Conclave by Robert Harris book review

Conclave by Robert Harris book review

Book reviews, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
Conclave by Robert Harris is a really interesting book that focuses on what would happen behind the scenes if the pope were to die and the election of a new pope was needed. How realistic the politics and everything behind it is, I don't know, but either way, it's a fascinating look into an area I know very little about. It also throws in some fun twists too. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via any of the links provided below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. Conclave's hero is Cardinal Lomeli, dean of the College of Cardinals and the…
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The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah book review

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah book review

Book reviews, Historical Fiction
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah, like so many books I end up picking up, was chosen because I'd seen some very positive reviews of it online, the front cover looked enticing and I just so happened to have an Audible credit free to spend on the audiobook. I honestly went into this book blind with absolutely no idea what it was about and by the end, it may well turn out to be one of my favourite books of the year. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via any of the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the products.…
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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus book review

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus book review

Book reviews, Historical Fiction, Romance
I won't lie to you, I picked up Lessons In Chemistry because it had a really appealing cover and ai had seen some really positive things about it. For £5 in my local supermarket, I couldn't say no. Then when I got home, posted it to my social and the tweet ended up getting a massively positive reaction, I knew it had to be the next book I picked up! Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. The use of these affiliate links does not affect my final opinion of the products. Lessons in Chemistry follows the story of the incredible Elizabeth Zott,…
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Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith book review

Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith book review

Book reviews, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
I'd heard quite a few people suggest picking up and reading Child 44 including a lot of people who voted when I asked people which book on my physical TBR they should I should pick up next. I went into it blind with no idea what it was about, didn't even read the blurb. Was that a mistake? Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via the links provided below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the products. Child 44 focuses on Leo, an MGB officer who is quite literally the poster boy for the army - he's young, good-looking and loyal. He…
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Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris book review

Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris book review

Book reviews, Crime, Historical Fiction
Act of Oblivion is a book I was recommended and lent by a good friend. He's a big fan of historical fiction and rated Act of Oblivion as a book that I definitely needed to pick up and read. It focuses on a story that I don't think a lot of people know about but one which is actually really interesting! The problem when you write historical fiction based on a real story is if the story isn't deeply fleshed out in real life then you've really got to fill out the book with other details. Does Robert Harris do this enough here? Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you purchase any products via any of the affiliate links below, I may receive a…
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Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese book review

Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese book review

Book reviews, Historical Fiction, Romance
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese was kindly sent to me by the team over at Duckworth books back in August and this month I decided to finally get around to reading it and what a wonderful read it was. It's a beautifully written and wonderfully thought-out book that has left me thinking about it days after I've finished it. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any product via the links provided below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. Hester follows the story of Isobel Gamble and her struggle in the 1800s after she's abandoned by her husband in a new land. She…
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The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes book review

The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes book review

Book reviews, Historical Fiction, Romance
The Giver of Stars is a book I had seen receive a lot of praise across my social media channels. I'd heard of JoJo Moyes first via her movie Me Before You with Emelia Clark in it which I really liked. However, I'd heard this book was very different to anything she'd written before and, if she's only really written stories about love before, I have to agree. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. When Alice arrives in Kentucky from England after marrying a handsome American, she's looking for an escape…
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River God by Wilbur Smith book review

River God by Wilbur Smith book review

Book reviews, Historical Fiction
As a kid I was a massive Ancient Egypt nerd - I even had a folder in which I'd put a load of information I'd printed off about Ancient Egypt almost as my own encyclopedia of knowledge. I even bookmarked the different sections. I'm not sure what gripped me so much about that era but I found the whole idea fascinating. Something to do with them having different Gods which don't exist today, the way they mummified their dead, the way they built the pyramids, the vast tombs and treasures they built and wielded. Ancient Egypt almost feels like a fantasy culture - that's probably why. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via the links provided below, I…
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Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid book review

Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid book review

Book reviews, Historical Fiction
I thought The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was one of the best books I've read since I finished it last month. So when Daisy Jones and the Six came in the post, I popped it on Twitter and it received a lot of positive comments, I knew I had to give it a go. And wow - I'm so glad I did! Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. Daisy Jones and the Six is about... it won't surprise you... Daisy Jones and the band called The Six. It follows…
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The Spirit Engineer by A.J. West book review

The Spirit Engineer by A.J. West book review

Book reviews, Historical Fiction, Horror, Thriller
I was kindly sent The Spirit Engineer by Duckworth Books after I asked if they'd send me a copy (you don't ask, you don't get)! Why did I ask for it? Well, two reasons: the front cover is absolutely stunning and the reviews for it were all coming back as really positive! Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via the link below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. Please also note that this book was sent to me by Duckworth Books in return for an honest review. The Spirit Engineer is a (an? who knows!) historical fiction novel based on…
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