Month: August 2018

The Waiting Room by Emily Bleeker

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review I had tears by the time I finished this book. My heart felt as if every drop of emotion was drained out of it. I was in turmoil. I liked the book, yet I didn't like it in some parts. The story goes like this, since her husband's death, Veronica has post partum … Continue reading The Waiting Room by Emily Bleeker

Editor's picks

Review - Faithless by Laura Legend

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review This book had everything I like in a main character : kickass heroine who has power and magic, who knows martial arts, and my personal favorite one who can fight with a katana, knife, and a sword. A debut by Laura Legend had everything I like in a team with Cass, Richard, Zach, … Continue reading Review - Faithless by Laura Legend

Interview with Author Juan Zapata @ZapataThe1

by Shalini, posted in Book Spotlight, Digital Reads Blog Tours, Interviews

An end of the tour, an almost goodbye to a brilliant author makes me both sentimental and nostalgic. (Juan is too cute for me to feel crying emotions, he triggers the others, look at his pic) Juan has also been kind and patient enough to answer all my questions. Here I bring you snippets about … Continue reading Interview with Author Juan Zapata @ZapataThe1

Review - Keep You Safe by Rona Halsall

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review I needed a fast moving book which would get over in a couple of hours. And this book fit the bill. The pages turned so rapidly that I was astonished The story was routine for a thriller, a mother searching for her child. This had a slightly different delivery. The husband Tom didn't … Continue reading Review - Keep You Safe by Rona Halsall

Review - Golden Skies by Juan Zapata @ZapataThe1

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

There was once a visionary on the planet of Certamen He stood tall and brave, the highest amongst men A lone warrior who went through the fires of hell Malik was he, the king, for whom tolls the bell The brightest star, Eliza beautiful and passionate More than sister, she was a fierce fighter yet … Continue reading Review - Golden Skies by Juan Zapata @ZapataThe1

Review - The Unexpected Inlander by Kellyn Thompson

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review I like sci-fi, and I like old fashioned romance. I like the amalgamation of the two. The story by author Kellyn Thompson is futuristic, 40 years after 'The War' when the world has 3 sectors under 12 Presidents, and Mexico is separate and independent. The people are offered genetic manipulation to eradicate diseases, … Continue reading Review - The Unexpected Inlander by Kellyn Thompson

Blog Tour - Entrapped by Claire

by Shalini, posted in Book Spotlight

Today I am so excited to be a part of Claire's debut release, a dark romance, Entrapped I present to you Entrapped by Claire Ayres Blurb Cellist, Luka, has moved to Bristol to start a new job and recover from the betrayal of finding his best friend and his girlfriend in bed together. He doesn’t … Continue reading Blog Tour - Entrapped by Claire

Interview with Author Juan Zapata @ZapataThe1

by Shalini, posted in Digital Reads Blog Tours, Interviews

I am starting this blog tour with a preview of my interview with Author Juan Zapata, a brilliant writer of the most difficult genre, sci-fi. Hey Juan, welcome to my blog. It is brilliant to start the tour with your words. Let's get started about your book Golden Skies and the hard work behind it. … Continue reading Interview with Author Juan Zapata @ZapataThe1

Review - The Rising Storm by Ceri A. Lowe

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review Every expedition of any kinds requires sacrifices and sometimes they are one too many. But survival calls for it everytime... This is the experience of Alice who has seen the world getting destroyed by the Storms till Paradigm Industry rescues her and trains her to build their own community of survivors for the … Continue reading Review - The Rising Storm by Ceri A. Lowe

Review - Survival Sandstorm by Mehul Jangir

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

At the age of 14, author Mehul Jangir has written this book. I am reviewing the book not on the basis of his age but on his writing. My review The story went thus 1 Soviet pilot, 2 Soviet soldiers, and 3 German hostages in a small plane traveling across Sahara to reach the British … Continue reading Review - Survival Sandstorm by Mehul Jangir

Cover Reveal - In Servitude by Heleen Kist @hkist

by Shalini, posted in Book Spotlight, Digital Reads Blog Tours

Digital Reads Blog Tours is the exclusive in presenting the first glimpse of the book cover. I am so excited for Author Heleen Kist. She is a brilliant writer and a loving soul with a brain which is both intelligent and analytical. I am often awed when I speak to her at the amount of … Continue reading Cover Reveal - In Servitude by Heleen Kist @hkist

A Holiday to Remember by Susanne O’Leary

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review A continuation of the road trip taken by the girls Maddie and Leanne, this had boats and sailing in it. You got to read the previous book to know and love the characters and Bridget. The author Susanne O'Leary has continued the travel from Ireland to Italy, to driving the red Mercedes convertible … Continue reading A Holiday to Remember by Susanne O’Leary

Book Review - Black Widow by Jennifer Estep

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

August is my fantasy month My review Is it possible for a book to become better than the previous? - Absolutely Jennifer Estep has done it again, given me a story which is exciting, thrilling, and fighting fine with elemental magic. This time Gin a.k.a Spider goes against MMM, Madeline Monroe, probably the strongest Elemental … Continue reading Book Review - Black Widow by Jennifer Estep

Review - Tied to Deceit by Neena H Brar #digitalreadsblogtours

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Digital Reads Blog Tours, Fiction

Digital Reads Blog Tours presents My review The book was a fun read, it took me 2 days to finish it as it was a buddy read with Rekha. You can find both our reviews here and here It also was a mother-daughter bonding read when mom showed a curiosity in the cover. Hence a … Continue reading Review - Tied to Deceit by Neena H Brar #digitalreadsblogtours

The Secret by K. L. Slater

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review I have always loved Kim Slater's book; her books are twisty, mysterious, and loads of fun. Trying to play detective while reading such books has become my favorite past time. A good side-effect of reading thrillers!! This book too has its moments of secrets coming out as anger, like lava from the volcano. … Continue reading The Secret by K. L. Slater

Review - Tied to Deceit by Neena H Brar

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

This was a buddy read with my friend Rekha, an intellectual and analytical blogger with her reviews. We decided we would read 10 chapters everyday and discuss it out. Do check out her views too as we read the book piecemeal. The Analysis First 10 chapters The book started with a murder mystery, a whodunit … Continue reading Review - Tied to Deceit by Neena H Brar

The Ex-Wife by Jess Ryder

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review 3 POV, 2 timeliness, and a merging of the two at the right time makes this fast paced book a thrilling read. The story would seem convoluted a seemingly happy couple, an extramarital affair, unexpected pregnancy, divorce, remarriage, going back to ex, kidnapping the child, planning a new family, the ex wife and … Continue reading The Ex-Wife by Jess Ryder

Review - Midnight Snacks are Murder by Libby Klein

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review I never thought an author can get better with her next book, but Libby Klein did. This book is cutely enchanting This book too has Poppy in the forefront, but this time it is Aunt Ginny who is accused of murder, that too hitting a youngish man on the head with a baseball … Continue reading Review - Midnight Snacks are Murder by Libby Klein

Blog Tour - Interview with Author Neena H Brar

by Shalini, posted in Book Spotlight, Digital Reads Blog Tours, Interviews

Hey guys, I am starting the blog tour with this well spoken interview with Neena H Brar, author of Died to Deceit Digital Reads Blog Tours presents Neena H Brar • Neena, welcome to my blog. Tell me something about yourself. Thanks for having me. I was born and brought up in a small town … Continue reading Blog Tour - Interview with Author Neena H Brar