The Wee Writing Lassie’s 300 Books in a Year – Book 292

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

Goodreads Blurb: Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.

I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.

I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out… and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late.

But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don’t know who I really am.

They don’t know what I’m capable of…

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Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: I had to say I did not see that twist coming at all. I love a book that plays on our expectations of the crazy woman trope. Just like I love a good revenge tale. Perfect blend in one here.

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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce

Goodreads Blurb: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge opens with the story’s hero, Peyton Farquhar, hanging bound from a bridge, awaiting hanging. Farquhar is a Confederate sympathizer in the American Civil War and has been brought to this end by a Union spy. The novel was unique in its time for its jumbled chronology and is also famous for its surprising conclusion.

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Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: I didn’t even really like the main character but my god is that ending such a gut punch you really will feel sorry for him.

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Uncovering Celtic Mythology: A Beginner’s Guide Into The World Of Celtic Myths, Fairy Tales, Folklore, Warriors, Celtic Gods and Creatures by Lucas Russo

Goodreads Blurb: Relive the magic of captivating legends and folktales in this rich collection on Celtic Mythology In 58 BCE, when Julius Caesar – the famous Roman general – wrote a commentary on the Gallic wars, he described the “Celt” speaking people who lived in the area then known as the Gaul.

These people had their own culture, gods, and beliefs – called Celtic Mythology – which were very different from the Romans.

The influence of this mythology, however, was not limited to a small territory. This culture spread across Europe, especially to the western nations of Britain, Ireland, France, and Spain.

The legacy of Celts is still alive, and you may even have encountered these traces of Celtic

The languages spoken by modern-day Irish, Scottish, and Welsh people King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table The legends and pop-culture depictions of the shrieking spirit of Banshee Conan the Barbarian, a very famous character appearing in films as well as comics Bran Stark, from Game of Thrones, who becomes the Three-eyed Raven The above examples are just a handful of successors from the ancient Celtic culture, and the last two draw direct inspiration from Celtic mythology.

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Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: This is a well titled book because of all the mythologies I’ve read about Celtic mythology feels the most like a fairytale.

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The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

Goodreads Blurb: Brother turns on brother. The throne of England is at stake. The deadly Wars of the Roses have begun…

Elizabeth Woodville, a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition, secretly marries the newly crowned boy king. While she rises to the demands of her exalted position and fights for the success of her family, her two sons become the central figures in a famous unsolved mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the lost princes in the Tower of London.

They ruled England before the Tudors, and now internationally bestselling author Philippa Gregory brings the Plantagenets to life through the dramatic and intimate stories of the secret players: the indomitable women.

(Goodreads Page)

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: As usual an excellent read from Philippa Gregory. A book based on real historical events, guesswork, and one kind of insulting rumour. It’s up to the reader to guess which one is which.

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Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell

Goodreads Blurb: He’s the perfect man. It’s a perfect lie.

Nina Swann is intrigued when she received a condolence card from Nick Radcliffe, an old friend of her late husband, who is looking to connect after her husband’s unexpected death. Nick is a man of substance and good taste. He has a smile that could melt the coldest heart and a knack for putting others at ease. But to Nina’s adult daughter, Ash, Nick seems too slick, too polished, too good to be true. Without telling her mother, Ash begins digging into Nick’s past. What she finds is more than unsettling…

Martha is a florist living in a neighbouring town with her infant daughter and her devoted husband, Alistair. But lately, Alistair has been traveling more and more frequently for work, disappearing for days at a time. When Martha questions him about his frequent absences, he always has a legitimate explanation, but Martha can’t share the feeling that something isn’t right.

Nina, Martha, and Ash are on a collision course with a shocking truth that is far darker than anyone could have imagined. And all three are about to wish they had heeded the same warning: Don’t let him in. But the past won’t stay buried forever.

(Goodreads Page)

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: This was her best book yet, gripping, chilling and best of all … with an ending that lets everyone get what they deserve.

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Uncovering Norse Mythology: A Guide Into Norse Gods and Goddesses, Viking Warriors and Magical Creatures by Lucas Russo

Goodreads Blurb: Delve into the fascinating history of Norse mythology with these thrilling tales of battle and magic…What do you think of when you hear the words “Norse mythology”?

Chances are, your mind goes straight to Thor or Odin, some of the most well-known Nordic gods.

