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Bad Moms

Posted by cat2002116 on October 12, 2016

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While I didn’t think this movie was quite as funny as I was anticipating… I did still find it really entertaining to watch. It was interesting to see the way the different moms dealt with their lives and having to be part of the organisation, too.

I enjoyed seeing the friendship that formed between Amy, Carla and Kiki… though Carla was definitely not someone I’d feel comfortable around in real life.

I did like seeing Amy’s relationships with her children, but I would have liked to see the same with Carla and Kiki… and potentially even the other moms.

I liked seeing that the three main characters had lives outside of them, even though Carla in particular didn’t seem that concerned with her responsibilities. I did feel a lot of sympathy for Kiki and I really didn’t like her husband.

It was nice to see Jane and Dylan had their own personalities, though I really did think Jane was a bit neurotic. And I really didn’t like Amy’s husband, even if he did make an effort at times. He seemed very much like an overgrown child.

It was nice to see that even the moms who weren’t very nice still seemed to have a lot of depth to them… though I did feel that Vicky was only there to provide comic relief.

I did like seeing Amy and Jessie form a relationship and it was interesting to see how Jane viewed their relationship. I did think the bake sale was really over the top… but at the same time, it made a lot of sense, considering the amount of ingredients people have to be careful about, due to food intolerances.

There were some sweet moments in this movie, in particular towards the end. And although I probably wouldn’t watch this movie again in the near future, I did find it amusing to watch the first time through.

Blog Tour: Iron Cast

Posted by cat2002116 on October 11, 2016

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Iron Cast

Destiny Soria

Publisher: Amulet Books

Release Date: October 11th 2016

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Historical Fiction

Synopsis:

It’s Boston, 1919, and the Cast Iron club is packed. On stage, hemopaths whose “afflicted” blood gives them the ability to create illusions through art captivate their audience. Corinne and Ada have been best friends ever since infamous gangster Johnny Dervish recruited them into his circle. By night they perform for Johnny’s crowds, and by day they con Boston’s elite. When a job goes wrong and Ada is imprisoned, they realize how precarious their position is. After she escapes, two of the Cast Iron’s hires are shot, and Johnny disappears. With the law closing in, Corinne and Ada are forced to hunt for answers, even as betrayal faces them at every turn.

My Review

(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review).

(This review may contain spoilers).

I found this book to be quite an entertaining, enjoyable read, even though I felt like I was missing a lot of background and there were times I forgot what the setting was supposed to be, due to too modern language being used at times.

I really liked seeing the friendship between Ada and Corinne. While the very first scene was a bit confusing at first, it quickly made sense and I liked seeing how resourceful the two girls were.

While I did think there was a bit too much in the way of information dumping, I did like learning about Ada’s and Corinne’s pasts and their relationships with their respective families. I also really liked seeing the different kinds of abilities the hemopaths had… and it was difficult to see them mistreated by society. I would, however, have liked to see more of the interactions between Corinne and her family… especially considering there were references made to tensions between her and her brother that weren’t actually shown.

I found Saint an interesting character, but I was disappointed not to see more conflicts generated by his relationship with James, considering the time period they were in. I did find both Madeleine and James to have more depth to them than it first appeared, though, and it was good to see that they really cared about each other, despite the fact their marriage was more one of convenience.

I did like both Charlie and Gabriel as characters, though I didn’t really like the romance between Charlie and Ada, as it wasn’t clear how things started between them or why they were attracted to each other. I felt Gabriel and Corinne were better written when it came to the romance, but even with them, I felt it took over the story quite a bit.

I would have liked to see more detail about the secondary characters, in particular Eva and her husband… and also the politics between the different clubs. This was an interesting world… but one which I felt needed more background shown. Even so, I would like to see more of the characters and world in the future.

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About The Author

Destiny Soria writes Young Adult fiction. Her debut novel, IRON CAST, will

be published by Abrams/Amulet in Fall 2016.

Destiny lives in Birmingham, AL, where she spends her time trying to come

up with bios that make her sound kind of cool. She has yet to succeed.

Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children

Posted by cat2002116 on October 9, 2016

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When I first saw the trailer for this movie, it made me think of X-Men for children. But I was intrigued by the plot and knew I wanted to see it from the start.

I found Luke a character who was easy to relate to. I liked seeing his relationship with his grandfather and it was interesting to see the actor who played his father in a different, more serious role.

I particularly liked being able to see the different abilities (or peculiarities) the children had, though I would have liked some detail about why they had the particular abilities they did.

I did find Miss. Peregrine an intriguing character, but there were times I felt she came across as a bit fake. I also thought that the whole idea behind the children living in a time loop was a strange one, as it seemed they were kept in a perpetual childhood and it would mean there needed to be a lot more of Miss. Peregrine’s kind, considering the peculiar children would probably keep being born.

While the romances weren’t really irritating to watch, I didn’t really feel like they added a lot to the storyline. I would have liked to see more of a bond grow between Luke and the other children he met… especially since Enoch in particular had a lot of depth to him.

I didn’t really like Luke’s mother that much. I had the feeling she didn’t care about her husband or her son… but to be honest, Luke didn’t seem close to either of his parents.

The Hollows were really creepy, though I found it interesting to learn about their origins and would have liked to see a bit more depth to them.

There was quite a lot of tension in this movie and I found myself on the edge of my seat for quite a bit of it. I felt that a lot of the characters showed strength and although there were some moments of humour, I felt those added to the storyline, rather than drawing away from the serious aspects.

This was definitely a movie I enjoyed watching and I would be interested in watching it again in the future.

Seeing Evil

Posted by cat2002116 on October 7, 2016

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(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review).

(This review may contain spoilers).

I’d probably give this book 3.5 stars out of 5. I was intrigued by the plot of the book… and the very first scene served to draw me into the storyline really well. It was easy to care about what happened to Michael… in particular given the fact he experienced a form of bullying.

It was good to see something of the relationship between Samantha and Michael, though I would have liked to see a bit more of their history together. I felt there was a bit too much in the way of information dumping about their history and the myriad of foster homes Michael had been moved between.

Although the first scene did do a good job of drawing me into the storyline, I actually felt like it didn’t add very much to the storyline. I thought there was a lot of potential that wasn’t really followed through on.

While I did feel there were a few too many point of view characters, I did like seeing Tessa and Michael interact with each other. I felt a lot of sympathy for Tessa’s situation with her father, but there were times I felt his character was a bit of a caricature. Since I was only seeing him from Tessa’s perspective and very rarely from the perspective of other characters, it was hard to see him as having much depth.

It was interesting to see the origins of Michael’s visions and I felt they were really well-written, especially with the very first one. I also found it believable that his attempts to warn people about what was going to happen fell flat.

There was a lot of good tension, but I felt there were too many characters used for POV. There were a few nice elements of foreshadowing, but there were as many areas where backstory was summarised in the narration and I found my attention dragging.

I did like how the book ended and it was good to see how things came together. I would have liked a bit more explanation about Michael’s ability, but I cared about the characters and I would be interested in reading more books by this author in the future.

Blog Tour: The Telling

Posted by cat2002116 on October 4, 2016

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The Telling

Alexandra Sirowy

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Release Date: August 2nd 2016

Genre: Young Adult, Mystery, Contemporary, Thriller

Synopsis:

Lana used to know what was real.

That was before when her life was small and quiet.

Her golden step-brother, Ben, was alive, she could only dream about bonfiring with the populars, their wooded island home was idyllic, she could tell the truth from lies, and Ben’s childhood stories were firmly in her imagination.

Then came after.

After has Lana boldly kissing her crush, jumping into the water from too high up, and living with nerve and mischief. But after also has horrors, deaths that only make sense in fairy tales, and terrors from a past Lana thought long forgotten: Love, blood, and murder.

My Review

(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review).

(This review may contain spoilers).

