Category: Book Reviews

Book Review – The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

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Pages: 257Published: 2nd March 2021Genre: General Fiction (Historical/Contemporary)Content warnings: Drugs, suicide, sexual references A female apothecary secretly dispenses poisons to liberate women from the men who have wronged them - setting three lives across centuries on a dangerous collision course. Rule #1: The poison must never be used to harm another woman.Rule #2: The names of the murderer and … Continue reading Book Review – The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

Spotlight – Hoglet’s Christmas Magic by Lynette Creswell

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Hello everyone, It is only September, but today we are thinking about Christmas as I spotlight Lynette Creswell's festive children's book! I was honoured to be invited to write this post, as it looks like a truly enchanting story that will be a wonderful gift to any child who receives it. Said to be perfect … Continue reading Spotlight – Hoglet’s Christmas Magic by Lynette Creswell

Audiobook Review – An Improbable Life by Trevor McDonald

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Narrator: Sir Trevor McDonaldPublished: 17th October 2019Genre: Autobiography/Memoir Sir Trevor McDonald is an extraordinary man - and he has led an improbable life. Now in his 80th year, he is known and loved by people the world over for his humility, charm and natural ease. As a natural storyteller and communicator, he has few equals. In An Improbable Life, Sir … Continue reading Audiobook Review – An Improbable Life by Trevor McDonald

Blog Tour + Review – Lies Like Wildfire by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

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Hello everyone, It is my turn on this fabulous #WriteReads Ultimate Blog Tour for a young adult thriller that really does keep you on the edge of your seat! Lies Like Wildfire really intrigued me when I first received the invite, but it packed even more of a punch than I expected, and so that makes … Continue reading Blog Tour + Review – Lies Like Wildfire by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

Book Review – Forget Me Not by Claire Allen

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Pages: 336Published: 30th May 2019Genre: Domestic ThrillerContent warnings: Bullying, suicide, sexual content, injury detail, grief It’s six in the morning during the hottest summer on record when Elizabeth O’Loughlin, out walking her dog, comes across Clare, a victim of a horrific knife attack, clinging onto life at the side of the road. Clare dies minutes later, but not before whispering … Continue reading Book Review – Forget Me Not by Claire Allen

Book Review – The Whole Truth by Cara Hunter

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Pages: 416Published: 29th April 2021Genre: Crime ThrillerContent warnings: Sexual assault storyline, descriptions of rape, drug references When an Oxford student accuses one of the university's professors of sexual assault, DI Adam Fawley's team think they've heard it all before. But they couldn't be more wrong. Because this time, the predator is a woman and the shining star of the … Continue reading Book Review – The Whole Truth by Cara Hunter

Book Review – Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

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Pages: 535Published: 20th September 2016Genre: Young Adult FantasyContent warnings: Strong violence, sexual references, drug references Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew … Continue reading Book Review – Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

Audiobook Review – Becoming by Michelle Obama

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Narrator: Michelle ObamaPublished: 13th November 2018Genre: Autobiography/Memoir In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America - the first African-American to serve in that role - she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive … Continue reading Audiobook Review – Becoming by Michelle Obama

Book Review – The Fear by C.L. Taylor

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Pages: 394Published: 22nd March 2018Genre: Psychological Thriller Lou Wandsworth is used to being headline news as, aged seventeen, she ran away with her 37-year-old teacher, Mike, during a short-lived affair. Now 32, Lou’s life is in tatters - and she resolves to return home to confront Mike for the damage he has caused. But she soon finds that … Continue reading Book Review – The Fear by C.L. Taylor