Book Round up - Jan 2016

I feel January flew so quick :-) I didn't take up many reviews this month and probably I will be reviewing in this low pace even for next two months due to many things going quick in the personal front. Here is the book roundup for the first month of 2016!

Book Spotlights that I have featured in Jan 2016:

The Last of the Firedrakes by Farah Oomerbhoy

Here is the spotlight of this fantasy novel. 

Blurb:

16-year-old Aurora Darlington is an orphan. Mistreated by her adopted family and bullied at school, she dreams of running away and being free. But when she is kidnapped and dragged through a portal into a magical world, suddenly her old life doesn’t seem so bad.


Avalonia is a dangerous land ruled by powerful mages and a cruel, selfish queen who will do anything to control all seven kingdoms—including killing anyone who stands in her way. Thrust headlong into this new, magical world, Aurora’s arrival sets plans in motion that threaten to destroy all she holds dear.


With the help of a young fae, a magical pegasus, and a handsome mage, Aurora journeys across Avalonia to learn the truth about her past and unleash the power within herself. Kingdoms collide as a complicated web of political intrigue and ancient magic lead Aurora to unravel a shocking secret that will change her life forever.

Purchase Link: Amazon

Joyce Proell - Deadly Series

This one is a Historical romantic mystery. 

Blurb:

When Doyle Flanagan finds two strangers in his library—one dead and the other the beautiful but meddlesome Cady Delafield, his life begins to unravel as all clues point to him for the murder. As the sexual tension sizzles and Victorian conventions crumble, Cady risks job, reputation and family ties to help him clear his name. But even as his life hangs in the balance, his passion for her drives him on, but will the truth about him be the one thing to scare her away? 

Purchase Link: Amazon

The Quest for Integrity by Jaswinder Singh

This is a contemporary fiction on socio - political scenario in India.

Blurb:

A riveting tale of power, corruption, and the need for social change, The Quest for Integrity is a thought-provoking and inspiring story that illustrates the importance of dignity, morality, and social responsibility.

Purchase Link: Amazon

My Book Reviews in Jan 2016:

Partially Broken, Never destroyed by Nataisha T Hill

Here is my review of this Chicklit/ Women's fiction.

The story of a 20-year-old Kayla, her love life and lessons learned from experiences. 

My rating: 3/5

Purchase Link: Amazon

Shadow of the Dark soul by Sukhmani Gandhi

The Shadow Of The Dark Soul is the story of Zayesha who is a twenty-something journalist working in Delhi. Sensitive and compassionate she is a league apart from her contemporaries, who believe in the mantra of manufacturing or milking news. Cornered by her boss, she fights against time to work on the Nirbhaya case in order to save her job. Synchronicity plays a crucial, life- altering role in her life when a series of events make her question herself. During this phase, Zayesha comes across The Shadow of The Dark Soul, thanks to her next door neighbor. Nothing stays the same afterwards as Zayesha is made to reassess everything. 

Will she manage to finish her report on the Nirbhaya case on time? How far will she go to step from armchair activism into the realities of life? Will she win in the end? 

The questions are many, but the answers lie within The Shadow of the Dark Soul, the maiden novel of Sukhmani Gandhi, a budding Delhi based writer. 

Read my review here. 

My Rating: 3/5

Purchase Link: Amazon

A Thousand Unspoken Words by Paulami Duttagupta

This romantic fiction novel is a joyous read. 

Blurb:

A hero, a person who displays great courage for the greater good, can also fall. But what happens to a fallen hero? A Thousand Unspoken Words is the unique journey of a hero who falls.

The champion of the underdogs, the writer who uses the nom de plume Musafir is famous in Kolkata. His incisive criticism of the injustices around him earn him many enemies but he holds his ideals above all else. Scathing attacks at his books and a night of hide and seek from political goons leads Musafir unto a path he never liked, faraway from his ideals. He runs away and chooses the comforts of money over the travails of following one’s ideals. The hero falls.

But Tilottama, a passionate fan’s hopes don’t. When he comes back after many years, emotions, love and lust take charge and an affair brews. Will she bring back her hero? Will he rise again? Or will the thousand untold words, the many stories of the ideal writer be lost forever? 

My Rating: 4/5

Purchase Link: Amazon

Until next time,

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Book Round up - Nov 2015

I am excited to write this post as I can rewind the books that I came across last month :-)

As I mentioned in my previous posts, I am accepting more book reviews recently and enjoying my hectic time reading books of different genres. I am going to receive around 20 books as I won a giveaway hosted by the book club and so, there are many wonderful books in my shelf waiting to be read.

Here are the book spotlights from November:

Faith of the nine by Sachin Dev

In a world where Rakshasas arise out of left-over traces of Maaya and twilight forms the portal to countless worlds around us for Daityas and Yakshis to dance through, a God is only as powerful as those who believe.And when Gods rise, the faith of men will be tested…And broken.

Oh yes! this is a book on fantasy. Purchase the book here.

