A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

The Progeny (Descendants of the House of Bathory #1) - Tosca Lee

Emily has woken up to a world she doesn’t recognize.  She’s had a procedure that wiped out her memory, and now she’s unsure of so many things.  What could have been so awful that she needed to go to such extremes to forget?

Unfortunately, forgetting her past isn’t the safe haven she thought it would be.  Her past isn’t done with her, and her tranquil life in Maine is left behind as she runs for her life.  Not knowing who to trust, who she can turn to, she has to make decisions on the spur of the moment and hope for the best.  Not all her choices are going to work out well, and lives will be on the line.

This story is complex and things change so often, I can’t really say too much about the plot without giving away some of the surprises.  What I can tell you is that there’s an element of the supernatural in there, with a group of people who have the power to “persuade” others, and a group of people hunting them.

I think one of the more important things to note is that this is NOT a complete story.  You’re left with a major cliffhanger at the end, so if you start this one, make sure you’re willing to be in it for the long haul.  The story is well written and you’re reading from Emily’s point of view, so you’re going to be as confused as she is.  But, she also has a hurried and complex thought process that can be a little confusing at times.

Overall, this was a great story.  It wasn’t quite what I was expecting, but I ended up being pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it.  I look forward to the next book!  Good Book!

*I received a copy of this book from Howard Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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