read and as is her way, the author leaves us on a cliffhanger that will have you salivating for the next novels release. If you like fantasy and a twisted love story, you'll enjoy these books.

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