Expat Amber

A young Pakistani woman is the victim of an  unthinkable act of vengeance, when she defies tradition … facing seemingly  insurmountable challenges and danger when she attempts to rebuild her life.  Multan, Pakistan. A conservative city where an unmarried woman over the age of twenty-five is considered a curse by her family. Ayesha is twenty-seven. Independent and happily single, she has evaded an arranged marriage because of her family’s reduced circumstances. When she catches the eye of powerful, wealthy Raza, it seems like the answer to her parents’ prayers. But Ayesha is in love with someone else, and when she refuses to give up on him, Raza resorts to unthinkable revenge... Ayesha travels to London to rebuild her life and there she meets Kamil, an emotionally damaged man who has demons of his own. They embark on a friendship that could mean salvation for both of them, but danger stalks Ayesha in London, too. With her life thrown into turmoil, she is forced to make a decision that c

Under the Lesser Moons is compelling story about one boy's struggle to stay alive against all odds. In a world abandoned by dragons, eleven-year-old Akrist has vivid dreams and believes it's all his fault. As the sole surviving eldest boy in his tribe, a shocking truth is revealed: the Daeson are sacrificed to win back the favour of the Guides. With the dual moons nearing eclipse, he must defy his cursed fate and escape into the savage wasteland before the moons touch.  Do you remember watching The NeverEnding Story and playing Skyrim? Allow me to explain. The main character immediately reminded me of Atreyu from the classic '80s film. If you ever played the Elder Scrolls video game, you might remember all of the amazing mods – one in particular included a chicken mount, IYKYK. I listened to this audiobook and was immediately smitten with the character development and world-building. It's one of those epic tales that violently envelops all of your senses, pulling you d

Runaway Train is about a journey of self-discovery that begins with tragedy in 1993. Nico escapes her troubled life and goes on a road trip to Seattle, encountering a wild cast of characters along the way. Through music, she learns to confront her fears, face her past, and embrace her future. Do you remember the grunge scene and the cast of 90210? Even if you don't, the soundtrack chapters of this book will transport you directly into the mosh pit of raw teen angst. Before cell phones captured everything about our lives, mix tapes and Polaroids told our tales. Personally, I was on my own path of self-destruction at the time, so this story really resonated with me – pulling at memories long forgotten for good reason. By the end, I was glad to have been along for the ride. “Memory can be a fickle thing. We choose what we want to remember. So, forget everything else about today, and remember it as the day you made that mountain your bitch.” I liked it and gave it three stars.  This b

One summer morning, Elle's life changed forever the moment she dove into the pond at The Paper Palace – the one place that knows all her secrets. Within the next twenty-four hours, a journey of fifty years leads to a decision that changes everything. Do you remember answering machines and sea monkeys?  Even if you don't, you'll connect with the choices that can make and break us. Jumping from one memory of a moment to another, the story spans half a century. Especially if you enjoy descriptive detail, you’ll find yourself immersed in the smell of the salt air and the pang of regret. It was a slow burn for me, but the perfect Generation X beach read.  “I hate the way British people cook eggs.”  I liked it and gave it three stars.  This book was purchased from The Mysterious Bookcase. Discover a blind date with a new or preloved book here .