Sticky Fingers: 12 Short Stories - J.T. Lawrence

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I got an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.

I am not usually a fan of short stories, I crave depth and like to emerge myself in the story, but J.T. Lawrence has shown me that you can still do this with short stories. There wasn’t one where I felt underwhelmed, each one of them left me satisfied, there was one or two that I would LOVE a full novel.

Definitely recommending this to anyone who loves short stories, and even to those who like me would like to get started on short stories.

Also would like to mention how stunning each stories cover is! Just look at the design, each giving you a glimpse into the story.

Escape follows as suicidal baby, the determination was palpable, and the ending, what a twist.

She did it, a battered woman is found in a pool of her dead husband’s blood, with a detective that didn’t quite trust his gut feeling.

Bridge Gate a series of letters between a young girl and her estranged father. I love these kinds of stories that is written in the form of letters. This one is one that I would love a full novel.

The Itch an itch that just won’t go away, such an intense story that drew me in.

The unsuspecting gold digger a woman finds herself engaged to an extremely wealthy man, this one knocked me out of the park, another one I wouldn’t mind reading more, and that end, what a shock!

Something Borrowed The broken-hearted bride. This story had me grabbing tissues.

Pigeon Pair Pigeon’s so many pigeon’s, such a cute start and then the end, damn pigeons.

Grey Magic Another one that I wouldn’t mind a full novel, it had me wishing for more, and really made me think.

The Little Pink Book A midwife with a twist, couldn’t help but picture Call the Midwife in my head, but the end was definitely not what I expected. This one will stay with me for a while.

Travelling slacks a holiday review gone bad, giggle inducing. Such a wonderful story, in the form of reviews on a website.

Sticky Fingers A kleptomaniac telling her story, how she got started, you will laugh, gasp, and shake your head in disbelieve.

Off the Hinge Such a sad story and definitely a great way to end this wonderful collection.

Keep your eyes open for your copy as it will be available in 28^th July 2016

Refuse - Joanne MacGregor

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To start of let me say that I got an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.

This book was amazing, it doesn’t happen often that the second book in a trilogy is as exciting as the first and last books, but this one was action packed and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time.

“All sixteen year-old expert sniper Jinxy James wanted was a little freedom, but now she’s trapped between the government and the rebels, unsure of who the real enemy is. When she uncovers appalling secrets and twisted motivations, Jinxy begins to question her allegiances. Soon she will need to choose between love and freedom, as she struggles to do the right thing in a world gone horribly wrong.”

Refuse was just as wonderful as Recoil, it picks-up straight at the cliff-hanger of Recoil (Go read it now if you haven’t already) you follow the ups and downs, the emotions, with Jinxy. And can I just say the characters draw you in, you can’t help but love Jinxy, and of course hate some of the others.

The pace was fast and once I started I couldn’t stop, and yes I almost emailed the author at 11 at night to ask for more.

Definitely a must read for Dystopian fans, and this one has a twist that sets it apart from others. 

You can get your copy of this book here on 30 July 2016