From the off there is a dizzying sense of unease and unfamiliarity with My Name is Monster. I found myself reading and desperately trying to make this world fit within my own, grasping for something known to me - of course, that is the beauty of dystopian fiction. The taking of what we know and … Continue reading My Name is Monster by Katie Hale
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Echo Murder by Laura Laakso
Last year I shifted way out of my comfort zone and read Fallible Justice (you can read the review here), the first in the Wilde Investigations series by Laura Laakso. A crime/fantasy hybrid is something I ordinarily would have steered clear of - but I was drawn to the book, and although it took a … Continue reading Echo Murder by Laura Laakso
A Pirate’s Song by Justin Davis
A little bit different for me on this blog, but I am delighted to open the blog tour today for A Pirate's Song by Justin Davis. My thanks to Claire at Blue Falcon Publishing for the review copy. As it is half term, this is without doubt a very timely blog tour. A Pirate's Song … Continue reading A Pirate’s Song by Justin Davis
The Best of Crimes by K.C. Maher
Ok. So.…...wow. I have been utterly immersed in The Best of Crimes by K.C. Maher for the best part of today, and never have I read a book where I've felt so conflicted. The main character, Walter Mitchell tells the story via first person narration, and his searing honesty is what makes this book both … Continue reading The Best of Crimes by K.C. Maher
Juliet the Maniac by Juliet Escoria
My thanks to Nikki Griffiths at Melville House for the ARC copy of Juliet the Maniac. This is the type of book that, were I not running this book blog, I most likely would never have found, let alone chosen to read. However, when I was offered the opportunity to read it, there was something … Continue reading Juliet the Maniac by Juliet Escoria
Take Me To The Edge by Katya Boirand
It is a pleasure to open the blog tour today for Take Me To The Edge by Katya Boirand. My thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me to take part. When I first read the concept for this collection of poetry, I think I nearly snapped Anne's virtual arm off. All of the poems in … Continue reading Take Me To The Edge by Katya Boirand
Roar by Cecelia Ahern
I bought and read this earlier in the year, and it seemed only right to post my review today as it has just been released in paperback! Roar is collection of short stories, thirty to be exact, and each story tells the tale of a different woman dealing with some challenge whether this be an … Continue reading Roar by Cecelia Ahern
The House Across the Street by Lesley Pearse – Paperback Release!
Wow. I cannot believe that it was last September that I (very excitedly!) reviewed The House Across the Street by Lesley Pearse (my review is here). She is one of my long-time favourite authors and I was honoured to have my Twitterverse wish granted and be able to read an ARC copy of this book, … Continue reading The House Across the Street by Lesley Pearse – Paperback Release!
Bad Mommy, Stay Mommy by Elisabeth Horan
My thanks to the publisher, Fly on the Wall Poetry Press and Anne Cater for inviting me to take part in this blog tour. I was instantly intrigued by Bad Mommy, Stay Mommy. My experience of motherhood with my firstborn was blighted by postnatal depression, and as a result I am fascinated by prose and … Continue reading Bad Mommy, Stay Mommy by Elisabeth Horan
Hard Pushed: A Midwife’s Story by Leah Hazard
I don't read very much in the way of non-fiction, and this book has me wondering why the heck not! Not only did I find it a riveting read, but I found it really inspirational too. Hard Pushed is part-memoir and follows the career of the author, Leah Hazard from her student days right through … Continue reading Hard Pushed: A Midwife’s Story by Leah Hazard