I’d ideally give this book 3.5 stars out of 5. Although I found it entertaining and easy to read, I found the majority of the flashbacks to be quite jarring and disjointing to read, due to abrupt changes in tense.

I did find it fairly easy to relate to Lana. While I wasn’t sure what to think of her for a lot of the book, it was interesting to see how she related to the other characters around her. While I wasn’t keen on Becca as a character even from the start, I found Carolynn much more likable… even if she did come across as the stereotypical mean girl at first.

I did find the individual members of the ‘core’ a bit hard to differentiate between, at least at first, with the guys. Josh, Duncan and Rusty seemed to merge together at times in my head and although, by the end of the book, they had more depth to them, I felt that Rusty especially seemed to be a mix of Duncan and Josh.

It was good to be able to learn about the history between Ben and Lana as the book went on. While I didn’t get to properly meet Ben, he left such a presence behind him that it felt like I knew him as well as Lana… at least in theory.

I did feel that some of the characters came across as a bit one-dimensional, in particular when it came to the police officers. I found it quite hard to believe that they were able to get away with outright accusing the group of murder… or that not one of the parents considered contacting a lawyer.

It was hard to get a clear picture of the island and the apparent divide there was. I felt there was a lack of foreshadowing and although the stories Ben told Lana added an interesting dimension, they weren’t really utilised in the same way the blurb had seemed to indicate.

I felt like this book could have benefited from being a bit longer and perhaps with a smaller cast of characters. Although there were some small elements of tension, those kept being lost in the amount of flashbacks that kept cropping up.

I don’t think I’d read this book again, but I wouldn’t mind reading more books by this author in the future.

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About The Author

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Alexandra Sirowy was born in Northern California and grew up in

Providence, Rhode Island and the San Francisco Bay Area. She attended a

women’s college as an undergraduate and has a graduate degree in

International Studies. She lives in Northern California with her husband. Visit

her at alexandrasirowy.com.

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Book Blitz: Dawn of The Vie

Posted by cat2002116 on October 3, 2016

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Dawn of the Vie
Laura Diamond
(Immortal Aliens, #1)
Published by: Curiosity Quills Press
Publication date: October 3rd 2016
Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Young Adult

Since their Arrival less than 30 years ago, immortal Vie rule the planet like the super-predators they are. Enslaved humans are their servants…their entertainment…and their food. Anemies—humans with various types of anemia—are simply exterminated. Their nutritionally deficient blood is useless to the Vie.

Or so it’s thought…

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Alex, an Elite Vie, is a bit of a Renaissance Alien. Part scientist, part Raid Specialist, part drug addict, he knows Anemie blood is valuable. Rather than blindly carrying out his boss’s kill order, he convinces some colleagues to spare a few Anemies, not only for study, but also to reserve a secret stock.

The more Anemie blood Alex drinks, the more he slips into delusion, and the more his double life threatens to crumble. But quitting Anemie blood is not an option. Every Anemie has their own personal flavor. Each gives a unique high.

When Alex takes a hit of Justin’s blood, his hallucinations bleed into reality…

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Anemie Justin knows his little sister, Sammie, and he are living past their expiration dates. It becomes a guarantee when they’re bitten by a Vie named Alex during a raid. (The bite is fatal, thanks to a toxin carried in Vie saliva.) Alex adds insult to injury by promising Justin a second chance—an antidote in exchange for agreeing to be a lab rat.

And a mule…of his own blood.

When Justin says no, Alex takes off with Sammie.

All Justin has to do is find them, beat Alex, and cure himself and Sammie. All he has is a stake and serious lack of self-preservation.

No problem.

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Alex wants Justin’s blood.

Justin wants his sister back.

GAME ON.

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My Review

(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review).

(This review may contain spoilers).

I wavered a bit on how many stars to give this book. In the end, I would settle on 3.5 stars.

It was interesting to see a slightly unique take on the vampire myth, though I would have liked some more details about exactly why the Vie looked humanoid… especially considering what was revealed about them as the book went on.

