Below you will see a small selection of 100 books that are on Michelle's goodreads shelf. Eventually all my reviews on Goodreads will migrate to the review section on this site as well but until then enjoy scrolling down to see rating and snippits of my thoughts on a selection of books. Click on the title below to go straight to Michelle's READ bookshelf or click a book title and it will take you directly to that review page where you can read and enjoy the whole review.
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This book is in my top ten reads of all time - it's an utterly brilliant read and I highly recommend it to anyone. It's a very visual book, the characters just jump of the page.
Another book I totally loved. What a twist at the end too, wow what an emotional ride and well written book.
Oh my I couldn't put this book down. You'll laugh with, love and absolutely hate the characters in this book but everyone should read it. It's so well written, the characters are depicted brilliantly, you'll be pulled in by the end of ...
This story is so atmospheric, it's easy to follow the characters as they travel across land to avoid the Plague. A thoroughly enjoyable read and a page turner as each character has a secret especially the magician and his cart full of b...
In a nutshell I found Dexter most annoying and frustrating, I couldn't 'gel' with him very well, I enjoyed the book but would I read it again? - No unfortunately and I can't say I am at that worried about seeing the film either. Perhap...
Well I haven't finished reading this yet as it's my current book, but having got 25% of the way through I know I am going to finish it. It's an easy read to me, the character pop out of the page along with the dirty streets of London. ...
I absolutely loved this doorstop of a book! Character's jumped straight out of the page - captivating read.
I thoroughly enjoyed this 1st book in the series and am looking forward to reading the rest. A great story, love the way Emma handles walking in her sisters footsteps pretending to be her, will Ethan and her get together or will Ethan b...
More enjoyable than the first, although I get frustrated when characters and story line get repeated when it's a series but that's just me. If your reading book two chances are you've read book one.......... all in all a good storyline ...
I read this book in a day, not truthfully because I couldn't put it down I was laid up for a few days and read this book first. I found it easy to plod through, didn't find it scary but quite atmospheric. Descriptions of surroundings w...
Well I was dissapointed in this book, it seemed so forced and not actually that funny at all. The plot was so shallow I did however finish it but sadly will never read it again.
Again, an utterly brilliant read. Kudos to Steig Larsson and fantastic triology.
How could anyone not like this triology. Utterly brilliant story, compelling, unputdownable, a roller coast of a series. So sad it had to end, but all good things come to an end.
I read chapter one of this book in the bookseller magazine and was completely hooked immediately. Martini is brilliant at bringing her characters alive on the page as well as the scenery. A great read indeed.
I couldn't put this book down and loved every page of it. A gritty crime novel with an unbelievable insight into the mind of George Markham. Wow how did Martina dream up his 'hobby' and everything that went with it. A brilliant book a...
Another top book from Martina Cole. An insight into the English underground crime scene and she doesn't hold back with her descriptions. It's a great read.
This book to me was much better than Watching Willow Watts still a bit far fetched and you can kinda guess what direction it's going in, but altogether an easy read.
I am loving this book. Suzanne really pulls you in from page one and you live every moment with Katniss. Finished and absolutely brilliant.
Yet another absolutely fantastic book! I can't wait to read the third but also dread it as the story will be over and I'll envy all the people that have these books to read ahead of them.
My husband reads all of Peter James books, he's glued to them, I had to read this for book club on month and was pleasantly surprised by the writing style. I can't say I loved it but I did like this book and as far as mystery books go i...
Wow another blinding good read and so sad my journey with Katniss, Gale, Peeta and the rebels has now come to an end and I will miss my moments with them all curled up in a comfy chair. Some have complained about how it ended I actually...
Having seen all the rave reviews I decided to give Enchantment a try and for the first say 20% of the book I was really enjoying it. It had all the makings of a good story - but it didn't keep my attention for long - from about 20% righ...
I was happily surprised by this book. It was an enjoyable take on an old fairytale bringing into the 21st century. Jessica Grey has a easy flow and a writes with a visual prose. I like the idea of gems and metal being channels for mag...
A very well written book, atmospheric and loveable characters. I thoroughly enjoyed this journey with Mary and her fossils.
This is one of my all time favourite books. Love, heartache, despair, hope, this book has it all. The way Leslie Pearse writes is so vivid and amazing, each one of her books hooks you from the start and this one will pull at your every...
Leslie does it again - utterly brilliant, don't hesitate to read this book, Lesley is the Queen of this kind of storytelling, her words just flow off the page and are so amazingly visual. Kudos to Lesley Pearse, she's a gem of an author.
