June Reads

With it being 3 days into July now I thought I'd share my June reads. So here is a more in depth round up on what i have been reading this month. Reading wise June has been a really good month with 6 books and a magazine. I've actually started having trouble with sleep again so have been reading until the early hours. I also managed to get some reading done whilst we were on holiday.

The Lying Game By Ruth Ware

This was my first read of June if you read my monthly posts you know I  love a good thriller. I was introduced to Ruth Ware by another blogger and have now read 3 out of her 4 books and so far have to say I enjoyed this book the most. The Lying Game has some mixed reviews and if I had to rate the book I'd give it 3 out of 5 stars. The reason being although I enjoyed this book there are many more thrillers that I have read over time which are so much better. 

Four girls were best friends at a second rate boarding school set near the cliffs of the English Channel. Each different in their own way, the four became inseparable and were notorious for playing the Lying Game, telling lies at every turn to both fellow boarders and faculty, with varying states of serious and flippant nature that were disturbing enough to ensure that everyone steered clear of them. The myriad and complicated rules of the game are strict: no lying to each other—ever. Bail on the lie when it becomes clear it is about to be found out. But their little game had consequences, and the girls were all expelled in their final year of school under mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of the school’s eccentric art teacher, Ambrose (who also happens to be Kate’s father).


The child by Fiona Barton

This book is one of those that you just can't put down. I found myself finishing this book within 24 hours as it was that gripping. The story centres around a missing child and coming to light about a long buried secret. 

When a paragraph in an evening newspaper reveals a decades-old tragedy, most readers barely give it a glance. But for three strangers it’s impossible to ignore.
For one woman, it’s a reminder of the worst thing that ever happened to her. For another, it reveals the dangerous possibility that her darkest secret is about to be discovered. And for the third, a journalist, it’s the first clue in a hunt to uncover the truth.

The Fear By C.L.Taylor
An intense thriller that kept me gripped.  Lou who was groomed by her karate teacher when she was 14 and now years later she finds him doing the same to 13 year old chloe meadows. She is determined to stop him from ruining Chloe's life like he did with hers. Unfortunately Mike is a lot more dangerous than she realised and once again she could become his prey. If you love psychological thrillers you may enjoy this one.

When Lou Wandsworth ran away to France with her teacher Mike Hughes, she thought he was the love of her life. But Mike wasn’t what he seemed and he left her life in pieces.
Now 32, Lou discovers that he is involved with teenager Chloe Meadows. Determined to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself, she returns home to confront him for the damage he’s caused. But Mike is a predator of the worst kind, and as Lou tries to bring him to justice, it’s clear that she could once again become his prey…

Keep you safe By Melissa Hill
Keep you safe is an issue driven book exploring the "to vaccinate or not"debate and the tragic consequences of one mother's decision on another. I like how the book shows that there is always two sides to a story. That both sets of people have reasons behind their choices and decisions and that no one can really be blamed. I love that the book is a contrevertional topic I wouldn't normally think to read about as its so thought provoking.

Single mom Kate O'Donnell is living her worst nightmare. Her young daughter, Clara, who has a medical condition that doesn't allow her to be vaccinated, becomes critically ill when one of her classmates, Lauren-whose family chose not to vaccinate-contracts and spreads the virus. While Lauren has no trouble recovering from the disease, Clara's condition worsens. With time spent by her daughter's bedside, Kate loses her job and slides deeper into medical debt. But when another school parent points the blame at Lauren's mother, Lucy, and the media begins an attack, we see two very different views on parenting and how badly things can spin out of control when all either of these two women wanted was to keep their daughters safe.

It's always the husband by Michelle Campbell
I found the second half of the book to be more better than the first half. The book had the potential to be a good thriller unfortunately it just isnt for me. I did unfortunately find i  just didnt like the charcters in this book as couldn't relate to any of the 3 friends at all. It's definitely a slow burner which when it comes to thrillers for me I like a fast paced read.


Kate, Aubrey, and Jenny. They first met as college roommates and soon became inseparable, even though they are as different as three women can be. Twenty years later, one of them is standing at the edge of a bridge . . and someone else is urging her to jump. 


How did things come to this?

As the novel cuts back and forth between their college years and their adult years, you see the exact reasons why these women love and hate each other—but can feelings that strong lead to murder? Or will everyone assume, as is often the case, that it’s always the husband?

