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Dangerous Reflections by Shay West
★ ★ ★ – 3 Stars
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To the Dogs by Halfdan Hussey
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ – 5 Stars
A lazy Saturday needs a thrilling read. I received a copy of The Ones We're Meant To Find from @text_publishing and it's a great read so far. I can see where all the hype has come from.
After a few dodgy storylines I’m glad that the stories are seemingly back on track. I know when all the characters are back in the picture it will probably revert back to despair and lovesick Agatha but Beaton can often write an interesting murder mystery so hopefully that outweighs the rest.
23 April was Shakespeare Day and what better way to celebrate that than with a Shakespeare adaptation in the form of a picture book! This is Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet told through dinosaurs which is a brilliant concept and should start a whole series of Shakespeare told through dinosaurs.
It's Shakespeare Day and this arrive just in time to celebrate!! #ThatWayMadnessLies is an anthology of fifteen retellings of Shakespeare. A range of YA authors have put their names on these stories and it's full of diverse reimaginings in contempory settings. I'm looking forward to reading some new and fabulous modern adaptations of the Bard.
Agatha’s previous life in PR is the initial focus of the story which is refreshing. I also love that we’re moving around to other villages so poor Carsley isn’t the only village losing residents or visitors on a regular basis. Overall it was a good story, the character’s stories progressed even if the murder and mystery aspect was a letdown.
It’s a gripping and satisfying conclusion to this series. It wouldn’t be a Cowell story without some heartbreaking moments amongst those of triumph. There is no doubt she has power in her words that on the surface look whimsical and silly, but look closer and you can see commentary about love and justice, about bravery and believing in yourself.
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