Not as edgy as her other stand alone novel but still a fun read. The book was split between the present and the other main character in the 1500's. The story really started with a bang but then slowed down considerably - at least in the sections in the present time. Which is too bad - so much mor...
Manda Scott has a flowing style with a rhythm that captures my imagination and my attention. Her writing is poetic and detailed at the same time; each word bringing more understanding and more images. I enjoyed reading The Crystal Skull tremendously and I know that I will read more of Manda Scott...
another week, another dan brown knock off. so far it is quite entertaining. told in two time frames. modern day: the recently married kit and stella go caving to hunt for very special hidden treasure. they find it and then their real adventures start. in the late medieval period cedric owens has ...
Long but worth the read!Dreaming the Bull - 2nd book in this 4 book series continues to carry on my captivation with Boudica and her life. The blurb basically describes what the story is about however I can add to it by saying - "Only this book focus is more on the Roman'a invasion of Britannia ...
Amazing and Mind Boggling!With this 3rd book in the 4 book series I can tell you each book gets into more dept of Boudica's life. The story is truly amazing with the sacrifices that Boudica takes to ensure her leadership role for her tribe the Eceni in order to raise an army to push back Rome. Th...
Pulpy around the edges so that I feel indulgent, but few books lose me in themselves like this, why not five stars? I have been gobbled up by this book. Not the other way around.Too much action-oriented hf bores me to tears and a Manda Scott is rare, who involves me, who even describes a fight wi...
Brilliant and Mind Blowing!Wow what a journey Boudica goes through in raising a war host to fight against Rome. Even with many of the sacrifices to the gods and the dedication from the tribe warriors to include some of the Roman Soldiers who turned to Boudica's side the war was a brutal ending w...
FORWARD! Go! Go! Go!’ A surge of men. A glitter of arms. An obliteration of cannon fire. The Rifflard and its brethren bellow all at once, hurl their tons of shot against Saint-Honoré, the weakest of the Parisian gates. They spew stone across the walls, destroying blockwork, killing the first han...