BookBee8 Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 It's Nineteen Minutes, that's one of my favourites by her. I loved The Pact as well. I think I'm one of the only ones that didn't think much to My Sister's Keeper! Quote
lexiepiper Posted March 7, 2009 Author Posted March 7, 2009 Bahahah, yeah that'll be the one, I have such a terrible memory Quote
lexiepiper Posted March 12, 2009 Author Posted March 12, 2009 Blood Ties by Sam Hayes No. of pages: 392 Rating: 5/5 Synopsis: January 1992. A baby girl is left alone for a moment. Long enough for a mother to dash into a shop. Long enough for a child to be taken. Thirteen years later, solicitor Robert Knight's stepdaughter wins a place at a prestigious London school for the gifted. The only puzzle is his wife Erin’s reaction. Why is she so reluctant to let Ruby go? Doesn't she want what's best for her? As Erin grows more evasive, Robert can’t help but feel she has something to hide, and when he stumbles on mysterious letters, he discovers she has been lying to him. Somewhere in his wife’s past lies a secret; a shocking secret that threatens to destroy everything… Review: I find it incredibly hard to believe this is a debut novel, the writing is just so fantastic! Hayes knows exactly how to lead your thoughts in a certain direction, so you assume that you know how it's going to end, but then shocks you by giving you a completely different ending. The story is gripping right from the very start, and the various secrets that are revealed will stay with you long after you've finished it. I throughly enjoyed this book and will definitely be looking out for her new book, Unspoken. Quote
DanC_84 Posted March 12, 2009 Posted March 12, 2009 That sounds like a really interesting read, I may add it to my wishlist. Quote
lexiepiper Posted March 13, 2009 Author Posted March 13, 2009 Cut by Cathy Glass No. of pages: 310 Rating: 4.5/5 Synopsis: Desperate to start a family, Cathy and her husband John volunteer as foster parents, and so begins their relationship with Dawn, a shy and polite thirteen-year-old whom Cathy treats as a daughter. When Cathy discovers she is pregnant with a baby of her own, their lives seems to be complete, but it soon becomes obvious that Dawn is going to be much harder to help than they had first imagined. Cathy awakes in the middle of the night to find Dawn standing over her baby's cot, and a nightmare begins. When Cathy asks Dawn about the scars covering her arms, Dawn insists there is nothing to tell. Cathy slowly discovers the terrible childhood Dawn has had, rejected by her parents, left to fend for herself, then subjected to violent treatment by her relatives. But Cathy soon realizes that Dawn's worst enemy is herself. Review: This is Cathy's third book, but it's set before the other two, back when they first started fostering whilst trying to start a family of their own. Dawn was their second foster child, and she really opened their eyes to how some children have suffered, and the kind of trouble they get in to trying to relieve what they feel about themselves. I read this in one sitting because the writing style is just so easy and flows through so well, you almost don't realise so much time has passed because you get so engrossed in the book. The story is very sad and you feel for Dawn, but you can't help but admire Cathy and her husband John, because they went through a lot of worry and stress when caring for Dawn, but never gave up on her because they wanted her to be happy. Yet another well written book by Cathy Glass, and I will definitely continue to buy her future releases. Quote
anisia Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I think I'll add this on my list Thanks for the review! Quote
lexiepiper Posted March 14, 2009 Author Posted March 14, 2009 No problem Anisia If you like the one above she has two others out about other foster children, they're called Damaged and Hidden, both are really good as well Quote
lexiepiper Posted March 15, 2009 Author Posted March 15, 2009 Never Say Die by Tess Gerritsen No. of pages: 277 Rating: 4/5 Synopsis: Twenty years after her father's plane crashed in the jungles of Southeast Asia, Willy Jane Maitland was finally tracking his last moves. She recognised the dangers, but her search for the truth about that fateful flight was the only thing that mattered. Closing in on the events of that night, Willy realises that she is investigating secrets that people would kill to protect. And without knowing who to trust, the truth can be far from clear cut... Review: Before Tess made it big writing her popular Rizzoli/Isles series, she wrote romantic thrillers, and Never Say Die is one of them. It was originally published in 1992 and has been re-released in light of her new found fame. While not as good as her current books, you can definitely recognise her writing, and it's still a good story. Willy Maitland is searching for her father who died when his plane went down during the war 20 years previously, but when people start dropping dead, she realises there's something that is trying to be covered up. Woven through this is Willy's relationship with Guy Barnard, who insists on helping her, but Willy suspects his motives. Some of the plot is fairly predictable, especially the romance aspect, but the thriller side keeps it moving along nicely and the ending is good. I would say I prefer her newer books which don't have the big romance aspects that the older ones do, but it was still really enjoyable to read, and I'll probably keep picking up her old ones. Quote
