Hollow City by Ransom Riggs

 

Language: Portuguese

Format: Paperback

Pages: 382

Genre: YA fantasy, mystery

Rating: 5⭐

"This second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine’s island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the way, they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other unexpected surprises."

Reading this book made me feel desperate for the kids! 

Passing a portal and entering into a war scenario is not an happy escape... Its so horrible that I wished they just come back from the same way (even if it was a very bad ideia!)

It was so sad to see that sister scene... 

But the best part was actually the animals! Was not excepting a talking dog or a sheep that have special wool.

This book was way better than the first one (probably because of the new characters and scenarios!)

The sons of Ehll by Peace More

Language: English

Format: Ebook

Pages: 116

Genre: Horror

Rating: 3⭐

In a small town called Ehll, an ordinary small town like some you might know of, or have heard of, a brutal crime takes place.

But first, it starts with her sons. They are men, ones who aren't so different from your brothers or your uncles or your fathers. They appear to be loving, because they are loving; they love God, family, and friends, and one could choose whichever order. They laugh and sing like kids when they had drank a few mugs of beer at Avi's Bar, and they are loyal to one another as they should be.

But one evening, news reach them about Avi Crespo's young daughter Abigail, and this turns this evening into one that they wouldn't forget for the rest of their lives. . . The beautiful evening turns evil.

First I want to thank the author to have contacted me and sent her book 😀

It's not horror in the point as Stephen King book but you get very uncomfortable in some parts of the book. 

For me it was very ok until I got that full racist part... 

Balor was automatically labeled as "trouble" and "bad" but I never thought that everyone in that town was so.... influential (I think is the best word to use)

To think that they will just follow a madman without even getting someone to all them back to reason was really as looking to a true story.

Well.. Evil is deep inside us and show in the worst moment.

But the worst part is that people of Ehll knew it was wrong and never "talked" about it...

It was a good plot and you will think about this the rest of the night and day. 

Once Pined by Blake Pierce (Riley Paige Book 6)

Language: English

Format: Paperback

Pages: 265

Genre: Thriller and Mystery

Rating: 4⭐

Men and women are turning up dead in the outskirts of Seattle, poisoned by a mysterious chemical. When a pattern is discovered and it becomes clear that a twisted serial killer is on the hunt, the FBI calls in their best asset: Special Agent Riley Paige. Riley is urged to return to the line of duty—but Riley, still reeling from the attacks on her family, is loath to return. Yet as bodies mount, and the murders become more inexplicable, Riley knows she has no choice.

The case takes Riley deep into the unsettling world of nursing homes, of hospitals, of drifting caretakers and psychotic patients. As Riley delves deeper into the mind of the murderer, she realizes she is hunting the most terrifying killer of all: one whose madness knows no depths—and yet who may just appear shockingly ordinary.

This one was not my favorite at all and probably i was due the fact that the killer is an "angel of death".

This subject is not one that I personally like the most but also this volume lost a star due the following points:

1. Riley's private life it's a mess for sure and adding Jilly is not helping but her ex-husband coming back and acting as a new men? hum.... nop nop. Something fishy here!
2. Hatcher (the fugitive) is always 1 step in front of Riley all the time and we have no clue how!

Probably it's me but this one was not as excepted... so.... let's move for book 7!

A very Rossi Christmas by Quinn Marlowe

 

Language: English

Format: Ebook

Pages: 80

Genre: Mafia Romance

Rating: 4⭐

WARNING: This story includes violence and mature sexual themes. If you’re triggered by guns, sex, rape, or murder, this isn’t the series for you. 

I really enjoyed this prequel and can't wait for "Her Romeo" coming out in February. 

Sloane and Joseph were secret best friends until they graduate. 

They never got a chance since they’re from opposing families. 

Her father is one of the biggest mob bosses in New York and his father is the other. Result? the families hate each other.

So when these two accidentally meet after a five year well you can expect feelings everywhere and out of control.

I loved dual POVs (if correctly done, you get into all characters without any problem or feeling lost). In tis novel it was a plus to know better Sloane and Rossi.

