Pages: 272Published: 5th May 2016Genre: Young Adult Thriller Skye is looking for an escape from the reality of last summer when her sister died in a tragic accident. Her parents think that a camp for troubled teenagers might help her process her grief. All of the kids at the summer camp have lost someone close, but is … Continue reading Book Review – Lying About Last Summer by Sue Wallman
Hello everyone, During 2018 I have read a few books that contained abrupt and unexpected endings. Some of them left aspects of the plot unresolved, while others just felt like the rest of the story still had not been told, or was simply rushed. And that made me wonder, are sudden endings ever a good … Continue reading Discussion – Should Books Contain Abrupt Endings?
Hello everyone, Every two months I post a list of five books that I am hoping to read some time in the future. My TBR is pretty long...so let's take a look through the list and see what I can find! As it is December, I shall aim to do a list of slightly lighter … Continue reading Five Books On My TBR – December 2018
Pages: 336Published: 28th June 2018Genre: Psychological ThrillerContent warnings: Mental health, sexual content, domestic abuse When Emily lets a stranger step out in front of her, she never imagines that split second will change her life. But after Emily watches a car plough into the young mother – killing her instantly – she finds herself unable to move … Continue reading Book Review – Her Name Was Rose by Claire Allan
Hello everyone, My goodness, we are so close to the end of 2018 and it seems to have gone by very quickly! How has that happened? Christmas is coming up and I am planning to publish a post almost every day in December. Overall, November was a fantastic month. It was my best and most … Continue reading Monthly Wrap-Up – November 2018
Hello everyone, I am really looking forward to participating in the monthly 24-hour readathon hosted by my friends Lili and Noriko, which begins at 8pm on Friday. It is the second time I will take part, having done so back in July. Back then it was really fun and fulfilling, and I especially liked interacting … Continue reading 24 Hour Readathon TBR – November 2018
Pages: 370Published: 27th July 2017Genre: CrimeContent warnings: Domestic violence, sexual references, drug use You're waiting for your beloved husband to get home from work. You're making dinner, looking forward to hearing about his day. That's the last thing you remember. You wake up in hospital, with no idea how you got there. They tell you that you … Continue reading Book Review – A Stranger In The House by Shari Lapena
Pages: 356Published: 4th May 2017Genre: General Fiction Professor Olivia Sweetman has worked hard to achieve the life she loves, with a high-flying career as a TV presenter and historian, three children and a talented husband. But as she stands before a crowd at the launch of her new bestseller she can barely pretend to smile. Her life … Continue reading Book Review – The Night Visitor by Lucy Atkins
Pages: 423Published: 3rd July 2014Genre: Historical FictionContent warnings: Racism, sexual references, animal cruelty On an autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman knocks at the door of a grand house in the wealthiest quarter of Amsterdam. She has come from the country to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader Johannes Brandt, but … Continue reading Book Review – The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
It is autumn, that wonderful time of the year. A very warm autumn so far where I live, but the evenings will soon get darker and provide the perfect excuse to read indoors! Thank you very much to Amanda @Devouring Books for tagging me. Amanda writes excellent reviews and other bookish posts, so be sure to … Continue reading It’s Finally Autumn (Fall) Book Tag
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