Book Review – The Wolf And The Woodsman by Ava Reid

March 23, 2024December 12, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Pages: 409Published: 8th June 2021Genre: FantasyContent warnings: Misogyny, anti-Semitism, Animal death, injury detail In her forest-veiled pagan village, Évike is the only woman without power, making her an outcast clearly abandoned by the gods. The villagers blame her corrupted bloodline—her father was a Yehuli man, one of the much-loathed servants of the fanatical king. When soldiers arrive from the … Continue reading Book Review – The Wolf And The Woodsman by Ava Reid

Books I’ve Read With Animals In The Title

March 20, 2024December 10, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ 1 Comment

Hello everyone, I thought it was about time that I wrote a list post, and the topic that I settled on was books with animals in the title. This is a longer list than I expected, and you will find that these books are rarely about animals and the title is often written as a … Continue reading Books I’ve Read With Animals In The Title

My A-Z Of Books – L

March 13, 2024December 10, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, It is about time I returned to my A-Z posts, and today I have a rather sizeable one. Lots of things begin with 'L'! So from books and their authors, characters and their settings, let us look back at some of the things I have read about that start with 'L'. L'Eden The … Continue reading My A-Z Of Books – L

Book Review – Medusa by Jessie Burton

March 2, 2024December 10, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Pages: 174Published: 28th October 2021Genre: Mythological FictionContent warnings: Allusions to rape Exiled to a far-flung island after being abused by powerful Gods, Medusa has little company other than the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. Haunted by the memories of a life before everything was stolen from her, she has no choice but to make peace with … Continue reading Book Review – Medusa by Jessie Burton

Author Q&A – Cara Hunter #2

February 28, 2024December 10, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, I am a little in denial about the fact we are already at the end of February, but here we are and I am just getting into the habit of blogging regularly after some recent writing and editing deadlines. In the meantime though, I have still been reading and one of the many … Continue reading Author Q&A – Cara Hunter #2

Book Review – Murder In The Family by Cara Hunter

February 24, 2024December 10, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Pages: 464Published: 19th September 2023Genre: Crime/MysteryContent warnings: Injury detail, drugs, references to sexual exploitation In October 2003, Luke Ryder was found dead in the garden of the family home in London, leaving behind a wealthy older widow and three stepchildren. Nobody saw anything. Now, secrets will be revealed – live on camera. Years later a group of experts re-examine … Continue reading Book Review – Murder In The Family by Cara Hunter

Book Review – The Keeper Of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

February 17, 2024December 10, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Pages: 297Published: 21st February 2017Genre: General Fiction/Magical RealismContent warnings: Discrimination Anthony Peardew is the keeper of lost things. Forty years ago, he carelessly lost a keepsake from his beloved fiancée, Therese. That very same day, she died unexpectedly. Broken hearted, Anthony sought consolation in rescuing lost objects—the things others have dropped, misplaced, or accidently left behind—and writing stories about … Continue reading Book Review – The Keeper Of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

Book Review – Such A Good Liar by Sue Wallman

January 27, 2024December 10, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Pages: 320Published: 5th May 2022Genre: Young Adult ThrillerContent warnings: Suicide, bullying/discrimination She's faking her way into the most exclusive social circles for revenge. But how long can her lies hold up? Seventeen-year-old Lydia Cornwallis has arrived on a remote island populated only by wealthy families and their staff. She quickly finds acceptance, even adoration, from the close-knit families that … Continue reading Book Review – Such A Good Liar by Sue Wallman

Book Review – The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper

January 20, 2024December 10, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Pages: 451Published: 13th May 2021Genre: Historical FictionContent warnings: Misogyny, sexual content, sexual harassment Sold by her mother. Enslaved in Pompeii's brothel. Determined to survive. Her name is Amara. Welcome to the Wolf Den... Amara was once a beloved daughter, until her father's death plunged her family into penury. Now she is a slave in Pompeii's infamous brothel, owned by … Continue reading Book Review – The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper

My A-Z Of Books – K

January 17, 2024December 10, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, New year, old challenge! Today I am looking back at all the most notable books, authors, characters, and settings beginning with 'K' in everything I read from the beginning of 2018 to the end of 2022. I have not read many 'K' books, so the list this time is mostly made up of … Continue reading My A-Z Of Books – K