But their stories barely scratch the surface of the complicated and fascinating myths of ancient Scandinavia.

As Germanic tribes clashed and reconciled, a rich and detailed realm of the gods was created through the melding and exchanging of stories and characters that reflected the complicated historical events around them.

The clash of the Vanir and the Aesir, or the old and new gods, is thought to be indicative of a real conflict between two tribes that later found a way to coexist.

Through developing an understanding of the stories that remain, you will learn about the intricacies of ancient Nordic culture.

Beginning with the historical background of the Viking Age, you will become familiar with the creation myth and discover the complicated family trees that the gods and goddesses of Asgard created.

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Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: When I grow up I want to be a Viking – and other things my thirty year old self said while reading this book.

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Uncovering Greek Mythology: A Beginner’s Guide into the world of Greek Gods and Goddesses by Lucas Russo

Goodreads Blurb: Get to know the Greek gods and goddesses, from the mighty Zeus, to the temperamental Poseidon, the beautiful Aphrodite, and every character from A to Z.Who were the Olympians, and where did they come from?Why were the Titans overthrown?How did these and other mythology tales shape Greek culture and civilization?Scholars have long been fascinated by the Greeks, and even today we are entertained by the stories of their mythology and pantheon.The Greeks developed an entire religion around powerful, vengeful gods, benevolent yet fierce goddesses, and bizarre couplings that created some of the strangest creatures in the world’s mythologies.Who wouldn’t want to hear about Zeus and his command of lightning, Hades and how he found his bride, the wisdom of Athena, and so many other stories that capture the imagination.These stories can do more than just entertain; they can also inspire and teach us lessons that were penned by the Greeks themselves.Starting with the creation myth, this book will take you through the stories of the Titans, introduce the Olympians, bring in the demigods, and sneak a peek at the monsters that made up the mythology.You’ll learn who all the gods and goddesses were in relation to one another, mythological explanations for natural events, and why any of this still matters today.In addition, you’ll The names, powers, and significance of all the major Greek gods and goddessesRich stories based around the Greek pantheonMoral lessons and cultural values important to the Greeks, preserved in their mythologyA brief history of Greek civilization and how they worshipped their gods and goddessesCreatures of Greek mythology that still feature in modern tales todayAnd so much more Greek history!Up on Mount Olympus, along the shores of the Mediterranean, and deep in the Underworld, gods, goddesses, demigods, and creatures linger in the mind and stories of an ancient culture.This culture gave us science, philosophy, and a rich mythology that never stops enticing us.

(Goodreads Page)

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: A fascinating deep delve into the myths of Ancient Greece and the reason behind them.

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Goodreads Blurb: College student Nadine is done with other students tormenting her about her powers. To show her classmates what she’s capable of, Nadine teams up with her two best friends and her boyfriend, Lucas, to compete in the school’s annual magical sporting event. Join the team as they fight zombies, face ghosts, and brew potions on their quest to win the spooky Haunted Tournament.

(Goodreads Page)

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: Yes let’s kill them all and then go out for pizza! Really? That’s a spoiler? But it’s so abstract. Alright, I’ll put the warning on.

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Ross Poldark by Winston Graham

Goodreads Blurb: Ross Poldark returns to Cornwall from war, looking forward to a joyful homecoming with his family and his beloved Elizabeth. But instead, he discovers that his father has died, his home is overrun by livestock and drunken servants, and Elizabeth, having believed Ross dead, is now engaged to his cousin. Ross must start over, building a completely new path for his life, one that takes him in exciting and unexpected directions….

(Goodreads Page)

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: A beautiful book that was far better than the show ever was – even at its best during the early seasons.

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Christmas in High Heels by Gemma Halliday

Goodreads Blurb: Fashion designer turned amateur sleuth Maddie Springer can’t wait to spend the holidays with her boyfriend, LAPD Detective Jack Ramirez. It’s their first Christmas together, and Maddie wants it to be perfect. But between her zany family and wacky friends, Maddie’s having a hard time finding alone time with her man. But come Christmas morning, this is one holiday she’ll be sure remember… naughty or nice!

(Goodreads Page)

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: In which our brave heroes must face off pushy mothers, crazy neighbours and loopy friends to get their just rewards – a quite evening at home just with each other. Really universe, was that too much to ask? Really?

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