Such Small Hands - Andrés Barba

Her father died instantly, her mother in the hospital. She has learned to say this flatly and without emotion, the way she says her name (Marina), her doll's name (also Marina) and her age (seven). Her parents were killed in a car crash and now she lives in the orphanage with the other little girls. But Marina is not like the other little girls.

In the curious, hyperreal, feverishly serious world of childhood, Marina and the girls play games of desire and warfare. The daily rituals of playtime, lunchtime, and bedtime are charged with a horror; horror is licked by the dark flames of love. When Marina introduces the girls to Marina the Doll, she sets in motion a chain of events from which there can be no release.

With shades of Daphne du Maurier, Shirley Jackson, Guillermo Del Toro and Mariana Enríquez, Such Small Hands is a beautifully controlled tour-de-force, a bedtime story to keep readers awake.

I first heard about Such Small Hands when a Spanish friend sent me a copy of 'Las manos pequeñas' a few years ago thinking my university Spanish would still be fluent enough to read this little gem. Unfortunately it wasn't, and I've been waiting for an English translation ever since. I think it's probably just as well I read it in English as I think I would have missed a lot of the subtleness of this novel, the quietness which adds to its general air of menace.

Apparently inspired by a real-life incident in a Brazilian orphanage where the other children killed a girl and then proceeded to play with her body for a week, Such Small Hands is not at all gruesome and starts with an actual doll. Marina, the child from the car crash, names this doll Marina too, and starts her descent into something that's not quite madness but is fascinating to the other girls to see and to try to understand.

Barba's writing is simple but this is what makes the book so disturbing and I can see why the comparisons to both Daphne du Maurier & Shirley Jackson are made. The girls in the orphanage are never portrayed as anything other than little girls but in the dead of night, anything and anyone can be terrifying. Such Small Hands wasn't quite what I was expecting but nevertheless wriggled its way into my brain where it's filed away in the 'creepy doll' section.

Such Small Hands - Andrés Barba, translated by Lisa Dillman

ISBN - 9781846276439

Publisher - Portobello Books

Release date - August 3rd, 2017

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Arrowood - Mick Finlay

London Society takes their problems to Sherlock Holmes. Everyone else goes to Arrowood.

The Afghan War is over and a deal with the Irish appears to have brought an end to sectarian violence, but Britain's position in the world is uncertain and the gap between rich and poor is widening. London is a place where the wealthy party while the underclass are tempted into lives of crime, drugs, and prostitution. A serial killer stalks the streets. Politicians are embroiled in financial and sexual scandals. The year is 1895.

The police don't have the resources to deal with everything that goes on in the capital. The rich turn to a celebrated private detective when they need help: Sherlock Holmes. But in densely populated south London, where the crimes are sleazier and Holmes rarely visits, people turn to Arrowood, a private investigator who despises Holmes, his wealthy clientele and his showy forensic approach to crime. Arrowood understands people, not clues.

As the cover blurb says, if Society has a problem they go to Sherlock Holmes but where does everybody else go? To Arrowood, William Arrowood to be exact, and his trusty sidekick Barnett. I'm not sure where I first heard about Arrowood but I'm sure it was along the lines of the television rights having being sold, or something like that. I picked it up from the library thinking an anti-Sherlock story would be the sort of read I'd love.

Arrowood and Barnett solve cases, the sort of cases that Holmes would turn his nose up at. This latest case though is one they're wishing they'd never taken, A French woman is claiming her brother has disappeared but the only lead she has involves a place and a man the duo wish to encounter again. They apply themselves to the case though and are soon up to their necks in trouble. Death seems to be following them and a young lady who might have helped is brutally murdered, the young boy they use as a runner is kidnapped and Barnett is hiding a huge secret from everyone.

The case is resolved, thanks mainly to Barnett who appears to be the mainstay of the two, out and about on the street whilst Arrowood stays very much behind the scenes, distracted by the arrival of his interfering sister and the location of his errant wife. There's nothing pretty about Arrowood, it's bloody and brutal, and there are no punches spared. No-one is safe, man, woman, or child, and the dead bodies pile up rapidly. Anyone lucky enough to be alive doesn't necessarily mean unharmed and the police involved aren't all on the right side.

