Pages: 437 Published: 10th January 2019 Genre: Historical Fantasy Trigger warnings: Allusions to rape, sexual references, suicide, animal cruelty, homophobia Emmett Farmer is working in the fields when a letter arrives summoning him to begin an apprenticeship. He will work for a Bookbinder, a vocation that arouses fear, superstition and prejudice – but one neither he nor … Continue reading Book Review – The Binding by Bridget Collins
Pages: 344 Published: 30th June 2016 Genre: Mystery/Thriller Trigger warnings: Sexual assault, mental health storyline This was meant to be the perfect trip. The Northern Lights. A luxury press launch on a boutique cruise ship. A chance for travel journalist Lo Blackwood to recover from a traumatic break-in that has left her on the verge of collapse, and to … Continue reading Book Review – The Woman In Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
Pages: 560 Published: 26th February 2019 Genre: Historical Fiction Trigger warnings: Child death, sexual references, alcoholism This was a buddy read with my friend, Gem (our sixth one!). We had a series of fantastic discussions and both loved the book, and the added sense of mystery made it ideal for a buddy read. Bold and fearless, Nina Markova always … Continue reading Book Review – The Huntress by Kate Quinn
Hello everyone, First of all I would like to say thank you to the indefatigable Dave @ The Write Reads for giving me the chance to take part in this blog tour, and Betta Ferrendelli for allowing me to read a free copy of her book. Pages: 314 Published: 6th July 2012 Genre: Mystery/Crime Trigger warnings: Alcoholism, child sexual … Continue reading Blog Tour – The Friday Edition by Betta Ferrendelli
Pages: 404 Published: 22nd February 2018 Genre: Domestic fiction Trigger warnings: Psychological abuse, references to domestic violence Newly married, newly pregnant, Lucy Robin is having trouble remembering the little things. Like what day she’s due to visit her mother. Or where she left her shoes. Or whether she’s left the gas hob on. Forgetting the little things is … Continue reading Book Review – The Bad Mother by Amanda Brooke
Hello everyone, I found this tag on Sahi's blog and really wanted to have a go at it. Although I am not so much of a book hoarder and have a reasonable amount of self control, I am still rather obsessed with reading! Let's begin... 1. What do you like about buying new books? Buying new … Continue reading Anonymous Bookaholics Tag
Pages: 352 Published: 20th September 2011 Genre: Mythological Fiction Trigger warnings: Sexual content, allusions to rape Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the … Continue reading Book Review – The Song Of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Hello everyone, It is time to return to this fun challenge, where I look back on some of my best reads for each letter of the alphabet, and ahead to the ones that are still on my TBR and waiting to be picked up. I seem to have read a lot of thrillers beginning with … Continue reading ABC Book Challenge – N
Pages: 310 Published: 11th January 2018 Genre: Psychological Mystery Trigger warnings: Suicide, sexual references Everyone believes Alex is in a coma, unlikely to ever wake up. As his family debate withdrawing life support, he can only listen. But he soon begins to suspect that his accident wasn’t really an accident. Even worse, the perpetrator is still out there and … Continue reading Book Review – If I Die Before I Wake by Emily Koch
Hello everyone, I was tagged by my friend Pauliina for the Liebster Award a while back, and only now am I finally getting to it. Thank you so much, Pauliina! Do check out her blog if you haven't already; it's fabulous. THE RULES: Acknowledge the blog that gave it to you and display the award … Continue reading The Liebster Award #1
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