Blood Diamond by RJ Blain

The world is full of corpses, and Jackson knows them by name. When a group strives to destroy the Inquisition, his powers may be all standing between the supernaturals and extinction.

Super natural powers and story about the dead. Are you game for it? Grab a copy here.

When our worlds collide by Aniesha Brahma

A tale about love, betrayal, marriage and divorce.. and the elusive happily lived ever after! Buy the book here.

Murder on Safari by Peter Riva

A reality TV producer and an expert safari guide had to save themselves from a terrorist. An Adventure ride, Isn't it? You can purchase the book here.

Temperance by Chrissie Parker

Gabriel is weary, hunting for a murderer. Patience is adrift, her life a complete lie. Nate is scared, hiding from his worst fears. Juliet is frantic, her time is running out. As four fragile lives collide, the truth is finally revealed. And betrayal and death become inevitable.

Buy this thriller here.

Shanthi & the Magic Mandala by FT Camargo

Shanti and the Magic Mandala is an adventure in which fantasy and reality are mingled. The book tells the story of six teenagers, from different religious and cultural origins and different parts of the world, who are mystically recruited to form two groups - one in the Northern Hemisphere, and one in the Southern. They eventually gather in Peru, and through a single alliance, begin a frantic chase for the sacred object that can stop the black magician's final plan.

Grab a copy here.

Michael's Mystery by Linze Brandon

A fantasy+Mystery, Isn't it a great combination?


Here comes my book review for November:

The Curse of Brahma by Jagmohan Bhanver

The man who became a Brahmarishi...

The curse that banished him to the hell of hells...

And the revenge that threatens to destroy the three worlds..

Grab a copy here.

Seeking Redemption by Madhu Vajpayee

The story of a girl Meera, who is unwittingly drawn into a conflict from where she finds it difficult to emerge unscathed. It's her journey from being a simple, medical graduate belonging to a middle-class family to the uncharted territories of corruption and caste based politics. Her path is crossed by the two men, both compelling yet completely contrasting characters, who are forever going to change her life. If it is Aman who can challenge her ideals and defy her resolves, and makes her the person she finally becomes, it is Abhay's sublime love which enables her to go through the vicissitudes of life. It's also the story of her loss as well as the triumph against her own demons to find her true self.

Purchase the book here.

The Thread that binds by Alice Hayes

Five women, once strangers, form bonds. Set in modern day Georgia, this is the story of friendship that blossoms in the land of country music, sweet tea, and secrets kept locked tight behind closed doors. Moving, funny, and at times heartbreaking, The Thread That Binds is a lesson in empathy, strength, and the beauty of love.

This is the first book that i rated 5 out of 5! Grab the book here.

Larry saves the Prairie by Matt Bergels

In Larry Saves the Prairie, with the help of Annabelle and Angus, you'll discover what it means to be a true hero, and most especially, what it took to save prairie wildlife in Kansas.

This is my first Children's e-book review. Enjoyed it reading with my son. Purchase the book here.

So, that's it from November.

Until next time,

Book round up - Oct 2015

October was a busy month with lot of reading, reviewing and posting some spot lights in my blog. So, it's always good to remember and reminisce the good times. Right?

Here is a round up on books that I came across in October 2015:

Book Spot lights:

Only wheat not white by Varsha Dixit
Genre: #ContemporaryRomance
What if following your heart means failing your family? It's about Eila's  humorous and steamy love story. You can buy the book here.

Coke by Barun Chanda
Genre: #Thriller
This new release is an amazing thriller by advertising guru, writer and actor - Barun Chanda, who is also an acclaimed Bengali author. Coke is his first book in English.You can buy the book here.

First Brush on the Canvas - Anthology
Genre: #Shortstories #fiction
I am so much in love with anthologies. You can read anywhere, quick and need not worry about the continuity, unlike novels. These are from Melonade authors, so obviously amazing. You can buy the book here.

My Book Reviews:

The Cypress Trap by J C Gatlin
Genre: #Suspense, #Thriller
This thriller is about a couple's vacation going bad due to some reason. I would recommend this to lovers of on-the-edge thrillers. You can buy the book here.

Ever Faithful to his lead by Kathleen Pooler
Genre: #Non-fiction, #Biography
This is the story of a courageous woman who came out of abusive relationships and proven her mettle. An inspiring book! You can buy the book here.

Pupil's President Kalam 
Genre: #Collection
Another inspiring book which shows how a poor and ambitious man can achieve greater heights with passion and hard work. It's about none other than our beloved Ex-President Abdul Kalam. This is a collection of articles, speech, and memoirs of Kalam. You can buy the book here.

Metro Diaries by Namrata
Genre: #Romance
Love is in the air! A collection of short stories with lovely quotes and beautiful poems on Love. You can buy the book here.

Prismatic by Sarah Elle Emm
Genre: #Sci-fi, #YoungAdult, #Dystopian
This genre is very new for me. Enter the amazing fantasy world which is set in future. This is the story of the youth who doesn't want to live in oppression but plan intelligently and fight for their freedom.You can buy the book here.

Until next round up for November,