#ThrowbackThursday ~ The Highlander ~ Rise of the Aztecs #1 by Zoe Saadia #HistoricalFiction #Mexico

Throwback Thursday this week showcases the first in an excellent historical fiction series, based on fact. There are prequels which are just as good but not essential to read first. My Thoughts The Rise of the Aztecs follows on from the pre Aztec series and the story picks up in 1409 with two boys from … Continue reading #ThrowbackThursday ~ The Highlander ~ Rise of the Aztecs #1 by Zoe Saadia #HistoricalFiction #Mexico

#ThrowbackThursday ~ The Great Law of Peace (The Peacemaker Series #3) by @ZoeSaadia #NativeAmerican #HistFic

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favourites, as well as books that have been waiting on the ‘to be read’ pile for however long, and are finally getting an airing. This week I’m revisiting the third book in the Great Peacemaker series, the story of the founding of the Great League of … Continue reading #ThrowbackThursday ~ The Great Law of Peace (The Peacemaker Series #3) by @ZoeSaadia #NativeAmerican #HistFic

#ThrowbackThursday ~ Two Rivers (The Great Peacemaker Series #1) #HistFic #NativeAmerican

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favourites, as well as books that were published over a year ago. Not to mention those that are languishing on the to be read pile for whatever reason. This week I’m revisiting one of Zoe Saadia’s books ~ Two Rivers, the first … Continue reading #ThrowbackThursday ~ Two Rivers (The Great Peacemaker Series #1) #HistFic #NativeAmerican

Currents of War ~ Rise of the Aztecs 4 by @ZoeSaadia #Historical Fiction #TuesdayBookBlog

Author: Zoe Saadia Kindle Edition Category: Historical Fiction Seven years later, the Aztecs are ready to revolt against the mighty Tepanec Empire. However, while the young Emperor is trying to solve the problems peacefully, his warlords and advisers believe he is making too many mistakes along the way. A much stronger leader is needed, but … Continue reading Currents of War ~ Rise of the Aztecs 4 by @ZoeSaadia #Historical Fiction #TuesdayBookBlog

Top Reads of 2016 #Books #AmReading #TuesdayBookBlog

It’s that time again! This year has gone so quickly and it’s been filled with really great reads. Narrowing down favourites is a difficult task but here they are. As always, they’ll be either 4.5* or 5* and clicking on the cover will take you to Amazon UK.  Dead Is Dead ~ Thriller Private investigator … Continue reading Top Reads of 2016 #Books #AmReading #TuesdayBookBlog

The Emperor’s Second Wife (Rise of the Aztecs #3) by @ZoeSaadia Pre Columbian #Historical Fiction

Author: Zoe Saadia Kindle Edition Category: Historical Fiction Back in the Aztec Capital, the troubles were brewing. While benefiting from its neutrality in the Texcoco-Tepanec War, many influential Mexica-Aztecs grew wary of the way their city was becoming absorbed in the mighty Tepanec Empire. Building on the first two books, this third instalment of the … Continue reading The Emperor’s Second Wife (Rise of the Aztecs #3) by @ZoeSaadia Pre Columbian #Historical Fiction

#FridayBookShare ~ The Emperor’s Second Wife (Rise of the Aztecs #3) by @ ZoeSaadia #Histfic @ShelleyWilson72

#FridayBookShare ~ an excellent idea created by Shelley Wilson.  With the weekend approaching it’s the perfect time to seek out new books to read, so Shelley created a Friday Book Share meme to help search for that ideal read. Anyone can join in. Just answer the following F.R.I.D.A.Y. questions based on the book you’re either currently … Continue reading #FridayBookShare ~ The Emperor’s Second Wife (Rise of the Aztecs #3) by @ ZoeSaadia #Histfic @ShelleyWilson72

Crossing Worlds ~ Rise of the Aztecs #2 #Histfic #SundayBlogShare @ZoeSaadia

Author: Zoe Saadia Kindle Edition Category: Historical Fiction With the crushing defeat resulting in the conquest of the beautiful Texcoco, fleeing into the Highlands seemed like their only option.  Before giving it much thought, Kuini takes his highborn Acolhua friend, the heir to Texcoco throne, to his homeland, to hide in the safety of the … Continue reading Crossing Worlds ~ Rise of the Aztecs #2 #Histfic #SundayBlogShare @ZoeSaadia

More Favourite Opening Lines 2016 #Books #amreading #SundayBlogShare

It’s all on twelve months since I first wrote about my favourite opening lines, so I reckon I've read enough books to warrant another selection. So in no particular order, here they are. Clicking on the book title will take you to my review if you’d like more info. The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey … Continue reading More Favourite Opening Lines 2016 #Books #amreading #SundayBlogShare

2015 ~ My 20 Top Reads ~ #reading #books

A tough choice, I’ve read lots a great books this year and, in no particular order (as they say) here are my top 20 reads. They are all rated either 4.5 or 5 stars. Clicking on the cover links to Amazon UK. Raven's Choice ~ The Replacement Chronicles #1 ~ Prehistoric fiction, based on fact … Continue reading 2015 ~ My 20 Top Reads ~ #reading #books

ANNOUNCING winners and runners-up in the 2015 Rosie Amber Golden Rose Book Awards #TuesdayBookBlog

Congratulations to all!

The Highlander ~ Rise of the Aztecs #1

Author: Zoe Saadia Kindle Edition Category: Historical, Fiction Born in the Highlands, Kuini thought his life was simple. You hunt and you fight, defending your towns against the raids of the Lowlanders and then raiding their lands in turn. His father was the Warriors’ Leader, and he wanted to be just like him.  Yet, Texcoco, … Continue reading The Highlander ~ Rise of the Aztecs #1