I found Justin to be an intriguing character, even though I felt he was a bit cliched in the apocalyptic hero genre. It was good to see him more on the lookout for himself and his sister, though, rather than a typical self-sacrificing dark and brooding hero.

While I liked the fact that the book stayed with one first person perspective, I was a bit lost about exactly what had happened when the Vie invaded Earth. I would have liked a bit more detail about the history and how Justin’s father fit into all of it.

I did find Alex to be quite an intriguing character, even though I didn’t like or trust him. I would have liked some more detail about exactly what drove him… what his motivations were. While he skirted around telling Justin much… there were glimmers of a deeper depth to him that I would have liked to see further expanded upon.

I didn’t really like the romance that developed between Justin and Cara, mostly because I originally saw Cara as not much older than his sister… but I didn’t feel there was any real chemistry between her and Justin either way.

While I really had a strong dislike for Margaret, I did find her an intriguing character and I would have liked to see more of the Vie in general… in particular those who cared about the humans, even though even those members of the Vie didn’t seem to care as much as they could have done.

I liked seeing some of the secondary characters and it was especially interesting to see what happened with many of the other humans. Despite some problems with this book, I would be interested in reading the next book/s in this series in the future.

EXCERPT:

I hated afternoons the most. Soon after came darkness—the time when a raiding squad could snatch you out of bed and drain all the blood from your body. It was amazing that any Anemies survived with the extermination campaign ridding the world of us red blood cell-deficient freaks.

I gently squeezed my sister’s hand to make sure she kept up. Dirt caked under her fingernails like it caked under mine. The cuff of her torn sleeve had stains like mine. Her pant cuffs were rolled up six times… also like mine. A younger version of me—mouthiness and all—in girl form. Unlike me, Sammie tended to dawdle, and since we held onto the last rung of the society ladder by the tips of our fingers, giving in to distraction could get us hurt—or killed.

My gaze jumped to the pale, indifferent sky then jittered to the partially constructed biodome edge as I walked. Large, clear panels filled the metal framework in a beehive of hexagons. Eventually, the damn thing would cover the entire city, including the river surrounding the island and part of the ocean capping the south side. The project had been progressing since before I was born.

Once the construction workers completed the biodome, Vie wouldn’t have to fear the destructive UV rays of our sun and could wander freely during the day. We’d have no safe period whatsoever. Vie could get us any time.

Author Bio:

Laura Diamond is a board certified psychiatrist currently specializing in emergency psychiatry. She is also an author of all things young adult—both contemporary and paranormal. An avid fan of sci-fi, fantasy, and anything magical, she thrives on quirk, her lucid dreams, and coffee. When she’s not working or writing, she can be found sniffing books and drinking a latte at the bookstore or at home pondering renovations on her 225 year old fixer upper, all while obeying her feline overlords, of course.

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Blog Tour: Nemesis

Posted by cat2002116 on September 29, 2016

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Nemesis (Nemesis #1)

by Anna Banks
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Release Date: October 4th 2016

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Magic, Supernatural, Fiction

Synopsis:

The princess didn’t expect to fall in love–with her nemesis.

Princess Sepora of Serubel is the last Forger in all the five kingdoms. The spectorium she creates provides energy for all, but now her father has found a way to weaponize it, and his intentions to incite war force her to flee from his grasp. She escapes across enemy lines into the kingdom of Theoria, but her plans to hide are thwarted when she is captured and placed in the young king’s servitude.

Tarik has just taken over rulership of Theoria, and must now face a new plague sweeping through his kingdom and killing his citizens. The last thing he needs is a troublesome servant vying for his attention. But mistress Sepora will not be ignored. When the two finally meet face-to-face, they form an unlikely bond that complicates life in ways neither of them could have imagined.

Sepora’s gift could save Tarik’s kingdom from the Quiet Plague. But should she trust her growing feelings for her nemesis, or should she hide her gifts at all costs?

My Review

(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review).

(This review may contain spoilers).

