This is the story of a family's battle to have their name cleared after a false claim of sexual abuse against the father.
Exodus 23:1 do not spread falThis is the story of a family's battle to have their name cleared after a false claim of sexual abuse against the father.
Exodus 23:1 do not spread false rumours.
This book is presented more like an actual account of facts than a story. A story of how good intentioned people get it all wrong. I think Emma and her mother should have been called in for counselling immediatley. Instead, someone shouts "child abuse" and the system goes into overdrive. Suddenly you are guilty until proven innocent. The matter was thrown out by the police and it should have ended there. However once the malicious gossip starts there is no turning back. People are so quick to turn against another person or family and show how nasty and vindictive they can be behind those friendly welcoming false smiles. I'm sure there are many other families that have been ruined by false accusations when accusing someone of abuse is such an easy thing to do. This makes it all the more difficult for those that have been truly abused. I am not going to judge Machelle as she has been judged by too many people already and I am sure she was doing what she thought was the right way to handle a very difficult and distressing situation for her and her children. This sort of exclusion and harrasment goes on by parents and children in every school everywhere. She needs to know her husband is innocent, tell her children this and get on with her life. After reading this I can see why people are moving away from churches in droves.
I would like to thank Goodreads and Louise Greentree for my copy of A Mother's Story in exchange for an honest review....more
In my review of Max and the Gatekeeper I have taken into account that this book is meant for the 10 to 12 year old age group.
The story started well wiIn my review of Max and the Gatekeeper I have taken into account that this book is meant for the 10 to 12 year old age group.
The story started well with all the ingredients for a great childrens fantasy.A sulky 12 year old, old strange grandfather,forbidden room and spooky people. The story was very simply written with lots of short sentences. More suitable for the 10 and under age group. Too much detail and explanation about every event detracted from the suspense. The authors attempt to make Max seem like any ordinary 12 year old boy made him come across as hesitant and unsure and a little annoying. Max's character didn't develop during the story. He was still very unsure of himself right up until the end. Cindy is a much more convincing protagonist. Loved the twist and really didn't see it coming. I hope in the next book Max really steps up and shows those baddies what he's made of. Like the new version of the cover.
I would like to thank Goodreads and James Todd Cochrane for my copy of Max and the Gatekeeper in exchange for an honest review...more
The story is about a thirteen year old boy named Alexander who is so worried about being bullied that he has designed an app called BullyTrack which tThe story is about a thirteen year old boy named Alexander who is so worried about being bullied that he has designed an app called BullyTrack which tells you how to avoid potential bullying situations. He lives his whole life by this app which can be quite annoying to his friends.
I give this 4 stars as a childrens read, the upper age would be 13 years. Any older readers would probably see Alexander as pretty lame. There is a lot here that kids would find pretty funny and things they could relate to also. The part where the video of Alexander went viral on utube is very fitting, this would have put him up a few notches on the cool radar. Utube famous is famous even if you're making an idiot of yourself.
Now as a parent reader the book was a bit different.I saw his worry about bullying as paranoia. if this was true to life the boy should have been in counselling or seen a phycologist. This problem was affecting his whole life. He was thirteen and his parents were never home, he was left to bring himself up alone with no-one to talk to about his problems.
I would like to thank Goodreads and Rich Samuels for my copy of My Life at the Bottom of the Food Chain in exchange for an honest review...more
Alix Cherubin Sr's retelling of his in-laws journey to freedom is an inspiring story of one family's faith in God in the face of adversity. I would havAlix Cherubin Sr's retelling of his in-laws journey to freedom is an inspiring story of one family's faith in God in the face of adversity. I would have liked the story to be more detailed. I wanted to know more about the family and their hardships and what they were going through. As I was reading I was craving to know more about how Peter coped in the prison camp and his long journey back home and again later with Galia how she felt to escape the oppression of Russia only to be thrown into the centre of racism in America. The journey out of Russia for the Grechko family was nothing short of a miracle. Galia never gave up and when she did feel like it was all too much for her God gave her strength and she pushed through. I admire Galia's commitment and perseverance not only to better the life of her own family but for all christians in Russia. "Rush" definitely left me wanting more!