Breathe Magazine Issue 13 

As usual the Magazine is packed with relatable and interesting features and the art work as beautiful as ever.In issue 13 some of my favourite features include:  How to leave the past behind, summer reads, Turn back the clock and Are you a kindrovert? I love th a Breathe Magazine is all about mindfulness and taking out time for yourself.

 The summer of impossible things by Rowan Coleman
My last read from June and one of my favourites. I have no words to say other than its beautifully written and a magical read. 

If you could change the past, would you?

Thirty years ago, something terrible happened to Luna’s mother. Something she’s only prepared to reveal after her death.

Now Luna and her sister have a chance to go back to their mother’s birthplace and settle her affairs. But in Brooklyn they find more questions than answers, until something impossible – magical – happens to Luna, and she meets her mother as a young woman back in the summer of 1977.

At first Luna’s thinks she’s going crazy, but if she can truly travel back in time, she can change things. But in doing anything – everything – to save her mother’s life, will she have to sacrifice her own? 

Blogger Book Nook: Summer Romance

Confession time, I actually didn't read a summer romance in the end for this months Bloggers Book Nook mainly as I wanted to get through the books i do have and none fit in the summer romance theme. Saying that I'm currently reading a summeryish book called The Summer of impossible things by Rowan Coleman which I am really enjoying.

I still wanted to join in with this months Bloggers Book Nook so read on to find out my thoughts on the Summer Romance genre.

1. Are you a fan of the classic summer romance read? Or do you tend to pick up another genre when you go on holiday?

I love a good summer romance when I go away. However I also do enjoy picking up other genres for when on holiday. I usually end up picking up something from my tbr pile that takes my fancy at the time.

2. Who’s your favourite romance author and what’s your favourite book written by them? Why?

This is a tough one as there are some great romance authors out there. I'm going to go with Paige Toon as I love her books. I don't think I can pick a favourite though.

3. Love triangles… yay or nay?
Honestly Nay mainly as they end up being so predictable and I get bored easily.

4. If you were stranded on an island, what book WOULDN’T you want to be stuck with?
It would have to be a clock work orange, although its a short book I've tried reading it before and I found it so hard to get into and it just felt a complicated read. Also I'd hate to be stranded with one of the books I had to study back in school such as Frankenstein as I just can't get into them kind of books as they just aren't my type of read.

5. If you were a character in a romance novel, what would be your ideal/dream love story?

Girl lives in a small town and finds love when she least expects it.

May Reads

May has been another fab month of good reads for me. Definitely a mixed bag of genres over the 5 books I've read. We are going on holiday for a week this month so i'm hoping to get more reading done in the evening's and hopefully will get through more reads too. I've not read any magazines this month as breathe is once every two months but I've now got the latest copy to enjoy for June.

 Read this if you want to be Instagram famous

A handy book when it comes to knowing more about Instagram and how to use your account to make the most of it. This was the first book I read this month and one I'm going to flick through from time to time for inspiration. It's definitely a great coffee table style book.

The Muse By Jessie Burton

I read this one as part of the bloggers book nook book club where the theme for May was about historical fiction. This book was the only one in my TBR pile that I felt fit in with that theme. I found it a slow starter and not one I'd read again though as I didn't enjoy it as much as I hoped I would.

The Breakdown by B.A.Paris

I loved B.A.Paris's debut behind closed doors that I read last year. If you have enjoyed behind closed doors than you may enjoy The breakdown. I found it to be a book I just couldn't put down and really enjoyed. 

"If you can't trust yourself, who can you trust?"

Cass is having a hard time since the night she saw the car in the woods, on the winding rural road, in the middle of a downpour, with the woman sitting inside—the woman who was killed. She’s been trying to put the crime out of her mind; what could she have done, really? It’s a dangerous road to be on in the middle of a storm. Her husband would be furious if he knew she’d broken her promise not to take that shortcut home. And she probably would only have been hurt herself if she’d stopped.

But since then, she’s been forgetting every little thing: where she left the car, if she took her pills, the alarm code, why she ordered a pram when she doesn’t have a baby.

The only thing she can’t forget is that woman, the woman she might have saved, and the terrible nagging guilt.

