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* I have received this book for review from the publisher but this in no way affects my review * Title: No Shame Author: Anne Cassidy Source: From Publisher  Publisher: Hot Key Books Rating: 3.5/5 stars ( Goodreads |  Amazon ) Book Summary from  Goodreads : The powerful companion to NO VIRGIN. From the author of the critically acclaimed, LOOKING FOR JJ, shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize in 2004 and the Carnegie Medal in 2005. Stacey Woods has been raped and now she has to go through a different ordeal - the court trial. But nothing in life it seems is black and white and life is not always fair or just. Suddenly it seems that she may not be believed and that the man who attacked her may be found not guilty . . . if so Stacey will ned to find a way to rebuild her life again . . . A tautly told and important book, perfect for readers of Asking for It by Louise O'Neill. Book Review:  Having not read No Virgin by Anne Cassidy I was scared about pick...

* I have received this book for review from the publisher but this in no way affects my review * Title: The Last Namsara  Author: Kristen Cicarelli Source: From Publisher  Publisher: Gollancz   Rating: 4/5 stars ( Goodreads |  Amazon ) Book Summary from  Goodreads : In the beginning, there was the Namsara: the child of sky and spirit, who carried love and laughter wherever he went. But where there is light, there must be dark—and so there was also the Iskari. The child of blood and moonlight. The destroyer. The death bringer.  These are the legends that Asha, daughter of the king of Firgaard, has grown up hearing in hushed whispers, drawn to the forbidden figures of the past. But it isn’t until she becomes the fiercest, most feared dragon slayer in the land that she takes on the role of the next Iskari—a lonely destiny that leaves her feeling more like a weapon than a girl. Asha conquers each dragon and brings its head to the king, b...

* I have received this book for review from the publisher but this in no way affects my review * Title: Disruption and Corruption  Author: Jessica Shrivington  Source: From Publisher  Publisher: HarperCollins  Rating: 3.5/5 stars ( Goodreads | Amazon ) Book Summary from  Goodreads : What if a microchip could identify your perfect match? What if it could be used against you and the ones you love? Eight years ago, Mercer Corporation’s M-Bands became mandatory. An evolution of the smartphone, the bracelets promised an easier life. Instead, they have come to control it. Two years ago, Maggie Stevens watched helplessly as one of the people she loved most was taken from her, shattering her world as she knew it. Now, Maggie is ready. And Quentin Mercer—heir to the M-Corp empire—has become key to Maggie’s plan. But as the pieces of her dangerous design fall into place, could Quentin’s involvement destroy everything she’s fought for?  In a world f...

* I have received this book for review from NeverlandBlogTours but this in no way affects my review * Title: What Goes Down  Author: Natalie K. Martin Source: From Neverland Blog Tours Publisher: Self Published Rating: 3.5/5 stars ( Goodreads | Amazon ) Book Summary:  WHAT GOES DOWN is an emotional, must-read novel of love, loss and second chances. Set in the  present day and late 80’s, WHAT GOES DOWN deals with relationships touched by mental illness,  and is perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse and Julie Cohen. Seph Powell has all she ever wanted: a close family, loving boyfriend and her dream career. A gifted  artist with a highly anticipated exhibition just weeks away, her life seems to be perfect. Until a man  she's never met claims to be her real father. Laurel and Tony Powell are devoted parents. Having worked  hard to provide everything for their daughter, they’ve  created an enviable, picture-...

* I have received this book for review from Readers First but this in no way affects my review * Title: A Semi Definitive List of Worst Nightmares Author: Krystal Sutherland Source: From Readers First Publisher: Hot Key Books Rating: 5/5 stars ( Goodreads | Amazon ) Book Summary from Goodreads: Ever since Esther Solar's grandfather was cursed by Death, everyone in her family has been doomed to suffer one great fear in their lifetime. Esther's father is agoraphobic and hasn't left the basement in six years, her twin brother can t be in the dark without a light on, and her mother is terrified of bad luck. The Solars are consumed by their fears and, according to the legend of the curse, destined to die from them.  Esther doesn't know what her great fear is yet (nor does she want to), a feat achieved by avoiding pretty much everything. Elevators, small spaces, and crowds are all off-limits. So are haircuts, spiders, dolls, mirrors and three dozen oth...

So the guilty reader tag has been going around booktube for a while now, and I have always been interested in the questions so thought that I would do it myself although I wasn't tagged. The Guilty Reader Tag was created by Chami at ReadLikeWildfire where you can see the original so let's get started... 1. Have You Ever Regifted A Book That You’ve Been Given? No, I don't think so. I don't tend to give people books that I have been given but if I don't like a book that someone has given to me I will probably give it to charity. 2. Have you ever said you’ve read a book when you haven’t? No, I don't think so. If someone asks me, I will probably not say anything rather than say I have read the book. 3. Have you ever borrowed a book and not returned it? Again, I don't think I have. People have done it to me which is probably why I don't do it as I know the pain of losing a book so no... 4. Have you ever read a series out of order? OK, so I hav...