![]() Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward. ![]() ![]() Lolly’s always loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Then Lolly’s mother’s girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. They’re still reeling from his older brother’s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. It’s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren’t celebrating. ![]() ** WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING JOHN STEPTOE AWARD FOR NEW TALENT! ** It’s the novel we’ve been waiting for." -The New York TimesĪ boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity. It’s not just a narrative it’s an experience. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Joy Fielding is known for her suburban angst, almost guaranteeing her readers compelling family drama. There are certain sub-genres of crime stories that I never grow tired of, including those where psychology and suspense play as large a role as the crime itself. And she gains no solace from her corporate lawyer fiancé, Blake Upton he is either unavailable or uncommunicative, and Robin is quite convinced he is cheating on her. ![]() Robin is in no state to handle the emotional strain of an acrimonious reunion with her immediate family let alone face the reality of the savage crime. When her spiteful older sister Melanie calls with the shocking news that their father, Tara, and her 12-year-old daughter Cassidy have been victims of what appears to be a home invasion, Robin reluctantly returns home. ![]() She hasn’t even been back to Red Bluff for the last five years, since her father’s marriage to her former best-friend, Tara. Los Angeles therapist Robin Davis charges big money for dispensing advice yet suffers from panic attacks and can’t sort her own family dynamics. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Before the king, princes, and all the nobles, she discovers she has an ability of her own. Mare is a Red, scraping by as a thief in a poor, rural village, until a twist of fate throws her in front of the Silver court. Red Queen – Mare Barrow’s world is divided by blood-those with common, Red blood serve the Silver-blooded elite, who are gifted with superhuman abilities.The Main Red Queen Books in Order (only novels) In 2021, it was announced that Red Queen will be adopted as a television series for the Peacock streaming service, with Elizabeth Banks directing and appearing in a recurring role. ![]() When she ends up in front of the Silver court, she must play a role she was not prepared for… But Mare is an anomaly, she has Silver ability–supernatural electrokinetic powers which she uses to either absorb or release lightning. Her blood is red, like the one of the common folk. The story centers on 17-year-old Mare Barrow who steals for a living. In fact, published in February 2015, Red Queen is the writer’s first book. Written by American author Victoria Aveyard, Red Queen is a popular young adult fantasy series set in a world is divided by blood. When the world is divided by blood… What is the Red Queen series about? Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon. ![]() ![]() A brilliant debut and fantastic start to the series’ James Islington ‘Great characters, compelling and wonderfully written. Richard Swan’s sophisticated take on the fantasy genre will leave readers hungry for more’ Sebastien de Castell ‘ The Justice of Kings is equal parts heroic fantasy and murder mystery. Introducing an unforgettable protagonist destined to become a fantasy icon, The Justice of Kings is an unmissable debut where action, intrigue and magic collide. As the stakes rise and become ever more personal, Vonvalt and Helena must make a choice: will they abandon the laws they’ve sworn to uphold in order to protect the empire? When the pair investigate the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they unearth a conspiracy that stretches to the very top of imperial society. At his side stands Helena Sedanka, his clerk and protégé, orphaned by the wars that forged the empire. ![]() Sir Konrad Vonvalt is the most feared Justice of all, upholding the law by way of his sharp mind, arcane powers and skill as a swordsman. Only the Order of Justices stands in the way of chaos. ![]() Rebels, heretics and powerful patricians all challenge the power of the imperial throne. The Empire of the Wolf simmers with unrest. ‘Utterly compelling, thoroughly engrossing and written with such skilful assurance I could barely put it down’ Nicholas Eames ‘A stunning piece of modern fantasy writing’ RJ Barker ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “First, there were the dead in the graveyard – two-hundred years dead. As always, Anita prevails over the undead, keeping Jean-Claude at arm’s length, clearing the cemetery land of an ancient enchantment, and nailing the vampiric killer in one fell swoop.” A psychotic sword-wielding vampire starts committing multiple murders in the area, and Anita must call on Jean-Claude, her powerful fanged suitor, for help. But as soon as she arrives in Branson, Missouri, to do the deed, the job gets more interesting. “When Anita Blake’s boss at Animators, Inc., informs her that she’s expected to raise 300-year-old zombies from a field of jumbled bones just to settle a land dispute, she’s understandably annoyed. There are several different synopsis versions for this book. Patrick's Day falls on January and spring comes very early that year, or the five weeks is a mistake caused by the fact that the epilogue of The Lunatic Cafe