Pages: 337Published: 20th May 2025Genre: CrimeContent warnings: References to child abuse, injury detail, missing child storyline When Nick Vincent, producer of true-crime show Infamous, hears about an explosive new angle on a high-profile case—the 2016 murder of an eight-year-old girl in Oxford - he leaps at the chance to send a researcher to verify the … Continue reading Book Review – Making A Killing by Cara Hunter
Hello everyone, Welcome to my spotlight for the Madders of Time series by D.L. Orton! This dystopian science fiction trilogy looks to be full of themes that are relevant for our time including climate change and artificial intelligence, while the synopsis promises many a race against time and an enduring love story. I love the … Continue reading Blog Tour Spotlight – Madders Of Time by D.L. Orton
Narrated by: Aysha Kala and Huw ParmenterPages: 396Published: 3rd May 2018Genre: Young Adult ContemporaryContent warnings: Mental health storyline, transphobia For Angel Rahimi, life is only about one thing: The Ark – a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are currently taking the world by storm. Being part of The Ark’s fandom has given her everything … Continue reading Book Review – I Was Born For This by Alice Oseman
Pages: 450Published: 7th January 2025Genre: Fantasy As the heir to Tianxia, Liyen knows she must ascend the throne and renew her kingdom’s pledge to serve the immortals who once protected them from a vicious enemy. But when she is poisoned, Liyen’s grandfather steals an enchanted lotus to save her life. Enraged at his betrayal, the … Continue reading Book Review – Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan
Pages: 367Published: 31st March 2020Genre: Historical FictionContent warnings: Child death, grief At the beginning I should just say that I read Hamnet over a year ago, but I am just getting around to reviewing it now. The film adaptation was released in January 2026 and I absolutely adored it - the way it was brought … Continue reading Book Review – Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Pages: 395Published: 29th April 2022Genre: Young AdultContent warnings: Child neglect Ariel's accidental meeting with a handsome stranger called Joe is completely perfect; they have a connection like she's never known before. They exchange numbers and agree to meet when he is back from a trip to France. But when Ariel messages him, the number Joe … Continue reading Book Review – Ghosted by Emily Barr
Pages: 374Published: 26th March 2019Genre: ThrillerContent warnings: Violence, injury detail, mental health storyline Every marriage has secrets. Everyone has flaws. Your wife isn't perfect - you know that - but then again nor are you. But now a serial killer is on the loose in your small town, preying on young women. Fear is driving … Continue reading Book Review – My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing
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