Or the silent calls she’s receiving, or the feeling that someone’s watching her…

Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult

Jodi is one of my favourite authors and I wish I had read this sooner. Definitely my favourite book I've read this month and I love how Jodi writes about such difficult topics.

Ruth Jefferson is a labor and delivery nurse at a Connecticut hospital with more than twenty years' experience. During her shift, Ruth begins a routine checkup on a newborn, only to be told a few minutes later that she's been reassigned to another patient. The parents are white supremacists and don't want Ruth, who is African American, to touch their child. The hospital complies with their request, but the next day, the baby goes into cardiac distress while Ruth is alone in the nursery. Does she obey orders or does she intervene?

Ruth hesitates before performing CPR and, as a result, is charged with a serious crime. Kennedy McQuarrie, a white public defender, takes her case but gives unexpected advice: Kennedy insists that mentioning race in the courtroom is not a winning strategy. Conflicted by Kennedy's counsel, Ruth tries to keep life as normal as possible for her family—especially her teenage son—as the case becomes a media sensation. As the trial moves forward, Ruth and Kennedy must gain each other's trust, and come to see that what they've been taught their whole lives about others—and themselves—might be wrong.

With incredible empathy, intelligence, and candor, Jodi Picoult tackles race, privilege, prejudice, justice, and compassion—and doesn't offer easy answers. Small Great Things is a remarkable achievement from a writer at the top of her game. 

The woman in cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

After being introduced to Ruth Ware by another blogger last month with the book in a dark, dark wood. I had to read more of her books so I purchased this one and another that I had found in a local charity shop. It's a goodish book however I just couldn't like the main character Lo which was disappointing. 

Lo Blacklock, a journalist who writes for a travel magazine, has just been given the assignment of a lifetime: a week on a luxury cruise with only a handful of cabins. The sky is clear, the waters calm, and the veneered, select guests jovial as the exclusive cruise ship, the Aurora, begins her voyage in the picturesque North Sea. At first, Lo s stay is nothing but pleasant: the cabins are plush, the dinner parties are sparkling, and the guests are elegant. But as the week wears on, frigid winds whip the deck, gray skies fall, and Lo witnesses what she can only describe as a dark and terrifying nightmare: a woman being thrown overboard. The problem? All passengers remain accounted for and so, the ship sails on as if nothing has happened, despite Lo's desperate attempts to convey that something (or someone) has gone terribly, terribly wrong. 

Have you read any of these books? What will you be reading this month?

Book Nook: Time Machine

This month, for Blogger Book Nook it is all about historical fiction.Histrioical fiction is within my top 3 favourite genre's so I was excited to pick a book to fit in with the prompt. Some of my favourite historical fiction include books such as The book thief and All the light we cannot see to name a few.

 1.If you could time travel either to the past or the future, which would you pick and why?

Definitely has to be the past. I'd love to be able to visit some of the places mentioned in books I've read. This way I could see them for myself rather than rely on what my imagination comes up with. This also applies to situations as well as the places featured in historical fiction.

2.Historical novels aren’t always accurate in their details - is this something that bothers you? Why / why not?

Yes and no. Most of the time it doesn't really bother me as of course I'm reading fiction. Other times I like that some of the information to be accurate. I think it really depends on the book I am reading and what the storyline is about.

3.Is there one specific historical era that especially interests you? What novels set in that time would you recommend?

It has to be around the war time as I love reading the experiences of what it was like during them times. It also makes me feel thankful for what life is like for us today compared to back then. My favourite has to be book theif I liked the film too.

 4.Which historical figure (fictional or real!) would you most like to have dinner with?

This is a tough one and a question I'll have to come back to at some point.

5. Do you find historical fiction an appealing genre? Why / why not?

Yes however It does depend on the era and the story I tend to enjoy books based in the 1900's.

The Muse By Jessie Burton

First of all this is the first book I've read by Jessie Burton as I've yet to read her first book The Miniaturist. 

On a hot July day in 1967, Odelle Bastien climbs the stone steps of the Skelton gallery in London, knowing that her life is about to change forever. Having struggled to find her place in the city since she arrived from Trinidad five years ago, she has been offered a job as a typist under the tutelage of the glamorous and enigmatic Marjorie Quick. But though Quick takes Odelle into her confidence, and unlocks a potential she didn't know she had, she remains a mystery - no more so than when a lost masterpiece with a secret history is delivered to the gallery.

