As Red as Blood
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Journal Entry 1 by
J4Shaw
from Somewhere , Somewhere -- Controlled Releases on Friday, January 6, 2023


Purchased from a charity shop in North Wales, UK
About the Book:
(The first book in the Snow White Trilogy series)
Lumikki Andersson has made it a rule to stay out of things that do not involve her. She knows all too well that trouble comes to those who stick their nose where it doesn't belong. But Lumikki's rule is put to the test when she uncovers thousands of washed Euro notes hung to dry in her school's darkroom and three of her classmates with blood on their hands. Literally.
A web of lies and deception now has Lumikki on the run from those determined to get the money back - no matter the cost. At the center of the chaos: Polar Bear, the mythical drug lord who has managed to remain anonymous despite his lavish parties and notorious reputation. If Lumikki hopes to make it out alive, she'll have to uncover the entire operation.
Even the cold Finnish winter can't hide a culprit determined to stain the streets red.
About the Book:
(The first book in the Snow White Trilogy series)
Lumikki Andersson has made it a rule to stay out of things that do not involve her. She knows all too well that trouble comes to those who stick their nose where it doesn't belong. But Lumikki's rule is put to the test when she uncovers thousands of washed Euro notes hung to dry in her school's darkroom and three of her classmates with blood on their hands. Literally.
A web of lies and deception now has Lumikki on the run from those determined to get the money back - no matter the cost. At the center of the chaos: Polar Bear, the mythical drug lord who has managed to remain anonymous despite his lavish parties and notorious reputation. If Lumikki hopes to make it out alive, she'll have to uncover the entire operation.
Even the cold Finnish winter can't hide a culprit determined to stain the streets red.

MY REVIEW:
Kicking off my reads for the 666 for 2023 reading challenge with a Finnish author and a book set in Tampere in Finland.
For the first 75 pages I was struggling somewhat with the simplistic writing and wafer thin plot, until it dawned on me that it’s a YA novel with teens running around (literally) making questionable decisions and saving the day.
A easy quick read (236 pages) and a count for this challenge nonetheless.
Read as part of the 666 for 2023 around the world reading challenge
&
2023 European Reading Challenge
Released as part of the Authors From Unusual Countries - Round 2 for 2022 sweepstakes.
Author is from Finland.
Kicking off my reads for the 666 for 2023 reading challenge with a Finnish author and a book set in Tampere in Finland.
For the first 75 pages I was struggling somewhat with the simplistic writing and wafer thin plot, until it dawned on me that it’s a YA novel with teens running around (literally) making questionable decisions and saving the day.
A easy quick read (236 pages) and a count for this challenge nonetheless.
Read as part of the 666 for 2023 around the world reading challenge
&
2023 European Reading Challenge
Released as part of the Authors From Unusual Countries - Round 2 for 2022 sweepstakes.
Author is from Finland.

Received in an awesome Authors from Unusual Countries sweepstake parcel. Thank you!

Another good choice J4Shaw. Lumikki is a great character. Her sense of self was really interesting. I like that she had a set of clear principles by which she operated in life - although these were challenged by the course of events. Although this is part of a trilogy, I think it works well as a stand alone novel.

And off it goes in the Body Parts book ring. Happy reading!

Received today as one of the final books in my Books with a Body Part in the title bookring. It seems promising! :)

Sent today to the winner of the Body Parts Sweeps.
Congrats on winning... and enjoy! :)
Congrats on winning... and enjoy! :)

Received today with a Occupation Sweepstake book.

Released while at Post Shop

Thank you for the book exchange, gaboyd. I have received this, along with one other book today. I definitely enjoy thrillers. I haven't read any of the books by this author.