Book Reviews

The Patient in the Tower: An unmissable historical gothic supernatural thriller

G.R. Pidgeon

Read October 2026

This was creepy and dark! That feeling of unrest did not leave me through out this book.  Dr Abbott certainly added to this creepiness. Weird experiments and strange medicines make this a very interesting read. Robert is such a loveable character and I hated the fact that he had to struggle that much to see his brother but then I loved the help he received some from unexpected people as well. There are plenty of interesting characters in this story from Edith to Mason you will definitely not be bored reading this.

Split Second (DI Jack Dylan and DI Charley Mann)

R.C. Bridgestock

Read October 2026

What!! This was incredible! The combined genius that is @rcbridgestockauthor that gives us this book, really understand police procedure and it come through in this magnificent book! That was like a lesson in police 101 and it was fascinating! The story is gripping and the fear I had for Abi's life was real and tremendous! I think firearm police have a terrible job as there will always be someone that claims you could have done better or why did you have to shoot and this book gave us a decent insight into an officer who did and what she has lived through. Or was it on purpose.... well i have a million things running around in my mind at the moment! This was excellent with such detail your mind will be reeling like mine when done!

The Best of Enemies

Julie Mae Cohen

Read October 2026

I have to say that I'm convinced that @juliecohenauthor is the queen of unhinged! Her books have the balance of this is genius and this is so wicked!! I absolutely love her characters and their stories and she has done it again! Gwen seems super normal until her wishlist starts coming true, I mean come on we all have had those lists , but what if it actually happened?? This was hilarious and yet thrilling to the point where I was on the edge of my seat. What a rollercoaster!! This book made my day! You have to read this, it was such a great escape for me.

Her Web Of Lies (Brie Owen Mystery #3)

Zee David

Read October 2026

I love these!! It's like a mini series with a new episode every week! This being the third book in the series, we know Bree well by now and when she is faced with a new mystery she plunges down the rabbit hole! Almost every character in this comes across as a bit morally grey with their own agenda on the go which makes this even more nerve wrecking! This was intriguing and had me guessing at every new information drop. The narration by Sophie Bloor was fantastic and her voice added that emphasises on how young Bree is. This has been great and I do advise you to start at the beginning of Book one - it does help that I know Bree a bit better. Thank you @netgalley and @victoryeditingngc for this advanced copy.

The Housewife

Natalie Barelli

Read October 2026

This was excellent!! @nataliebarelli.author created the perfect mix of psycho and sweet! I am still not sure how I feel about Jodie lol! Is she perfect or just crazy! This was an intense storyline with a good measure of twists! Kept me on the edge of my seat, constantly flipping between revenge and crazy. The truth in the end was even more deranged. Great pacing ensured that there was never a dull moment, as the clues are revealed the pacing did as well leaving me breathless and stunned at the end! Great read!!

Grimstone (Grimstone, #1)

Sophie Lark

Read October 2026

Oh my goodness this was absolutely crazy! @sophie_lark_author had me on the edge of my seat from the first page, I could not put this down. This was scary and spicy with a sprinkle of unhinged and I loved every second! Remi is such a loveable character I totally understand why Dr Death was pulled to her. The writing is vivid and the fear palpable, I had goosebumps through many of these scenes and with each new page that ominous feeling kept growing and the twists, oh my goodness!!! How bloody awful is the truth! I LOVED the song list, this added another layer to the book that you have to do! I thought this was extremely clever! This is a twisted town hiding many secrets and I want to know more!! I can't wait to get start the next book!

Mad Mabel

Sally Hepworth

Read October 2026

How am I sitting here with bloody tears in my eyes!! This was not what I was expecting .... gosh it was better than I could have ever wanted! @sallyhepworth turned me into a blubbering mess with this! The characters were vivid with distinct personalities and I swear I could hear the mumbling from Mabel, the childish comments from Persephone and the japs from Nugget. This was cosy and warm when I expected bloody and cold! What an incredible way to turn a story around. I loved this and I loved Mabel - how could you not! A story twisted and made to fit people's expectations and finally the truth is let out, yes this did give time to ponder about life as well and how quick we are to judge and follow the sheep of life. Truly this was a gift to my ears one I will ponder for some time to come!!