I actually struggled with Arrowood. I picked it up on several occasions, getting a bit further each time and at one point was considering it as a DNF but then something clicked and I realized I wanted to know what happened to them all so I stuck with it. I'm actually intrigued to see if the television rights thing was real, or just something I made up! It would make a fantastic series, and the characters would be more suited to the screen than the page, in my opinion. Having said that I would probably pick up another book featuring Barnett & Arrowood if I happened to see it in the library.

Arrowood - Mick Finlay

ISBN - 9780008203184

Publisher - HQ 

Release date - March 23rd, 2017

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The Orphan Choir - Sophie Hannah

Louise's seven year old son has been sent away to boarding school against her wishes, and she misses him desperately.

And her neighbor from hell is keeping her awake at night by playing loud, intrusive music.

So when the chance comes to move to the country, she jumps at it as a way of saving her sanity. Only it doesn't.

Because the music has followed her. Except this time, it's choral music sung by a choir of children only she can see and hear...

I picked up The Orphan Choir for two reasons, the fact that I loved Sophie Hannah's Spilling CID series ( the first few anyway,) and because I was intrigued by the new Hammer imprint. If you like horror it's pretty obvious you're going to check out Hammer books sooner or later! 

I'm not sure what Sophie Hannah intended with The Orphan Choir but I'm quite sure it wasn't complete and utter confusion, along with a healthy dose of disbelief. Louise and Stuart have a talented son who is lucky enough to be a chorister and boarder but Louise is not happy about this. She thinks her son is slowly being taken away from her but can't convince her husband of her worries. Added to this an ongoing feud with the next door neighbor who will insist on playing loud music at all times of the day and night and Louise is falling apart.

When a lifeline appears in the form of a second home in a secluded rural gated community Louise is off, trying to work out how she can stay there full-time and have her son with her. If something seems too good to be true though, it normally is and Swallowfield is where her life will change forever.

You might think, that as this is a Hammer novel, that it's full-on horror, scary and bloody but it's not. The Orphan Choir is a subtle horror, a ghost story, unsettling, more psychological than horrifying but there are parts that will stay with you for some time after reading. This is where the confusion comes in though as the vast majority of the story seemed to consist of the fight with the noisy neighbor, the battle to have Joseph come home on weekends and then all of a sudden it's the last twenty pages of the book and everything is happening. People are dropping huge hints that maybe everything isn't quite right, Louise is starting to figure out the origin of the mysterious choral singing and then, bam! It's all over... 

If you're a fan of Sophie Hannah's books then you'll like The Orphan Choir but if you're reading it for the horror and hopes of a good ghost story I would suggest you look elsewhere unfortunately.

The Orphan Choir - Sophie Hannah
ISBN - 9780099580027
Publisher - Hammer
Release date - October 10th, 2013
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Review & Giveaway: Teeth - Chele Cook

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Teeth, by Chele Cooke! Remember to scroll down to enter the giveaway where you can win e-books and my review which is probably a bit spoiler-ish. If you want to read the book it might be better to skip down to the giveaway!

Teeth: The First Bite (Teeth #1) - Chele Cooke

Release date - January 8 2015

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Medical intern Thomas awakes in a blood-drenched basement and the realization that his life must change forever. After all, how can he practise medicine when the smell of blood turns him into a vicious killer?

Spencer thinks being a vampire is better than any teen movie made it out to be. Now he must train Thomas and make his mentor proud.

One mistake risks more than either are willing to lose, and a single broken law could turn them from predators to prey.

Give me a vampire novel and I'm happy, far too early exposure to 'Salem's Lot for me not to be a fan of our favorite bloodsuckers! I was intrigued by Teeth after reading the synopsis and realizing that we might get some scary vampires in this book and not members of the Sparkle Brigade. I wasn't disappointed, well I was slightly but that is just a minor niggle.

