![]() ![]() More specifically, the dripping wet version of Mr. Not everything is what it seems, though.Īustenland's story stems from Jane's (and a good half of the world's population's, give or take a billion) obsession with Austen's classic bad boy: Mr. As Jane discovers, Austenland is replete with Regency romance, ballroom dancing, and enough Jane Austen references to fill a Brit Lit course. The plot centers on one New York City resident, Jane Hayes, who is lucky enough to visit this magical fantasyland. The 2007 book Austenlandwas written by Newberry Medal-winning author Shannon Hale (who is Stephenie Meyer's BFF!). Beautiful land in the English countryside, complete with well-kept gardens and majestic homes, to be exact. Austenland is what you get when you combine Jane Austen-author extraordinaire of Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, and the book that launched a thousand mini-series: Pride and Prejudice-with, well, land. Okay, we'd stay away from a Hunger Games resort (probably more of a "death trap" than a "resort"), but who wouldn't want to attend a party at a Gatsby-style theme park? We've already hit Harry Potter Land and that decaying Bible park, but we've still got a ton of books to go. ![]() We've always wanted to go a resort based on each of our favorite books. ![]()
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![]() ![]() She gets angry at him tells him it's over goes back to Noah and tells him the truth. The other guy comes and professes his love saying it was not a mistake, he wants her back and kisses her. Then she meets Noah who was the biggest sweetheart, like literally he was so thoughful, patient, swoonworthy the perfect book bf and the only reason for my 2 star rating□□ they start as friends and then they fall in love. They have sex and then he says it was a mistake and leaves her. She's in love with her brother's best friend. ![]() It's bc the h's first in love with one guy whose name is CHASE and then falls in love with the H whose name is NOAH. I kept reading reviews and wondering why i can't find the H's name and when i got past the first 10 chapters i realized why is that. ![]() Since i haven't read one review mentioning this, let me tell you the premise of the story is in fact a FREAKING LOVE TRIANGLE. ![]() ![]() ![]() Younger states that the majority of Greek plays had certain sexual content (130). It is necessary to tackle the background of the creation and the function of ancient Greek comedy on the whole. Lysistrata’s explicit sexual content performs numerous functions, describing a relationship between men and women, illustrating power, justifying the importance of love, feelings, and peaceful life without war. One more erroneous point of view treats Lysistrata’s sexual content as a means of creation of purely humorous effect. A very shallow opinion is to consider such classical works as Lysistrata as a play that focuses on lust and primitive desires. However, it is necessary to analyze the works with evident sexual content in order to get at the function of sex in them. ![]() ![]() They stated that such books as Lysistrata, Decameron, and Canterbury Tales had been banned in the USA and “kept away from the public eye” (Hall and Wrigley 86) for a long period of time due to their sexual content. Kahane and Cavender mentioned books with sexual content as a favorite target of censorship (342). Since sexual intercourse is a ticklish question, the attitude towards literary works with sexual content has been diverse and contradicting. The theme of sexual relations between a man and a woman has been an integral part of imaginative literature. ![]() ![]() ![]() In 1995, she became the first science fiction writer to receive the MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Grant.Īfter her father died, Butler was raised by her widowed mother. Octavia Estelle Butler was an American science fiction writer, one of the best-known among the few African-American women in the field. Or, if he is not careful, he could become a plague that will destroy this new race once and for all. If this frightened young man is able to master his new identity, Jodahs could prove the savior of what’s left of mankind. As his body changes, Jodahs develops the ability to shapeshift, manipulate matter, and cure or create disease at will. Jodahs is supposed to be just another hybrid of human and Oankali, but as he begins his transformation to adulthood he finds himself becoming ooloi-the first ever born to a human mother. The Oankali began a massive breeding project, guided by the ooloi, a sexless subspecies capable of manipulating DNA, in the hope of eventually creating a perfect starfaring race. ![]() Human and Oankali have been mating since the aliens first came to Earth to rescue the few survivors of an annihilating nuclear war. ![]() The stunning conclusion to a postapocalyptic trilogy about an alien species merging with humans-from “one of science fiction’s finest writers” (TheNew York Times). ![]() ![]() About a girl who spent the majority of her life with pigeons. Obviously, some illogical matters lurk here and there, but I don't think there's a point in blowing holes in a middle grade novel. I highly recommend this novel!! I will never look at pigeons the same way again! ![]() Best of all, Coo is a character you can't help but root for and love. Just trust me that Noel has a knack for making the spectacular seems possible in this hopeful, heartwarming novel. I would list my favorite moments but don't want to leave any spoilers. ![]() I especially loved some of the more cinematic images this book conjured up. Not only are the human characters and their relationships well-developed, but Coo's pigeons each have their own personality, language (!!), and purpose, so much so that I could fully imagine living with Burr and Roohoo and all the rest of the flock. The concept of a girl raised by pigeons on a roof in New York City feels utterly real in Noel's capable hands. Noel's realistic depiction of Coo's journey to trusting other humans and finding her voice is a joy to read. ![]() ![]() Coo (the main character) has never left the roof where she lives with her pigeons until one of her flock is injured and she must find her way into the human world to save her friend. I absolutely loved this unique and beautiful story.