Book Reviews

The Familiars by Stacey Halls, a historical fiction about the Pendle witch trials.

Review: The Familiars by Stacey Halls

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“… it is with solemn regret that I impart on you my professional opinion as a physick and expert in matters of childbed: that upon visiting her last Friday sennight, I drew the deeply unfortunate conclusion that she can not and should not bear children… if she finds herself once more in…

Truth Hurts by Rebecca Reid

Review: Truth Hurts by Rebecca Reid

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Who is Poppy and why is she allowing her house to be demolished? Within the opening pages, you get the sense that something sinister has taken place inside. Something so bad that Poppy is prepared to see her home turned into rubble to forget. Forget what though we don’t know….

The 24-Hour Cafe by Libby Page best selling author of The Lido.

Review: The 24-Hour Cafe by Libby Page

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“The city that never sleeps and neither does Stella’s. A glowing red sign marks out the cafe that serves fish and chips, bangers and mash and American pancakes to Londoners and visitors at any time of day or night.” Hannah and Mona work hard taking orders and delivering food to…

Damaged by Dan Scottow

Review: Damaged by Dan Scottow

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Thinking back, it was one of those unusual summers when Emily and Alice were 12 and carefree – extremely warm, which in the UK is never guaranteed. This ultimately led to kids having water fights and adults socialising over BBQs and cold glasses of wine. That was until the night…

The Other You by J.S. Monroe

Review: The Other You by J.S. Monroe

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“We’ve all got a double out there somewhere, watching, waiting. Shadowless.” (Page 9) Have you ever wondered if you have a double out there somewhere? Would you want to meet them or are you happy not knowing? Rob, a 29-year-old tech entrepreneur is living his best life. He has a…

The Guest House by Abbie Frost, a Fiction reviewer for blogs and now a crime writer compared to Agatha Christie

Review: The Guest House by Abbie Frost

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Grabbing my attention from the very beginning with a gripping, frightening prologue of a female running for her life, the armchair sleuth in me was on full alert. What could possibly have happened to this young woman running for her life away from a burning building? Just like an episode…