The truth about the painting lies in 1936 and a large house in rural Spain, where Olive Schloss, the daughter of a renowned art dealer, is harbouring ambitions of her own. Into this fragile paradise come artist and revolutionary Isaac Robles and his half-sister Teresa, who immediately insinuate themselves into the Schloss family, with explosive and devastating consequences . 

I had high hopes for this book as it sounded a great read for historical fiction however I was disappointed. The book goes between the story of Odelle in 1967 and Olive in 1936 which I liked the idea of. Unfortunately I struggled to get into it as I found it a slow starter. I did get into the story eventually however as much as it was an ok book it's definitely not one I'll be reading again. I think it's a book that seems to have mixed views, so if you have given it a read I'd love to know your thoughts.

April Reads

April has come and gone and I've had another month of  great reads. This month I've got trough 4 books and two magazines. Luckily most of what I've read this month I've really enjoyed.

So what have I read in March:


The woman who stole my life by Marian Keyes 

This was my first book that I read in April and one that I found to be a disappointment. I usual love Marian Keyes books so to find one that I didn't enjoy as much as I hoped was certainly a disappointing start to my month of reads. 

"Stella Sweeney is back in Dublin. After living the dream in New York for a year - touring her self-help book, appearing on talk shows all over the USA and living it up in her 10-room duplex on the Upper West Side - she's back to normality with a bang. And she's got writer's block.

Stella wants a clean break as she didn't exactly leave New York on a high. Why is she back in Ireland so soon? Who is it who keeps calling? Stella wants to get back to being the woman she used to be. But can she? And should she?"

I just couldn't get on with any of the characters and I found the storyline to be poor I'm surprised I continued and finished the book in all fairness.

If you have read this book I'd love to know your thoughts on it and if it's just me who couldn't get on with it.






In the moment magazine

I've decided to stop purchasing this magazine as I definitely prefer breathe. I've found that having read two issues of in the moment magazine I'm not enjoying the content as much, where i feel breathe has more articles that I can relate too. However from this copy of In the moment I enjoyed the article on finding yourself in a good book along with some pod cast reccomendations. There are also a cute happy notes book which came with it which i love.

Breathe Magazine 

There are some many fab articles in this issue including how to say yes, the power of anger, conscious eating, living with clastrophobia and more.  I even loved just flipping through and looking at the gorgeous artwork. 

A Gathering light by Jennifer Donnelly 

Based on a real murder at the turn of the century this a moving novel. Although not like the type of thrillers/crime stories I love to read I did enjoy this book.  I found it to be an easy read and finished it within a day.  It's a YA historical novel and I must admit a genre I actually do enjoy reading about. 

When Mattie is given letters by a guest at the hotel where she has a summer job, she thinks the guest is simply upset. But when the woman is found drowned next day, Mattie must decide whether she will read them, or burn them as requested. A touching funny surprising novel set in 1906 and based on a true story.


The characters of Grace Brown and Chester Gillette, as well as the facts of Grace's murder in the Adirondacks and the fishing out of her body from the waters of the Big Moose Lake, are actually real people and events although the character Mattie is fictional.

Close to home by Cara Hunter

This book has to be my favourite from this month's reads. Close to Home is part of the Richard and Judy book club and I can see why they chose it. Close to Home features many twists and turns along the way and is a gripping novel. 

Eight year old Daisy Mason goes missing at a family party, no one saw anything- well that's what they are saying. DI Adam Fawley tries to keep an open mind but knows 9 times out of 10 it's someone the victim knew. That means someone is lying.

I was gripped throughout the book and hardly dared put the book down as I just wanted to keep reading til the very end. This is a fantastic debut by Cara Hunter and I can't wait for more of her books and read more of the DI Adam Fawley series.

In a dark, dark wood by Ruth Ware

It's an enjoyable thriller definitely not as good as Close to home or some of the others I have read. This is the only book I've read by Ruth Ware and I'm definitely interested in what her other novels are like.

Nora hasn't seen Clare for ten years. Not since Nora walked out of school one day and never went back.

Until, out of the blue, an invitation to Clare’s hen do arrives. Is this a chance for Nora to finally put her past behind.

But something goes wrong. Very wrong.

Some things can’t stay secret for ever. 

The spooky setting really helps make the tension in the book between some of the characters. There are a few twists and turns and I did find myself guessing a few of the things that would happen correctly. 

