Nesta Archeron has always been prickly – proud, swift to anger and slow to forgive. And since the war – since being made High Fae against her will – she’s struggled to forget the horrors she endured and find a place for herself within the strange and deadly Night Court.

The person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred, winged warrior who is there at Nesta’s every turn. But her temper isn’t the only thing Cassian ignites. And when they are forced to train in battle together, sparks become flame.

As the threat of war casts its shadow over them once again, Nesta and Cassian must fight monsters from within and without if they are to stand a chance of halting the enemies of their court. But the ultimate risk will be searching for acceptance – and healing – in each other’s arms.

My Thoughts:

The last book in the Series and I feel bereft. It really has been a Series that I did not think I would like. But as soon as I started the first book I knew I was in for a real treat. I have not ever had a Series like this that I have totally fallen for. This is more of Nesta and Cassian’s relationship but we do hear from other characters too. I was not sure if I liked Nesta to begin with but the more I read about her the more I liked her. It was such an enchanting and magical story that you can’t help but get swept along with. I don’t think I will be able to love a Series as much as I have loved this one. Now off to find more of Sarah’s books.

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In this companion tale to the bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series, Feyre, Rhys and their friends are working to rebuild the Night Court and the vastly changed world beyond after the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin.

But Winter Solstice is finally near, and with it a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can’t keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, she finds that those dearest to her have more wounds than she anticipated – scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.

My Thoughts:

This is the fourth book in the ACOTAR Series and the one book that is the shortest from the rest. After reading such chunky books this was a light relief on the hands. The story is a much lighter one than the previous books, you get to see the characters move on from what happened in the previous book. You kind of get more back story into the characters in this book which I liked because it helps with understand their actions in the next book. For me this book made me excited to read the last book and also sad because I do not want this series to be over.

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“All boats are sinking, Hannah, just at different rates.”

After a break-up, some hit the gym; some cut their hair; others have a one-night stand. In the aftermath of her break-up, Hannah bought a narrowboat.

Newly single and plunged into life on the water, Hannah had to learn quickly how to grapple with exploding toilets, disappearing hulls, and the curious glances and questions from pedestrians on the towpath. But when career burn-out, a global pandemic and an ill-advised rebound relationship threatened to sink her, Hannah felt the need to escape. In a bid to let go of the past and restore her sense of self-worth, she embarked on a narrowboat odyssey which took her from the bustling streets of London to the tranquil yet dramatic waterways of West Yorkshire.

Suffering from an apparent magnetism to drama but buoyed by her brilliant friends, Hannah tells of the challenges of off-grid life as a single 30-something on the water. All this as she tries to balance the tension between owning her singledom and giving in to a deep desire to find love.

Peppered with lists, recipes, maps, footnotes and diagrams, and spanning hundreds of miles of the British waterways, it’s an uplifting and often hilarious story of adventure and personal growth, and of a woman trying to keep her boat and life afloat. And to answer that perennial question: yes, it’s cold on the boat in winter.

My Thoughts:

After things go wrong in Hannah’s life, she puts her best foot forward and buys a narrowboat. What Hannah does not realise is that narrowboats need a lot of work doing to them to keep them stay afloat basically like what she is doing. She is determined to view places in England she has never seen before but she faces new challenges along the way. I have to say it was not a book I thought I would enjoy but I really got to know Hannah through out this story and really felt as though she was a friend at the end. My knowledge on narrowboats is barely existent so it was wonderful to read about and learn something new. It is a mixed emotion bag where one minute you feel sorry for Hannah and then the next you are laughing along with her. A must read for anyone who is thinking about navigating their life on a different path.

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It started with a boy, of course. Seeking solace from the pain of heartbreak and her father’s illness, Laura Coffey embarks on what was meant to be a simple holiday. But her newfound fascination with ancient Greek myths transforms her trip into a six-month odyssey, around tiny archipelagos and mystical Mediterranean islands thought to be the setting of Odysseus’s epic journey. As she chases one of the most conflicted, flawed and yet beloved heroes through his fantastical sea-kingdoms, looking for the places where geography and mythology collide, she discovers the wild beauty of the islands, and the redemptive powers of travel and nature, cold-water swimming, long hikes up mountains, and luminous star-lit skies.

But her quest to find happiness, safety and the true meaning of home is overshadowed by the deepening illness of her father. Returning as he’s dying, forced to confront the very things she was running from, Laura reflects on what she has lost, how to live between story and reality, and the way we craft our own mythologies. Slipping between the mythical realm and the real world, she finds enchantment and healing in the magic of both.

My Thoughts:

Laura has a lot on her shoulders and to try and cope with everything that is going on she decides to embark on a solo journey to help her find herself again. I assumed this would be a travel journal type of story but it is so much more than that. The descriptions of the places sound wonderful but it really feels as though you are on that journey with Laura. Everything that Laura has been through and going through there are people out there that will be able to relate to what she is going through. It is a story that you can switch off from the outside world and focus your attention to Laura and her life. I would recommend reading this great book.

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Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin’s manoeuvrings and the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit – and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well.

As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords and hunt for allies in unexpected places. And her heart will face the ultimate test as she and her mate are forced to question whether they can truly trust each other.

