Pages: 256Published: 20th October 2017Genre: Non-fiction The history of magic is as long as time and as wide as the world. In every culture, in every age, in every place and, probably, in every heart, there is magic. Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of … Continue reading Review – Harry Potter: A History of Magic
Pages: 303Published: 27th December 2018Genre: MysteryContent warnings: Domestic violence, child death, sexual references Rumour has it that a notorious child killer is living under a new identity, in their sleepy little town of Flinstead-on-Sea. Sally McGowan was just ten years old when she stabbed little Robbie Harris to death forty-eight years ago - no photos of her exist … Continue reading Book Review – The Rumour by Lesley Kara
Pages: 403Published: 19th September 2016Genre: Thriller Kate returns from a post break-up holiday with her girlfriends to news of a serial killer in her home town – and his victims all look like her. It could, of course, be a simple coincidence. Or maybe not. She becomes convinced she is being watched, followed even. Is she next? … Continue reading Book Review – Killing Kate by Alex Lake
Pages: 505Published: 8th February 2018Trigger warnings: Child death, drug references At a gala party thrown by her parents, Evelyn Hardcastle will be killed--again. She's been murdered hundreds of times, and each day, Aiden Bishop is too late to save her. But every time the day begins again, Aiden wakes up in the body of a different guest. And … Continue reading Book Review – The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Pages: 235Published: 5th May 2011Trigger warning: Cancer storyline At seven minutes past midnight, thirteen-year-old Conor wakes to find a monster outside his bedroom window. But it isn't the monster Conor's been expecting-- he's been expecting the one from his nightmare, the nightmare he's had nearly every night since his mother started her treatments. The monster in his backyard … Continue reading Book Review – A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Hello everyone, I am very happy and excited to be taking part in my first ever blog tour! And it is not just any blog tour...it is the first of what we hope to be many Ultimate Blog Tours organised by the WriteReads. Thank you so much to Dave for the opportunity, and to Kristin … Continue reading Ultimate Blog Tour: After The Green Withered by Kristin Ward
Pages: 291Published: 26th July 2018Trigger warning: PTSD A remote lodge in upstate New York is the perfect getaway. . . until the bodies start piling up.It's winter in the Catskills and the weather outside is frightful. But Mitchell's Inn is so delightful! The cosy lodge nestled deep in the woods is perfect for a relaxing--maybe even romantic--weekend away. … Continue reading Book Review – An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena
Pages: 357Published: 6th April 2017Trigger warnings: Sexual content, rape, child death, drug use Beautiful, creative, a little wild… Edie was the kind of girl who immediately caused a stir when she walked into your life. And she had dreams back then—but it didn’t take long for her to learn that things don’t always turn out the way you … Continue reading Book Review – Watching Edie by Camilla Way
Pages: 384Published: 10th January 2019Genre: Fantasy Moscow is in flames, leaving its people searching for answers – and someone to blame. Vasilisa, a girl with extraordinary gifts, must flee for her life, pursued by those who blame their misfortune on her magic. Then a vengeful demon returns, stronger than ever. Determined to engulf the world … Continue reading Book Review – The Winter Of The Witch by Katherine Arden
Pages: 374Published: 25th January 2018Genre: Domestic ThrillerContent warnings: Psychological abuse, animal cruelty Dr Caitlin Lupo is a highly regarded researcher into the behaviour and psychology of troubled young children, and happily married to Tom. Together, they have a daughter called Freya. But then comes a knock on the door from the police in the middle of the … Continue reading Book Review – Give Me The Child by Mel McGrath
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