Living for Bookshttp://booklikes.com/photo/crop/50/50/upload/avatar/2/6/azure_26f9fba6a755732d3151d80ce5d37de5.jpgMelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com2024-03-29T13:30:56+00:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/rssreview: Review: Dance for a Dead Princess by Deborah Hawkins2014-01-05T00:22:00+00:002014-01-05T00:22:00+00:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749433/review-dance-for-a-dead-princess-by-deborah-hawkinsMelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com
What kind of book is this? Fiction with a twist of reality. The secrets at the abbey have been buried for many years without anyone taking the initiative to read the journals. Fiction meets truth when the idea of a hidden tape by recorded by Diana is brought into the story. Objectively speaking, it may seem strange that the police did not take a second look at the strange events in the abbey but this book is so well-written it’s easy to gloss over things like that.
What was your favourite scene? When Taylor grabs the gun from the floor to save herself and Nicholas. I was at the edge of my seat. As you start the novel, you may feel like it’s going to be a slow read but as you race to the truth about the abbey, Lucy and Nicholas, the author magnificently takes the wheel to offer readers a thrilling ride.
List the places mentioned in the book. The settings and locations of the novel were captivating and for a travel junkie like me, it was so easy to fall in love with this book. Some of the locations mentioned were Paris, New York, England, Boston and Brussels.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: Open Door (The Legacy, #1)2013-12-04T00:00:00+00:002013-12-04T00:00:00+00:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749392/open-door-the-legacy-1MelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com Is the plot satisfactorily resolved at the end of the book? Although the lead character's past and present become clearer to the reader, I think the ending wasn't as clear or as resolved as I would have liked it to be.
Does the setting fit the mood of the story? Mallace Estate was a lot like Miss Havisham's mansion in great expectations. Monetary wealth which hides a dark past and affects the life of a young child.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: Dear Adam2013-12-02T00:00:00+00:002013-12-02T00:00:00+00:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749402/dear-adamMelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com Why would you recommend or not recommend this book? This book is a more modern version of "You've Got Mail" (the movie starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks). I can understand the challenges of writing a Twitter conversation and multiple emails between the two main characters. I would have preferred a more graphic approach as how online newspapers do it. I would recommend this book to anyone who is patient enough to discover a new style of fiction.
Did the book description relate to the story? It did and I think the author made every effort to entertain the reader by including dramatic twists within a simple plot. Nothing in the description prepares the reader for Adam's secret and I liked the surprise element that came with the main section of the book and the epilogue.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: Tainted Waters2013-08-26T00:00:00+01:002013-08-26T00:00:00+01:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749393/tainted-watersMelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com
What I liked. I liked everything about the book. There wasn't a single dull moment in this book. I especially liked that the author used the combination of family and strangers to drive the plot. Did you find that the cover and title represented what the story was really about? The title fit the book as the whole story line was based around the lagoon.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: y12013-08-23T00:00:00+01:002013-08-23T00:00:00+01:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749403/y1MelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com
What motivates a given character’s actions? It's okay to be different. All of the characters in this book are set apart by a significant ability, behaviour or background. How they then use this to interact with each other is the fascinating part of this book. Which characters do you particularly admire or dislike? I liked Joy and Zane. Both their characters brought complexities to the story in fun, page turning way and both had to deal with past issues before it started eating into their present.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Bloodstorm (Heart of a Vampire, Book 1) (Volume 1)2013-08-05T00:00:00+01:002013-08-05T00:00:00+01:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749404/bloodstorm-heart-of-a-vampire-book-1-volume-1MelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com How do you define the central theme in this story. Niki was turned into a vampire by Thomas who was also the vampire who killed her family. She hunts him down but has to do it quietly because the committee does allow for vampires to kill their "creators".
What did you think of the ending? Loved it, I was so worried this was going to be one of those books that had an open ending and we'll have to wait for the next book, but this wasn't quite that and it was great.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: The Book of Paul2013-08-05T00:00:00+01:002013-08-05T00:00:00+01:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749405/the-book-of-paulMelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com What did you think of the story structure? The story had to jump back in forth to get all the secrets out. Made it very interesting.
Which character could you relate to best? Rose, she just wanted to be when Martin.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Evergreen (A Serial Killer Thriller)2013-07-29T00:00:00+01:002013-07-29T00:00:00+01:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749394/evergreen-a-serial-killer-thrillerMelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com How would I react with the same problem? I would have gone straight to the police.
Favorite character, what they believe in? Patrick - He believed in trying to understand his mother and why she did what she did.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: The Kings of Charleston (Volume 1)2013-07-29T00:00:00+01:002013-07-29T00:00:00+01:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749406/the-kings-of-charleston-volume-1MelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com What are your concerns about this book? No concerns at all. This is definitely an author I'll be reading more of.
Top 3 things I liked about the setting in this book. Loved the horse ranch. The serenity that Casper found with the animals. The overall settings of the book were tranquil, relaxing.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Eyes Behind Belligerence2013-07-26T00:00:00+01:002013-07-26T00:00:00+01:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749407/eyes-behind-belligerenceMelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com Favourite scene …. When suicide is described as a worthy sacrifice. This was an eye-opener for me because I learnt something new about a different culture.
Favourite quote … "Then fight for your family's honour". This quote wasn't just about family. It was about trust, loyalty and motivation all rolled into a power scene.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Dissolution of Peace2013-07-22T00:00:00+01:002013-07-22T00:00:00+01:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749408/dissolution-of-peaceMelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com What problems does one of the characters have, and how does he or she solve it? Mike has to work very hard on protecting Christina and his friend Janis.
What are your concerns about this book? For the most part I enjoyed the book, I found some of the dialogue to be a little stiff but other than that I was entertained as though the events were unfolding in front of me.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Redwood Violet2013-07-10T00:00:00+01:002013-07-10T00:00:00+01:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749409/redwood-violetMelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com Favourite location / setting ... Katie watching Marshall interview a criminal. The knows the evil look in his eyes. She has seen it in the past, she know the fear, the pain that look can inflict.
Were you able to connect with the main character and why? I easily connected with Katie. She is likeable, willing to help anyone, loyal and wants to know the truth.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Too Many Secrets (Cleo Sims Mystery #3)2013-07-01T00:00:00+01:002013-07-01T00:00:00+01:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749395/too-many-secrets-cleo-sims-mystery-3MelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com Who in this book would you most like to meet? Sabrina, so strong yet so trusting and willing to help everyone.
What did you think of the story structure? Each character delivered parts of the past in small chunks. I believe this was intentional and very effective for the story.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: The Italian Connection 1 (Dojo Boys, #4)2013-07-01T00:00:00+01:002013-07-01T00:00:00+01:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749396/the-italian-connection-1-dojo-boys-4MelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com Who do you think the author intended to read this book and why? Anyone who likes M/M romance would love this book.
Who was your favorite character? Gabriella I appreciated her kindness and willing to help people.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Eyes of Ember (Imdalind #2)2013-07-01T00:00:00+01:002013-07-01T00:00:00+01:00http://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com/post/749397/eyes-of-ember-imdalind-2MelissaSimpsonhttp://MelissaSimpson.booklikes.com What motivates a given character’s actions? Llyan is motivated to protect Joclyn, because he has loved her for hundreds of years.
Who in this book would you most like to meet? Would love to meet Llyan. His character is so interesting.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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