My Thoughts:

This is the third book in the ACOTAR Series and one I had been warned about, that is it war heavy. But I did not find that, yes there is a little bit more war in it than the last two books but I would not say war heavy. Feyre has come back to the place she never thought she would return to but this time it is with deceit in mind. Feyre hopes she can trick Tamlin to give her some inside about what is going to happen very soon in the world they live. But is this a good idea or will it all back fire for her? This series for me has become addictive, I am thinking about it when not reading it and when I am I don’t want to stop reading. I love all the characters and the way they are described. It is truly one of my favourite series of all time.

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Elise was spending a lot of time crying on buses. She had just graduated from university; she had a shiny new flat, her first proper job and a budding relationship – and they were all making her utterly miserable. Sitting at work one day, she hit upon the obvious solution:

Run 5,000 miles around the coast of Britain, carrying her kit on her back.

Six months later Elise set off, with absolutely no ultra-running experience, unable to read a map and having never pitched a tent alone before. Over the 301 days that followed she developed a debilitating fear of farmyard animals, cried on a lot of beaches and saw Britain at its most wild and wonderful.

My Thoughts:

Elise is unhappy, there are new things happening in her life but she just does not feel so fulfilled. So Elise does something she has always wanted to do and that is to travel around the coast of Britain but by doing this she is going to run it. She has no experience and does not really know all of what will happen but she knows she needs to do it. I really feel as the reader that we are part of Elise’s journeys, we share the highs and lows with her and I really felt as though I was rooting for her the whole time. Elise is an inspiring woman and I like how the story was told. If your after an adventure, read this book.

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This isn’t a love story.

This is obsession.

Meredith McCall was once a respected New York City psychiatrist. But the night of the accident she lost everything: her husband, her reputation and almost her mind.

When she crosses paths with the man whom she shares the most tragic connection, Meredith can’t help but follow him. How is Gabriel Wright doing so well when her life is in shambles?

Watching Gabriel from afar becomes a compulsion she just can’t shake – her newest obsession. But when he walks into her office as a patient, seemingly unaware of who she is, she knows it crosses all ethical bounds to treat him. Yet, Meredith can’t bring herself to turn him away…

Could delving into Gabriel’s mind give her the answers that she needs? Or will their relationship set off a chain of events that she can no longer control?

My Thoughts:

The story is about Meredith who use to be a psychiatrist but one night everything changed for her and her life will never look the same again. Gabriel is a man who shares a connection with her and Meredith starts to follow him and become obsessed with him. But things take a dramatic turn of events as he becomes one of her patients, things start to spiral out of control for Meredith but can she ever get to the place she wants to be again? It was a good story to follow along to, as the reader I was not sure where this story would lead but I found the psychic parts interesting. It is a twisty thriller but has parts to it that are emotional and quite dark in places. One that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Feyre survived Amarantha’s clutches to return to the Spring Court – but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can’t forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin’s people.

Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms – and she might be key to stopping it.

But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future – and the future of a world cloven in two…

My Thoughts:

This is the second book in the ACOTAR Series and I would definitely reading these books in order, I would say they are not a standalone. You really need the back story and also they are just brilliant reads. Feyre has returned to the Spring Court after her dealings with Aramantha, she struggles with her new powers and to find her place in her new world. But Feyre is strong and nothing is going to stop her finding her way into this new world. The characters in this book are out of this world. When reading you can really imagine what they would be like in real life. It was such a powerful and captivating read. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

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When a seventeen-year-old girl vanishes from her home overnight, DI Laura Hart knows that time is of the essence.

Then, an inmate at the local prison is murdered in her cell and suddenly Beaumaris CID is juggling two major investigations.

With inmates refusing to talk to the police, Laura is forced to take drastic action: going undercover behind bars.

With everyone under suspicion, Laura’s true identity must be kept a secret, meaning no one can protect her.

Locked in with a killer, it’s a race against time – can Laura find a lead… before she’s found out?

My Thoughts:

This is book five in The Anglesey Series but these books can be read as a standalone as I have done. DI Laura Hart is investigating a missing teenager but is there more to the case than meets the eye. A inmate in a prison is murder elsewhere and they have to solve the clues to work out who did it. DI Laura has to put herself in a position she never thought she would ever have to do but in her line of work, you have to be prepared to go undercover. There are two big investigations running through out this book, I found it a little hard to keep up sometimes but overall it was a great story and well put together. I liked the characters and found the ending brilliant.

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Katherine lives by the rules, ticks all the boxes and prepares for the worst, even while she hopes for the best.

Then the worst actually happens and, as she tries to navigate life as a young widow, it turns out she was not prepared at all.

Nothing scares Katherine more than stopping, but everyone insists she needs to take some time for herself. Head to a wellness retreat, they said. Enjoy some me-time, they said…

Except this retreat isn’t the pity party she was hoping for. Instead of massages, she has erotic meditation, and instead of spa treatments she has scream therapy.

Katherine has never lost control in her life. In fact, she’s fairly certain that if she starts screaming she might never stop.

But she’s about to let go, and everyone had better stand back…

My Thoughts:

Katherine’s life is mapped out, she thrives on being consistent in her life and not allowing anything or anyone to damage that. She is prepared for all eventualities. So when a tragedy happens, she is so shocked she had not even contemplated something like this happening. She does not know what to do in this situation. Katherine needs to get away and refocus and work out what she is going to do with her life but the retreat she is going to stay at is not exactly what she was hoping or expecting at all. It is a story of mixed emotions, there are parts when I was laughing but also sad moments. I liked Katherine from the off she reminded me a little of myself, how she deals with day to day life. It is a thought provoking read that is full of emotion and uplifting scenarios. A great read.

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