Pages: 385Published: 13th July 2017Genre: MysteryContent warnings: Missing child storyline, injury detail When four sisters arrive at Applecote Manor to spend the summer, all is clearly not well. They find their aunt and uncle still reeling from the disappearance of their only daughter, five years before. No one seems any closer to finding out the … Continue reading Book Review – The Vanishing Of Audrey Wilde by Eve Chase
Pages: 320Published: 6th June 2024Genre: Historical FictionContent warnings: Misogyny, torture, sexual reference Princess Anne of Denmark is betrothed to King James VI of Scotland – a royal union designed to forever unite the two countries. But first, she must pass the trial period: one year of marriage in which she must prove herself worthy of … Continue reading Book Review – The King’s Witches by Kate Foster
Pages: 438Published: 17th September 2024Genre: MysteryContent warnings: Drug references Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s … Continue reading Book Review – We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
Pages: 339Published: 5th February 2019Genre: Psychological ThrillerContent warnings: Violence, mental health storyline Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago. When she shot her husband in the head five times. Since then she hasn't spoken a single word. It's time to find out why. This is a story that carries … Continue reading Book Review – The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Hello everyone, I find that there are certain types of books that many of us associate with summer, autumn, and winter - but what about spring? I have rarely come across any references in blog posts or social media that talk about the ideal spring read, so my interpretation is that anything goes. After all, … Continue reading Best Books I Have Read In Spring
Pages: 385Published: 13th August 2024Genre: Mythological FictionContent warnings: Misogyny, rape When Hera, immortal goddess and daughter of the ancient Titan Cronos, helps her brother Zeus to overthrow their tyrannical father, she dreams of ruling at his side. As they establish their reign on Mount Olympus, Hera suspects that Zeus might be just as ruthless and … Continue reading Book Review – Hera by Jennifer Saint
Hello everyone, I am normally very good at keeping up with series, not leaving it too long before picking up the next one - or getting to them quickly after the release date. But there are a few that have been out for quite a long time and for one reason or another, I just … Continue reading Three Sequels I Still Need To Read
Pages: 360Published: 2nd May 2019Genre: General FictionContent warnings: Racism, discrimination, child death Nuri is a beekeeper; his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo - until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced … Continue reading Book Review – The Beekeeper Of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
Hello everyone, It has been too long since my last post - the blog has taken a bit of a backseat recently because I have had a large writing project on the go which has taken up so much of my time lately. But now I *should* have much more time on my hands to … Continue reading Books I’ve Read Set In Central And Latin America
Pages: 318Published: 21st June 2022Genre: FantasyContent warnings: Domestic abuse, sexual references, misogyny A gruesome curse. A city in upheaval. A monster with unquenchable appetites. Marlinchen and her two sisters live with their wizard father in a city shifting from magic to industry. As Oblya’s last true witches, she and her sisters are little more than … Continue reading Book Review – Juniper And Thorn by Ava Reid
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