I would like to thank Goodreads and Alix Cherubin Sr for my copy of Rush in exchange for an honest review....more
Loving this series! I'm being totally drawn into the world of Unison. Sometimes I find myself shouting at Blue: Book two in The Dragon of Unison Series
Loving this series! I'm being totally drawn into the world of Unison. Sometimes I find myself shouting at Sereh "why are you always so stubborn". Erann manages to get himself trapped in a sort of limbo and needs Sereh and Greeneyes to save him yet again. This time they will also need the help of the Librarian. Flashbacks fill in important information on who people are and more of their personal stories and why things are as they are on Unison. The story is perfectly paced and all the characters are so likeable.
Bring on Green!! What scrapes will Erann need saving from this time? ...more
Purple is the first book in The Dragon of Unison Series The story starts as the Long night (Unisons winter) is ending.Sereh (a young serving girl) is sPurple is the first book in The Dragon of Unison Series The story starts as the Long night (Unisons winter) is ending.Sereh (a young serving girl) is sent out on an unpleasant errand and is trapped in a terrible snow storm. Miraculously surviving the storm she decides this is her chance to escape her master, as he would think her dead. As she is wandering lost through the snow covered mountain she finds Erann,a friend from her childhood, colapsed in the snow. The story goes through one or the other of them leaving but they always end up back together again as they realise they are falling in love. However Erann has a secret and as much as he wishes, he can't tell Sereh.
The same events are told over from three different views. That of Erann, Sereh and Greeneyes. Each telling adds extra details and helps the story all fall into place.
This is not for hardcore fantasy fans. No swords,shades or undead here. I loved the story it was an easy pleasant read and I was drawn into the world of Unison immediately. The description of the surroundings and living conditions were so good I could feel myself there. I don't over analyse books, I read to be taken away somewhere else and this book did it beautifully.
The book had a slow start and the only thing that kept me reading (and I'm glad I did) was wondering who was going to be murdered. After the the first The book had a slow start and the only thing that kept me reading (and I'm glad I did) was wondering who was going to be murdered. After the the first murder it's like oh this is so obvious, but as the story moved along it's not so obvious afterall. The plot is very well written and even though you suspect a few different characters you never actually suspect the true murderer. The last chapter when the islanders look back and talk about all that had happened during there stay isn't really necessary and is a bit off a come down after the big finale. Overall this was a great who dunnit, mystery, thriller.
I would like to thank Goodreads firstreads and Greg Wilson for my free copy of Murder in Paradise in exchange for an honest review....more
Blake summed the story up himself very well here in this quote "Keely Radcliffe shows up out of nowhere and asks me to find my old pal Wink Langford bBlake summed the story up himself very well here in this quote "Keely Radcliffe shows up out of nowhere and asks me to find my old pal Wink Langford because he might have spent twenty-plus years in jail for something he didn't do,only I find out Winks after Charlie's parents, and, oh-by-the-way, so is Keely.(leave out a few spoilers here).Plus come to think of it, I'm wanted by the FBI." If you like your novels to be well researched and believable you will be happy with this one. Every detail was explained and obviously well researched. This was the second book in the series. However, pre events were well explained so you knew exactly what was going on. A lot of characters were introduced at the beginning of the story which was a bit confusing but I soon got used to who was who. The book is hard to read if you have a lot of distractions around you (and I have many)and I had to keep backtracking to understand what was going on in the story. I found this made the story a bit too long for me. This is a novel full of intrigue and danger. Blakes ADHD was handled well during the story. I didn't feel a connection with any of the characters. Blake was annoying in that he was so self centred but then again maybe that was part of his ADHD. When I thought about which characters I actually liked in the novel the two that came to mind were Perry Langford ( who I thought was the true protagonist) and Chance Reno.
