Far Removed: Book 1 in the Apidecca Duology by C B Lansdell

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Title: Far Removed: Book 1 in the Apidecca Duology

Author: C B Lansdell
Genre: Sci-fi / horror
Where to buy: https://books2read.com/farremoved/

Synopsis:
On the moon of Knyadrea, the sea yields intelligent life. For a species shaped by tides, change is the only constant.

Charismatic and innovative, Oklas Sayve has risen to prominence in Apidecca, the moon's capital city. A politician and college director, he has the resources to effect the changes he envisions for the world. But the sovereigns he serves oppose him at every turn and his status cannot protect the low-strata students attending his college. After a young knyad is wrongly linked to insurgent activity, Oklas must find a way to smuggle her out of the city while hiding his involvement from the authorities.

Below the grand Assembly Chambers, a knyad in a mask sculpts, grasping for scraps of beauty in her shrinking world. Years ago, Prismer made a costly mistake and now has only her job at the projection booth and a few special interests to fill her days. But it is not her sculptures that draw the attention of a powerful client, and she is soon met with a request to undertake a dangerous mission. Will she answer the call and risk losing the little she has left?

Mysteries surface. A supernatural substance is used in corrupt ways. As identities shift and predicaments are reshuffled, what alliances might be forged?

The Stars Within by Alex Arch

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Title: The Stars Within
Author: Alex Arch
Genre: Science-fiction
Where to read: most big retailers but only in ebook format.

Synopsis:
A dying star always shines brightest.

Thomas fights to beat cancer. Colette fights to save the human race.

A colonial miner crippled with debt, Thomas must flee his home to cure his recurring cancer. With his health declining at an alarming rate, his options are limited. Spend his last days surrounded by his loved ones or leave them behind for a slim chance to live. The choice is impossible, the prospect grim, and not for him alone.

A pragmatic military hero, Colette enrolls in a mission to thwart an alien invasion. She always gets the job done… unless Mia’s involved. She must then put her feelings aside as always or risk jeopardizing her assignment for the woman she once loved.

Two battles. Two realities. For one to succeed, the other must fail.

The Revenge by Stacy T Townend

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Title: The Revenge
Author: Stacy T Townend
Genre: Historical Fiction
Where to read: Amazon, ebook, paperback or Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis: The Revenge is my 2nd book in the trilogy The Mercian Tales. It continues on from Book 1 The Betrayal. Oswi now Ealdorman of Holt is once more thrown into action serving King Offa. The Ealdorman of East Sussex call for support against the invading King Wattus of the Haestingas Tribe. Oswi must use his skills as a warrior to take battle to the enemy. Oswi finds new friends and warriors go take north to battle the invading raiders. Lies, mistrust, death, honour loyalty & friend & foe alike all seeking revenge. Who will succeed & be triumphant.

Blood Lust by L. E. Scott

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Blood Lust
by L. E. Scott
Supernatural Romance
Read for free on KU or buy on Amazon: https://mybook.to/lxL9A

Blood Lust follows a vampire and human couple who live with their pet werewolf, Vincent. The human, Benigo, is dying which means that if Sangue (the vampire) doesn't want to wait for him to reincarnate and then grow up and start to remember him again (this has happened before), he needs to turn him into a vampire so they can be together. The trouble is, Benigo might not remember him or their love, but that's a risk Sangue is willing to take. However, the ritual doesn't work and Benigo heals instead of turning. Perplexed, Sangue goes searching for answers and learns that if someone isn't willing to die they won't turn. This gives Benigo an idea about using vampire blood to heal an epidemic that is currently plaguing the gay community, and Sangue goes along with it because he's the type that would do anything for the man he loves.

Graphic Novel Recommendations 1

I've been really enjoying reading graphic novels! They're so cute, fun and emotion-evoking. I'm loving reading them on Kindle where they are available. I wanted to share some that I've read and want everyone to check out!

The Sad Ghost Club

 

Volume 1 was on sale so I thought I'd check it out and oh wow was I surprised! The Sad Ghost Club follows characters who suffer with their mental health, they meet and talk about life and things. It feels like such an authentic portrayal of living with mental illness, it's so relatable and lovely. I immediately read and adored the next two books in the series and I can't wait for volume 4! These are absolute must-reads!

The Child of Fire and Earth Book Review

 

Title: The Child of Fire and Earth
Author: Barry Ryerson
Genre: children's fantasy
Available: paperback, Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, audiobook, signed and personalised copies

Summary:

This book follows Hew, a young boy in the 15th century. He is the son of a farmer but he always dreamed of becoming a knight. One day he meets a dragon and he discovers all of the magical creatures that exist whilst on a grand adventure.

My Current Goals

Hello!

• My main general goal is to adopt a more positive mindset rather than an anxious one.

Reading:

• Genres I'm feeling more pulled towards right now: sweet fantasy/paranormal romance and manga
• I recently made a list of all of the Kindle books I have (including mostly indie books) and I plan to hopefully steadily go through these.
• Manga I'm reading/are on my radar: Spy x Family, One Piece, Fairy Tail, Hunter x Hunter, Naruto, Dragon Ball, The Girl From the Other Side, The Ancient Magus' Bride. If you have any other recommendations please comment!
• I'm also on the search for cookbooks so if anyone has any recommendations please let me know! I have some already on my wishlist, mostly the Pinch of Nom books!

Gaming:

• I don't play games as much as I used to but I do have a backlog of games that I would like to complete, my current focus is Cult of the Lamb.

Learning:

• I have been trying to learn French for years! I really want to prioritise Duolingo and aim to finish all of the lessons on there before moving on to another language. If you have any tips please comment!

So those are some of my current main goals. If you'd like to share, what are some of yours?

Recent reading updates 19/9

• Caught up with Spy x Family
• Started The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches (getting bedknobs and broomsticks vibes and loving it)
• Thinking of starting One Piece?
• Have no decided audiobook

How about you?

My current reading plans

Hi! So the genres that I am interested in keeps changing! Last year (and some of this year) I read a lot of middlegrade (mainly fantasy) that I really enjoyed. I also read some graphic novels/comics and a lot of Spy x Family! This year I have been reading a wider variety of books. 

I was working on reducing my physical TBR which I have done! I was reading a lot via audio but for some reason I have lost interest in audiobooks for now and I am really into reading on Kindle! 

So on my Kindle I have some books in different genres. As I have been more in a mystery mood, I separated my Kindle books by genre. I have some fantasy romance and some middlegrade that I need to get to at some point.

I've been reading the Detective Kosuke Kindaichi books and I'm finding them to be great page turners. At the moment I really feel like reading more Japanese detective books, then some biology/nature books.

What are your current reading plans?

Update: I'm Back & Future Posts

Hello everyone! Long time, no post. I have decided that I want to start posting on here again but it will be different. I would like to share short updates and thoughts about things like my Fibromyalgia, what I'm reading, what I've been up to etc. I may add some other things. I am going to be working on renovating my blog a bit. If you'd like to subscribe via email click the Bloglovin' link in the sidebar to be updated when I post!