I thought the cover of this book was really appealing. It really drew my attention and, along with the blurb, made me want to read this book. And despite the fact that it kept switching between first and third person, which meant I couldn’t easily get drawn into either character’s head, I did find this book an entertaining and fairly easy read.

I found both Sepora and Tarik interesting characters and it was good to see the problems both had to deal with… though I didn’t really think much of Tarik’s attitude during his original dealings with Sepora.

I liked being able to see something of the differences in the kingdoms… at least in the two main ones… but it was good to see how the characters viewed each other. I liked seeing something of the other characters in Tarik’s kingdom, but I would have liked to see some more of the secondary characters in Sepora’s history, rather than just her perceptions of them.

I thought that the idea of the Forgers was quite a unique one and it was good to see that Sepora still got herself in danger. I liked the fact that she was strong and spirited, but couldn’t just get away with doing what she wanted.

I would have liked a bit more time spent on the romance, as even by the end of the book, I didn’t find it all that believable. And although I found Sethos an intriguing character, I felt he didn’t really have a lot of depth outside of crushing on Sepora.

I liked Tarik’s ability to tell when someone was lying. I thought there were some really interesting weaknesses involved in that. I liked seeing his interactions with his adviser, but I would have liked to see some more details with the other people in his home. I was a bit disappointed that not much was done with the different girls in the harem.

I thought there were a lot of good elements of tension in this book and it was nice to see that the main characters had goals to work towards, along with strengths and weaknesses. While I did think it could have been improved upon… I would be interested in reading the next book/s in this series.

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About The Author

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NYT Bestselling YA author of The Syrena Legacy series: OF POSEIDON (2012), OF TRITON (2013), OF NEPTUNE (2014).

Repped by rockstar Lucy Carson of the Friedrich Agency.

I live with my husband and daughter in the Florida Panhandle. I have a southern accent compared to New Yorkers, and I enjoy food cooked with real fat. I can’t walk in high heels, but I’m very good at holding still in them. If you put chocolate in front of me, you must not have wanted it in the first place.

Favorite Books:

Shatter Me, Cinder, Linger, Shiver, Forever, Pushing the Limits, Unravel Me,Shadow and Bone, Enclave, Divergent, Candor, Graceling, Fire, The Hunger Games Trilogy, The Host, Most of James Patterson, and Janet Evanovich makes me laugh through my nose in an unfeminine sort of way.

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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

Posted by cat2002116 on September 28, 2016

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I have seen most of the BBC series of Sherlock, though not for a while. However, when I saw this on DVD, I was immediately interested in watching it.

I really liked the idea of having the characters from the modern day in the Victorian era. It was interesting to see the different attitudes they had that related to the time period, though I wasn’t especially keen on Watson’s character in the Victorian part.

I thought it was interesting to see how the case related to what had happened to the modern-day Sherlock, though I did feel this episode crossed into the fantastical at various points. There was a scene towards the end that I really couldn’t suspend my disbelief for.

I liked being able to see certain aspects of the events of history, such as the Suffragette movement, even though that did tie in with my suspension of disbelief. It was also strange to see some aspects of modern-day language being used… although that made sense with what was revealed later on.

I did like seeing the familiar characters in the Victorian setting, though I was somewhat confused by the whole thing with Mycroft. That also seemed a bit weird… though it was good to see his machinations and interactions with Mary.

Moriarty’s appearance was a bit confusing at times, though it was good to see how affected Sherlock was by him. At the same time, although it made sense later on, I did find it confusing how Moriarty seemed to take over the whole abominable bride case. I felt that fell by the wayside.

This was an interesting special, but I think there was a bit too much going on and not everything was followed through on. It was entertaining to watch the first time, but I don’t think I’d re-watch it any time soon.

The Girl With All The Gifts

Posted by cat2002116 on September 28, 2016

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(This review may contain spoilers).

I haven’t read the book this movie is based on, but I still found this movie easy to follow.

It was good to have the opportunity to see quite a bit of what Melanie’s world was like. While it was clear what the dangers were with Melanie and the other children, I couldn’t help but feel a lot of sympathy for her and the others. It was really sad to see how none of them knew any different.

