Pages: 367Published: 31st March 2020Genre: Historical FictionContent warnings: Child death, grief At the beginning I should just say that I read Hamnet over a year ago, but I am just getting around to reviewing it now. The film adaptation was released in January 2026 and I absolutely adored it - the way it was brought … Continue reading Book Review – Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Pages: 395Published: 29th April 2022Genre: Young AdultContent warnings: Child neglect Ariel's accidental meeting with a handsome stranger called Joe is completely perfect; they have a connection like she's never known before. They exchange numbers and agree to meet when he is back from a trip to France. But when Ariel messages him, the number Joe … Continue reading Book Review – Ghosted by Emily Barr
Pages: 374Published: 26th March 2019Genre: ThrillerContent warnings: Violence, injury detail, mental health storyline Every marriage has secrets. Everyone has flaws. Your wife isn't perfect - you know that - but then again nor are you. But now a serial killer is on the loose in your small town, preying on young women. Fear is driving … Continue reading Book Review – My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing
Pages: 385Published: 13th July 2017Genre: MysteryContent warnings: Missing child storyline, injury detail When four sisters arrive at Applecote Manor to spend the summer, all is clearly not well. They find their aunt and uncle still reeling from the disappearance of their only daughter, five years before. No one seems any closer to finding out the … Continue reading Book Review – The Vanishing Of Audrey Wilde by Eve Chase
Pages: 320Published: 6th June 2024Genre: Historical FictionContent warnings: Misogyny, torture, sexual reference Princess Anne of Denmark is betrothed to King James VI of Scotland – a royal union designed to forever unite the two countries. But first, she must pass the trial period: one year of marriage in which she must prove herself worthy of … Continue reading Book Review – The King’s Witches by Kate Foster
Pages: 438Published: 17th September 2024Genre: MysteryContent warnings: Drug references Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s … Continue reading Book Review – We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
Pages: 339Published: 5th February 2019Genre: Psychological ThrillerContent warnings: Violence, mental health storyline Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago. When she shot her husband in the head five times. Since then she hasn't spoken a single word. It's time to find out why. This is a story that carries … Continue reading Book Review – The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Hello everyone, I find that there are certain types of books that many of us associate with summer, autumn, and winter - but what about spring? I have rarely come across any references in blog posts or social media that talk about the ideal spring read, so my interpretation is that anything goes. After all, … Continue reading Best Books I Have Read In Spring
Pages: 385Published: 13th August 2024Genre: Mythological FictionContent warnings: Misogyny, rape When Hera, immortal goddess and daughter of the ancient Titan Cronos, helps her brother Zeus to overthrow their tyrannical father, she dreams of ruling at his side. As they establish their reign on Mount Olympus, Hera suspects that Zeus might be just as ruthless and … Continue reading Book Review – Hera by Jennifer Saint
Hello everyone, I am normally very good at keeping up with series, not leaving it too long before picking up the next one - or getting to them quickly after the release date. But there are a few that have been out for quite a long time and for one reason or another, I just … Continue reading Three Sequels I Still Need To Read
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