I've long been an Amazon Prime member but, I've never really taken advantage of all the freebies being a subscriber affords: free eBooks, free movies and free music downloads and, I'm sure there are other benefits as well. I decided to try some eBook downloads (10) maximum at one time and was pleasantly surprised by the (2) short stories I read. What I loved about these short stories was that one was 37 minutes and the other 43 minutes so, it was perfect before bed reading on (2) consecutive nights.
Book # 2 Hush Series
Treasure is a young girl who lives in Nigeria obsessed with becoming an Instagram influencer with a huge following. She shows off expensive clothing and accessories with a background of her opulent, gated community.
@Sho4Sure is a mechanic; he is obsessed with Treasure and flirts with her online. He is obsessed with meeting her in person and, he eventually finds a way to make that happen - think "stalker".
An eye-opener and warning to those who pretend to be people they are not. A surprise ending too. This was described as darkly comedic. I found it dark, indeed, comic? not so much. The author of this one has also written My Sister the Serial Killer, it's one book I had meant to try but never did. I plan to remedy that soon. 4 stars
Those both sound really good!
ReplyDeleteNo comments about your book reviews, but wanted to say I like your new Blogger photo of the kitty wearing a mask!
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of short stories. These sound like good ones!
ReplyDeleteI am going to try find Treasure. I loved My Sister, the Serial Killer, which can also be seen an dark comedy so I guess I can anticipate what type of themes will be present in Treasure.
ReplyDeleteI get a lot of books here. Sometimes, I'm really lucky and find the beginning of a series or an author I've read and enjoyed. Other times, I take pot luck with assorted outcomes! :)
ReplyDeleteRuth Ware now writes short stories?
ReplyDeleteThe Ruth Ware story kind of surprised me, I guess because it was the first thing (and only thing) I read of hers. Her reputation is one of a crime/mystery/thriller writer, so I don't know how representative it is of her style, etc. I didn't expect this kind of story from her, but did enjoy the twists and turns it took.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed some shorts!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I wasn't even aware that there were freebies for Prime members, so you are ahead of me!
ReplyDeleteThese two short stories both sound intriguing and thought-provoking. I always mean to read more short stories but rarely do.
Thanks for the reviews ... and for the heads up!
Sue
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I think I have also missed out on Prime freebies. I didn't even know they were a thing so I'll have to check them out.
ReplyDeleteI’ve got the kindle unlimited freebie on just now and I’m the same I don’t think I make the most of it, I’ll definitely have a look for these though!
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