This book has extra special meaning to me because at the time I read it some of the story was set not ten miles from where I lived, so the pages really did come to life. Another fantastic book from one of my most favourite authors.
Wow I wasn't expecting to love this book but I did. Elle has a very comfortable flow with words, her characters come to life as does the whole story. I actually really liked Jayne even became ok with her and her multitude of swear word...
Well what can I say that hasn't already been said - nope absolutely nothing..........Elle had me hooked right from the start again, I really love her writing style, there is no prolonged descriptive prose but you can see exactly in you m...
Really enjoyable book, very well thought out plot. Contains everything you want, story, characters, no lengthy descriptions, very visual, suspense filled and romantic, it's got the lot.
What can I say I was a little worried about the whole 'death' scenario but have to say if this is what 'death' is then I'm not gonna argue :0) I really enjoyed this book and can honestly say I am looking forward to Predestined immensely.
This bordered between totally predictable, funny and yet frustrating. I tried and tried to envisage a successful multi million pound business man reduced to such drastic measures over a bad previous relationship and well I just couldn't...
Oh my this is a good as the first. And yet again it's more than the sex, it's fighting the inner demons and learning to love or in Christian's sake even 'like' himself. Being taken along with Ana as she comes to grips with how far she ...
I sadly can't give the third book in the trilogy a 5 star rating. I did really love reading the final book but I didn't find it 'amazing' as the award suggests for 5 stars. Why didn't I find it as amazing as the first two - my only con...
I still thoroughly enjoyed this book but I did miss them being part of the human society as everything happening at the compound. I felt in truth a little bit frustrated that everything had to be repeated from what happened in book 1, i...
Another great instalment from Elle, I really enjoyed the action, I can totally see these being made into a film but then that's because Elle writes so visually. I must say though it didn't get the 5 stars from me it probably deserves be...
Oh my gosh I really, really loved this book, typo's and all. It had me hooked from literally page 1 and I finished it in less than a day, Maggie and Caleb are fantastic characters, in fact all the characters in this book are great. You...
And boy did this book 2 deliver again! I love this series, it just gets better and better. I don't want them to come to an end but then I can't stop myself reading them in almost one sitting! Another thing I really loved about this se...
Sigh, I am in heaven when I am reading these books. I just love this series, I think it's now gained it's rightful spot along with my top favourite series and Shelly is now lodged as one of my favourite authors. I read a whole spectrum...
What can I say, I loved it. Girl meets boy - well two boys, throw a third in for good measure and let's dance around the love triangle. I love the ideas created by Addison, she has a talent for bringing the scene to life. Looking forw...
Yep it's just as good as the first. I am loving the twist and turns and consequences of decisions and I have to say I really like Marshall. I am really becoming a fan of Addison Moore.
Addison does it again. Knocks your socks off as you spin into the setting that is Paragon and think you are following the gist of the story unfolding before you, that is until you get to the last Chapter and then, well, - BAM - it's a j...
Another cracking instalment within the pages of this book. Another humdinger of a predicament at the end. Leaves you wondering how the heck is this going to pan out and all be good in Skyla's world and to that fact Logan's as well. I h...
I have to say the Chloe and the blackmail thing was really pi**ing me off. I just wanted to go smack the smile of her face on numerous occasions. I was getting frustrated with Gage too for so easily going along with it all but then Mar...
Sigh..... I absolutely loved this book. It was an emotional ride and I was drawn in from page one. I didn't want to put it down and read it till the small hours. I loved all the characters but Griffin had me laughing a lot with his sma...
This book had me in tears twice! The first near the start when you learn why they are moving and the second near the end....... I won't spoil it. Colleen has written a multi layer emotional love story that will affect the reader's mind...
I loved this second book about Keira and Kellan and felt it really moved on from book 1 brilliantly. It continued their story beautifully. My favourite scene has to be Keira on the phone with Kellan when he was on tour and when she real...
What can I say that probably hasn't already been said? Well firstly the names of some of the characters, America and Brazil I mean come on! I kept tripping up at the start over America's name and was relieved when they started calling he...
If you read Providence and loved it then you know this is going to be as good and yes it delivered brilliantly on all levels. A great second instalment.
All I can say is I am sorry my journey is complete with this last book. Wow what a series and I can't recommend this book and Providence and Requiem enough to any one.
Sigh......... I absolutely loved this book it was so easy to fall into and be consumed by the excellently written story. I won't say anything at all about the characters and the plot other than you will absolutely love them and it if yo...
what more can you ask for, two lead characters with Chemistry that seem to sizzle at every touch, a hot guy as a friend, throw in a group of fun group of friends and see what events pan out. This is a really great YA read, it's a defini...