There are some great characters in Teeth and they don't hold back on the violence. Augustus is the oldest, with Spencer the experienced vamp, William is the renegade, the violent thug who enjoys killing (the other vampires create 'serial killers' to disguise these killing sprees and Thomas, the new guy. Who hasn't been quick to understand what he has become but soon makes up for it with a wholesale slaughter leading to Paige, his possible love interest, being turned too. She takes it much better than Thomas but maybe forewarned is forearmed. The vampires of Teeth are nothing like those of a certain vampire series, they don't twinkle and they burn if they're exposed to sunlight. I did like the subtle jibes about Twilight, it added some great touches of humor along with a grisly rendition of a children's nursery rhyme!

Augustus, Spenser, Thomas and Paige are connected by what's called the Sire bond, a nice twist on the creation of vampires and I loved that it wasn't something pleasant but could in fact be dangerous. There was some great introduction to the politics of Teeth's supernatural world and considering the book is only just under 160 pages long there's a lot crammed in. It's well written, fast paced and will keep you turning the pages until you get to the part where the werewolves are introduced and then the story ends. That's the bit that disappointed me as it was unexpected and quite jarring that all of a sudden there were wolves knocking doors down and threatening to kill everyone.

Werewolves aside I thoroughly enjoyed Teeth and will definitely read the next book, Meat. I'm looking forward to learning a lot more about the great vampire characters that we're introduced to in this book.

About the Author

Part time author and full time fantacist, Chele Cooke is a sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal author living in London, UK.

While some know they want to write stories since childhood, Chele first started writing as a teenager writing fanfiction and roleplaying. Before long playing in other people’s worlds wasn’t enough and she started creating her own. Living in San Francisco at the time, she found a lot of inspiration in her favourite city, some of which can be found in her books.

With a degree in Creative Writing, Chele’s first novel was published in 2013. She currently has three books published: two books in a sci-fi series, Out of Orbit, and this one, the first book of a vampire serial, Teeth.

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Review & Giveaway: Dark Days by Kate Ormand

Dark Days
by Kate Ormand
Publisher: Sky Pony Press
Release Date: June 3rd 2014

Synopsis:

The future world has been divided into sectors--each the same as the other. Surrounded by thick steel fences, there is no way in and no way out. Yet a cyborg army penetrates each sector, picking off its citizens one by one, until no one is left. Behind the sectors' thick walls, the citizens wait to die. Few will be chosen to survive what's coming; the rest will be left behind to suffer. A new world has been created, and its rulers are incredibly selective on who will become a citizen. They want only those with important roles in society to help create a more perfect future. 

Sixteen-year-old Sia lives in one of the sectors as part of a family that is far too ordinary to be picked to live. According to the digital clock that towers high above her sector, she has only fifteen days to live. Sia has seen the reports and knows a horrific death is in store for her, but she is determined to make the most of her final days. Sia refuses to mourn her short life, instead promising herself that she'll stay strong, despite being suffocated by her depressed mother and her frightened best friend. Just when Sia feels more alone than ever, she meets Mace, a mysterious boy. There is something that draws Sia to him, despite his dangerousness, and together, they join a group of rebels and embark on an epic journey to destroy the new world and its machines, and to put an end to the slaughter of innocent people.

I can't remember when I first heard about Dark Days but I do know that it was on the author's blog and I was hooked as soon as I heard the premise. Knowing you only have 15 days to live? Intriguing, and I couldn't wait to find out more.

Dark Days is the story of Sia and her family who live in a 'sector' of uniform housing where a giant countdown in red ticks down the days you have left to live. If you're deemed worthy a plane flies in and whisks you away to the New World, created by a man named Damien Hoist who only wants the best for his brave new world. Rather than just give up Sia creates a 'bucket list' which, being a teenager, includes 'kiss a boy/fall in love' along with things like climb the only hill in the sector and swim in the lake. Her parents both handle the imminent demise of their family in their own ways, her mother sits in front of the television watching the 'Reports' becoming more depressed by the day whilst Sia's father Len starts to disappear for hours on end every day. Thanks to this Sia is pretty much left to her own devices, banned from seeing her best friend whose father thinks her relationship will jeopardize their chances of being chosen she meets a boy, Mace, and makes a new friend, Lilly.