In the Dark Places (Detective Vincent Swann, #1)

Helen H. Durrant

Read October 2026

What a compelling story!! Not just did we walk straight into an obscene murder, we also have children involved and a gangland angle! Now this is my type of thriller! @hdurrant.author had me intrigued straight from the intro all the way through! Anything gang related you always assume the worse and yet this was different! I thoroughly enjoyed the snippets of info tgat gets send our way as we uncover the complex relationships in this book. I really enjoyed the twist in relation to Swann. This is going to be an epic series to follow, including the relationship between him and Kat. The audio by Orlando Wells was exciting, his use of different voices and tones really gave the book an edge, I would highly recommend doing the Audiobook! This was fast paced and the twists just kept coming! I had no clue by the end and I was shocked to my core by the end! I simply can't wait for the next one! Thank you to @netgalley and @bookouture for this advanced reader copy.

1st Case

James Patterson

Read October 2026

I loved this so much! In this Digital age the most terrifying thing about it is the fact that a clever person could and probably would come up with an app like this to hunt down innocents. So to have this in a thriller with the most devastating result chilled me to my core! Angela is an amazing character, very young and naive but yet it added to the authenticity of the story. This was fast paced with short chapters, an addictive read that I could not put down. I hope @jamespattersonbooks and @christebbetts makes this into a series, I will be first at the door to buy the next one!

House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City, #3)

Sarah J. Maas

Read October 2026

For my reread I listened to the Graphic Audio and man that was exhilarating!! I love the sound effects and music - it literally feels like a tou are in a movie! I just love Bryce and Hunt - these two are my all time favourite characters of the maasverse. There is so much happening here you have to keep your head on because things change in an instant! Epic story and even better listening to it!!

The Other Daughter (The Peasedale Woods Killers Book 4)

Heidi Field

Read October 2026

Oh my goodness, what the heck!!! This was insane! @heidi.field.75 had me from the first chapter! I was so invested, this story, these children and that father. I felt such intense sorrow for little Hunter and his brother, I had no idea what I was in for. This is the first book in the series and now I am fired up to go read the rest! I want to know everything! This was intense and fast paced, laced throughout with the sick depravity of a man who clearly lost himself a long time ago. What the result is was a novel that had me engaged, shuffling through the pages as fast as my eyes can read them. What an incredible rush! Just amazing! I cannot wait to see what else this amazing author has out there. Guys you will not be sorry... go read this book .... even better read the series!!!

The 24th Hour (Women’s Murder Club, #24)

James Patterson

Read October 2026

Well this just had all my attention. I find DID fascinating so when I heard this a case that Yuki was involved in, I jumped at the chance to read it. I loved that we went down a rabbit hole with this! The other two cases in the book was interesting and engaging but Yuki stole the show for me in this one!! Great series to start if you have not yet!

Buried in Silence: A Fast-Paced British Conspiracy Thriller of Murder, Political Corruption and Corporate Espionage (Ember Lockhart Crime Thrillers Book 1)

Deborah Stone

Read October 2026

Holy heck! What did just happen!! Where do I even start? This was fast paced right from the start and it felt like it just picked up more pace as you go. I was flying through these pages! What starts off as a murder investigation very quickly turns into us, stepping into the underbelly of a truly atrocious gang ... or is it. As the information becomes available and every new twist gets added to the tally you can't help but step back and go, oh my goodness this is so clever! Ember makes such a good main character, deeply flawed and with no aim up until this case, and here she is going to have to fight to save herself on top of it! Honestly this blew my mind, this was clever and calculated and the plot was just incredible and now I am sitting here wondering what I am I going to do with my life while I wait for the next book... there bloody better be a next book!! I have questions that need answers and people that I need to know more of. @deborahstoneauthor has just gained a new fan!

