How have I not read this book before?! It’s soooo good! Seven Lies tells a story from the perspective of…
Circus of Wonders by Elizabeth Macneal
I ADORED reading The Doll Factory and was eager to read Macneal’s latest novel – Circus of Wonders. WOW. It’s…
A Room Made of Leaves by Kate Grenville
A shake up from my current thriller trend and I’m transported to Australia to a time when Sydney was no…
The Recovery of Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel
Now this is a book that draws you in very quickly. I loved how early on it had me guessing!…
The Half Sister by Sandie Jones
A normal Sunday dinner with the family, tension is already brewing between Kate and Lauren, neither know what is truly…
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a story so wonderfully atmospheric that it’s hard to get it out your…
Exit by Belinda Bauer
Bauer has been an “auto buy” author for me for a while and her books never disappoint. Exit offers a…
The Eighth Life by Nino Haratischvili, Translated by Charlotte Collins and Ruth Martin
Wow what a book, at 934 pages it felt like such an achievement to even finish this book and when…
Finders, Keepers by Sabine Durrant
I know, I know I’m late to the party on this one but my gosh – Finders, Keepers was an…
Expectation by Anna Hope
Expectation tells the story of three women who thing they know what they want in life but when they’re presented…
Eight Detectives by Alex Pavesi
Right from the very first chapter you know you are in for a masterpiece of literature and I knew this…
Part of the Family by Charlotte Philby
After reading A Double Life, I was excited to read the previous book in the series: Part of the Family,…
The Sight Of You by Holly Miller
The Sight Of You is an unforgettable story that will tug at your heartstrings and have you reaching for tissues,…
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
If by some chance you haven’t already read this book then read on to find out why you should… If…
Nothing Can Hurt You by Nicola Maye Goldberg
This is a cover that instantly caught my eye and I knew I had to have it! I knew nothing…
Precious You by Helen Monks Takhar
Right from the very first page, you know that Katherine is filled with rage and it’s all directed at Lily.…
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday By Milly Johnson
Christmas books are the tonic to all the world’s problems right now and Milly’s latest book was true perfection! Milly…
Dead To Her By Sarah Pinborough
Billy went to Europe to get over the death of his first wife, and arrives back home with a second…
The Cat and The City by Nick Bradley
I adored this book so much, it was mesmerising and utterly brilliant, I’ve never read a book quite like this…
The Heatwave by Kate Riordan
Sylvie and her daughter; Emma, are returning to the South of France to consider selling the family home after a…
A Time for Mercy by John Grisham
He’s done it again. Grisham has produced another thriller that has an unbelievably smart plot but also pushes you to…
The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish
Wow. What a plot! This was one of those books that continues to surprise you until the very last page.…
Mini Review: Below The Big Blue Sky by Anna McPartlin
Below the Big Blue Sky has characters that you instantly fall in love with. The opening chapters brought tears to…
Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers
Small Pleasures offers the reader a lot of pleasure from its charming and evolving plot. When Jean’s paper receives a…
Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan
Exciting Times was an absolute delight to read, it had me in stitches throughout. Dolan’s observations of expat life and…
Invisible Girl By Lisa Jewell
Lisa Jewell is one of my “instant buy” authors and as per usual, she did not disappoint! Cate and her…
Mini review: The Glass House by Eve Chase
The Glass House has such an enchanting feel about it, urging you into the forest to watch the Harrington family…
The Honey and The Sting by E.C. Fremantle
Set in the 1600s, this is a story about a strong mother willing to do everything in her power to…
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
The Goldfinch is a story that I’ve always wanted to read but at 864 pages, I kept putting it off…
The Ice Cream Girls By Dorothy Koomson
I’ve heard so much about The Ice Cream Girls recently due to the highly anticipated sequel – All My Lies…
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
City of Girls was my first Gilbert read and it won’t be my last, what have I been missing out…
A Double Life by Charlotte Philby
What an unbelievable book, I’m absolutely flabbergasted by the ending… it’s a cliffhanger, so I hope Philby is already working…
Moonlight Over Mayfair by Anton Du Beke
Moonlight Over Mayfair is a truly delightful tale that sweeps you up in the enchanting magic that is day-to-day life…
Miss Benson’s Bettle by Rachel Joyce
Miss Benson’s Beetle has been the ultimate escapism book for me this year. As I write this review, I can’t…
Camino Winds by John Grisham
Grisham is back with some of his main characters from Camino Island, in this latest instalment set on the tropical…
The Girl With The Louding Voice by Abi Daré
This book is remarkable. It’s remarkable because of the story it tells. It’s remarkable because of the knowledge you gain…
Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
This is a review that I’ve struggled to start, how do I do justice on a book that is already…
The Woman In The Window by A. J. Finn
This is a book that has been on my radar for a LONG time, but it slipped further down my…
You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks And Sarah Pekkanen
After reading The Wife Between Us not long ago, this was an instant grab when I spotted it in the…
The Split by Sharon Bolton
The Split tells Felicity’s terrifying ordeal as she’s haunted by both her past and her present. Her past is unlocked…
The Catch by T.M. Logan
Abbie has brought her new boyfriend home to meet her father, mother and grandma. To her mum and nana, Ryan…
Mr Salary by Sally Rooney
This short story is about a young woman; Sukie, who is returning to Ireland to visit her dying father. Susie…
Rules for Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson
Told in a memoir style, Malcolm narrates this story as he recounts what happened after FBI agent Gwen Mulvey turns…
Miss Iceland by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir
Set in the 1960s, Miss Iceland tells Hekla’s story as she tries to become a successful writer in a male…
The Victim by P. D. James
It was time to pick up another short story and I picked an absolute cracker by all accounts – authored…
Good Behaviour by Molly Keane
In all honesty, I had never heard of this book and I picked it up more because Maggie O’Farrell had…
My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Wow. This is a fire cracker of a book. It’s a read in one sitting kind-of-book. Pure brilliance throughout. Korede’s…
Weight by Jeanette Winterson
Circe was my first adventure into the world of Greek mythology and if you follow me on twitter, you’ll know…
The Nursery by Asia Mackay
As soon as I saw this book on Readers First, I knew I’d love it. The idea of a female…
The Lying Room by Nicci French
When you first meet Neve, you’ll think she’s a typical middle aged woman stressed by her work and her kids,…
