I was strolling through Waterstones, when the red pages of this book stood out to me. After reading the blurb of this book, I came to the conclusion that this was going to be a book I needed to read.

The Quick by Lauren Owen 

Blurb 

You are about to discover the secrets of The Quick.

But first you must travel to Victorian Yorkshire, and there, on a remote country estate, meet a brother and sister alone in the world and bound by tragedy. 

In time, you will enter the rooms of London's mysterious Aegolius Club- a society of some of the richest, most powerful men in fin-de-siecle England.

And at some point - we cannot say when- these worlds will collide. 

It is then, and only then, that a new world emerges,  one of romances, adventure and the most delicious of horrors- and the secrets of The Quick are revealed.

My View 

This book is a must read.  Well as I started it, I found it hard to put down. In the first part of the story, I felt sympathy towards James and Charlotte and the more I read, the more I wanted to find out what happens in the story. Not only that but I wanted to find out about James and the mystery of his disappearance. I wanted to know about The Quick and the mystery of The Aegolius club.

The story is divided into four sections, with diary entries and different points of view. I honestly found it hard to put down and when I did, I needed to know what was going to happen next. If your into dark Victorian novels, this is one for you! I definitely recommend this book for people who do enjoy mysterious novels!

This book is also part of the Waterstones Book Club.

Hey guys,

I thought I'd do a bit of a fun blog and do the Harry Potter tag! I am a book worm and I love the Harry Potter books!

Favourite book ?

Harry Potter and the Prisioner of Azkaban - was the first of the seven I ever read and where I discovered my love for books.

Favourite movie?

That's a hard one! I love Goblet of fire, Order of the Phoenix, Half blood Prince, Deathly Hallows. . . I'm going with Order of the Phoenix!

Least favourite book?

Has to be the Chamber of Secrets.

Parts of the books/movies that made you cry ?

The ending of the book and film. When Serius Black died, when Snape died. I cry at most things even if they are happy!

If you could hook up with any HP character who would it be?

Oh I love Draco Malfoy, I know he's a bit of a meany but there's something about him that I like. Or Ron, got to love that Weasley!

Favourite character ?

Like I said I love Draco, I also love Snape, Serius Black. I like Voldermort too! I like most characters, Mrs Weasley, Mr Weasley, Fred, George, Hermione . . . The list goes on!

What would your Patronus be?

You know I think My patronus would be a something like a duck or a lady bird! Something small!

If you could have the Resurrection Stone, Invisibility Cloak or the Elder Wand which one would you choose?

Definitely the invisibility cloak, I could spy on people, hide or play pranks! I could walk around unnoticed and do things I want without anyone knowing!

What House would you be in?

According to Pottermore I am Slytherin but I think I'm half Slytherin, half Griffindor!

IF you could meet any member of the cast who would it be? 

I wouldn't mind meeting Tom Felton or Rupert Grint! (Draco and Ron)

Have you played any of the video games?

No I am pants at video games!

IF you were on the Quiddich team which position would you play?

Probably the seeker, I can't bat to save my life neither am I good at standing in a goal!

Were you happy with the ending?

Yeah, I liked how it ended but I didn't want it too!

How much do the Harry Potter books mean to you?

A lot, it got me into reading and it's one of the reasons that I became a bookworm! JK Rowling is an inspiration and how she got published inspires me! Anyone can do it if you try!