My rating 3.5 stars
I would like to thank Goodreads firstreads and Micheal W. Sherer for my copy of Night Tide in exchnage for an honest review....more
Nice easy read. you don't have to think much as the story rolls along nicely. All the males seem to have affairs because they feel inadequate, but it oNice easy read. you don't have to think much as the story rolls along nicely. All the males seem to have affairs because they feel inadequate, but it only seems to make them feel worse. The women in the story are all so pathetic, always thinking about the money side of their relationship.Josphine finally tells her husband to leave only because he is no longer making any money. The only characters that were likeable were the tough Henriette and Mylene. Mylene was my only salvation. Finally a female that can do something for herself and by herself. There were a couple of twist that made me smile but were a bit cliched. Slowly everyone comes to grips with the circumstances and take their lives into their own hands. Josephine, Josiane, Phillipe all making big moves. I think if chicklit is your preferred genre it would be 4 or 5 star.
I would like to thank Goodreads firstreads and Katherine Pancol for my free copy of The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles in exchange for an honest review.
Purple is the first book in The Dragon of Unison Trilogy. The story starts as the Long night (Unisons winter) is ending.Sereh (a young serving girl) isPurple is the first book in The Dragon of Unison Trilogy. The story starts as the Long night (Unisons winter) is ending.Sereh (a young serving girl) is sent out on an unpleasant errand and is trapped in a terrible snow storm. Miraculously surviving the storm she decides this is her chance to escape her master, as he would think her dead. As she is wandering lost through the snow covered mountain she finds Erann,a friend from her childhood, colapsed in the snow. The story goes through one or the other of them leaving but they always end up back together again as they realise they are falling in love. However Erann has a secret and as much as he wishes, he can't tell Sereh.
The same events are told over from three different views. That of Erann, Sereh and Greeneyes. Each telling adds extra details and helps the story all fall into place.
This is not for hardcore fantasy fans. No swords,shades or undead here. I loved the story it was an easy pleasant read and I was drawn into the world of Unison immediately. The description of the surroundings and living conditions were so good I could feel myself there. I don't over analyse books, I read to be taken away somewhere else and this book did it beautifully.
Can't wait to get started on Blue!
Blue: Book two in The Dragon of Unison Trilogy.
Loving this series! I'm being totally drawn into the world of Unison. Sometimes I find myself shouting at Sereh "why are you always so stubborn". Erann manages to get himself trapped in a sort of limbo and needs Sereh and Greeneyes to save him yet again. This time they will also need the help of the Librarian. Flashbacks fill in important information on who people are and more of their personal stories and why things are as they are on Unison. The story is perfectly paced and all the characters are so likeable.
Bring on Green!! What scrapes will Erann need saving from this time?
Green: Book Three in The Dragon of Unison Trilogy.
I've really come to like the way the story is retold by two or three different perspectives. It gives light to how each person was feeling as the events were happening. Also gives extra little insights that each person observed that maybe one of the others didn't. Emma is taken back in time to witness her younger self and some drastic events that shaped her life. Can she do anything to change these events and stop a tradgedy occurring? I can't say much about the story line because anything I write will be a spoiler. There is so much happening as everyone moves forward to a new future.Although there is no real hint as to what this might entail yet. During the story more of the past is revealed explaining how the dragons and humans came to live apart and the rules of their continued existence. Sereh becomes a little love struck and I was worried she was going to lose her high-spiritedness. But it wasn't long before she was off again getting herself into trouble. It was good to see a little evil coming from Rankil in this book. I really need to have good reason to dislike the villian in a story. The only thing wrong with this book ( and I have to say it didn't really worry me that much but I know some people can get very annoyed by this) was all the mistakes. She instead of the, must instead of much. There were alot of them.
