At Grave´s End by Jeaniene Frost

One of the best books of this series. A thrilling read, written in a brilliant way and with figures that make you yearn for more. If you don´t know the author and this series yet, this is the best way to get started. 

At Grave´s End* 

Author Jeaniene Frost

Night Huntress Series #3

Publisher Avon Books on December 30, 2008

Genre Vampire

Pages 352

Format Paperback

Source German Publisher* 

Goodreads

Some things won´t stay buried – at grave´s end. It should be the best time of half-vampire Cat Crawfield´s life. With her undead love Bones at her side, she´s successfully protected mortals from the rogue undead. But though Cat´s worn disguise after disguise keeps her true identity a secret from the brazen bloodsuckers, her cover´s finally been blown, placing her in terrible danger. As if that wasn´t enough, a woman from Bones´ past is determined to bury him once and for all. Caught in the crosshairs of a vengeful vamp yet determined to help Bones stop a lethal magic from being unleashed, Cat´s about to learn the true meaning of bad blood. And the tricks she´s learned as a special agent won´t help her. She will need to fully embrace her vampire instincts in order to save herself – and Bones – from a fate worse than the grave. 

Thoughts

This is one of the books I literally inhaled while reading. A thrilling plot, a haunting story and two main figures who blow your mind. 

Top Ten Tuesday

This is my first Top Ten Tuesday I am doing here at Inkvotary. I´ve done a few of its German version a few years ago, but never the English variety of it.
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted over at That Artsy Reader Girl and came back to my attention while reading a blog post at another book bloggers blog.
I am not sure if I can participate every week, but whenever there is a topic that catches my interest, I will write my share of it.

The question this time is all about Serie´s I´ve Given Up on / Don´t Plan to Finish or Serie´s I´d like to Finish Someday.

Verliebt Bis In Die Fingerspitzen by Sarah Morgan

I actually wasn´t sure if I really wanted to read Holiday in the Hamptons, after the last book in this series hadn´t been that good. And the cover did ad to it. For me, it is too abstract. I like the ones the UK editions show a whole lot more. But tastes are different, and that is good.

Verliebt bis in die Fingerspitzen* 

Author Sarah Morgan

From Manhattan With Love Series #5

Translation Ivonne Senn

Original Title Holiday In The Hamptons*

Publisher Mira TB on June 4, 2018

Genre Novel

Pages 396

Format Paperback 

Source German Publisher 

Goodreads

Dog sitter Fliss learned something as a child: do not show anyone how vulnerable you are. Do not show your feelings to anyone. When she learns that her Ex Seth begins as a doctor in the local veterinary clinic, memories burn like the sun on her skin: the tender hours on the beach, the smell of the sea. Promptly she flees from New York to the Hamptons. But there she meets Seth, of all people. Confused, she slips into the role of her twin sister to avoid the painful encounter: the encounter with the biggest mistake of her life … (personal translation by ©Vi at Inkvotary)

Thoughts

And besides, the novel between the book cover is, what matters, right? 

Weekly Book Wrap-Up #66 – It´s Raining Books!

With the Weekly Book Wrap-Up, I give you a bit of an insight into all the new books that have arrived at my place.

No matter if I won a giveaway, got approved for a reviewer´s copy, an ARC or just bought one myself. Everything that I add to my shelves, in what way ever and read during the past week or am still reading, I will write about it. And maybe I tell you a bit about the upcoming things on Inkvotary, that is if I don´t forget it and have something to share with you *smile*

Ein Ungezähmtes Mädchen by Simona Ahrnstedt

It was the cover, that drew me in right away. The combination of the red hair, the blue dress and the green of the trees in the background – wonderful. And the fact, that I wanted to see how the author writes in her history books. Because so far, I only knew her modern novels.

Ein ungezähmtes Mädchen* 

Author Simona Ahrnstedt

Slottet Wadenstierna #1

Original Title Överenskommelser

Publisher LYX on July 21, 2017

Genre Historical Novel

Pages 511

Format Softcover 

Source Purchased 

Goodreads

Beatrice Löwenstrom is young, intelligent and unwilling to be just a mindless ornament for a man. When she meets the extremely charming Seth Hammerstaal, it immediately crackles between them. With Seth, Beatrice can be all to herself, he is the first man who loves her wisdom and rebellious character and does not desire her solely for her appearance or status. But her uncle has long promised her to the unscrupulous Count Rosenschöld. A man who wants nothing more but to break the will of the red-haired beauty. (personal translation ©Vi at Inkvotary)

Thoughts

A novel that plays in a setting of a Stockholm where women are not as self-destined as we are today.