Blogger Book Nook: Books to screen

I'm glad that I am very much into books a lot more this year as reading is my favourite pass time.. I'm sure this is something you would have noticed if you read my blog regularly. 

For starters I set up my own book group on Facebook: Hooked on books with Joanna Victoria as well as that I also have set up my own hooked on books guest series and started a monthly post on the books I've been reading.  On top of that I've been joining in with other book groups Bookish Mamas, Book bloggers library  and blogger book nook.

The blogger book nook is definitely a good one with many threads, Q&A's, A long with a monthly book prompt which I'm joining in with for the first time.

1. What’s your favourite book to screen adaptation? Why?

I actually have a few. I really enjoyed The hunger games trilogy. I wasn't too sure what to expect from the films but I love them just as much as the books.

Room is also a favourite of mine. I read the book before the film hit the cinema's and its definitely one of my favourite books. When I knew it was going to be made into a film I made a date with the hubby so that we could go and see it. 

2. What’s your least favourite book to screen adaptation? Why?

I've found that there is quite a few actually. First of all Harry Potter I loved the books when growing up but I've not loved the films at all. Twilight is another I read when growing up and again I just couldn't get on with the films at all. Last of all I have to mention my sister's keeper. It had the potential to be a great film however I was hugely disappointed.

3. What book would you most like to see on screen that hasn’t been adapted yet?

This is a tough one as there are so many great reads out there. I definitely think more of Jodi Picoult's books have the potential to do well, if done much better than my sister's keeper. 

4. Do you always read the book before watching the adaption?

Yes. Well I try to, there have been a few times when I’ve watched a film without knowing it is an adaptation. So I'd say 9 times out if 10 I read the book first. I definitely prefer to read books first as most adaptions don't always go by the book completely. Plus I like to imagine the characters and places myself before seeing them on the screen.

5. Does seeing your favourite characters on screen ruin how they appear in your imagination?

Sometimes, I think it depends on who plays the character/s. I do find quite a few times that the characters on screen don't turn out how I imagine them to be.

Mini review: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Big Little Lies is a brilliant take on ex-husbands and second wives, mothers and daughters, schoolyard scandal, and the dangerous little lies we tell ourselves just to survive.  

I found it to be a gripiping read it does feature murder, domestic violence and sexual assaul.  Obviously they are series themes, however the book also has light heartedness too. The book follows 3 women Madeleine, Celeste and Jane and focuses on their lives. They all have children that are in kindergarden in the same year and each of their lives are very different however they are connected in ways they don't realise at first. The book flicks between each characters lives in the lead  up until the murder on triva night where someone is murdered. 

I really enjoyed the book the characters are believeable and the book is written well. I've only just started watching the series as I've wanted to make sure I read the book first. 

February Reads

February has definitely been a better month than January was.  I'm actually very surprised that I read more books this month. With it being world book day I thought it be a great time to share with you my February reads.

So onto the books: 

Daisy chain by Kirstie Malone 

I won't get into it much as you can read my review here  but Daisy chain was my first book of February and its a a gripping, thriller with plenty of twists and turns along the way.

The Toddler survival guide by Mike and Heather Spohr 

I'm putting it out there I didn't like this read at all. Some of the tips are great but its not as humours as would like. The pictures in the book look boring too and I couldn't wait to finish it and move onto a better book.

These Shallow Graves By Jennifer Donnelly 

The story is about a wealthy family, a deadly secret and a young woman with more to lose than she knows. The story is based in New York during the 1890's. I really loved this book I definitely feel it was a slow start but I persevered and really got into it.

The Daily Struggles of Archie Adams aged 2 and 1/4 by Katie Kerby

Another amazing book by Katie Kerby author of Hurrah for gin. A book about the honest side of parenting through the eyes of a toddler. The book made me laugh out load and not feel so alone.

Happy by Fearne Cotton 

This is a great read for dipping in and out of its filled with Fearne's advice, exercises, tips and tricks drawn from her experiences in regards to mental health and being Happy. I have also been using the happy journal that goes along side the book from the beginning of the year. I've actually now ordered her book calm too which i am hoping will be as good as this.