However on a great note the Trilogy has now turned into a Series with book 4 Red now available. Yeay!!!...more
Not having read Alan Carters Prime Cut this is my first introduction to Cato Kwong. The story moved along nicely at the begining,tying in the differentNot having read Alan Carters Prime Cut this is my first introduction to Cato Kwong. The story moved along nicely at the begining,tying in the different gangs and police departments. The story jumps back and forward between a few different storylines and I was intrigued how each story paned out and how the author linked them together. I loved how everyone thought they were in charge, the police thought they were running the show, the bikies think they are and the asian gangs think they are so it all goes round in circles with everyone passing information( true and false) back and forward. There were no hints as to how events would be eventually linked,so it was surprise after surprise as the story unfolded and got better and better from laugh out loud moments to heart pounding suspense. The build up of tension - not knowing if the characters are going to survive and then the story would jump back to another scene just to leave the reader hanging a little longer. All the characters were quite engaging, like them ar not. I developed a soft spot for our hero Cato Kwong. I see him akin to Jackie Chan's DI Lee in Rush hour. Allways in the wrong place at the right time and still managing to add a little humour to even the most dour situation. Cato Kwong is just one of lifes losers, he's a nice honest cop but everything just seems to go wrong for him. He takes his son out to see fireworks for some father and son time and ends up chasing a criminal and getting himself stabbed.Another time he has had a hard day his wound has been hurting and the weather is unbearably hot, he decides to go for a swim in the ocean. The water is cool and the sky is blue and he starts to think life is not that bad after all then suddenly he gets stung on the arm - straight back to reality. I would recommend this book , it was an easy read, the storyline was interesting. There were characters you will like and also some you will dislike but you will continue to think about them long after you have closed the book.
I would like to thank Goodreads and Alan Carter for my free copy of Getting Warmer in exchange for an honest review. ...more
I think this was a case of "I shouldn't have read the reviews before I read the book." With a large extended family on the land (dairy farmers) I was eI think this was a case of "I shouldn't have read the reviews before I read the book." With a large extended family on the land (dairy farmers) I was expecting a story about the plight of the farmers with a touch of romance. However the main story was the romance with a touch of farming and how the drought had affected them.I enjoyed the story, it was an easy read and all very believable.All the events in the story were close to home (yes, they have all happened in one way or another in my family) and maybe thats why I felt a bit let down....more
I would like to thank Goodreads first-reads and Clark Graham for my copy of Emily and the Shadow King in exchange for an honest review.
Our young HeroiI would like to thank Goodreads first-reads and Clark Graham for my copy of Emily and the Shadow King in exchange for an honest review.
Our young Heroine,Emily,is left abandoned when her parents are taken by the Shadow Kings army and her house is burnt to the ground. Even though she is very scared she is determined to find her parents and set them free. On her quest she shows how brave she is and remembers things her parents have taught her.Does Emily defeat the Shadow King? Is she reunited with her parents? Well you will just have to buy the book to find out. This is a well written childrens book and I think would be suitable for parents to read to children from 5 years and older children to read by themselves. Lots of area for discussion here, like feeling scared , being brave,believing in yourself. The ending is very good. I think both parent and child would like this....more
I would like to thank Goodreads first-reads and the authors for my free copy of Zellohar in exchange for an honest review.
One sign of a really good I would like to thank Goodreads first-reads and the authors for my free copy of Zellohar in exchange for an honest review.
One sign of a really good story is if the characters continue to roam through your mind long after you have closed the book and are supposed to be asleep.I found this was the case with Zellohar . The characters were very engaging. Avari wasn't the usual reluctant hero/ine ("I have to save the world but I'm just a poor farm boy/girl" scenario) she goes in head-on all guns blazing. I just loved all the characters,the little messengers,the orcs, the dumb ogres. I even felt a little bit of sympathy for Iveron. Overall a great adventure laced with little bits of dwarvish humour.Really looking forward to reading the next book in this series....more
I would like to thank Goodreads first reads and nelika McDonald for my free copy of The vale girl in exchange for an honest review.
The story is about I would like to thank Goodreads first reads and nelika McDonald for my free copy of The vale girl in exchange for an honest review.
The story is about a small idyllic country town named banville. Where many tourists come and spend their holidays. But behind the sunny tourist brochures and into the lives of the banville residents is life really that idyllic. When young sarah Vale goes missing the towns dirty washing comes out for all to see.