bethany725 Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 I'm adding Damaged, Hidden, & Cut to my TBR list thanks to your reviews, Lexie.. so thanks! Quote
BookBee8 Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 I've got Damaged on my TBR pile. I've had it for ages and it never appeals. After reading your review, I'm tempted to read it sooner. So thanks. Quote
bethany725 Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Now I just saw your "Blood Ties" review.. added that one, too. You read some books that sound great!! Quote
lexiepiper Posted March 16, 2009 Author Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) Yeah this month has been particularly good for books that I've really enjoyed, and Katie you should, they're sad, but really easy/fast reads. Bethany if you like those kinds of books, Torey Hayden's are really good also, she used to be a teacher who specialised in special needs and troubled children Edited March 16, 2009 by lexiepiper Quote
bethany725 Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 I'm going to pass Torey Hayden's name along to my mom, also.. she teaches special needs children. Thanks for the tip, Kelly Quote
lexiepiper Posted March 18, 2009 Author Posted March 18, 2009 Dead Run by Erica Spindler No. of pages: 466 Rating: 4.5/5 Synopsis: "I'm in trouble, Liz. I've uncovered something . . . They're watching . . . " That panicked message on her answering machine is the last time Liz Ames hears from her sister Rachel, pastor of Paradise Christian Church in Key West, Florida. Compelled to uncover the truth about her sister's disappearance, she heads to Key West. Within hours of her arrival a successful banker jumps to his death. Then a teenage girl whom Rachel was counseling is found brutally murdered. The ritualistic style of the killing is hauntingly similar to that used by the notorious "New Testament" serial killer -- now on death row. Could the teen's murder be related to Rachel's disappearance? Is a copycat killer at work? And why do the police refuse to help? For answers, Liz turns to Rick Wells, a former Miami cop who worked the fringes of the "New Testament" investigation. Together they peel away layers of deception to reveal a terrifying adversary -- and the unspeakable evil at the heart of this island paradise. Review: Erica Spindler really knows how to write mystery thrillers, and she's well known for the twists she throws into her books. Dead Run is no different, the ending is sure to catch you off guard, and I have to admit, I didn't have a clue the murderer was who it was. The story begins with Liz's sister Rachel, a pastor in Key West, going missing. With the police claiming that she must have just got up and left, Liz heads to Key West to try and find out what happened to Rachel. When people suddenly start dying violently, Liz is positive it must be connected to her sister's disappearance, but with the police brushing her off as a crazy woman, she decides to find out for herself what's happening on the Island with a little help from Rick Wells, a local bar owner who used to be a cop. What they stumble into is a deadly satanic game, and when Liz starts getting death threats, she realises how serious it is. The story was gripping and was full of action right from the first page. She writes fantastically, the story flows so well and is very easy to lose yourself in. The only reason I gave it a 4.5/5 is because I've read other books by Erica and know them to be even better than this one. I would definitely recommend this to Thriller fans, and would also recommend See Jane Die and Copycat, my two favourite books by this author. Quote
bethany725 Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 Adding Erica Spindler to my list of authors to try.. this book looks great! Great review.. thanks for posting. Quote
Michelle Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 Now I just saw your "Blood Ties" review.. added that one, too. You read some books that sound great!! Bethany, I loved Blood Ties, it's certainly worth getting hold of. Quote
bethany725 Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 I'm so excited and grateful -- These book suggestions I get from everyone are just wonderful! Quote
lexiepiper Posted March 19, 2009 Author Posted March 19, 2009 I know, this forum has been amazing for getting great book recommendations, I think I've doubled the amount of books I have since I joined in December Quote
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