Book Review: Daisy Chain by Kirstie Malone

I love a good thriller especially ones that keep me guessing what's going to happen next and has lots of twists and turns. When author Kirstie Malone got in touch, asking if I would review her debut novel Daisy chain i jumped at the chance.

Title: Daisy chain 

Author: Kirstie Malone 

Blurb: Road trips, house parties, Tequila Tuesdays, dreams for their futures; a fun, loveable force to be reckoned with. No-one but each other.

Sirens, blood, tears, police tape, a crime scene. Broken hearts and a broken bond. Sad goodbyes and words they thought they’d never say. One by one, until there was nothing left…

When Karen, Jason, Jessica, Bradley and Veronica find themselves back together after twenty years apart, some are more keen than others to fix their broken bond but as secrets and lies are revealed about their University days and life since they split, the group are left in pieces. Can they fix their damaged friendship or was the reunion party the beginning of the end?

Review:

The book goes between the present day and university days where you learn the backstory of each of the five characters. This is where you learn more about each of characters relationships and personalities. As much as they try and reunight their friendship there are many screats and lies revealed along the way from what went on in their university days to life since they last all saw each other. Throughout the book I found myself constantly changing my mind about how I felt about each of the characters. If you read the book will understand why and most likely feel like I do about them.  The story shares how relationships can be broken beyond repair and how others can get back on track.

Daisy chain is a gripping, thriller with plenty of twists and turns along the way. The book is such a page turner and I was unable to put it down. I can't wait to see what comes next from Kirstie Malone.

January Reads

Has anyone else thought that January seemed to have dragged? It's not been a partially productive month and I'm glad to see the back of it to be honest.

One of my goals for this year is to read more and share my reads on here with you. It makes sense to do this as reading has always been a part of my life,  I love nothing more than snuggling up with a book when I find some free time.

After Blake was born I found that I was slacking in the reading department. I had still been able to find time to read but was much more of a slower reader and it would sometimes take me a month to just read one book. Last year was the first year since having Blake that I was able to read more. I wish I had started sharing my reads least year with you as I found some really enjoyable reads. 

So anyway onto the books:

The Christmas Secret by Karen Swan

I picked up this festive read whilst I was browsing the books in Morrison's before Christmas. I only got around to reading it in January as I had other Christmas reads to get through. I've never read anything by Karen Swan before but I do love a good romance even though you know that its going to have a predictable ending. Set in the remote island of Islay Alex Hyde finds herself out of her comfort zone after a crisis call regarding the troublesome – and troubled – head of an esteemed whisky company in Scotland. Lochlan Farquhar, CEO of Kentallen Distilleries. Alex who is an executive coach needs to get into Lochlan's head before he brings the company to its knees. 

Convent Garden in the snow by Jules Wake

This book was a Christmas gift from my in laws. Described as a feel good Christmas romance that's fun and festive. I feel that the book is suitable to be read at any time of year as its not Christmas or snow themed like I was expecting from it. Although its a very predictable storyline its definitely a sweet easy read that warms the heart. Tilly has a fabulous friends, a dream job as a make up artist with a prestigious opera company and a fiance Felix. Tilly who is a technophobe makes a blunder and ends up having to work with IT director Marcus Walker who doesn't have a creative bone in his body which is a match made in hell. However when Tilly finds out her fiance isn't who he seems its Marcus who is there for her with hot chocolate and a shoulder to cry on.

Blogging your way to riches by Emma Bradley and Lynn James

If you are new to blogging or are thinking of setting up a blog than this book is ideal for you. If like me you have been blogging for a while now than you may find some useful information depending on how advanced you are. For me the section of SEO  (Seach Engine Optimisation ) is very helpful as it's one area I've not really focused on and wish I had. It's such a great book for dipping in and out and covers all the topics you can think of when it comes to to the world of blogging such as working with brands, planning, blogging basics and more.

A year and a day By Isabelle Broom

Having read 2 of Isabelle's books before I was really looking forward to seeing what this one was going to be like and I'm not disappointed. A year and a day is a moving and romantic novel weaving the love stories of three women who are on holiday in the snowy backdrop of Prague. I've loved this book so much and its even made me add Prague to my list of places I'd love to visit one day. 

All three women have different back stories and end up meeting at a hotel in Prague and form a bond none of them anticipated. Each of the three characters in the book have there own problems to face which you find more about throughout the book. There were moments within the book that made me start to tear up so tissues may be needed.