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The Winemakers by Jan Moran

The Winemakers by Jan Moran

First Impressions When I first acquired The Winemakers written by Jan Moran I looked forward to starting up my kindle for a fun historical set in Italy. Sadly, these thoughts were quickly diminished. Impressions On Plot Jan Moran has written a book the held potential but quickly went awry. What started out as a novel […]

Posted August 5, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 2 Comments
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The Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh

The Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh

First Impressions Perhaps it is my obsession with Dateline, but I have a sick affinity with novels that involve women in peril. After reading the synopsis of The Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh I felt it fit the bill. I thought the novel would be a cut and dry whodunit. While the “whodunit” part […]

Posted August 2, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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Mata Hari’s Last Dance by Michelle Moran

Mata Hari’s Last Dance by Michelle Moran

First Impressions My knowledge of Mara Hari extended to her profession as an exotic dancer. It seemed a bit one-dimensional at first.  Although, Michelle Moran always excels at expanding the lives of historical figures.  Thus plowed right in, preparing myself for Fantine’s “I dreamed a dream”. Impressions While Reading I need not have worried. Margaretha […]

Posted July 20, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment
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The Secret Language of Stones by M.J. Rose

The Secret Language of Stones by M.J. Rose

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-a-Million | IndieBound   Review The Secret Language of Stones by M.J. Rose is a ghost story of historical proportions. Like in The Witch of Painted Sorrows, the first book of The Daughters of La Lune series, M.J. Rose created a mystical setting in Paris that one can only […]

Posted July 19, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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First Impressions by Charlie Lovett

First Impressions by Charlie Lovett

First Impressions It seems like the perfect plot for a Jane Austen enthusiast right? Oh, how I wish that was true. I felt that First Impressions read like fanfic. The writing seemed a little amateur. This was mainly in relation to Sophie. She came off as Shaggy from Scobby Doo, uncovering the mystery manuscript. Impressions […]

Posted July 8, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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The Epic Adventures of Lydia Bennet by Kate Rorick

The Epic Adventures of Lydia Bennet by Kate Rorick

Book Review I’d been looking forward to the continuation of The Lizzie Bennet Diaries but unfortunately, The Epic Adventures of Lydia Bennet by Kate Rorick left me high and dry. I liked that the story did not focus on her scandal with George Wickham and fixated more on “the after”. My pet peeve was more […]

Posted June 14, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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The Dark Lady’s Mask by Mary Sharratt

The Dark Lady’s Mask by Mary Sharratt

READ AN EXCERPT . Amazon (Kindle) | Amazon (Hardcover) | Amazon UK | Barnes & Noble   Review It is a brave author to tackle Shakespeare, let alone execute it well, and I believe Mary Sharratt succeeded in spades. If I am to be honest, I was never a fan of Shakespeare, I’ve always been […]

Posted May 13, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 3 Comments
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The Cadence Of Gypsies by Barbara Casey

The Cadence Of Gypsies by Barbara Casey

First Impressions: When I began The Cadence of Gypsies by Barbara Casey I was reminded of ABC Family’s Pretty Little Liars.  Dara, Jennifer and Mackenzie tested the boarding school/orphanage’s boundaries and appeared a bit skanky at first look with their unbutton blouses and lack of undergarments.  Between their apparent disregard for rules and state of dress […]

Posted May 6, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 4 Comments
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The Berlin Package by Peter Rivatook

The Berlin Package by Peter Rivatook

First Impressions The Berlin Package by Peter Rivatook a while to get into and is a little more espionage than my usual fare, but once I got in the groove it was a very enjoyable read. The novel had an interesting plot that was action packed and left the reader little time to breathe.  I […]

Posted May 5, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 3 Comments
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The Storm Sister by Lucinda Riley

The Storm Sister by Lucinda Riley

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-a-Million | IndieBound   First Impressions After finishing The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley I longed to begin the second in the Seven Sisters series. Impressions While Reading At first it took a while to get into as The beginning of Ally’s story felt like a rehash of the […]

Posted April 15, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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