Hello everyone,
Every two months I share with you five of the books that have made their way on to my Goodreads TBR. I always hope that there is a chance that I will pick them up in the very near future, but invariably most end up getting buried in the midst of my reading pile and left to stay there for at least a few months.
All the same, I definitely plan to get to all of these books I am sharing with you today eventually! There is the usual mix of genres, and all of them seem like they are going to be fantastic reads.
The Forest Of Stolen Girls by June Hur
This year I read June Hur’s debut historical mystery The Silence Of Bones, and I loved it! The writing was extremely beautiful and poetic, with a main character who I effortlessly felt a connection to, so afterwards this one went straight on my TBR.
It seems to contain some similar themes to The Silence Of Bones, such as exploration of being estranged from family members, but also plenty of originality. I love the sound of the plot and cannot wait to read it.
The Bronzed Beasts by Roshani Chokshi
This artful trilogy comes to a close here, and after the dramatic and unexpected events at the end of the previous instalment I am desperate to find out what happens next! There are several things that set this trilogy apart, such as the inventive puzzles and highly intricate concepts.
However, the biggest highlight of all is the characters, who are among the most adorable and diverse I have come across. Severin is the morally grey antihero, while Enrique, Zofia, Laila, and Hypnos are all unique and full of personality. I am very intrigued to see how their story ends.
Bone China by Laura Purcell
Having read two previous books by Laura Purcell, she is firmly established as one of my favourite authors. Her writing is clever, twisty, and thought-provoking, and there are Gothic vibes everywhere you look as she creates endless amounts of atmosphere.
Bone China has received slightly more mixed reviews than some of her others, but I am certainly excited to see what lies in store here, especially with the promise of dual timelines and an apparently haunted setting.
The Right Sort Of Girl by Anita Rani
I have enjoyed several memoirs on audiobook in 2021 and this one caught my eye as soon as I first saw it in a bookshop. Anita Rani is a well-known television presenter in the UK and has featured on a diverse range of programmes, but I am intrigued by the title and her perspective as a British Asian in the public eye.
Her story is very much one about trying to fit in, and even the blurb itself is thought-provoking, hinting at discussions of deeply embedded social and cultural norms that she has experienced from when she was a child growing up in Northern England. It guarantees some very meaningful observations, but also a touch of humour that reflects the likeable, vivid personality Rani presents on screen.
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Kate Quinn is a highly acclaimed historical fiction author and this one is currently in the running to win a Goodreads Choice award. Having read and been completely blown away by her previous novel The Huntress, I am not at all surprised.
Although her books are long, Quinn has the ability to make them thoroughly captivating from start to finish, and deliver excellent character development. I fully expect to love this one.
Let’s Chat
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