The Other Guest
The Other Guest ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Laila and her husband, James, arrive at a Greek island resort in a desperate attempt to save their marriage. After several unsuccessful IVF procedures, Laila becomes fascinated with watching other families, especially mothers with their children. Her attention is captivated by Em and her relationship with…
The Lodger
The Lodger Title: The Lodger Author: Helen Scarlett Publisher: Quercus Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 19th of January 2023 When a dead body is found in the Thames, Grace Armstrong is shocked to identify it as Catherine Smith, the lodger at her family home. She decides to discover the truth about her friend’s death and cannot…
Ninth House
Ninth House ⭐⭐⭐⭐. 5 4.5out of 5 stars Galaxy ‘Alex’ Stern is a new Yale student, distinguished not by her academic achievements but by her unique abilities. She can see ghosts or Grays, as called by the members of New Heaven’s secret societies. As a school dropout and a survivor of a mysterious multiple homicide,…
Susan Stokes- Chapman event
Today, I have attended an event at Waterstones Piccadilly, where Jennifer Saint and Susan Stokes- Chapman talked about Susan’s book Pandora. Pandora Steeped in mystery and rich in imagination, an exhilarating historical novel set in Georgian London where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations, and romance. London, 1799.…
My 2022 favourites
Is it to late to present my favourite books of 2022? I hope not. BABEL ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ That was a 5⭐ read for me and my new favourite. This book is complex and fascinating. I fell in love with the characters and the magic system. If We Were Villains ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Following my new fascination with dark…
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5 stars Title: Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries Author: Heather Fawcett Publisher: Little, Brown Book Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 19th of January 2023 Emily Wilde is a Cambridge professor studying faerie folklore. Her curiosity leads her to the northern village of Hrafnsvik, covered in ice and…
ARC Review: The Cloisters
The Cloisters ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Title: The Cloisters Author: Katy Hays Publisher: Random House Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 19th of January 2023 When Ann Stilwell arrives in New York, she is overjoyed to leave her small town behind and start her summer placement at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Due to a…
A Venom Dark and Sweet
A Venom Dark and Sweet ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Title: A Venom Dark and Sweet Author: Judy I. Lin Publisher: Titan Books Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 17th of January 2023 After the eventful ending of A Magic Steeped in Poison, we find Princess Zhen escorted into exile by loyal Ruyi. There are accompanied by…
It Starts With Us
It Starts With Us⭐⭐⭐ 3 out of 5 starsUnpopular opinion?It’s not that I did not like it at all, but the pleasure of reading was spoiled for me by a crucial issue…After her difficult divorce from Ryle, Lily has settled into her new life of hard work and co-parenting. When she suddenly meets her first…
ARC Review: The Library Suicides
The Library Suicides ⭐⭐⭐ 3 out of 5 stars Title: The Library Suicides Author: Fflur Dafydd Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 19th of January 2023 When Elena, the renowned but controversial writer, committed suicide, no one doubted her motives. Her literature has always been criticised in harsh worlds, but Eban was believed…
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