Palace Of Silk – Die Verräterin by C. E. Bernard

Holy Christ – this was FANTASTIC! Not only that the cover design fits in perfectly in the entire makeup of this trilogy, the plot as well is created in a great and very haunting way. Wow, wow, wow!

Palace of Silk – Die Verräterin* 

Author C. E. Bernard

Palace Saga #2

Translation Charlotte Lungstrass-Kapfer

Original Title Light That Flame

Publisher Penhaligon on May 29, 2018

Genre Fantasy

Pages 441

Format Softcover

Source German Publisher 

Goodreads

Rea was first the bodyguard of Crown Prince Robin, then his secret lover. After the dramatic events at the English royal court, she had to flee. In Paris, she hopes for a new life in freedom, because in France, people may touch – even the in England feared Magdalene must not hide. But when Ninon, Rea´s closest confidante and sister of the French King, calls her friend to the court, Rea brings in the curse of her past: Nobody less than Prince Robin awaits her – but not because he wants to win Rea back, but because he stops for Ninon´s hand. (personal translation by ©Vi at Inkvotary) 

Thoughts

Good, I admit it, at first, I wasn´t very sure if I had made the right choice to ask for this second book. 

Schlafe Für Immer by Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Burke

What a fast-paced and thrilling read The Sleeping Beauty Killer is. From the very first moment, you are in the middle of a drama that contains many twists and turns, surprises and a main character who knows how to do what she does best.

Schlafe für Immer* 

Author Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Burke

Under Suspicion Series #4

Translation Karl-Heinz Ebnet

Original Title The Sleeping Beauty Killer

Publisher Heyne on May 14, 2018

Genre Thriller

Pages 382

Format Hardcover

Source German Publisher 

Goodreads

It´s been fifteen years since Casey Carter´s fiancé was murdered. Casey was behind bars for fifteen years. Innocent, as she always claimed. Only that did not even believe her own mother. Now, after her release, she finally wants to cleanse her name. In desperation, she turns to Laurie Moran, who treats uncleared criminal cases in her TV show Under Suspicion. Laurie hesitates initially because the evidence clearly speaks against Casey. But then she takes on the case – unaware of the misfortune she conjures up with it. (personal translation by ©Vi at Inkvotary). 

Thoughts

I literally read The Sleeping Beauty Killer overnight. There was no chance to put it aside, even for one minute. 

Mädchen In Scherben by Kathleen Glasgow

I don´t know what exactly made me want to read Girl in Pieces. No matter how I put it, the cover – not the original one or the one from the German edition – is really speaking to me or nice to look at. In fact, when I got the offer from the publisher, I was irritated. A feeling that didn´t change, even after I started reading this book.

Mädchen in Scherben* 

Author Kathleen Glasgow

Translation Yvonne Hargane

Original Title Girl In Pieces

Publisher Fischer TB on March 22, 2018

Genre Children 14+

Pages 445

Format Softcover

Source German Publisher 

Goodreads

“I remember the stars that night. Like salt crystals, they sparkled in the sky. As if someone had spilled the caster on a very dark fabric. Finally, I thought they were the last thing I would see before I die.” (personal translation by ©Vi at Inkvotary) 

Thoughts

It turned out to be a novel that I wouldn´t consider a YA book or a book for children 14+. This novel is brutal, blunt, depressing, dark and took me the longest time to read it. 

Weekly Book Wrap-Up #65 – Warm, warmer - HOT!

With the Weekly Book Wrap-Up, I give you a bit of an insight into all the new books that have arrived at my place.
No matter if I won a giveaway, got approved for a reviewer´s copy, an ARC or just bought one myself. Everything that I add to my shelves, in what way ever and read during the past week or am still reading, I will write about it. And maybe I tell you a bit about the upcoming things on Inkvotary, that is if I don´t forget it and have something to share with you *smile*