The first thing that really captured my interest with The Immortals was the depth of the research committed to get all the details right in reference to the Greek gods, their world and their cults. Clearly, Brodsky wanted a novel based on mythological fact rather than pure fiction. When I realized that Theo would be an academic and Selene would be a Greek goddess, I became concerned that the novel would become incredibly outlandish or unrealistic, but the narrative never veered from it's Greek mythos roots and the characters never broke away from their core ... Continue Reading...
Review: Beyond the Red
This book is simply amazing. Ignoring the obviously gorgeous cover, the lovely prose and fantastic world building, this novel will make the top of my 2016 favourite list because the story itself was quite simply awe inspiring. I'll definitely be buying this novel the next time I go to Chapters because not only will it look sexy on my shelves, but this author is worth supporting. We follow the alien queen Kora who struggles with her recent rise to power following the death of her royal parents. Her bloodthirsty brother also has an eye for the throne and begins to ... Continue Reading...
Review: The Anthrax Protocol
Lauren is woken in the middle of the night to a phone call from her mentor and friend who is dying of mysterious causes. While opening a tomb in Mexico the team contracted a horrific illness with a one hundred percent mortality rate. He urges her to contact the authorities and to never come to Mexico where she will meet certain death. However, Lauren is no wilting flower and joins the CDC Wildfire team, lead by sexy Dr Mason Williams, to identify the dead crew and help understand the plague that is quickly becoming a world wide pandemic. Mason and Lauren must search ... Continue Reading...
Review: To Catch a Lady
It looks like January is the month of historical romances and To Catch a Lady was part of that trend. The novel begins with Ashton Blakely, Duke of Summerton, who's aunt is forcing him to settle down and marry. The last thing Ashton wants is to marry and share his life with a woman - he is entirely happy with the way his life is now. Ashton hatches a plan to hold an elegant ball that features a scandalous lottery containing the names of all the eligible young women of the ton because he doesn't care who he married as long as she provides a heir. A perfect plan! ... Continue Reading...
Review: Sutherland’s Secret
Brice Sutherland, Earl of Dornach, finds a mysterious, half-dead English woman on the side of the road one evening while returning home. In a world where the English are enemies Brice takes a chance and brings the maiden home to nurse her to health. However, the English lass, Elanor, proves to be heavily sought after by the English. Not only is the castle's inhabitants in danger if the British catch Brice hiding Elanor, but it could also lead to the discovery of Brice's illegal (but heroic) smuggling operation. Even worse, Brice might actually be falling in love with ... Continue Reading...
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