If you like Mafia Romance, it's a most real new serie.

If you like Romeo and Juliet forbidden love vibes, "touch her you'll die" trope, romance and some spice please feel free to get this book and pre-order the volume 1 😉

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Language: Portuguese 

Format: Paperback 

Pages: 334 

Genre: YA fantasy, mystery 

Rating: 4⭐

"A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow-impossible though it seems-they may still be alive. A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows."

Ok I've read this books in 2019 and after watching the film so if this review is kind of as a memory of the feeling I got while reading it (the same apply to book 2 and 3 of this serie)

I liked the book for sure and probably since I saw the movie first I got spoiler from myself and well... that happens a lot 😂

The idea is great and it's really sweet to see how each kid protect each other even if I got a bad feeling for at least 1 kid. 

The peculiarity of each one is better explained in the book than in the movie and the best about this serie is that actually the author added the pictures where he got inspired for the book so even if the book is 300 pages you have a lot of them that are just pictures. 

Also how the chapters appear is quite appealing for young readers: it's literally 1 page saying "Chapter + number" in brown. I got that "pause effect" after each chapter. Also they are not big so you can go quickly into the reading. 

Once Hunted by Blake Pierce (Riley Paige Book 5)

Language: French

Format: Paperback

Pages: 186

Genre: Thriller and Mystery

Rating: 5⭐

A prison break from a maximum security prison. Frantic calls from the FBI. Special Agent Riley Paige’s worst nightmare has come true: a serial killer she put away years ago is loose.

And his main target is her.

Riley is used to being the one hunting, but for the first time, she finds herself—and her family—to be the ones being hunted. As the killer stalks her, he also begins a new rampage of kills, and Riley must stop him before it is too late—for the other victims, and for herself.

But this is no ordinary killer. He is too smart, and their game of cat-and-mouse too twisted, and he somehow manages to elude her and always stay one step ahead. Desperate to stop him, Riley realizes there is only one way: she must delve back into the past, into this killer’s twisted mind, his old cases, and re-learn what drives him. The only way to stop him, she realizes, is to face the darkness she thought she had left behind.

This one was just.... slower than the previous but equally good!

This time the professional and private life of Riley are tangled so hard hat is not way to escape to the killer plan.

The first pages was so good to read.... I have smiling when Joel's hand was crushed (that stupid boyfriend of April). After that chapter I was focused in the new killer 😈

I knew after a while that the detective the killer paid was to track April and make sure Riley will just loose it.... but having a 3rd element in that fight was surprising. I never expected that twist of events but somehow  I wanted that twist! 

Now I really want to know why Hatcher is acting like that.. hope in book 6 I have an answer!

Lover Eternal (Black Dagger Brotherhood Volume 2) by J. R. Ward

 

Language: Portuguese

Format: Paperback

Pages: 434

Genre: fantasy

Rating: 5⭐

"In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there’s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Possessed by a deadly beast, Rhage is the most dangerous of the Black Dagger Brotherhood...

Within the brotherhood, Rhage is the vampire with the strongest appetite. He's the best fighter, the quickest to act on his impulses, and the most voracious lover-for inside him burns a ferocious curse cast by the Scribe Virgin.

Possessed by this dark side, Rhage fears the times when his inner dragon is unleashed, making him a danger to everyone around him. When Mary Luce is unwittingly thrown into the vampire world, she must rely on Rhage's protection. Knowing that Mary feels the same intense animal attraction, Rhage must make her his alone..."

This volume is about Rhage, one of the youngest Brothers.

He is a playboy, he act like one and it's all part of a mask... Knowing that he got more feelings than anyone else its just.... not real!

The best part of this book was the development of him and the relation with his sheilan Mary (irony of names....😅)

To not mention that the guy is simply perfect and with the nickname "Hollywood". Serious?! You  can fall in love for him just after he give you a smile....

But he have a dark past and that make him more "human". Also I feel that no everything was told in this volume so probably more will come about him.

He is not my favorite Brother...... ;) Mine is still to come!