I’ve never read a book by Rosie Walsh before but I loved the ghosted theme of this book blurb. Seems so relevant in todays world, and I’m always fascinated by why someone would just drop out of your life, with no explanation given. My thoughts on The Man Who Didn’t… Read more »
The Blue Bench by Paul Marriner is no lighthearted, fun read. What it is instead is a beautifully written book depicting the long-lasting horrors of war. Long after the last shot is fired, the damage blasts on and on through the lives of the soldiers and their families. Thanks to Random… Read more »
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah claimed 5 raw, intense, heartbreaking stars from this heartbroken book blogger. And she is rapidly becoming one of my favourite authors. Kristin has a fab way of creating unique characters and story arcs that remain with you long after you put the book down. My… Read more »
I’m delighted to be on this blog tour for From Mum With Love by Louise Emma Clarke, organised by Aria Fiction, to tell you all about this fun, relatable book. And I have an ebook copy to give away on my Facebook page, so why not hop over there too… Read more »
I’m delighted to join my first Bookouture blog blitz with my review of a book that captured my heart, the lovely Promise Me by Jade Beer. If you want to soar up and down like a bird with all the emotions, then read on! First Line of Promise Me by Jade Beer… Read more »
I can’t believe I’m so late reviewing The Woman at 72 Derry Lane by Camel Harrington, as it was another of my favourite books of 2017. I think my one word summary on Goodreads sums up my feels. “Outstanding”. Yet again, I’m wearing my emotions on my book-rating-sleeve. Because when… Read more »
I’m starting this review with a very bold statement, but I stand over it with all my heart. Last Christmas in Paris is my book of the year for 2017. I don’t care that it’s only the beginning of November, I doubt any book I’ve yet to read this year… Read more »
December Girl by Nicola Cassidy whirled me to 1894 rural Ireland and later to London on a riveting and emotional journey. I loved reading it. So I’m excited to join today’s blog tour to tell you a bit more about this début novel from a fellow Irish blogger. First Line… Read more »
The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain describes how a community pulled together, and built an urgently needed polio hospital. With engaging characters who grow stronger and stronger through adversity, it’s a book that pulls you in and inspires. I loved it! Balancing the books is a quick fire review where I… Read more »
Do you like family secrets, characters to root for, and a book that whisks you away on an emotional rollercoaster? If you’re nodding your head, then My Mother’s Shadow by Nikola Scott is a book you need to take note of. Balancing the books is a quick fire review where… Read more »
Countless by Karen Gregory hits a myriad of emotions, and caused me countless tears. The emotions jumped straight from the page to strike me where it hurt. In the heart, in the gut. All over. Because it’s such a realistic portrait of an eating disorder, and I ached while reading it. First Line… Read more »
The American Girl by Rachael English is an evocative read flowing with emotions. Which in turn made me flow with tears. Featuring a horrible a theme about the treatment of an unmarried mother in the 1960s, all the more powerful as it was the truth for so many women. First… Read more »
Do you like contemporary fiction and historical fiction? Well if so, you are in for a treat with The Hourglass by Tracy Rees, as it mixes both together flawlessly. Balancing the books is a quick fire review where I list the assets and liabilities of a book (as I see… Read more »