Well book 2 delivered as much as I hoped. We follow on with Emma, Reid, Graham and Brooke and I love the way that you want to punch the living daylights out of the 'bad guys' but then in the second breath you actually feel sorry for the...
I wasn't sure about this book three, I thought maybe I was so hooked up on Emma and Graham I wouldn't want to read about Reid, but boy was I wrong. I really loved how this was written, it was funny and emotional. This book sealed the d...
This book is a MUST read if you like romantic love story with emotional attachments. I keep seeing this book compared to Fifty Shades and I it annoys me because let's face it Fifty Shades is more recognised for the sex content and Gabri...
Wow and boy did this book deliver too. Some may find they get lost in the Academia politics within this book but for me it only made it more nail biting. The whole story has be beautifully composed and it's full of twists and turns, goo...
EXCELLENT - JUST BUTTERFLYINGLY EXCELLENT! If you come across this book but haven't read Slammed then STOP! Go read Slammed first then come to this and you'll be soooo glad you did. Not because this is the second book, you could read ...
I wondered if the story might tail off a bit but was extremely happy to find it hadn't at all. I loved the characters and the voodoo elements. The only thing I still can't get my head around is 'death' being named Dank - it just doesn'...
Setting aside it is a sensitive topic (child abuse) and read it in a contemporary fashion then this is an extraordinary novel. It is a beautifully written love story and don't we all wish we had a Liam in our lives. I am really glad I ...
If a book grabs me and has me wanting to read non stop then to me it makes it amazing. Add to that this book made me cry no less than twice at the beginning then it only adds to the fact that this really is a quite captivating emotional...
Heck where do I start? This book blew me away and I read it in less than a day, I was absolutely hooked from page one........... Elizabeth Hunter brought her characters to life with wit, charm, appeal, sexiness, intrigue, this list could...
Oh this series just keeps on being utterly brilliant. We meet more characters in this book and more destinations are brought to life so visually by Elizabeth Hunter. I still love the suspenseful, intriguing pace of the romance between Gi...
I have lived and breathed this world of Elizabeth Hunter's for the past week, I literally haven't been able to put these books down. And now Giovanni's and Beatrice's journey has come to an end and what an explosive end! How could I fi...
I didn't realise I hadn't reviewed this before book 4 - naughty me, I was too busy escaping into the world of book 4. So here we go.............. I wondered if this book 3 could keep me enthralled as much as 1 and 2 and boy does it ever...
Thoroughly enjoyable romp into the world of A list movie stars and finding love and learning trust. A very well written story that captures you and draws you in. Filled with great characters and atmospheric scenes, Love Unscripted is a...
Oh gosh this book leaves you tingling in anticipation - it exudes suspense and tension. There is something about all the characters that leave you thinking - is it you? Sucks you into the dark and dangerous, leaves you with an incredible...
What a thought inspiring read! It's so emotional and so raw and so well written. Yes the base of this story is actually really nasty, grim, dark utterly mesmerising. At the heart there is messed up Caleb seeking revenge for his life tha...
I so wanted to love this book but I found myself skim reading a lot, the prose was too long winded and drawn out a lot of the time. This could have been written so much quicker and yet still be as emotionally charged. I found myself gett...
Absolutely loved this book, it deals with trauma's and finding out the truth. A very emotional book that connects with you straight away and takes you along the ride with Noah and Echo. A very enjoyable YA book, that is up there with th...
Not a run of the mill normal type romance. Follow Julie's story with the Watkins and their seemingly head stuck in the sand attitude to Celeste's issues. A great twist in the story some of which I had worked out but still enjoyed the r...
A sexy, hot and fun read. The two characters were captivating and held your attention. The romance bubbling was sensually written, all in all a very good short story.
OK if your expecting deep and meaningful, or another literary revelation blockbuster of this genre then sadly this book isn't for you. But if you wanting a good quickish hot romantic read with a tattoo laden, muscle sporting, bad boy lo...
Loved it and now wishing the next one was out already - I hate the waiting game!
I am a sucker for a rock group romance and this one didn't disappoint either. Easy to get into and full of big characters. It was a really fun read and sizzling hot, hot, hot!!!
This is an emotionally conflicting book, you know the circumstances aren't right and yet you feel yourself drawn just like Raleigh to Kaden. Without any spoilers I think the end result was totally fitting and arghhhh what a way to end. ...
Oh where to begin? I actually really loved this book, it drew me in quickly and I found myself desperate to know what had happened to Brianna and how she ended up with Ian. I was getting really frustrated though, maybe it's because I d...