Frankenstein Retold

Kenneth B. Andersen

Read October 2026

Everyone knows about Frankenstein but how many people actually know the story... Well was one of them so when @kenneth_b_andersen approached me to read his retelling of Frankenstein I jumped at the chance. This is a tale of obsession for me - Victor with his work, the monster with Victor. It was fascinating to see how and why the idea formed and how it was all put together. I must say I actually felt pity for the monster, it did not seem like he was bad in any way just lonely and the more people ran from him the angrier he became. It is actually quite sad in the end. The descriptions were vivid and I could build a clear picture in my mind of the surroundings and the creature. Every new page brought new information and I flew through the book at break neck speed. The illustrations in the book done by @illustrator.rasmus Were incredible and added to the gothic feel of the book. I Highly recommend this tale of horror you will not be disappointed!

The Shadow Friends (The Martini Club, #3)

Tess Gerritsen

Read October 2026

The Martini club is back! This group of retirees always manages to get themselves involved with some sticky situations and usually the outcome is fast paced and layered with suspense. In this one the focus is more on Ingrid and it was an absolute joy to get to know her better. It's not hard to imagine why they were all very successful spies back in their days. I love the thrill of the chase and @tess.gerritsen did a fantastic job keeping me entertained all the way through. The clues and twists kept me guessing trying to figure out what is the drive behind the murders. As the "alphabet departments" join the race to the truth it also upped the pace and the last hour was like a fight for my life! The audio done by @hillaryoutloud was fantastic, adding a layer of authenticity to the characters! This was an excellent read, I can't wait to see what the Martini club gets up to next!

I Lied For You (Brie Owen Mystery #1)

Zee David

Read October 2026

This was fast paced and to the point. A quick Novella that introduces you into the world of Brie, giving just enough info to make sure you will stick around for the next one. The writing is almost poetic with vivid descriptions. Good tension build up throughout.

The Perfect Assassin (Doc Savage, #1)

James Patterson

Read October 2026

@jamespattersonbooks was the author that kicked off my obsession with reading, so when I came across this new series I was so happy! The combination between him and Brian Sitts was incredible! Savage is such a likeable dweeby character and to slowly watch his transformation progress under the capable hands of Meed was just incredible! I loved the back and forth in history giving imps much needed info and the direction of where this is heading. This was fast paced, well plotted and entertaining as heck!! I can't wait to get going on the second book!

Love Me Not (Helen Grace, #7)

M.J. Arlidge

Read October 2026

Helen is back and as feisty as ever! I just love her character, she isn't perfect and she has many ghosts in her past. This story spans over a day so it is very fast paced and there is a constant back and forth jump between her and the killer which makes for an enticing read. This was a great read gripping to the end!

Mystery in the New Forest (DI Callum MacLean #4)

Carol Cole

Read October 2026

This was exciting! Although this is the fourth book in the series it was the first one I read and it worked well as a stand alone. I really like Callum he came across as very knowledgeable and he works extremely well with his team. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the team and my favourite has to be Daisy. She has a great mind and works very well with Callum. This story starts of slow but soon picks up speed. The twists and lies that slowly gets uncovered were exciting and kept my mind engaged. The plot was engaging and I never guessed the killer. The last few chapters holds the great reveal but there were clues throughout the story. Great thriller with good police procedure.

Divergent (Divergent, #1)

Veronica Roth

Read October 2026

Oh my goodness I loved this so much! Tris is one of my absolute favourite dystopian characters ever! @veronicaroth gave us this crazy dystopian world that just makes sense in my head! Factions that believe in the same thing belong together. What an intriguing story and concept. This is fast paced and will keep you entertained from start to finish. It Takes a minute to understand the different factions but once you do it is all go from there.

Threshing Day (The Empyrean, #3.5)

Rebecca Yarros

Read October 2026

We get to go back to Basgiath and it is glorious! We know what happened with Violet's bonding on Thresing Day and now we get to know what happens with the rest. This was so informative! I loved that we got a look into the other dragon's minds and the riders that bonded them. I missed these guys so much! I devoured this book and now of course I will have to go do a reread of the series because there was little easter eggs hidden between the pages and I need to know how they connect. And bonus I survived Threshing and bonded my with my own Dragon!! This world that @rebeccayarros has created for us is amazing and I feel such joy when I step into it - this feeling is incredible and I hope it lasts forever.