reaches into February. In contradiction to that Anita claims she'd agreed to date Jean-Claude five weeks ago, even if that happened well before Christmas. Unless Anitaverse has moved things around, that means the events of this book events happen about three months after the main events of the previous Anita Blake novel, The Lunatic Cafe. ![]() Bloody Bones begins on Saint Patrick's Day, which is traditionally held on 17 March. ![]() ![]() ![]() Kiera’s mother encourages her to “explore her feelings” and believes in “freedom of expression.” Ava’s mother is more wary, understanding in a way the other characters do not that there is real danger in this moment for the girls. ![]() Of course, close as they are, they don’t get to experience this passage in the same way. They are immersed in the delirium of early female adolescence, that moment when all the boundaries of childhood are breaking down and nothing has arrived yet to replace them, when the vividness and intensity of the world seem overwhelming. Kiera, who is white, and Ava, who is Black, are both 13. They mix their blood together in a bowl of milk that they then take turns drinking from because, as one of them says, “Pink is the color for girls.” Moniz’s debut collection, Milk Blood Heat, two teenage best friends decide to become blood sisters. ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s for this reason that I remain thankful for her reminder to keep being drawn to the light in others. The gift of love in its fullest circle is worth finding, worth knowing, worth loving. ![]() And even when this season of discovery becomes closed off to others, I welcome the gift of light that continues to pour itself in dark places that surround me. We find lessons worth learning and relearning simply because nothing is meant to be done alone. Still we can find steady breath in our unknown light. I am also in love with knowing that the light in me cannot always see and honor the light in you. ![]() I embrace spaces that remind me not to skip the struggle. ![]() I long for the tender infinite living within me and I thank Danielle for using words to help me greet my younger self with power. I am all for a space in praise of my younger self’s quest for life’s light. I am coming into a space that allows me to choose in the name of my heart. It’s simple invitation, ‘come as you are’ is quite simply sterling. Danielle Doby has a beautiful book worth keeping. ![]() ![]() The Written Review Astrology and magic and soul mates. This book is sapphic, and has the fake-dating trope. Start your review of Written in the Stars Written in the Stars, 1. She tells him that she feels like she's a little closer to getting over Major, hinting that it was all because of Lowell and they share their first kiss. After solving her case and deciding that she did not want to let life pass her by, Liv waits for Lowell outside a recording studio and apologizes for the way she brushed him off the night before. Thoroughly embarrassed, Lowell was eager enough to get out of Liv's hair to let her get back to work. Liv however, rebuffs him just as a lead on the Cutler case jumps out at her. ![]() They spend a date night in and get to know more about each other leading to Lowell making a move to kiss Liv. She leaves a message on Lowell's voicemail explaining her predicament so Lowell instead comes over with anti-anxiety meds to the rescue. I am never married protestant asian man without kids from Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. ![]() I am never married hindu caucasian man without kids from Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. ![]() I am never married catholic mixed man without kids from Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. 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Though everything seems perfect about this couple, you still end up feeling that something is wrong.ĭirected by Erik Richter Strand, Behind Her Eyes has a rather tense undertone. But the next morning, he turns out to be her new boss! David’s wife Adele (Eve Hewson) is also in office on his first day. In a chance blind date, she ends up kissing David (Tom Bateman). ![]() Louise (Simona Brown) is a single mother, who is looking for some spark in her boring life. ![]() Based on a novel by Sarah Pinborough, a few minutes into it and you know a real mystery lies in waiting. This new Netflix series is a dark psychological thriller, full of twists and turns. ![]() ![]() ![]() To be so confident to think you'll get out of it alive. Just imagine how delusional you have to be to think it's okay to play with people like that. ![]() ![]() His weird fascination with Devan, his seriously disturbing mind games, it was like an experiment of some sort for him. I can't even begin to tell you how much I wanted him dead. WRONG.Ĭonrad was one seriously effed up mother effer. I swear, my mind was running rampant - it's wrong, but he's not really hurting any of them, but it's still not right, but they're both ultimately enjoying it, but it's still against their will, but they both secretly want it to happen, but it's WRONG WRONG WRONG so shut up, MIND. No, nothing to do with these overly long graphic sex scenes that, in all honesty, aren't that shocking, I've definitely read "worse" (for lack of a better word) in erotica, but the psychological aspect of it was. (I'm just kidding people, recommend away.) I pride myself that I'll read almost anything, but now I'm wondering. I don't know what is it that makes people recommend me books like these. ![]() |