Hello everyone, I am very excited to be part of this blog tour for Containment by Vanda Symon, and now to be sharing my thoughts. Thank you to Anne Cater for giving me the chance to participate, and to Orenda Books for providing me with a free copy. Pages: 262Published: 5th March 2020 by Orenda (originally published in … Continue reading Blog Tour + Review – Containment by Vanda Symon
Pages: 388Published: 7th May 2019Genre: Young Adult ContemporaryContent Warnings: Strong sexual references Ever since she got pregnant, seventeen-year-old Emoni's life has been about making the tough decisions - doing what has to be done for her young daughter and her grandmother. Keeping her head down at school, trying not to get caught up with new boy Malachi. The one … Continue reading Book Review – With The Fire On High by Elizabeth Acevedo
Hello everyone, It is my turn on the blog tour for Nicola Martin's debut novel Dead Ringer. Thank you very much to Anne Cater for my place on the tour, and to Contraband for sending me an advanced copy. Pages: 451Published: 27th February 2020Genre: Domestic/psychological ThrillerContent warnings: Drugs, strong sexual references, self-harm Get ready to … Continue reading Blog Tour + Review – Dead Ringer by Nicola Martin
Pages: 437Published: 10th January 2019Genre: Historical FantasyContent warnings: Allusions to rape, sexual references, suicide, animal cruelty, homophobia Emmett Farmer is working in the fields when a letter arrives summoning him to begin an apprenticeship. He will work for a Bookbinder, a vocation that arouses fear, superstition and prejudice – but one neither he nor his parents can … Continue reading Book Review – The Binding by Bridget Collins
Pages: 338Published: 23rd July 2020Genre: Domestic ThrillerContent warnings: Drug references, strong sexual references, gaslighting It starts with a shocking accusation... Stephanie and Patrick are recently married, with new-born twins. While Stephanie struggles with the disorienting effects of sleep deprivation, there’s one thing she knows for certain – she has everything she ever wanted. Then a woman from his past … Continue reading Book Review – The End Of Her by Shari Lapena
Pages: 344Published: 30th June 2016Genre: Mystery/ThrillerContent warnings: Sexual assault, mental health storyline This was meant to be the perfect trip. The Northern Lights. A luxury press launch on a boutique cruise ship. A chance for travel journalist Lo Blackwood to recover from a traumatic break-in that has left her on the verge of collapse, and to work out what … Continue reading Book Review – The Woman In Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
Hello everyone, First of all, I would like to thank Dave @The Write Reads for organising this blog tour and allowing me to be a part of it. Thank you also to Kristin Ward for letting us read a free copy of her fabulous book. Having read and reviewed Kristin's book After The Green Withered for our … Continue reading Blog Tour + Review – Rise Of Gaia by Kristin Ward
Pages: 560Published: 26th February 2019Genre: Historical FictionContent warnings: Child death, sexual references, alcoholism This was a buddy read with my friend, Gem (our sixth one!). We had a series of fantastic discussions and both loved the book, and the added sense of mystery made it ideal for a buddy read. Bold and fearless, Nina Markova always dreamed of flying. … Continue reading Book Review – The Huntress by Kate Quinn
Pages: 404Published: 22nd February 2018Genre: Domestic fictionContent warnings: Psychological abuse, references to domestic violence Newly married, newly pregnant, Lucy Robin is having trouble remembering the little things. Like what day she’s due to visit her mother. Or where she left her shoes. Or whether she’s left the gas hob on. Forgetting the little things is annoying, but the … Continue reading Book Review – The Bad Mother by Amanda Brooke
Pages: 352Published: 20th September 2011Genre: Mythological FictionContent warnings: Sexual content, allusions to rape Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war … Continue reading Book Review – The Song Of Achilles by Madeline Miller
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