Buried in the Woods Below

Daniel G. Miller

Read October 2026

This was creepy and ominous, the feeling of "things aren't what they seem" stuck with me all the way through. The pace of the book is slow and calculated, adding layer of dread to the already suspenseful plot making this an excellent spooky read. At stages I felt Charlotte's confusion as if it was my own another well brought in illusion adding to the books feel. The twists and reveals towards the end was epic and a touch sad if I'm honest. This had great horror elements with a dash of thrill and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I am looking forward to read more by @danielgmillerauthor!

We Burned So Bright

T.J. Klune

Read October 2026

Interesting read!! I loved Rodney and Dan, what an adorable couple! This story was fast paced and the approach of the Black Hole somehow increased the tempo of the read. I felt the despair angst of the people like it was my own. We only discover the reason for Don and Rodney's journey and it is truly heartbreaking. No one should ever have to go through this! I loved how the two grows of the course of this as well. Extraordinary people met along the way with fascinating stories. A lot was said and done in a small amount of time, a very powerful read.

The Cut Throat Trial

The Secret Barrister

Read September 2026

What a fascinating read! I was immediately pulled into this story, @barristersecret knows how to open a book! This absolutely insane and detailed look into everything that happens in a court while a trial is going on was mesmerising. This was a murder trial involving three young men allegedly murdering a pensioner. As we delve deeper and facts are uncovered I couldn't help the doubts build in my mind. The various POV's were fantastic and gave you a pretty good look into the minds and views of the person talking. The twists throughout and major revelation at the end was enough to keep me up till two last night to finish this. My only gripe was this read very difficult, I don't know if it is the legal jargon or writing style but it took me a bit longer than usual to finish this. Overall probably the best court room book I have read.

Silva (Beware of the Widows)

Jenn Bullard

Read September 2026

Well that was definitely interesting!! This was my first Omegaverse book and let me tell you .... I had to go down a deep dive on the internet to get up to speed on all the terms. And can I just say what an incredible book to have started me on my journey! @author_jenn_bullard had my ears twitching all the way through. This was so intense!! Silva is such a good character and her dynamic with her pack was incredible. The plot is interesting and there is so much going on, never a dull moment! Spice .... let's just say that first pack scene in the den had me hooked, absolute filth and I loved every second of it! @molly.briar @narratortylergriffin and @lockedinmyembrace make an incredible audio team. Their sultry voices and the different accents from the guys really cemented this story in my mind! Great read and I highly recommend the audio!

A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage

M.K. Oliver

Read September 2026

Can I just start by saying how friggen awesome is this cover! I haven't had this much fun reading a book in a while! @mk_oliver_writer had me in stitches! Lala is just hilarious, her dry humour and impressive mind had me in awe. This girl knows her stuff and even when faced with some annoying complications she takes it in her stride, scheming and manipulating to get through it. This was genius and complex, her lack of social skills were replaced by well learned mannerisms and unhinged skills! Absolutely loved this - team Lala all the way!

The Sleeping Beauties

G N Lawson

Read September 2026

This was done in such a good way. It starts of with snippets of days - like in a diary, describing situations and moments which feels very random at first. Once you discover why this is done, everything slowly starts to make sense. Gordon has lost his memory and what makes this incredible is how now you can experience first hand how he feels as he remembers more and more. The angst and fear feels so real like it was my own! You can literally imagine him delving into his mind to piece this puzzle back together. A fascinating story with an engaging plot. Slow paced which adds to that feeling of the unknown and the frustration of wanting more but it's just out of reach. @guylawson274 paced this book so well, it works incredibly well with the plot! I loved the time hop to the future, it made one last statement that rounded up the book so well. Thriller fans will love this!

