3.5 stars
Poppy grew up in the seventies living in a commune in rural New Zealand. Her unusual upbringing provided many bizarre opportunities including a divination ceremony that gave predictions to each of the seven children. As they reach adulthood Poppy and her boyfriend Lukas leave the commune to try their luck in London. As Poppy deals with Lukas's tumultuous music career, her prediction never strays far from her mind. This is a well written book and I like the way it explores how parenting philosophies, especially the extremely strange ones, have long lasting effects. I liked Poppy and Lukas and how they dealt with their childhood traumas but I found myself a little stressed out by their relationship and mistakes. I also didn't get Poppy's obsession with her prediction. I did enjoy reading this book though, and after a fast read, it ended well. I received this book from a LibraryThing giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
Good Earl Gone Bad by Manda Collins
Pub. Date - October 6, 2015
4 stars
This is the second in the Lords of Anarchy series and I have to say I enjoyed this one a little more than the first. Hermione is fearless and opinionated and as the first female racer in the Lord of Anarchy club, she has her work cut out for her. Jasper, Earl of Mainwaring, likes to show off his intelligence at the gaming tables and is not sure what to make of Hermione. What follows is a sometimes convoluted plot about horse thieves, murder, gambling and falling in love when least expected. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next in the series. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
His Work of Art by Shannon Schroeder
Pub. Date - October 27, 2015
3 stars
Adam and Reese know each other from interactions in a comic book store. When Reese approaches Adam to help her with a comic book project, they get to know each other and fight a growing attraction. This is a short book but I thought the relationship between the two seemed complete. A lot of the drama stemmed from the fact that they are an interracial couple and I think it is a good issue to explore. I do think that the cover is HORRIFIC and I hope that it is changed before publication because it does not depict the realities of this couple at all. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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