ĬOO is about a young girl raised by a flock of pigeons. ![]() ![]() But then why is David so controlling? And why is Adele so scared of him?Īs Louise is drawn into David and Adele’s orbit, she uncovers more puzzling questions than answers. And if you think you know where this story is going, think again, because Behind Her Eyes is like no other book you’ve read before.ĭavid and Adele look like the picture-perfect husband and wife. But she also just happens to be married to David. The very married man from the bar…who says the kiss was a terrible mistake, but who still can’t keep his eyes off Louise.Īnd then Louise bumps into Adele, who’s new to town and in need of a friend. ![]() When Louise arrives at work on Monday, she meets her new boss, David. Though he leaves after they kiss, she’s thrilled she finally connected with someone. On a rare night out, she meets a man in a bar and sparks fly. Louise is a single mom, a secretary, stuck in a modern-day rut. Why is everyone talking about the ending of Sarah Pinborough’s Behind Her Eyes? “An eerie thriller…Pinborough keeps us guessing about just who’s manipulating whom – until the ending reveals that we’ve been wholly complicit in this terrifying mind game.” - The New York Times Book Review “You should read Behind Her Eyes…It’s bloody brilliant.” - Stephen King ![]() ![]() The instant New York Times and #1 international bestseller. ![]() ![]() ![]() Author's Note: For all tropes, tags, and CWs, please check the author's website. Desperate Measures ( 2019) (The first book in the Wicked Villains series) A Novella by Katee Robert Buy from Amazon Search Sorry, we've not found any editions of this book at Amazon Find this book at Once upon a time, I was a sheltered princess. But a gilded cage is still a prison, and I'll do anything to obtain my freedom-even betray the man I'm falling for. He sees to my every need, no matter how carnal or extravagant. Walk away with nothing but my freedom Or rise to his challenge and win my fortune back. As my world burned down around me, he offered me a choice. We know each other-and the dark desires we share-far too well. Desperate Measures Katee Robert ApLena Synopsis My Savior Or My Ruin One night, and my entire life went up in flames. ![]() We fight during the day, but when night comes, we play out every fantasy I've never allowed myself to admit to having. In my arrogance, I play right into his hands. On the night Jafar takes everything from my father, he offers me a devil's bargain-walk with my freedom and nothing else, or attempt to best him and regain my inheritance. Once upon a time, I was a sheltered princess. Desperate Measures: A Dark Fairy Tale Romance ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If this was a stand alone novel, it just wouldn’t cut it for world building or description. Nothing is described with the delicious detail that I came to love and abhor (in the best way) with Holly Black’s first books in the series … The Queen of Nothing really just stands upon the laurels of world development of book one and two without furthering the plot or journey. Queen of Nothing doesn’t add anything new to the story and further it frustratingly eliminates the high stakes, climatic ending of book two within a couple pages. Very quickly estranged twin sister Taryn comes knocking on the door desperate for Jude’s help – and she is promptly whisked back into Elfhame … finding her stepfather Madoc leading an army to kill King Cardan and steal the throne.Įvery novel in a series, in my opinion, needs to build upon the stories that came before them and add to the adventure. ![]() ![]() The Queen of Nothing picks up right after the climatic ending of The Wicked King with Jude back in the human world scraping together to survive with her sister Vivian and brother Oak. If I am to rate The Cruel Prince series as a whole it comes out with 4.08 shining stars … but, for me, The Queen of Nothing is the weaker of the series and doesn’t have a lot of legs to stand on. It can be so challenging to disentangle the final book in a series and rate it alone on its own merits away from the books that came before. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The romance in this book stands completely alone although, as I mentioned, the mystery carries on from previous books. I assume this is also the last in said series as it’s in this book that we find out the identity of the killer – the mystery that has been running throughout the whole series. I am a huge fan of Ms Jeffries’ writing although I’ve only read 2 of her most recent series, Duke Dynasty, of which this is number 4. ![]() Third Person, Past Tense, Dual Viewpoint (H & h) And as Sheridan’s jealousy becomes aroused, the two soon find themselves propelled into a scheme of an altogether different kind, involving a pretend engagement, a secret inquiry-and a perhaps not-so-secret leap into true love… Title: Her theatrical flirtation is intended only to break through his business-like demeanor and guarded emotions. Vanessa thinks a little scheming may be in order-for it’s Sheridan she truly has her sights, and her heart, set on. Besides, lovely Miss Pryde seems utterly smitten with a roguish London playwright… But still haunted by a tragically lost love, the duke is resolved to resist the attraction-and avoid any “scheming” husband-hunters. Tasked with investigating a possible suspect, Sheridan finds himself in dangerous proximity to her captivating daughter, Vanessa Pryde. Along with his stepsiblings, Sheridan Wolfe, Duke of Armitage, is determined to finally solve the mysteries behind the suspicious deaths of their mother’s three husbands. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. ![]() To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page. 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