pickThis book nearly destroyed me.
Written in brilliant brittle prose, it shows the main character Grace, come to fame as an actress in her early teens, floating untethered through that no man's land between life and nothingness; between detachment, depression, guilt, insecurity, loneliness, emptiness, self-destruction & utter despair and flickers of hope, trying to cope somehow after being abused sexually and emotionally by her mentor in Hollywood.
so-soThe synopsis to this promised so much, but I'm afraid I found it a bit too predictable. The story flowed quite well, all of the characters were fairly unsympathetic but the MCs were fairly well defined. It can be difficult to walk the line between giving just enough away & giving too much away, here the twists are predict, 3⭐
Thanks to NetGalley & publisher, Head of Zeus, for the opportunity to read an ARC. #NetGalley #HeadofZeus
pickReally enjoyed this one and discovered a new author I like. Based around a real bookshop that was founded by Ethel Gutman in 1921 London, it was established with the idea of providing a place for the working-class to learn to read, buy books on an installment plan, stage classical plays, learn other languages, etc.
This is the fictional story of Kate Goss, a young woman who struggled against poverty, hunger and a cruel family and its secrets.⬇️
Up next, an historical fiction book set in 1920s London. Out 2/6.
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Exciting post today - advance copies of book 3! In the final book of the #RavenmasterTrilogy, there is no defence against Hitler's secret weapon, the V2 rocket. So Anna and her fellow pilots decide there is only one option: attack.
The novel is published on 30 Nov (UK) #aKingdomFalls! #YA #HistoricalFiction #HeadofZeus
so-so3.5/5 ⭐️ A lovely and mystical story. Full review on my blog and GR now 💁🏼
The White Hare Review – Mythic Reads
https://mysticreadsbookblogblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/24/the-white-hare-review/
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I shall be starting the White Hare this evening🌱☕️ I have simply fallen in love with the adorable cover and can't wait to find out what it's all about. A wonderfully pretty book based on mythology. Let's hope I love it! #epicreads #booklover #bookblogger #bibliophile #headofzeus #fantasy
The next three books I will be working my way through. Starting with The White Hare by Michael Fishwick, which has been supplied to me by the publisher for review. I am excited to reveal that I will making mini TBR piles to review for my blog periodically from now on. I'd be honoured for your support. https://mysticreadsbookblogblog.wordpress.com/
So then this arrived.
Signed first edition from Goldsboro Books.
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I felt the need to write down quote after quote after quote from this.
Though very different in time and the topic at its core, it had the same quality to me as Play It As It Lays by Joan Didion, one of my top modern classics. All the stars.
Thank you, Netgalley and Head of Zeus, for the chance to read a copy in exchange for an honest review!
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