The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean book review

The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean book review

Book reviews, Mystery, Thriller
It's actually been a couple of weeks since I finished The Last Thing To Burn. Usually, I review a book quite soon after I finish it. The Last Thing to Burn left an impression on me. It's a tense, dark and utterly gripping book that, despite its short length, will make you feel like you've been on a journey with the main character. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the link below, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you to support the blog. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. The Last Thing to Burn is a book about a woman called "Jane" the name her "husband" has…
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The Familiars by Stacey Hall book review

The Familiars by Stacey Hall book review

Book reviews, Historical Fiction, Mystery
I'll be honest, there were two reasons why I picked up The Familiars by Stacey Hall: the book was about £3 on Amazon and the front cover is absolutely stunning! Also, I had heard from a fair few people that it's actually a really good book. But what are my thoughts on the actual words on the page? Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the blog. The Familiars is about Fleetwood Shuttleworth, the wife of a wealthy and respected man who has had failed births in the past and is holding on to…
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Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb book review

Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb book review

Book reviews, Fantasy
You'll know by now that I'm a big fantasy fan and as I work my way through some of the bigger names, I keep seeing the name "Robin Hobb" springing up with the Farseer Trilogy being her first entry into the genre. Therefore, when it won a poll on my Twitter and was sitting on my bookshelf, I thought it a good time to go ahead and give it a read. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the links provided below, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. Assassin's Apprentice is all about Fitz and his rise from an abandoned orphan…
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The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller book review

The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller book review

Book reviews, Contemporary Fiction
I picked up The Paper Palace as a random pick before I went on holiday a few weeks ago. Since then I've been on quite a journey and thoroughly enjoyed so much of it. Not all of it was perfect but it's a book that has definitely left a good mark on me. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase a product via one of the links below, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the products. The Paper Palace is told over 24 hours and 50 years. It's a book about betrayal and tough adult decisions. It's also a book that spends so many of its…
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How To Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie book review

How To Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie book review

Book reviews, Crime, Thriller
How To Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie recently won when I asked all of my social media followers to vote for what book I should read next. Evidently, this means it's a very popular book and one which I've seen mixed reviews for. It's dark, it's funny but I'm just not sure how much substance it has. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. How To Kill Your Family is a book about Grace's determination to kill her father's side of the family having been planning it since she found out…
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen book review

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen book review

Book reviews, Classics
If you're a human being who has ever had a conversation with another human being, you'll likely have heard of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Even if you've never had a conversation with another human being, you'll likely have heard of the title of the book at least. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the links provided, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you that goes towards supporting the blog. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is one of the most celebrated novels of all time - not only due to its incredible look into the gentry lives of people…
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling book review

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling book review

Book reviews
Harry Potter is one of, if not the, most successful book series that's ever existed. Commercially it is one of the biggest IPs (independent properties) on the planet. But of all of the seven books, there has to be one that many consider the best in the series right? Well, The Goblet of Fire is considered by many to be their favourite at least, if not the best. Here are my thoughts... Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase anything via the links provided below, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product below. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth book in…
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The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell book review

The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell book review

Book reviews, Mystery, Thriller
The Family Upstairs was a massive hit for Lisa Jewell, rocketing her firmly into one of the most popular British thriller authors writing today. An author who rarely does sequels, the outcry for Jewell to write a follow up to The Family Upstairs was so loud that she's written one. It states at the end of the book that she was reluctant to write a sequel until one day she realised who she wanted to write the book from the viewpoint of and everything else clicked into place. Introducing The Family Remains. Please note that an ARC (advanced reader copy) of The Family Remains was kindly sent to me by the publisher in return for an honest review. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you…
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East of Eden by John Steinbeck book review

East of Eden by John Steinbeck book review

Book reviews, Classics
John Steinbeck is a household name. He's an author who is known for writing some of the greatest literature of the 20th century. Many of us Brits have studied Of Mice and Men in our English classes and The Grapes of Wrath is considered one of the greatest novels he's written. East of Eden is considered the other one. East of Eden is the book that Steinbeck himself considers his magnum opus, so it must be good! Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via the links provided below, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you which goes towards supporting the blog. These affiliate links do not my final opinion of any of the…
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A Change of Seasons by Khurram Elahi book review

A Change of Seasons by Khurram Elahi book review

Contemporary Fiction
A Change of Seasons left me thoroughly confused about whether I loved it or found it incredibly dull. At points, I connected with it and it flowed incredibly well and then at others, I found myself wondering what on earth was happening. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. Please note that this article was sent to me by the author, free of charge in return for an honest review. A Change of Seasons follows John Winters as he goes through and then recovers from a heart operation. It touches on…
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