Tag: Susan Elia MacNeal

Book Review: His Majesty’s Hope

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HMHDisclaimer: I received an advance reader copy from Random House.

Suspenseful and riveting, His Majesty’s Hope by Susan Elia MacNeal is the best installment in the Maggie Hope series yet.

Without giving away spoilers, Maggie’s next mission plunges her into the heart of Germany—Berlin—during the height of World War II. Maggie has a few secrets under her belt that she must keep to herself (other than the fact that she’s a British spy).

The stakes are high and the action takes off from the get-go. The book can be read as a standalone for newcomers to the series, but I see the thrilling novel as a reward for fans and longtime readers of the series to see a side of their heroine that they’ve never seen before. Readers of mystery, thriller, and suspense will enjoy the edge-of-your-seat ride that His Majesty’s Hope provides.

My Favorite Authors

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Here’s a list of my favorite authors:

  1. Gail Carriger: Her books are clever and funny and don’t take themselves too seriously.
  2. John Grisham: If I want a good, fast-paced, suspenseful story, I always know where to turn.
  3. Anne Lamott: I’ve only read her nonfiction work, but I love her style of writing.
  4. Tess Gerritsen: The Rizzoli & Isles books have a voice that are all their own.
  5. Susan Elia MacNeal: Her mystery series on Maggie Hope is adventurous, quick-paced, and interspersed with real figures such as Winston Churchill and Princess Elizabeth.

5 Books I’m Looking Forward to Reading in 2013

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The year 2013 promises some good books. Here’s a list of books I am looking forward to reading this year:

  1. His Majesty’s Hope: A continuation of the Maggie Hope mystery series that is filled with charm and cleverness.
  2. Untitled #3 (Divergent series): Yet another dystopian book that has action and romance.
  3. Shadow of Night (All Souls Trilogy #2): A hefty book with paranormal romance that details the story between a witch and a vampire.
  4. Untitled #3 (All Souls Trilogy): A likely hefty book, but it will be the final installment in the All Souls Trilogy.
  5. Etiquette & Espionage: A young adult book by one of my favorite paranormal/steampunk authors, Gail Carriger.