I know this is going to sound a bit daft and more than a bit whiny but I can’t help it. I'm having some sort of miniature crisis over which book to read next. I've been sat here for about half an hour trying to decide. The worst thing is, I know I’ll end up reading (and reviewing) them all eventually anyway so why is making a simple decision so hard?
I can feel all sympathy/patience with me draining away from here with every word I type so I’ll try and explain my little dilemma, you never know I might be able to actually pick up one of the flipping books and read it by the time I've gone through it all again, or someone reading this could give me a suggestion/kick up the backside and get me reading/reviewing again.
Unleashed by Emily Kimelman
Description:
When the series begins Sydney Rye is named Joy Humbolt. She does not like people telling her what to do, so it comes as no surprise that she was just fired from her last job. When she buys Charlene Miller's dog-walking business on Manhattan's exclusive upper east side, it seems like the perfect fit: Quiet environment, minimal contact with people.
But then one of her clients turns up dead, and Charlene disappears. Rumors say Charlene was having an affair with the victim--and of course, everyone assumes Joy must know where she is. Joy begins to look into the crime, first out of curiosity then out of anger when there is another murder and threats start to come her way.
When police detective Mulberry is assigned to the case, Joy finds a kindred spirit--cynical and none-too-fond of the human race. As they dig deep into the secrets of Manhattan's elite, they not only get closer to the killer but also to a point of no return. One last murder sends Joy Humbolt hurtling over the edge. Her only chance of survival is to become Sydney Rye.
But then one of her clients turns up dead, and Charlene disappears. Rumors say Charlene was having an affair with the victim--and of course, everyone assumes Joy must know where she is. Joy begins to look into the crime, first out of curiosity then out of anger when there is another murder and threats start to come her way.
When police detective Mulberry is assigned to the case, Joy finds a kindred spirit--cynical and none-too-fond of the human race. As they dig deep into the secrets of Manhattan's elite, they not only get closer to the killer but also to a point of no return. One last murder sends Joy Humbolt hurtling over the edge. Her only chance of survival is to become Sydney Rye.
Why I'm hesitant to read it:
It’s all down to the dogs, the main character has adopted a rescue dog named Blue and I know if anything happens to that dog, even if it survives I’ll be in tears. Honestly even the dog trust adverts seriously pull at my heartstrings, if a dog is harmed is this novel I’ll become a useless, snivelling wreck.
Option 2:
Wicked Wives by Anna-Lou Weatherley
Description:
When the ‘Blue Angel’ yacht is found abandoned off the coast of Antigua and Playboy and Casino owner, Tom Black, who was on board is pronounced missing, foul-play is suspected. After all, the serial gambler and womaniser has made plenty of enemies.
As events come to light however, the finger of suspicion points to three women in particular – and the men they’re married to.
Ellie Scott, the beautiful socialite with a dubious past; Loretta Fiorentino, the fame-seeking gold-digger and Victoria Mayfield, the glamorous successful author.
As events come to light however, the finger of suspicion points to three women in particular – and the men they’re married to.
Ellie Scott, the beautiful socialite with a dubious past; Loretta Fiorentino, the fame-seeking gold-digger and Victoria Mayfield, the glamorous successful author.
Why I'm hesitant to read it:
I don’t really have a good excuse for this one, in fact at the moment it’s the one I'm most likely to read but I have been on a bit of Chick-lit binge lately and it’s starting to make it a little boring so to give this book a fair review I need to read a different genre for a bit. After all, you can have too much of a good thing.
Option 3:
The History Keepers: Circus Maximus (The History Keepers, book 2) by Damian Dibben
Description:
The History Keepers are in terrible danger once more. Stocks of Atomium - the crucial ingredient which allows them to travel through time - are perilously low, and the agents must embark on a risky mission to find more. And now a new and even more evil member of the Zeldt family is planning a hideous take-over of the Ancient world, and they are forced to travel further back into history than ever before in order to save the day. Well, all of the days actually.
Why I’m hesitant to read it:
To be honest, this one is mainly being lazy. This book is the second in a series so if I chose this one I’d end up reading the first as well. Also I have a bit of an issue with starting books with time travel because it takes me a minute to get out of the Doctor Who mind-set of fixed points in time and wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff.
Option 4:
Stormbird (Wars of the Roses, book 1) by Conn Iggulden
Description:
In 1437, after years of regency, the pious and gentle Henry VI, the Lamb, comes of age and accedes to the English throne. His poor health and frailty of mind render him a weakling king -Henry depends on his closest men, Spymaster Derry Brewer and William de la Pole, Duke of Suffolk, to run his kingdom.
Yet there are those, such as the Plantagenet Richard, Duke of York, who believe England must be led by a strong king if she is to survive. With England's territories in France under threat, and rumours of revolt at home, fears grow that Henry and his advisers will see the country slide into ruin. With a secret deal struck for Henry to marry a young French noblewoman, Margaret of Anjou, those fears become all too real.
As storm clouds gather over England, King Henry and his supporters find themselves besieged abroad and at home. Who, or what can save the kingdom before it is too late?
Yet there are those, such as the Plantagenet Richard, Duke of York, who believe England must be led by a strong king if she is to survive. With England's territories in France under threat, and rumours of revolt at home, fears grow that Henry and his advisers will see the country slide into ruin. With a secret deal struck for Henry to marry a young French noblewoman, Margaret of Anjou, those fears become all too real.
As storm clouds gather over England, King Henry and his supporters find themselves besieged abroad and at home. Who, or what can save the kingdom before it is too late?
Why I'm hesitant to read it:
I wouldn't have a problem with jumping straight into the book if I had a complete copy, I loved studying the war of the roses and the Tudor period at school so I can see myself enjoying a book set in this period. However the copy I have is just a preview as Stormbird isn’t due to be published until October so I could read the preview, get really into it, then end up having to give up on the story until October. That would be tough, waiting for a sequel to appear can be difficult enough. If you can suffer a form of withdrawal with reading then that’s what ends up happening to me.
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