Category: Books

What She Left Behind by Emily Freud – Blog Tour Review

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Title: What She Left Behind Author: Emily Freud Genre: Psychological Thriller Publisher: Quercus Publication Date: 1st September 2022 Rating: 5/5 Cover: Summary: Lauren can't wait to leave London for a fresh start in the countryside with her new partner Paul and his two young children.  She never thought she'd be so lucky. A dream glass … Continue reading What She Left Behind by Emily Freud – Blog Tour Review

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy – Book Review

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Title: I’m Glad My Mom Died Author: Jennette McCurdy Genre: Memoir Publisher: Simon & Schuster Publication Date: 15th September 2022 Rating: 5/5 Cover: Summary: A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her … Continue reading I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy – Book Review

The Garden of Angels by David Hewson – Book Review

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Title: The Garden of Angels Author: David Hewson Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Canongate Publication Date: 18th August 2022 (Paperback) Rating: 5/5 Cover: Summary: When a Jewish classmate is attacked by bullies, fifteen-year-old Nico just watches - earning him a week's suspension and a typed, yellowing manuscript from his frail Nonno Paolo. A history lesson, his … Continue reading The Garden of Angels by David Hewson – Book Review

The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings – Blog Tour Review

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Title: The Women Could Fly Author: Megan Giddings Genre: Dystopian Fiction Publisher: Macmillan Publication Date: 18th August 2022 Rating: 4.5/5 Cover: Summary: Reminiscent of the works of Margaret Atwood, Deborah Harkness, and Octavia E. Butler, The Women Could Fly is a feminist speculative novel that speaks to our times. A piercing dystopian tale about the … Continue reading The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings – Blog Tour Review

Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer – Book Review

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Title: Isaac and the Egg Author: Bobby Palmer Genre: Fiction Publisher: Headline Publication Date: 18th August 2022 Rating: 5/5 Cover: Summary: Isaac stands alone on a bridge and screams.  Something screams back. And that, like everything which follows, is unforgettable.  This is a book about a lot of things - grief, hope, friendship, love. It's … Continue reading Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer – Book Review

Hide and Seek by Andrea Mara – Blog Tour Review

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Title: Hide and Seek Author: Andrea Mara Genre: Psychological Thriller Publisher: Bantam Press Publication Date: 4th August 2022 Rating: 4.5/5 Cover: Summary: CLOSE YOUR EYESThe game of hide and seek is over, everyone has gone home, but little Lily Murphy hasn't been found. Her parents search the woods and tell themselves that the worst hasn't … Continue reading Hide and Seek by Andrea Mara – Blog Tour Review

Chinese-ish by Rosheen Kaul & Joanna Hu – Blog Tour Review

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Title: Chinese-ish Authors: Rosheen Kaul & Joanna Hu Genre: Cookbook Publisher: Murdoch Books Publication Date: 4th August 2022 Rating: 4/5 Cover: Summary: Modern, unconventional, innovative, vibrant, tasty, colourful and incredibly delicious―this is a cookbook from two authors who consider themselves wonderfully Chinese-ish. Perfect for fans of Kwoklyn Wan, The Dumpling Sisters, Jeremy Pang and Ching-He … Continue reading Chinese-ish by Rosheen Kaul & Joanna Hu – Blog Tour Review

The It Girl by Ruth Ware – Blog Tour Review

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Title: The It Girl Author: Ruth Ware Genre: Psychological Thriller Publisher: Simon & Schuster Publication Date: 4th August 2022 Rating: 4.5/5 Cover: Summary: Everyone wanted her lifeSomeone wanted her deadIt was Hannah who found April’s body ten years ago.It was Hannah who didn’t question what she saw that day.Did her testimony put an innocent man … Continue reading The It Girl by Ruth Ware – Blog Tour Review