In July I read three books. I read The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary for the challenge a book out of my comfort zone, A List of Cages by Robin Roe for the challenge a book starting with each alphabet letter and Snow like Ashes by Sara Raasch for the challenge an "older" book.
The Flatshare ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tiffy and Leon share a flat
Tiffy and Leon share a bed
Tiffy and Leon have never met…
Tiffy Moore needs a cheap flat, and fast. Leon Twomey works nights and needs cash. Their friends think they’re crazy, but it’s the perfect solution: Leon occupies the one-bed flat while Tiffy’s at work in the day, and she has the run of the place the rest of the time.
But with obsessive ex-boyfriends, demanding clients at work, wrongly imprisoned brothers and, of course, the fact that they still haven’t met yet, they’re about to discover that if you want the perfect home you need to throw the rulebook out the window…
Tiffy and Leon share a bed
Tiffy and Leon have never met…
Tiffy Moore needs a cheap flat, and fast. Leon Twomey works nights and needs cash. Their friends think they’re crazy, but it’s the perfect solution: Leon occupies the one-bed flat while Tiffy’s at work in the day, and she has the run of the place the rest of the time.
But with obsessive ex-boyfriends, demanding clients at work, wrongly imprisoned brothers and, of course, the fact that they still haven’t met yet, they’re about to discover that if you want the perfect home you need to throw the rulebook out the window…
The Flatshare is an adult romance and the author includes some topics, like psychological manipulation, emotional abuse and stalking.
When I pick this book I didn't know what to expect because it is far away of my comfort zone and I end up loving the characters, the story and the whole book.
What makes me love this book were Tiffy and Leon because they are so funny and real and I love the romance. I also love Tiffy friends and Leon brother.
My favorite parts were when they use post-it notes to talk with each other and their sense of humor.
The author has a simple writing and make a fast read. This book made me want to read more adult romances.
I recommend this book for fans of adult romance and chick lit books.
The author has a simple writing and make a fast read. This book made me want to read more adult romances.
I recommend this book for fans of adult romance and chick lit books.
“Being nice is a good thing. You can be strong and nice. You don’t have to be one or the other.”
- Beth O'Leary
When Adam Blake lands the best elective ever in his senior year, serving as an aide to the school psychologist, he thinks he’s got it made. Sure, it means a lot of sitting around, which isn’t easy for a guy with ADHD, but he can’t complain, since he gets to spend the period texting all his friends. Then the doctor asks him to track down the troubled freshman who keeps dodging her, and Adam discovers that the boy is Julian - the foster brother he hasn’t seen in five years.
Adam is ecstatic to be reunited. At first, Julian seems like the boy he once knew. He’s still kindhearted. He still writes stories and loves picture books meant for little kids. But as they spend more time together, Adam realizes that Julian is keeping secrets, like where he hides during the middle of the day, and what’s really going on inside his house. Adam is determined to help him, but his involvement could cost both boys their lives…
Adam is ecstatic to be reunited. At first, Julian seems like the boy he once knew. He’s still kindhearted. He still writes stories and loves picture books meant for little kids. But as they spend more time together, Adam realizes that Julian is keeping secrets, like where he hides during the middle of the day, and what’s really going on inside his house. Adam is determined to help him, but his involvement could cost both boys their lives…
Before I talk about this amazing book I want to warn you that this book talks heavily about child abuse.
The plot talks about serious topics and there were times when it's not easy to read but it's important to talk about and is also about friendship and how important friends are.
This book follows two perspectives, Adam and Julian, and they have the most beautiful and precious friendship. Adam is the most amazing friend you can have, he is kind and Julian is shy and the most precious character in the world.
My favorite parts were the friendship between Adam and his friends.
The writing style is beautiful and I want to read more books by Robin Roe.
I recommend this book if you want to read a book with the most amazing and beautiful friendship and also talks about important topics.
“What keeps you trapped?... What keeps you from living the life you want? What keeps you from being free?” - Robin Roe
Snow like Ashes ⭐⭐⭐
Snow like Ashes ⭐⭐⭐
Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now, the Winterians’ only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter’s magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since.
Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians’ general, Sir. Training to be a warrior - and desperately in love with her best friend, and future king, Mather - she would do anything to help her kingdom rise to power again.
So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter’s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself. Finally, she’s scaling towers, fighting enemy soldiers, just as she’s always dreamed she would. But the mission doesn’t go as planned, and Meira soon finds herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics – and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.
Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians’ general, Sir. Training to be a warrior - and desperately in love with her best friend, and future king, Mather - she would do anything to help her kingdom rise to power again.
So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter’s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself. Finally, she’s scaling towers, fighting enemy soldiers, just as she’s always dreamed she would. But the mission doesn’t go as planned, and Meira soon finds herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics – and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.
The plot of Snow like Ashes isn't as original as it looked in the first part of the book. I really like the world but in the rest of the book there were some similarities with Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas and made the plot twist at the end predictable.
I like the characters. Meira is sarcastic and funny. I also like Mather but I like Theron more.
There are times that nothing really happens and some chapters for me were to long and made the book a bit slow.
I read this book in the format of an audiobook narrated by Kate Rudd and I like the away she narrated the book.
The author has a simple writing and I don't know if I will continue reading the rest of the trilogy.
If you like some plot points of Throne of Glass (not being to specific because of spoilers) you may like Snow like Ashes.
“Even the strongest blizzards start with a single snowflake.” - Sara Raasch
What did you read in July?
Have you read any of the books I mentioned above?
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