While this movie was another take on the zombie genre, I did find it was a fairly unique one… though I was a bit confused by how exactly it worked. It wasn’t very clear how the fungus had first started, or how it spread so quickly, whereas a lot of zombie movies at least reference the beginning. While it was interesting to see something of the fungus’ life cycle, I wasn’t very clear on what happened to the bitten who were properly fed on.

I really did like Melanie, but I had a strong dislike for Doctor Caldwell and Parks… though the latter did grow on me a bit by the end, even though I still did really hate Caldwell for the whole movie.

It was interesting to see the kind of relationship Helen had with the children in general and Melanie in particular. It was also good to see some hints of their pasts before the infection… though I would have liked a bit more detail about their background, especially considering what Helen mentioned about not being a good person.

I felt there were a lot of tense moments in this movie and it was good to see how Melanie related to the other people. I really cared about what happened with her and I liked how resourceful she was.

I found this movie entertaining and intense to watch. It drew me in easily and although I had some problems with the ending, it’s a film I wouldn’t mind watching again in the future.

Blog Tour: Stalking Jack The Ripper

Posted by cat2002116 on September 26, 2016

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stalking-jack-the-ripper-cover Stalking Jack the Ripper (Untitled Trilogy #1)
by Kerri Maniscalco
Publisher: Jimmy Patterson
Release Date: September 20th 2016
Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Mystery

Synopsis

Seventeen-year-old Audrey Rose Wadsworth was born a lord’s daughter, with a life of wealth and privilege stretched out before her. But between the social teas and silk dress fittings, she leads a forbidden secret life.

Against her stern father’s wishes and society’s expectations, Audrey often slips away to her uncle’s laboratory to study the gruesome practice of forensic medicine. When her work on a string of savagely killed corpses drags Audrey into the investigation of a serial murderer, her search for answers brings her close to her own sheltered world.

My Review

(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review).

(This review may contain spoilers).

Jack the Ripper has always been a horrible part of history, but I was intrigued by the blurb and I found Audrey to be a really intriguing character. It was interesting to see her as a progressive female character in a time when women were still considered unequal to men.

It was good to see the tensions between Audrey’s father and uncle and I liked being able to learn more about their history, though there were times I felt there were some contradictions… particularly in regards to her uncle’s behaviour. And I found it very hard to understand her father’s real motivations.

I thought the illustrations used in this book added a good aspect, but I did feel there were times they detracted from the story a bit.

It was good to see how there were some connections to Audrey’s household, though I felt there was a bit too much summarising of events. I would have liked to see this book expanded upon a bit more.

While I did find Thomas to be an interesting character, I thought that his deductions could have been shown a bit better, though, as none of those were things I could see as a reader.

It was good to see bits and pieces of the murders, but I did feel there was less shown than there really should have been. I did like seeing Audrey’s relationship with her cousin, but I would have liked to see those interactions a bit more, rather than them being glossed over. And I would have liked to see a bit more depth to her aunt’s character.

While a lot of the book did have the feel of the time period the book was set in… I was a bit disappointed to see there was quite a bit of modern day language used, that did detract from the story at times.

I did like seeing Audrey’s relationship with Nathaniel and it was good to get some ideas of the differences between the siblings. There was one thing in particular I did see coming, but only just before it became relevant.

Despite the issues mentioned earlier, I did find this book entertaining to read and I would be interested in reading more books by this author in the future, as well as the next book/s in this series.

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About The Author

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Kerri Maniscalco grew up in a semi-haunted house outside NYC where her fascination with gothic settings began. In her spare time she reads everything she can get her hands on, cooks all kinds of food with her family and friends, and drinks entirely too much tea while discussing life’s finer points with her cats. Stalking Jack the Ripper is her debut novel. It incorporates her love of forensic science and unsolved history, and is the first in a new series of gothic thrillers.

It will be available everywhere September 20, 2016.