Bought by A.L. Long

Stars: ★★★

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A girl has been held captive and a sex slave for 15 years. Then a buyer comes in and her live turns for the better. 

Things I liked 

The book is quite good, it is an interesting story. As a novella it’s extremely quick to read 

Things I did not like

Even though the book and story are interesting, it somehow feels a bit unpolished. In a way it feels like it is a first draft and I would have liked it to have something more. Also, I’m not a big fan on cliffhanger books and this is exactly it.

Conclusion

All in all, this is an okay book. I like the story, but it is very simple and I would have like some more depth in the characters and the plot too. 

* Free copy received for review from BookSirens 

Chosen by Shadows by Basia Pike

Stars: ★★★★★

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Hayley is a girl with a tough past and a tough present. When her best friend finds a mysterious artifact and is dragged into hell, Hayley has no other choise but to follow. There she meets fallen angels and demons who all more or less wants her dead. The king of Hell, Lucifer, however, is very protective over her. This leads to a wild adventure, especially when it turns out that God isn't at all good and wants her dead more than anything.

Things I liked

I like the whole consept of fallen angels and angels in general. Also, the idea that God might not be as saintly as people believe was a fresh perspective. I know that this might not sit well with a lot of people, but to me this consept works and the book is only fiction anyway. 
I also like the characters. I especially like Lucifer and Gabriel. They just work for me. They are interesting and I really want them to get their happy ending. 

Things I did not like 

The plot of the story is good, but sometimes it feels like it gets a bit stuck. I also would have liked a little bit more romance. 

Conclusion

Altogether, this book is great. I really, really enjoyed reading it. I cannot wait to read the next installment in the series and see what happens next. 

* ARC received through Book Sirens