This was a fabulous teen read, very poignant. the story had so many facets and underlying messages about the decisions we all make everyday and how they will affect our lives and the lives of others. The two main characters both live in single parent families due to entirely different circumstances. the story covers social issues that many teens have to face such as alcoholism, chil becoming the carer,physical and mental abuse in the home and unplanned pregnancies. nice little country versus city quips and an unexpected twist near the end (love a good twist).Loved the cover photograph. Everytime I put the book down that cover just kept drawing me back! I will be recommending this book to my daughters high school. So much better than some of the rubbish they are given to read....more
I would like to thank Goodreads first reads and Rachel Amphlett for my free copy of Under Fire in return for an honest reveiw.
Under fire is the secondI would like to thank Goodreads first reads and Rachel Amphlett for my free copy of Under Fire in return for an honest reveiw.
Under fire is the second Dan Taylor novel by Rachel Amphlett. However not having read the first book I found this novel stood on its own quite well. I think the story started off a bit slow and I understand the author was trying to set the scene but I found some of the lengthy descriptions were irrelevant.I love how the story evovled and changed without giving away too much. Sometimes I found little questions popping up in my head only to find if you keep reading the author has anticipated these thoughts and answered them further in the book. The twist towards the end was a little expected and then there was the twist on the twist. That was unexpected and I love that. It left me finishing the book and thinking "wow,that was good". I think I will go back now and read White Gold to see where it all started....more
I would like to thank Peter Cooper and Goodreads for my free copy of The Jeweller of Rassylon in exchange for an honest review.
Dillen,Tajni and Koto eI would like to thank Peter Cooper and Goodreads for my free copy of The Jeweller of Rassylon in exchange for an honest review.
Dillen,Tajni and Koto embark on their final quest to find the Jeweller of Rassylon. They must beat Zhangfu to him in order to stop the power of the Blue Jade getting into the wrong hands. On there journey they befriend Sontili the potion-master. Who seemingly knows more about the friends than they know about each other. But is he there to help or hinder? On their way they encounter many strange and dangerous things and are involved in life or death battles. Will this journey tear this friendship apart or bring them closer together?
I loved this book. It was easy to read and the characters were engaging. Lots of surprises and "how are they going to get out of this" moments. I would recommend the book for ages 11 to 15 years.However as an adult reader I also found it quite entertaining. Some violence and blood but not overdone. Looking forward to reading more from Peter Cooper.
My only dissappointment was there was no about the Author blurb at the back of the book. I love reading those....more
I would like to thank Yanatha Desouvre and Goodreads for my free copy of Big Sister,Little Sister in exchange for an honest review. What an absolutely I would like to thank Yanatha Desouvre and Goodreads for my free copy of Big Sister,Little Sister in exchange for an honest review. What an absolutely adorable book!! Read it to some 3 year olds and they loved it. Easy to read over and over. A great first read-it-yourself story for young children. Perfect as a gift for a new big sister.My only criticism,and it is a very minor thing,is maybe the photos could have depicted more of the story.You couldn't see the zoo in the zoo photo or the park in the park photo. I would definitely recommend this delightful book for any new big sister....more
I received this novel free from Goodreads First Reads and Sherrie Cronin in exchange for an honest review. Dr Stan Drexler and 5 of his students uncovI received this novel free from Goodreads First Reads and Sherrie Cronin in exchange for an honest review. Dr Stan Drexler and 5 of his students uncover an ancient carved box during one of their excavations. But the box mysteriously disappears. Alex Zeitman , a physics teacher at Early Gulch High School , has the ability to warp time. Xuha is born in a car travelling from Mexico to Houston as his mother rushes to see her dying father. What do these people have in common? How will they all be eventually linked? And what do each of them have to do with the mysterious carved box?
On reading the blurb on the back of the book I was expecting a much different story. More supernatural , basketball star. I was pleasantly surprised. The novel starts off moving back and forward through a few different stories. The multiple stories are well balanced. Plus the side stories of racism and supernatural abilities were all linked together to flow well. I was totally hooked on this book as soon as I started reading it. It was a case of literally " can't put it down ". I needed to know what was going to happen next! The characters were well developed and so real they had me thinking about them and their dilemmas long after I closed the book each night. I could easily read this novel over again. Looking forward to reading Sherrie Cronin's other novels....more
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