Simon Thorn And The Wolf´s Den by Aimée Carter

The cover of the German edition kind of fascinated me. This book was worth every second of my time. Holy moly, what a great start.

Simon Thorn And The Wolf´s Den 

Author Aimée Carter

Simon Thorn Series #1

Publisher Bloomsbury USA Childrens on February 2, 2016

Genre Fantasy

Pages 307

Format Hardcover

Source Library 

Goodreads

Twelve-year-old Simon Thorn´s life has never been easy or normal, but things like, being bullied at school and living in a cramped Manhattan apartment with his Uncle Darryl are nothing compared to his biggest secret. He can talk to animals. But when his mom is suddenly kidnapped by a herd of rats, Simon finds out that he, his mom, and his uncle are all Animalgams-people born with the ability to change into an animal at will. In search of his mom, Simon discovers the Animalgam Academy based at the Central Park Zoo. There he learns about the fractured five kingdoms – Mammals, Birds, Insects, Reptiles, and Underwater – that make up this secret world … and realizes he may be the only one who can save it.

Thoughts

One of the very few books I call an overnight read. Filled with action, a great story, emotions and the great setting of New York.

Waiting On Wednesday #103 – The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter

is a weekly event that was originally hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. This meme is a place that spotlights upcoming releases that we´re eagerly anticipating with pure joy.

There are a lot of new books coming out each year and some of them catch my attention and will get a spotlight in my Waiting on Wednesday post. While some of them will finally end up here at my place, others won´t.



I am joining Tressa at Wishful Endings and her meme Can´t-Wait Wednesday.

War Storm by Victoria Aveyard

As much as I am fascinated by the gorgeous cover, I am not much fascinated by the story behind it. What in the world was that?!

War Storm 

Author Victoria Aveyard

Red Queen Series #4

Publisher Harper Teen on May 15, 2018

Genre Fantasy

Pages 657

Format Hardcover

Source Purchased 

Goodreads

Victory comes at a price. Mare Barrow learned this all too well when Cal´s betrayal nearly destroyed her. Now determined to protect her heart – and secure freedom for Reds and newbloods like her – Mare resolves to overthrow the kingdom of Norta once and for all … starting with the crown on Maven´s head. But no battle is won alone, and before the Reds may rise as one, Mare must side with the boy who broke her heart in order to defeat the boy who almost broke her. Cal´s powerful Silver allies, alongside Mare and the Scarlet Guard, prove a formidable force. But Maven is driven by an obsession so deep, he will stop at nothing to have Mare as his own again, even if it means demolish everything – and everyone – in his path. War is coming, and all Mare has fought for hangs in the balance. Will victory be enough to topple the Silver kingdoms? Or will little lightning girl be forever silenced?

Thoughts

What a pleasure reading Red Queen has been. But this here?

Weekly Book Wrap-Up #76 – New Books And New Plans

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*

Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts

I LOVE Nora Roberts. She is the Queen of Romance and reading her books is one heck of a pleasure. Sometimes a bit more, sometimes a bit less. This one is definitely the a-bit-more category. Whiskey Beach was a pure reading pleasure.

Whiskey Beach
Author Nora Roberts
Publisher G.P. Putnam´s Sons on April 16, 2013
Genre Contemporary Romance
Pages 484
Format Hardcover
Source Purchased 
Goodreads

For more than three hundred years, Bluff House has sat above Whiskey Beach, guarding its shore – and its secrets. But to Eli Landon, it´s home. A Boston lawyer, Eli has weathered an intense year of public scrutiny and police investigation after being accused of – but never arrested for - the murder of his soon-to-be ex-wife. He finds sanctuary at Bluff House, even though his beloved grandmother is in Boston recuperating from a nasty fall. Abra Walsh is always there, though. Whiskey Beach´s resident housekeeper, yoga instructor, jewelry maker, and massage therapist, Abra is a woman of many talents – including helping Eli take control of his life and clear his name. But as they become entangled in each other, they find themselves caught in a net that stretches back for centuries – one that has ensnared a man intent on reaping the rewards of destroying Eli Landon once and for all. 

Thoughts

It started with the gorgeous cover design.

Waiting On Wednesday #102 – Bone Crier´s Moon by Kathryn Purdie

is a weekly event that was originally hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. This meme is a place that spotlights upcoming releases that we´re eagerly anticipating with pure joy.

There are a lot of new books coming out each year and some of them catch my attention and will get a spotlight in my Waiting on Wednesday post. While some of them will finally end up here at my place, others won´t.



I am joining Tressa at Wishful Endings and her meme Can´t-Wait Wednesday.

Weekly Book Wrap-Up #75 – Book Surprise

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*

2019 Library Love Challenge Mid-Year Update

I had to link up a review for a book from the library at Angel´s Guilty Pleasures when I stumbled across her mid-year post which reminded me that I should post one too. How time flies!

My goal for this challenge was to achieve at least the Dewey Decimal. Meaning that I must lend and read twelve books from my library. But I guess that I will go beyond that since I´ve spent more time at the library lately than I thought I would this year.

To see how many books I´ve read for this challenge to date, keep reading *smile*

Waiting On Wednesday #101 – The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh

is a weekly event that was originally hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. This meme is a place that spotlights upcoming releases that we´re eagerly anticipating with pure joy.

There are a lot of new books coming out each year and some of them catch my attention and will get a spotlight in my Waiting on Wednesday post. While some of them will finally end up here at my place, others won´t.



I am joining Tressa at Wishful Endings and her meme Can´t-Wait Wednesday.

The Chosen by Kristina Ohlsson

I don´t know what made me take this book home with me. The cover for sure was not the reason. And at home, I discovered after reading a few pages, that I was somehow familiar with it. And still, there were things to discover.

The Chosen* 

Author Kristina Ohlsson

Fredrika Bergman & Alex Recht Series #5

Original Title Davidsstjärnor

Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd. on December 31, 2015

Genre Thriller

Pages 584

Format Paperback

Source Library 

Goodreads

On a cold winter´s day, a pre-school teacher is shot to death in front of parents and children at the Jewish Congregation in Stockholm. Just a few hours later two Jewish boys go missing on their way to tennis practice. A heavy snowstorm hits Stockholm and the traces of the perpetrator are few and far between. Fredrika Bergman and Alex Recht are faced with one of their toughest challenges every as they hunt for a killer that seems as merciless and he is effective. The leads in the investigation are many and diverse but in the end, they all point to the same place: Israel. Someone or something called the Paper Boy keeps popping up in the police investigation. But who was he really? And could he possibly have resurfaced in Stockholm, now claiming new victims?

Thoughts

It was a bit odd to read this book. Maybe it was because some things seemed quite familiar while others were completely new to me.