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1 week ago November 4, 2019November 2, 2019alwaysneedmorebooks

The Unadjusteds by Marisa Noelle #TheUnadjusteds @MarisaNoelle77 @Write_Plan #Bookreview

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The most shocking opening to a book I think I have ever read!  9 people arrive on Chelsea Bridge in London at rush hour. They have never met, but together they each tie a rope around their necks and leap to their deaths.  Each person received a letter in the post that morning, a pre-written suicide note, and a page containing only 4 words: Nothing important happened today. This letter is how they knew they had been chosen to become part of The People of Choice: a mysterious suicide cult. The police are under pressure to find a link between the cult members, to locate a leader who does not seem to exist, as social media interest builds and people all over the world start to kill themselves. This book is certainly not for the faint hearted - the descriptions of suicide are graphic and shocking, more so I think as we go from a normal day in the persons life, to finding out in detail how they died. I have no idea where Carver gets his ideas!  Utterly original, shocking and disorienting, this book is certainly one I will not forget.  The conclusion was satisfying and a little bit terrifying: Carver's execution is impeccable.  If you have a strong stomach and don't mind having your head messed with, you must read this book! Full review is over on the blog! Thank you @orendabooks and @annecater14 for my #gifted proof copy. #nothingimportanthappenedtoday #willcarver #orendabooks #bookblogger #blogpost #9suicides1cultnoleader #thrillerbooks #booksandbreakfast
In the UK today it is Remembrance Sunday, where we remember British service members who have died in wars and other military conflicts since World War 1. I studied World War 2 for my history A-level a very long time ago but it is still a period I am interested in, both in true stories and fiction. I don't think I'll ever stop being shocked at the horrors that people went through, especially in the concentration camps, and it is important to me that we don't ever forget. #remembranceday #remembrancesunday #worldwar2 #thebookthief #reniasdiary #thelibrarianofauschwitz #TheCutOutGirl #annelies #bookstack
What an exciting week it's been! On Tuesday night I was lucky enough to attend #4thestatelive along with some blogger friends where we heard 4 authors speak about their forthcoming books. 🌟 Marina Kemp spoke about her debut novel, Nightingale. Set among the lush fields and olive groves of Southern France, it is described as a novel of prejudice, passion and freedom with comparisons to Chocolat and Call Me By Your Name. Out Feb 2020. 🌟 Raven Smith spoke about his novel Trivial Pursuits, a humorous exploration of modern life due in April 2020. 🌟 My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell has been all over social media. After hearing the author speak, I've bumped this to the top of my TBR. Due March 2020 🌟 Bella Mackie spoke about her book the Jog on Journal which is an accompanying book to Jog On, which tells of how running helped her mental health. Out 14th Nov 2019. These are the books I picked up. @4thestatebooks know how to throw an event! Lots of exciting books to look forward to in 2020! #bookblogger #mydarkvanessa #kateelizabethrussell #nightingale #marinakemp #ravensmith #jogonjournal #jogon #bellamackie #valentine #elizabethwetmore #geniusandink #hazardsoftimetravel #joycecaroloates #wolfhall #bookevents
Do you collect any books? I came across these Barnes and Noble editions in @kimsbookshops in Chichester and they are so pretty! I couldn't help but treat myself to one! Can you guess which one? If I had the space I'd definitely collect these! #barnesandnoble #bookcollections #specialeditions #bookshops #bookshopping #igbooks #bookblogger #bookcollector #shelfie
I was approached by @marisanoelle77 for read her YA dystopian The Unadjusteds earlier this year and I've reviewed it on my blog today! 16 year old Silver Melody lives in a world where 80% of people have chosen to take a nanite pill which alters their DNA. Known as the altereds, those people now possess enhancements like wings, tails, and increased strength or intelligence. Although Silver’s parents created the nanite pill used to deliver these genetic modifications, Silver is proud of her unadjusted state. However, when the president declares all unadjusteds must take a nanite, Silver has no choice but to flee the city with her father and some friends to prevent the extinction of the unadjusteds. This reminded me of a cross between X-Men, The Hunger Games and Divergent. I loved all the special abilities detailed in this book and although I think I'd be too scared to take a nanite pill, I think I would like to see what it is like to be able to fly with some pretty wings! The author has an amazing imagination and an ability to keep the book flowing at a swift, exciting pace. I think if you are a fan of young adult dystopian fiction I think you should definitely give this a go! Thank you to Marisa for getting in touch and kindly sending me a proof copy. #theunadjusteds #marisanoelle #dystopianbooks #dystopianfiction #yafiction #youngadultbooks #bookblogger #bookreview #booksandleaves #dna
Kate Collins, a paramedic meets her perfect man, Scott at a digital detox retreat.  After a few months of dating, Scott asks Kate to move to Brighton to live in his cool flat complete with a sea view. But in the days leading up to Kate's move, she can't get hold of Scott.  He doesn't answer her texts and she starts to feel uneasy. On going to his flat, she finds it empty - all his possessions have vanished except for his mobile phone abandoned on the balcony. Kate reasons it is perfectly acceptable to look at his phone - to see what he has been up to on Tinder, Facebook and Twitter.  But then spooky things start happening.  She gets strange whispering phone calls from number she doesn't recognise.  Scratch marks on the front door she can't explain. And an unmistakable feeling of being watched... Having not read any of Arnopp's work before, I was surprised I found this so spooky!  I certainly wasn't expecting the supernatural direction the story took and I really enjoyed this element of the story.  I also loved that it was set in Brighton and couldn't resist taking a picture with the West Pier as a backdrop! Full review is on the blog today! #Ghoster #blogtour #bookreview #bookblogger #westpier #westpierbrighton #supernatural #jasonarnopp #orbitbooks #thelastdaysofjacksparks

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