Dark Days moves at a swift pace, the book itself is quite short, so there is a lot crammed in and something happening on every page. Sia goes through the hideous bad luck of finding her mother dead a few days into the book, whether from suicide or wasting away from not eating or moving is unclear but this ultimately pushes Sis into making some of the extremely unwise decisions she makes. After meeting Mace that old chestnut 'insta-love' rears its ugly head, given that they only have 15 days left this is almost excusable but it was still a bit unbelievable for me. Mace seemed to be the wrong fit for Sia, there's another a bit further on in to the book who has known Sia all of her life and he seemed to have much better chemistry with her than Mace. I guess at that age though, knowing you're going to die, it's the thrill of the unknown. If I was about to become target practise for a cyborg I think I would be slightly irrational too!

Becoming involved in the Resistance Sia makes some startling discoveries, such as the identity of the leader of the small band of people who have decided to fight back rather than give up and she realizes how far she will go to stay alive by making choices that will ultimately cost people their lives. The action kicks up a notch towards the end of the book and there are some great fighting scenes, you know the confrontation is coming but until it actually happens you have no clue just how bloody it's going to be. Like one of my favorite authors who shall not be named but writes a series I think most of the world knows Kate Ormand is not afraid to kill characters left, right and center!

Ultimately, as much as I wanted to love Dark Days there were a few too many flaws for me. I loved the originality of the cyborgs with knives for fingers but I found it hard to believe a group of 20 men, women and teenagers could destroy a whole army without being slaughtered. I also found Sia's reaction to the death of her mother and a couple of other characters who I won't name so as not to spoil anything mighty strange. I get that they were all about to die anyway but it's almost like they were completely forgotten about seconds after their deaths were discovered. I don't think Sia would be able to process anyone's death let alone her mother's that quickly and so that didn't work for me. The big thing for me though was the lack of information, I wanted to know more about how the sectors came into being, what disaster or war had caused all this to happen and exactly whos was this charismatic man that people started blindly believing, to the point that he could get away with slaughtering the majority of the world's population. It's still a highly original story and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, I'm hoping that there's going to be a sequel/prequel/companion novel which will maybe fill in some of the blanks which I would definitely read. If you like original dystopian fiction and can see past the almost reasonable case of insta-love then do read Dark Days, fast paced and well written it will hold your attention from page one.

 

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KATE ORMAND is a YA writer represented by Isabel Atherton at Creative Authors Ltd. She lives in the UK with her family, her partner, and a cocker spaniel called Freddie. She recently graduated from university with a first class BA (Hons) degree in Fine Art Painting. It was during this course that Kate discovered her love of reading YA books, prompting her to try a new creative angle and experiment with writing. Kate is also a member of an online group of published writers and illustrators called Author Allsorts. And she writes children’s picture books under the name Kate Louise. 

You can see more about Kate and her writing by visiting her website (www.kateormand.wordpress.com) or on Twitter (@kateormand).

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Blog Tour Review: Branded by Abi Ketner & Missy Kalicicki

Branded (A Sinners Series #1) - Abi Ketner & Missy Kalicicki

Fifty years ago the Commander came into power and murdered all who opposed him. In his warped mind, the seven deadly sins were the downfall of society. He created the Hole where sinners are branded according to their sins and might survive a few years. At best.
Now LUST wraps around my neck like blue fingers strangling me. I’ve been accused of a crime I didn’t commit and now the Hole is my new home.

Darkness. Death. Violence. Pain.

Now every day is a fight for survival. But I won’t die. I won’t let them win.

The Hole can’t keep me. The Hole can’t break me.
I am more than my brand. I’m a fighter.
My name is Lexi Hamilton, and this is my story.

I was contacted by the authors and asked if I'd be interested in reviewing Branded, as I already had Branded on my wishlist naturally I said yes as I loved the premise of the book and it sounded like something I would love.

Branded is the story of Lexi Hamilton and her fight to survive in a compound known as the Hole after being falsely accused of lust. In this Dystopian society when people sin they are branded with whatever color their sin is represented by, literally branded around their neck like a tattoo, in Lexi's case her brand is blue for lust but from the very beginning Lexi protests her innocence. Once in the Hole she is handed over to Cole, a young guard in the Commander's forces who comes with a sidekick, Zeus the Great Dane. Luckily for Lexi Cole isn't like the other guards who are cruel, vicious and wouldn't hesitate to take advantage of Lexi given that her sin is Lust and most others in the same situation work as prostitutes.

Sent to work in the hospital as a nursing assistant she meets Sutton, a doctor who is obviously connected to Lexi in some way given that he seems to know far too much about her. Escorted to and from the hospital by Cole and living together means they become close quite quickly, their relationship rapidly develops into something far beyond guard & sinner and in amongst all the action is the story of Lexi and Cole trying (and failing) not to act on their respective feelings. 

The main theme of the book seems to be romance, with a Dystopian twist, which is fine if you like your books heavy on the romance side but I wanted to know more about their society, how it worked and more about the Seven Deadly Sins. The action in Branded is virtually non-stop, almost from the beginning of the book. Lexi is an easy target, both for other Sinners and the guards, and they spend most of their time either running or hiding. Things get interesting when the character of Bruno is introduced and she starts learning self-defence which comes in handy in the second half of the book when her training becomes far more intensive. I really wanted to like Lexi but I found it really hard, on one hand I felt awful at everything she'd gone through previous to landing in the Hole but sometimes her behavior made me want to scream! She veered between victim and heroine frequently, she thought nothing of ignoring warnings about not doing things/going places she's not meant to but fell apart when faced with the consequences.

Cole is still as much a mystery at the end of the book as he is at the start, we don't really get to know much about him beyond the fact that he's a guard, he still has some faith left in humanity  and he has a great dog! I'm hoping we maybe get to hear more about Cole's life in another book as it really would flesh out things out knowing even just a little of his back-story. Hands down the best character in the book though was Cole's dog, Zeus the Great Dane and from someone who is not a huge dog fan that's saying something! Zeus brought something else to the book, a little bit of humor (I fear for any more pillows/sheets/blankets, he seems to have a thing for shredding bedlinen!) and after a while becomes fiercely protective of Lexi, a good thing as sometimes she needs all the protection she can get!

Overall I did like Branded but I was left wanting more by the end of the book, more detail, more insight into the characters and more depth. I'm glad I read it and I will definitely look out for the second book in the series which is apparently going to feature Lexi's brother Keegan more prominently. He was another character I wasn't sure if I liked or not so I'm intrigued to read more about him. 

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Many thanks to the authors for providing me with an e-ARC for review!

Dark Heart Rising - Lee Monroe

Dark Heart Rising (Dark Heart #2) - Lee Monroe
ISBN - 9781444904482
Publisher - Hodder Childrens Books
Release date - June 1st 2011
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'Jane and Luca's story continues ...but not quite as they had planned. When challenges and threats from the immortal world of Nissilum rip the young lovers apart, Jane is bereft. Without Luca's dancing green eyes, and gentle smile, Jane feels lost, sad and alone. But then a trip to Paris with her grandmother thrusts her in the path of the amiable Soren - a kindred spirit who may be just the distraction she needs ...Meanwhile in Nissilum, Luca struggles with the loyalties and expectations that come with being a part of the immortal world. A world that is about to be shaken at its very core: rumblings of mounting unrest are spreading, and with rumors of an angel rebellion growing no creature is safe -- especially not a mortal girl who has fallen in love with a wolf boy...' - Goodreads

Having checked on Goodreads I realized that next month it will have been three years since I read Dark Heart Forever, the first book in the Dark Heart trilogy which may contribute to my not enjoying this one as much. I could still remember most major plot points from the first book and obviously enjoyed it (I gave it four stars on Goodreads!) but for some reason Dark Heart Rising sadly didn't appeal to me.