The Summer Swap

Sarah Morgan

Read September 2026

Oh my goodness, I absolutely loved this! I love it when I finish a book and I sit there with a stupid grin on my face staring into the unknown. @sarahmorganwrites might as well be called the queen of feel good. This was happy and wholesome and left me with all the feels. Not everything was happy though, there were some tough scenes about grief and relationships but she guided us through there with an amazing amount of skill. Following various complex stories like this can get messy but it didn't in this, it worked so well adding to the dynamic of the relationships within the book. This is a book for young and old, about choosing yourself and never giving up. Just the right thing to make your day and give you some pep in your step for the week to come.

Limerence (Limerent #5)

L.S. Delorme

Read September 2026

Oh my days what just happened .... and even more importantly, how long do I have to wait to find out!!! Well that was just epic on another level!  Dante and Kara - aren't they just the best?  We are talking relationship level 1000 over here. I enjoyed getting to know them and their story a bit better. This book has definitely answered some questions I had from the previous books in the series and I love the old characters that keep popping up! But this is not the end and we are ramping up to something massive!! @ls_delorme has come up with this incredible dystopian fantasy world that we don'teven know the end off, I mean we are literally moving between different planes (time lapses?!?)  in these books and I am so invested! This is engaging and complex and she keeps you focused and connected with the story with the release of smatterings information at the right time, which keeps you glued to the pages . Incredible series and amazing fith book!! Can't wait for the next one!!

Adversary to the Villain (Assistant to the Villain, #4)

Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Read September 2026

I love this series! The characters are so unique and loveable how can you not!! Evie has had a transformation in this one and let me tell you she is owning it!! Her sass is even better and she is so clever and strong willed and it shows! Let's just say Trystan is going to have his hands full with this one! is a lot happening in this one and we get to know some of the other characters history as well, it made for such an entertaining read! @hannahnicolemae put a lot more time into the background characters in this one and it was great to get to know each of them better. Kingsley has always been one of my favorites and I truly hope good things are to come in the next book for him! This was a great build up to what I can only imagine will be a revealing next book!! I am waiting in anticipation!! ( BONUS POINTS!! You have to listen to this in Audio!! @respect_your_eldridge does the most amazing narration! Honestly one of the best I've had the pleasure to listen to! This whole series is alive in my mind because of her voice!)

The Mermaids Singing (Tony Hill & Carol Jordan, #1)

Val McDermid

Read September 2026

Holy moly!!! That was insane!! This book that is 31 years old kicked some serious butt! It's been a good while where I've read a thriller and have been left a bit disturbed. @quineofcrime has found a new fan! This was gritty and gory, very detailed and gruesome. I loved how the tension just kept building and building. The twists and the reveals were amazing, definitely did not anticipate some of them. Hill and Jordan make an interesting pair - I actually can't wait to read more about them. I honestly did not expect the level of detail that was given but I love it more because of it!! Great read and great start to a series!

The Vineyard Secret

Gosia Nealon

Read September 2026

Well I just could not put this down!! I was up till two this morning because I just had to know what happened. What an incredible story! I always feel like we forget that the war did not just affect the Jews and I was very happy to read this story focused on the Polish and what they had to endure. I think @gosian18 captured the fear and angst of Rozalia so accurately, I felt debilitated myself after the first few chapters. Set against this beautiful back drop it is hard to believe the horrors that occurred among these vineyards. Being taken from your family and forced to work for your captors and then returning and living the rest of your life out there makes no sense, and hence the captivating tale of what truly happened starts. Family secrets, forbidden love, betrayal and unimaginable loss, this story had it all. Just incredible! Highly recommend for historical fiction fans!! Thank you to @netgalley and @bookouture for this advanced reader copy.

