My book blog only includes books I'd recommend. I wouldn't want to discourage someone from reading a book with a bad review. Whether you (or I!) enjoy a book is largely dependent on preference and mood. Whatever mood you're in today, find a good book to read. Enjoy!
I’m tough on Non-Fiction books. If they start to bore me, or I feel like I’m reading for school, I’ll abandon ship (ha) pretty quickly (or start skimming). This book held my interest from beginning to end. It read like fiction. It was a great balance between the actual sinking of the ship and background information about the lead up to WWI and submarine warfare. It’s great to finish a book feeling like you learned a lot and at the same time enjoyed the writing.
Now this is high fantasy you can sink your teeth into. It’s a historical fantasy that includes love, war and political intrigue. I kept finding myself re-reading sentences to enjoy them again. I wouldn’t recommend this book if you want a quick read, you’ll want to take your time. In the novel, two countries are in a collision course that will lead to war. Arbonne is ruled by women and the land is lush and fertile. They worship the Goddess and value song and love. Gorhaut is ruled by men and they intend to conquer Arbonne, who they view as weak. The character’s stories are beautifully weaved together into this world that echoes medieval France and the famed Court of Love.
A burglar stumbles across a triple murder while robbing a house. Now, she’s the killer’s next target. This book was suspenseful and a fun read. There was a lot of action to keep the story moving at a fast clip. I have to say the ending dragged a bit (a lot of dialogue, I ended up skimming) but I liked the rest of the book enough to recommend it. Thomas Perry is a great writer. I highly recommend his Jane Whitefield series.
