After a very hectic month of moving to university and starting my second year studies, saying I had little time to read would be an understatement. But here are my thoughts and reviews on the books I did read.
The Hating Game - by Sally Thorne
Now a bit of background, I'm not one to usually gravitate towards contemporary romances, but after seeing the endless hype this book was getting I just couldn't help myself. The hating game follows the story of Lucy Hutton and Josh Templeman, who meet when their publishing companies have to merge to avoid going bust. From the get go the two assistants hated each other, being stuck in their office for hours on end, playing their "games". This book is the epitome of enemies to lovers, from the sweet women and the cold hearted male to the endless competition. Not only is this book a lovely and sweet read, but the way it is written is remarkable, the way Thorne is able to make readers connect with the two main characters really brings you along the journey with them. Add on top of this that the book is Sally Thorne's debut novel made me fall in love with this book a little bit more. The only, very small issue I had with this book is that it gives me minor Wattpad vibes, not the way it was written, but the story line just seems like something I've seen before. Overall, it was so hard not to enjoy this book, the romance filled me with pure happiness and the way it was written just left me wanting more.
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
The Hawthorne legacy - by Jennifer lynn Barnes
The second instalment of the inheritance games, following the on going mystery of Avery Crambs new life. As with the inheritance games, I read this book in one sitting. I absolutely love this series because of how fast paced the whole story line is, there was not one second of this book when I was not absolutely gripped, making it such an easy and engaging read. The way Barnes has developed every character during the series has been amazing, giving each character a background story that links to the main story line in some way. This book is the perfect mix of mystery, action and romance, that keeps you guessing till the very end. It is clear that this book is setting up the drama for the third book, but I personally don’t think this took anything away from the story. Overall, this series is well worth the read, both books are short and packed with action and everything else you could want in a book, and I can not wait to get my hands on the final book.
Rating: 4/5 stars
The wolf den - by Elodie Harper
I came a across this book by accident, I needed another book for my buy one get one half price deal at WHSmiths and just grabbed this on. And am I happy I did. When I read historical fiction I usually gravitate more towards Greek mythology, but this book is based in Pompeii in the 1500s. The story follows Amara, the daughter of a doctor, who’s life is ruined when she is sold to a brothel in Pompeii, who is run by a man she hate. My favourite thing about this book is it’s pure honesty, Harper does not try to soften or romanticise what was happening to the girls, know as the she-wolves. We are given the harsh reality of what life was like, the physical, mental and sexual violence they face every day. Our main character Amara is a strong, intelligent women who refuses to lose herself no matter what happens, and she uses this Intelligence to try find a way out. This contrast to the other she-wolves, who have seemed to have given up with their old live, Harper gives us the heartbreaking background story’s of all the girls, allowing us to connect to all the girls. Another highlight for me was the friendship we witness between the girls in the brothel, the she-wolves are able to connect through their experiences and create some beautiful friendships, despite everything that is going on around them. The only criticism I have is that if it was not mentioned that the story was set in Pompeii in the 1500s, I wouldn’t of had a clue, some conversations and situations felt quite modern. I also felt the book was very character based, Which I don’t mind, but it did allow the setting building to slip a little. Overall I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend, I would also recommend checking trigger warnings too.
Rating: 4/5 stars
The house of Earth and Blood by: Sarah J. Mass
I love Sarah J. Mass’ work with no shame. This book is no exception. This story follows Bryce Quinlan, a notorious party girl in Crescent city, living a good life with her best friend, Danika. But after Danika and her pack of wolves are found dead in her apartment, Bryce's world is turned upside down. She is paired up with Hunt Athalar, an enslaved fallen angel, to uncover what is really going on in the crescent city. When I first got this book, I put off reading it for weeks, one reason being the sheer size of the book, the other being I was scared it would not live up to my expectations. I was wrong about both. Although the book starts off a bit slow in the action department, it allows time for character and relationship developments, giving us the opportunity to get to know all the characters and get to grips with the complicated world. The story soon picks up the pace, and although the book is hitting 800 pages, there is not one part that does not add to the story. I felt as though I would be comparing this book to the A court of thorns and roses series, but it was impossible, the worlds and characters are way too different. I absolutely love with book, the description Mass includes makes this book an immersive experience, allowing us to connect with the characters and fall in love with the world she has created. I could rave about this book for ages, but I would just recommend emerging on this journey yourself.
Rating: 5/5
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