National

Christopher Lai

Read September 2026

This felt like a true story!! I know it wasnt but as a South African born in the early 80's I know first hand what it was like there and still is to a certain extent! Patrick and Chanelle are both characters that were written very well and you realise how much time and effort went into the research of this book! This was a very volatile time and I thought @the_lai_detector did an amazing job putting this to paper. The challenges facing them were portrayed well and the romance angle added a certain amount of depth to their characters. Adding the personal and historical stories together made this such a compelling read and I could not stop, I was fully invested! This is a historical fiction that comes very close to reality for me and I hope readers can understand the true significance of what the author is trying to tell us. This was shocking and entertaining and left you with a feeling of sadness and hope at the end. A very complex read that had my emotions all over the place! Also the cover had me blink away a tear, I'm from South Africa and the Acacia tree on there is my favourite tree, it definitely brought back some memories for me!

An American Tragedy (Peter O'Keefe, #4)

Dan Flanigan

Read September 2026

What an incredible book! I have to take my hat of to @danflanigan_books for writing not just about child abuse but also the satanic panic era of the 80's. This was such an engaging story! Things were different back then, we all know that and this court room drama highlights just how much. This is my first book in the O'Keefe series and if the rest are like this well then sign me up! What starts off as a simple investigation snowballs into one of the most tragic things I have ever read in my life. This was shocking and kind of terrifying!  To understand pack mentality like this will take a lot time and facts. I was convinced by the end who was right were you? The Audio provided a clinical yet calculated feel that added to the already tense atmosphere, I thought it was done brilliantly! What was truly sad was how it ended, it truly turned out to be an American Tragedy. A powerful story with themes that will make people have a conversation! This won the Audiobook of the Year 2026 from IBPA and I can understand why, well deserved!

Guardians of Alistile: The Ashborn

Samantha Vargas

Read September 2026

It took me a while to finish this and I am still unsure why. I lost concentration about halfway through and then picked it back up after a few weeks. Kienna and Ruva make such a good duo - I love them together! I love Ruva's sass this was definitely the highlight of the book for me. In this book we get more background on where Kienna and the others come from and although we don't know it all yet it feels like we are getting closer to the truth. The battles are epic and I love the magic system, I would like to understand more of it though. I am not a fan of the multiple pov - there are so many people to keep track of and it is a chunky book! The world building is from another level!! I absolutely loved getting lost in the vivid descriptions.

Hunted by Darkness: A dark, spicy romance

Kyla Rose

Read September 2026

What a great combo! When a thriller is packed with spice you know its going to be good! This was filled with tension and that ever present fear that comes with a thriller, and then to round things up the sexual tension between Nathan and Evelyn was crazy!! This was a quick read but trust me there was enough to occupy your mind for a while to come! I loved the symbols at the beginning of each chapter telling us who's pov it is from. The plot was engaging and to the point which I loved! The vivid descriptions from Kyla made for a delightful picture in my mind - and I'm not just talking about the landscapes ..... This will be a welcome addition to any dark romance girls collection!

Last One Out

Jane Harper

Read September 2026

What a tragic story! This starts of on a slow pace as @janeharperauthor sets the scene up. Her vivid descriptions of the area, sounds and smells had me conjuring a life like picture in my mind. Along with this is the feeling of dread that she builds. As we go on and slowly start uncovering the snippets of truth, clues left scattered everywhere, you can feel the tension building, very subtle, until it is not. About halfway through is where it starts picking up, you get the same urge to get to the truth as it's within reach. What's left after it's done is a sad story that no person should ever have to go through. Fantastic read with just enough tension to keep you going till end!

The Missing Mother of Rose Cottage

Cathy Hayward

Read September 2026

Wow! What a powerful story. I sat here pondering life after finishing this with a definite ache in my heart. How often do we take things for granted and simply go on with life as if it is nothing. @cathy_hayward_writer has taken a subject that is very sensitive and not often talked about and she wrote this incredible story highlighting it. I was humbled when I finished this, I spilled tears for people I don't know and I thanked the universe for everything I have. This was brutal and honest and angry, filled with inner conflict, depicted so well like it was happening to me. Just incredible! When a book can move a person like this, surely it means it was phenomenal. This will be one that stays with me for a long time! Thank you to @netgalley for this advanced reader copy. As an extra bonus I also received this signed by the author from @bookscape.books as one of our online monthly reads. Thank you to @amazonpublishing for the opportunity to read this masterpiece!

