Book Review and Discussion – The Murmur Of Bees by Sofia Segovia

September 5, 2020September 16, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Translated by: Simon BruniPages: 462Published: 1st March 2015Genre: Historical/Literary FictionTrigger warnings: Injury detail, child death, grief This was a buddy read with my friend Kriti, our second of 2020. We talked about the book in detail at various intervals, taking it in turns to ask each other questions and write down our observations. It was a fun discussion, and … Continue reading Book Review and Discussion – The Murmur Of Bees by Sofia Segovia

Book Review – A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder by Holly Jackson

August 29, 2020September 16, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Pages: 433Published: 2nd May 2019Genre: Young Adult Thriller/Mystery The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it. But having grown up in the same small town that was consumed by the murder, Pippa Fitz-Amobi isn't so … Continue reading Book Review – A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder by Holly Jackson

Blog Tour + Review – The Last To Know by Jo Furniss

August 19, 2020September 14, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, It is my turn on the blog tour for The Last To Know by Jo Furniss, which was released only a week ago. Thank you very much to Anne Cater for the invitation to take part; the synopsis was extremely enticing! Pages: 318Published: 11th August 2020Genre: General Fiction/MysteryContent warnings: Suicide, child death, allusions to sexual abuse American journalist Rose … Continue reading Blog Tour + Review – The Last To Know by Jo Furniss

Book Review – How To Disappear by Gillian McAllister

August 15, 2020September 14, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Pages: 451Published: 9th July 2020Genre: Domestic ThrillerContent warnings: Online abuse Lauren's daughter Zara witnessed a terrible crime. But speaking up comes with a price, and when Zara's identity is revealed online, it puts a target on her back. The only choice is to disappear. From their family, their friends, even from Lauren's husband. No goodbyes. … Continue reading Book Review – How To Disappear by Gillian McAllister

Discussion – The Pros and Cons of Thrillers

August 12, 2020September 14, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, It is four months since I wrote a discussion post, which for me is just way too long! I guess that I have just been really busy lately, but I am excited for this one as I feel like I have plenty to say here. Discussion posts can be long, but they are … Continue reading Discussion – The Pros and Cons of Thrillers

Book Review – Ruin And Rising by Leigh Bardugo

August 8, 2020September 14, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Pages: 369Published: 19th June 2014Genre: Young Adult FantasyContent warnings: Suicide, sexual references The Darkling rules Ravka from his shadow throne. Now the nation's fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army. Deep in an ancient network of tunnels and caverns, a weakened Alina must submit to the dubious … Continue reading Book Review – Ruin And Rising by Leigh Bardugo

Monthly Wrap-Up – July 2020

August 1, 2020September 14, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, Another month has passed by and here in the UK we have just about made it to the hottest days of the year so far. It has mostly been a peaceful time, even though the ongoing situation has prevented me from venturing too far from home, but also a time that I have … Continue reading Monthly Wrap-Up – July 2020

Book Review – The Guest List by Lucy Foley

July 25, 2020September 14, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Pages: 378Published: 19th March 2020Genre: Mystery/Thriller On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. The groom a rising television star. The bride a magazine publisher. It’s a wedding for a magazine in a remote location. As the champagne is popped and the festivities begin, resentments and … Continue reading Book Review – The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Book Review – Beast by Matt Wesolowski

July 18, 2020September 14, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Pages: 320Published: 20th December 2019Genre: Crime/Mystery The fourth book in the Six Stories series. In the wake of the 'Beast from the East' cold snap that ravaged the UK in 2018, a grisly discovery was made in a ruin on the Northumbrian coast. Twenty-four-year-old vlogger, Elizabeth Barton, had been barricaded inside what locals refer to … Continue reading Book Review – Beast by Matt Wesolowski

Book Review – An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

July 11, 2020September 13, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Pages: 430Published: 8th January 2019Genre: Domestic ThrillerContent warnings: Drugs, suicide references Seeking women ages 18 - 32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed. When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields, she thinks all she’ll have to do is answer a few questions, collect her … Continue reading Book Review – An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen