Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain

September 10th, 2013 Kimberly Review 69 Comments

10th Sep
Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain

Diane Chamberlain’s novel Necessary Lies, set in rural North Carolina, some fifty years ago, was a moving and beautiful tale capturing both the horror and beauty of this period. I knew going into this book, that it was going to be heartbreaking but what I didn’t expect was to fall in love with these characters and hold them so close to my heart. This is a poignant tale of one of the worst atrocities perpetrated by a governing body in the name of humanity. Three word reviewing: gripping, beautiful and heartbreaking.

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Daughter of the Sky by Michelle Diener

August 1st, 2013 Kimberly Review 57 Comments

1st Aug
Daughter of the Sky by Michelle Diener

This was my first adventure involving the Victorian empire and Zululand, South Africa. Daughter of the Sky is a story about war, spies and greed laced with a romance and fascinating characters. I found myself swept up in the historical events and the beautiful landscape. Three word review: captivating, adventurous, passionate.

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Review: The Light in the Ruins by Chris Bohjalian

July 1st, 2013 Kimberly Review 51 Comments

1st Jul
Review: The Light in the Ruins by Chris Bohjalian

I requested to review The Light of the Ruins by Chris Bohjalian for three reasons. I have loved every book Chris has ever written, it’s set in Italy and takes place during and after WWII a period in history I find fascinating. Once again Bohjalian delivered and I found myself swept up in the murder mystery, the history of the Rosatis family and Germany’s impact on Italy and its people. Three word review: captivating, dark and breathtaking.

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Seduction by M.J. Rose

May 13th, 2013 Kimberly Blog Tour, Review 43 Comments

13th May
Seduction by M.J. Rose

Last year I read and loved The Book of Lost Fragrances a novel that took me to France and the catacombs. At the time I did not know it was part of a series and it held its own as a standalone, so I was excited to be offered a copy of Seduction. M.J. Rose held me captive as we traveled from past to present chasing ghosts and secrets.

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