Finders Keepers

Jessica Huntley

Read September 2026

Holy moly!! What a thrill that was!! @jessica_reading_writing is very quickly becoming one of my favourite authors! This was just in incredible! Literally could not put this down and finished it in one go Fast paced just got a new meaning and by that I mean the way I was flying through this. Lies on top of lies, family drama, murder and deceit all thrown together to make an incredible tale. The saying goes money is the root of all evil and finishing this I believe it to be very true in this case. Every single character in this was a deplorable human being , well maybe not Jennie, she was sweet, but the rest .... not great or at least their actions weren't great. Despite this I still found Mel and Liv likeable, I mean who here can honestly say they have never made a wrong choice in their life. This was so much fun and ultra mysterious and I loved every second of this! Great story, great writing and can't wait to read more from this author.

Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt (The Seven Sisters, #8)

Lucinda Riley

Read September 2026

Oh my goodness!! What an emotional finale to The Seven Sisters series! I was left with tears in my eyes and a feeling of content, I suppose we could not have asked for a better story! There was always the mystery surrounding Pa Salt and many of my questions finally found answers. It was truly enjoyable to have all the sisters together in a book again and what a journey they were in for. At points through the book I had to stop and recall events from the previous books and the picture final became clearer with each new revelation. It seems fitting that his story so closely mirror that of his daughters - a journey coming full circle. Absolutely loved every second of this series - I might have to do a reread to see what easter eggs I've missed in the previous books! I highly recommend this entire series! Not just have I learnt a lot but I've also found a great author and thankfully she has more books for me to discover!

Holmes Away from Home (Althea Adler Mysteries Book 1)

Samantha Larsen

Read September 2026

Well wasnt this just fantastic! I loved every second of this! Historical fiction with a dash of romance and a daring murder .... now this sounds like a night in ... with popcorn! I just love Samantha's writing style! This book read so easy. The story kept flowing naturally and the revelations came through with ease, keeping me informed and at the same time pondering where this new clue is leading to. There was never a dull moment and nothing was obvious from the start. I love closed room murder mystery and this definitely delivered. William and Althea made such a great duo, I was rooting on them from the start. Althea's quirky comebacks and Williams stoic manner was fresh and felt genuine. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this, I really do hope that we can expect a next one!!

Last Breath (Good Daughter, #0.5)

Karin Slaughter

Read September 2026

Well what a great find!! I loved The Good Daughter, so I was extremely happy to find more on Charlie! This was such a good look into her past life and gave some nice insight into her character. Definitely a good edition to the series!

Secrets on the Fells (Detectives Donovan & Young #3)

Cath Staincliffe

Read September 2026

I loved this!! As prep for this ARC I read the first two books in the series last month and I very quickly became obsessed with Leo and Shan. They are such a likeable duo! I think Cath hit the nail on the head with these two and the incredible geographical area this plays out inThe inclusion of their personal life stories in the books make it so easy to think of them as friends! You know all their dirty little secrets, mannerisms and personality quirks. This was fast paced and packed with twists and secrets, enough to keep you guessing all the way through. In the end this was actually a very tragic tale and I felt sad at the end of it. All of this could have been stopped if someone just listened. What I am glad for is the fact that there could possibly be a next in the series .... only time will tell!!

Running Blind (Helen Grace, #6.5)

M.J. Arlidge

Read September 2026

I'm about half way through this series and to my surprise we got this insight into Helen Grace! It was magnificent to see where her career started from and to confirm thelat yes she has always been as thurough and on point as she is. Lovely little snippet to add to the series!

Bones Are Forever (Temperance Brennan #15)

Kathy Reichs

Read September 2026

What I love about @kathyreichs books is much deeper that just a story. The vast amount of information I've received from reading her books is just incredible and this one was no different! I love the thrill of the chase, how she takes each bit of information and slowly piece together the missing bits. Discovering dead infants and landing up on the other side of the country involved in minerals- this just screams Tempe! And yes I loved every second of this!

