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BoX by Lucas Heath
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What were the main relationships explored in this book? This was a tricky element in this story. I liked this book a lot but because there are so many characters and each character then comes with multiple layers, relationships between other people aren’t as important as the ones each character has with herself or himself. For this reader, the ultimate question of this book is how you look in the mirror when the worst parts of yourself are exposed.

What I liked about the book … The author’s manner of breaking down human emotions. Literally. I would have liked it more without the multiple exclamation marks but still the consistent way he breaks each character to expose them and to show their most vulnerable side, absolutely mind-blowing. I really hope the author releases book two soon. This reader cannot wait.

Favourite character(s) … I liked the Jacob-Charles-Barbra triangle plus Ivan because it was weird enough to be possible in some ways and superbly crafted by the author. The doubts and competition are like any other family. What makes these relationships interesting is the value / devaluation of human life. Talk about having a dysfunctional family.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.

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Dance for A Dead Princess by Deborah Hawkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What lesson did you learn from the story? People aren’t always what they seem. It is easy to believe that Nicholas Carey is a womaniser. He has the power, money and looks. The notion that married life was wearing him down and he chose to get rid of his wife also seems plausible or is it? Many unspoken words between the two characters and I can’t wait to read other books by this author.

Five things you liked about the main character. Taylor was charming just as Nicholas is suave. She is inquisitive, professional, loving, a history buff and loyal. She didn’t walk away from Nicholas or Burnham until she knew exactly what was going on. Easy to connect with her and the two made a great combination.

Find one word that describes a character in your book very well. Taylor - Motivated. She tried to do her job quickly and she wanted to do it right. She wanted to know the truth and she wanted to save the abbey. In the end, she saved her own life and the Duke’s. All characters were well fleshed out and the writing was engaging.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.

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