Jane and Luca are separated, Jane in her world and Luca in Nissilum thanks to events at the end of book one. Heartbroken and eager to get away, Jane goes to Paris with her grandmother where she meets Soren, a boy who seems to understand what she's going through. Encouraged by her grandmother she becomes friends with him, expecting never to see him again once she leaves Paris. Of course, things are never that simple and when Jane starts college she is stunned to see Soren posing as an art teacher. Theirs was no accidental meeting, engineered by Soren who has even closer ties to Nissilum than Jane - he was born there and, as we discover later in the book, has had an extremely difficult life thanks to the angels there.New alliances are formed after Soren convinces Jane to try to win back Luca, even though he is now betrothed to someone else approved of by his overbearing mother. It all got a bit silly at quite a few points, Jane dressing up in vampire clothing and no-one recognizing her, Raphael hatching mad plans, Soren telling one story and then another whilst expecting people to keep believing everything he says.

I wanted to love Dark Heart Rising as I'd quite enjoyed Dark Heart Forever but I just could not connect with Jane this time round. Whilst proclaiming to be doing everything she can to win back Luca there are moments when she has an obvious attraction to Soren, and not just because he is trying to help her. I quite liked Soren to start with, it seemed he was going to be a bit different but then he started manipulating Jane, keeping secrets and ultimately I wasn't bothered whether he got his happy ever after! My favorite characters from book one were Jane's family, especially her younger sister but we barely got to see any of them this time around. I did like that most of the story took place in Nissilum as we got to learn much more about how the country worked and its politics, more insights into Luca's family and what was happening with Raphael. He ended up being one of my favorite characters even though he was completely despicable in the first book (as Evan) and I'm hoping to see more of him in Dark Heart Surrender.

Whilst the first half of the book dragged for me, there wasn't much going on and what was happening was all action moving at a slow pace, the second half of the book picked up hugely. By the end I was almost rooting for Luca again, I still don't think he's right for Jane but we'll see. The Soren storyline was wrapped up satisfactorily enough, I'm hoping he won't make a reappearance in the third book and the same goes for Luca's brother who was nothing but a giant pain the posterior! Even though I didn't enjoy this one as much I'm still going to read the final book - if only to satisfy my curiosity.

All That Glows - Ryan Graudin

All That Glows
by Ryan Graudin
Publisher: HarperTeen
Release Date: February 11th 2014

Synopsis:

Emrys—a fiery, red-headed Fae—always embraced her life in the Highlands, far from the city’s draining technology, until she’s sent to London to rejoin the Faery Guard. But this isn’t any normal assignment—she’s sent to guard Prince Richard: Britain’s notorious, partying bad boy and soon-to-be King. The prince’s careless ways and royal blood make him the irresistible for the dark spirits that feed on mortals. Sweet, disheveled, and alive with adventure—Richard is one charge who will put Emrys’s magic and heart to the test.

When an ancient force begins preying on the monarchy, Emrys must hunt through the London’s magical underworld, facing down Banshees, Black Dogs and Green Women to find the one who threatens Richard’s life. In this chaos of dark magic, palace murders and paparazzi, Emrys finds herself facing an impossible choice. For despite all her powers, Emrys has discovered a force that burns brighter than magic: love.

My name is Ryan and I've been writing ever since I grabbed one of my dad's old tax ledgers and created this masterpiece: see image.

My writing has since improved, though my obsession with wolves has remained relatively the same (I even own a wolf-hybrid pup.) My childhood was a happy, sunny thing. I grew up on a steady diet of fairytales, salt-marshes, music and brothers who would re-enact Redwall battles with me in the back yard. I went to an artsy sort of high-school that allowed cello recitals in the hallways and impromptu poetry slams in the cafeteria. It was there I decided that writing was what I wanted to do more than anything.

I'm officially a grownup now (I suppose one must admit that once they turn 26). My diet still includes fairytales, salt-marshes and art, but there are a few new loves thrown in. A big one is travel. Pieces of my heart are scattered like breadcrumbs all over the globe--I've bartered them off for writing inspiration, so I suppose it's a fair trade.

When I'm not cramming my earthly belongings into a backpack and waiting in airport security lines, I'm doing one of the following: Writing YA novels, Photographing weddings with my husband, Making our little white cottage more homey, Playing with my wolf pup, Trying out Korean récipes, Haunting local coffee shops with my friends.

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