Pages: 377Published: 14th October 2021Genre: Historical FictionContent warnings: Child death, sexual harassment Alone in the world, Elspeth Swansome has taken the position of nanny to a family on the remote Scottish island of Skelthsea. Her charge, Mary, is a troubled child. Distracted and secretive, she hasn't uttered a word since the sudden death of her twin, William—just days after … Continue reading Book Review – The Whistling by Rebecca Netley
Pages: 457Published: 10th November 2022Genre: FantasyTrigger warnings: Injury detail Just like the first book in this duology, I read this one with Pauliina @ The Bookaholic Dreamer. We have both loved these books throughout, and had the best time discussing them. After her perilous quest to free her mother, Xingyin thrives once more in the tranquility of her home. … Continue reading Book Review – Heart Of The Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan
Hello everyone, It is time for another look back at the books I read over the past five years, and this time I am on the letter 'C'. When preparing this post, it became apparent that this is a very common letter for character names, book titles, and settings! So as this will be a … Continue reading My A-Z Of Books – C
Pages: 409Published: 21st July 2022Genre: CrimeContent warnings: Injury detail, baby death storyline When a body is found in a farmhouse in a gruesome state, DI Adam Fawley is one of the first on the scene. The murder leads Fawley to a convoluted investigation from the past, and a family torn apart by a devastating crime involving the disappearance of … Continue reading Book Review – Hope To Die by Cara Hunter
Pages: 361Published: 3rd April 2014Genre: Psychological Thriller Clarissa is becoming more and more frightened of her colleague, Rafe. He won’t leave her alone, and he refuses to take no for an answer. He is always there. Being selected for jury service is a relief. The courtroom is a safe haven, a place where Rafe can’t be. But … Continue reading Book Review – The Book Of You by Claire Kendal
Pages: 368Published: 30th August 2022Genre: Young Adult MysteryContent warnings: Suicide references To inherit billions, all Avery Kylie Grambs has to do is survive a few more weeks living in Hawthorne House. The paparazzi are dogging her every step. Financial pressures are building. Danger is a fact of life. And the only thing getting Avery through it all is the … Continue reading Book Review – The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Hello everyone, The days are brighter again and that immediately makes me happier. To be typing this at almost 7pm UK time and for it still to be light outside is a very good feeling that breathes positivity. At the same time, my TBR gets higher and higher. There are three reasons for this: 1) … Continue reading Five Books On My TBR – April 2023
Pages: 297Published: 1st November 2022Genre: General/Literary FictionContent warnings: Grief, sexual references, drugs This was a buddy read with my friend Kriti @ Armed With A Book, and we both enjoyed this book and discussed it at length. Spoiler-free extracts of our discussion can be found after my review. Ann Stilwell arrives in New York City, hoping to spend her … Continue reading Book Review And Discussion – The Cloisters by Katy Hays
Hello everyone, I may have made the decision to do fewer tag posts from now on, but when I was nominated by the wonderful Sophie @ Me and Ink for this one, I simply could not resist. Do check out her blog by the way, as her posts are always such fun to read. So … Continue reading The Functions Book Tag
Pages: 507Published: 27th September 2022Genre: Historical Fiction/FantasyContent warnings: Injury detail It’s 1931 in Shanghai, and the stage is set for a new decade of intrigue. Four years ago, Rosalind Lang was brought back from the brink of death, but the strange experiment that saved her also stopped her from sleeping and aging—and allows her to heal from any wound. … Continue reading Book Review – Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong
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