House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City, #2)

Sarah J. Maas

Read September 2026

I love doing a reread! There is nothing better than falling back into the pages of your favourite books! It's like coming home after a horrible day out. I love this series, in fact this might be my favourite out of all of her series! Bryce and Hunt are just such a good combo, I love them. The second time reading a book you discover nuggets that you didnt before and make connections you couldn't because all the info is only supplied in the next book! It's like unwrapping a gift a couple of times and everytime these is something new. Let's see where the next one takes me!

The Good Daughter (Good Daughter, #1)

Karin Slaughter

Read September 2026

Oh my days ... this was incredible, powerful and so damn sad all wrapped up in between two covers! This was a very emotional read. @karinslaughterauthor has an amazing gift to combine the atrocious with deep heart ache that leaves you reeling when done. The back and forth between what happened now and 28 years ago and the slow uncovering of the truth for both cases was deliciously dark, I could not stop even if I wanted to till I had all the info! I love a book that can draw you in like that, gory and awful and just irresistible! This was a great story that will keep your focus all the way through, fantastic writing!!

We Are All Guilty Here (North Falls, #1)

Karin Slaughter

Read September 2026

This was such an intense book!! Small town murder mysteries always leave me reeling when I'm done. The combination of the shocking murder and knowing every person in town make for such a good read, the suspect is usually the one know one expects! @karinslaughterauthor nailed this - I was totally enthralled by this story. Jumping from the the past to current timeline was incredible I love when cases intertwine like that. This was fast paced with a whole bunch of twists and reveals that left you wanting more. I can't wait to read the next one.

The Diary of Derek Drummond: The Story of My Cursed Life (The Fern Curse Series)

Katelyn Emilia Novak

Read September 2026

I loved this!! For such a chunky book this read extremely fast! Katelyn kept me engaged and entertained from the first page to the last! This was such a fascinating story, gothic and dark with touches of magic ranging from the 1800's up to the current times.It literally felt like you stepped into a time capsule and the vivid descriptions of each era made for an incredibly complex picture in my mind. I felt intrigued by the setting and the folklore that surrounded the castle raven and castle mal. It felt like a real place with real people and a rich history which made this book even better! When an author can trick your mind into this kind of believe, it means they did their job justice. The characters ranged from likeable to morally grey and a few absolute horrid! I enjoyed getting to know each one of them and the effect they had on Derek's life. All i can say is that ending had me with tears in my eyes and a calmness in my heart. This was an extraordinary tale with twists and revelations that I did not see coming.

The Lilac River (Silver Peaks, #1)

Nikki Ashton

Read September 2026

Well anyone who knows me and what I read will tell you I'm not a great fan of romance books BUT @nikkiashtonauthor has me securely in her pocket because LOVE Her romance books!! She writes the most incredible small town romance stories and I have ever read and I loved her writing from the very first book I've read of hers. Small town romance with a hottie like Nash... I mean what more can a girl want! This was such an interesting plot. At first I felt angry at Lily but as the story progresses it switch to the real culprit and I was fuming. Nash and Lily have an incredible connection that came through in the writing, and it was frustrating as heck to know such a simple explanation could clearly all the air. The back and forth between these two filled with their frustrated desire was intoxicating and I was literally hanging onto the words speed reading to see where this will end! What an exhilarating ride! This is going to be a great series and I cant wait to start the next book!!

Fire on the Fells (Detectives Donovan & Young #2)

Cath Staincliffe

Read September 2026

This is turning into an incredible series! Leo and Shan are two incredible detectives, who despite some catastrophic personal events, still champions to find justice for those who can't. I love the way that @authorcathstaincliffebooks combines their personal lives with the investigations, it makes for a smooth read with emotion pulling it together. There is still the cold case element which I adore so much! There is a certain mystery that surrounds cases like this that gives me the chills every time. Shocking twists ensure I'm engaged throughout and the plot was fantastic! Can't wait for the next one in the series!