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Encounter by Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan

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4.0

What a way to end the series. I knew he wouldn't be affected by what Liev did in the end. I'm curious as to what's next for him, though. Great series. 100% enjoyed.
Siege by Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan

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4.0

Alot of action in this one and I can't wait to finish this series with the last installment!
Satan's Affair by H.D. Carlton

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4.0

It's a very gruesome but addictive read. Spice was definitely up there. I was shocked by the ending, I didn't see that coming, but I did wonder how all the henchmen were filling every orifice in the sex scenes 😂
Risen by Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan

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4.0

Another great installment, this one gave me the creeps lol especially when their excomrades wouldn't stay down! 
Reckless by Lauren Roberts

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adventurous funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

That ending, though!! Can't wait for the 3rd book, I need it like now. 

This sequel was an absolute ride, and I loved every minute of it. I still love Kai and Pae just as much as in Powerless. Their journey was long and rough, but the banter between these two mcs was just so real. 

I love how they both opened up to each other more in this book, and they both found out new things about the elites/ordinaires. 

Paes dad's journal has a lot to answer for, in my opinion. It held a lot of secrets that I was shocked at reading. 

Overall, this series is brilliant, and I can't wait for the next book!
The Hunted by Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan

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fast-paced

4.0

I'm loving this so far. I can't wait to find out what happens next!
The Pit and the Box by Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan

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fast-paced

4.0

Another great short story, definitely more intrigued and curious to whar the next instalment will bring.
Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by MJ Wassmer

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medium-paced

3.0

This book fell flat for me, unfortunately. It was slow to start and felt very unrealistic. It picked up in the second half, and I was intrigued enough to finish the book to find out what was going on. I did guess the ending, but it was still satisfying to read.
Falling Down by Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan

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fast-paced

4.0

Intriguing start to this series. I'm liking it so far, very curious about the mummified sentinels guarding whatever is in the iron box that's chained up. 
Welcome to Dorley Hall by Alyson Greaves

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medium-paced

2.5

I'm giving this book a 2.5 star. 

I'm very knowledgeable about transwomen due to being related to someone who is.

The plot of this book is completely wrong, in my opinion. It gives the wrong impression that forcing cis men into becoming women is an okay thing to do when it's not! Their reasoning behind giving them an orchiectomy for such things like rape and hitting wives/gfs is not an okay reason. Jail, yes, or some kind of rehabilitation centre for xyz, yes but castration? NO.

I get that it is a unique story, and I'm not going to lie, I was intrigued enough to read the entire book but I just found it hard to read when I know how hard transition is for genuine trans people.