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Book Review | Masquerade: Can a street-girl fool a lord? by Joanna Taylor

February 20, 2019 Rhianne Williams
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I am so happy to be back reading again. I have missed my wind down hour and falling asleep with my kindle in my hand. Then I wake up from my half sleep to find my other half taking my kindle and putting it away so he can come to bed!

Blurb:

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A street-girl and a lord? London is poised for scandal ... Bestselling author Joanna Taylor delivers captivating historical romance.

Can a street-girl fool Regency London? 

Lizzy Ward never meant to end up working the streets of Piccadilly. So when a mysterious lord pursues her, it seems her fortunes are changing. 

But Lord Hays wants feisty Lizzy for more than a night. He needs her to masquerade as his companion. 

So can a street-girl navigate the fashion and faux pas of London society? And will Lizzy’s wild heart be too much temptation for Lord Hays? 

Review: 

The cover for this book is definitely what drew me into this book originally. I love the semi-mysterious woman on the cover and the masquerade mask. The blurb was incredibly good at drawing you into the story and needing to know more.

In this story, we meed Lizzy Ward, a street girl working in Piccadilly London. She never planned for her life to go this way, ending up as a prostitute wasn't exactly her childhood dream. One thing she never expected was for her luck to change. A handsome Lord finds her and offers her a deal that she would be stupid to refuse. All Lizzy has to do is dress to the nines and accompany Lord Hays to balls and dinners.

The two main characters are easy to like. Lizzy is a tough woman on the outside but inside she's a little more sensitive. She was very easy to imagine. Edward is portrayed as a businessman first and foremost, but Lizzy causes his desires to be rich to grow. He turns into a caring man the further we get into the story.

Overall this book was a wonderful read, and I can't wait to read more from Joanna Taylor

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Book Review | To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo

January 13, 2019 Rhianne Williams
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It’s been a while since I have read a good book, and then written a book review striaght after reading it.

Blurb:

Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most—a human. Robbed of her song, Lira has until the winter solstice to deliver Prince Elian’s heart to the Sea Queen or remain a human forever.

The ocean is the only place Prince Elian calls home, even though he is heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world. Hunting sirens is more than an unsavory hobby—it’s his calling. When he rescues a drowning woman in the ocean, she’s more than what she appears. She promises to help him find the key to destroying all of sirenkind for good—But can he trust her? And just how many deals will Elian have to barter to eliminate mankind’s greatest enemy?

Review:

Thank to NetGalley who provided me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Quite frankly, I feel like my childhood has been stolen from me. This story is a bewitchingly dark retelling of The Little Mermaid, AND it’s a standalone fantasy novel which is full of rewarding chapters.

To Kill A Kingdom follows Lira, the daughter of the Sea Queen and deadly siren known as the Prince's Bane. She’s a murderous siren, but also with a soft streak. Then you have Prince Elian, reluctant royalty and renowned pirate. He is captivating and asserts his power without being overbearing or vile, smart with a bit of smugness showing through, and as dashing on a ship as inside a palace.

Naturally, their fates get intertwined and we get an outstanding story about overcoming trauma, a fondness for family and there’s also a brilliant romance. (This makes my heart happy.)

I loved the dialogue in this novel. There were some great sections which could be called banterous, along with sections which will have you chuckling to yourself throughout. I loved the world-building and I was able to envision the locations in my mind.

Sadly the fight scenes weren’t as good as they could have been, but definitely not bad. I felt like certain parts that needed more pages were rushed and the opposite. A little more balance and the pacing would have ben nailed perfectly.

Overall, a very enjoyable book which I would highly recommend to friends and family.

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Book Review | Renegades (Renegades #1) by Marissa Meyer

December 12, 2018 Rhianne Williams
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Once again I have to thank NetGalley for giving me the availability to have read this book. I requested a copy of this book which got approved and in book blogger fashion I am now reviewing it.

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Book Review | The Savior's Champion (The Savior's Series #1) by Jenna Moreci

November 21, 2018 Rhianne Williams
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So, once again, YouTube or AuthorTube to be exact has allowed me to find yet another outstanding author. This book has literally blown me away and I cannot fathom how much I am waiting for the sequel.

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Book Review | Evalene's Number by Bethany Atazadeh

November 11, 2018 Rhianne Williams
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I found Bethany on YouTube just after she released this novel and at the beginning of her release for her children's book The Confident Corgi. I absolutely adore Bethany's videos and I knew that when I went on holiday I wanted to have this book on my TBR list. I read it in ONE day by the pool.

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Book Review | Storm Raven (Storm Raven, #1) by K. Hanson

October 14, 2018 Rhianne Williams
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In the interest of being transparent, I want to make it clear that this e-book was gifted to me for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. This book is a fantasy and I really loved the writing style. 

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Book Review | Mannethorn's Key by Simon Lindley

September 16, 2018 Rhianne Williams
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Sometimes, writers contact me in the hopes that I will review their book. And sometimes I happen to say yes, which leads me to find books that I would normally never even think about picking up. This book happens to be one of them.

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Book Review | Blood Moon (Wildcat Wizard #1) by Al K. Line

August 19, 2018 Rhianne Williams
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I am surpassing my goal of 12 books with every extra book I read and I am so proud of myself. Last year I didn't read as much as I wanted to and so I made an active choice to start reading whatever the hell I wanted to stop me from getting readers block and falling back into a slump.

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Book Review | Fallen Empire (Empire Of Dragons Chronicles #1) by K.N. Lee

August 8, 2018 Rhianne Williams
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I have so many mixed emotions about this book and the author choices. Some of them were, great, some disappointing and some frustrating as hell. So, read on for my review of Fallen Empire.

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Book Review | Cloaked in Shadow by Ben Alderson

July 22, 2018 Rhianne Williams
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If I hadn't found Sasha Alsberg on Youtube I would never have found Ben, his book or his publishing company. Thankfully, I did find them and it let me to his book, and one of the only stories to get me out of my Elise Kova hangover. 

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