This review for The Wych Elm by Tana French might sound a bit disjointed. I’m a HUGE Tana French fangirl, and I’ll chat all night about her characters, the moral dilemmas they face, and her GORGEOUS writing. But I simultaneously enjoyed this book, while also feeling a bit deflated after reading… Read more »
OK, so I’m late posting this book review Miss Marley: The Untold Story of Jacob Marley’s Sister by Vanessa Lafaye. And you might be thinking, hey that’s a Christmas story, it’s Jan now Trish! And I know but bear with me and I’ll explain all. Mostly I just want to… Read more »
What Happened That Night by Sheila O’Flanagan is my second book by this author this week, and I had forgotten what lovely reads her books are. This one features a jewellery designer and her passion for her work was hugely inspiring. My thoughts on What Happened That Night by Sheila O’Flanagan:… Read more »
I’m a massive fan of The Anne of Green Gables series. I’ve adored the books since childhood, and my copies are ragged and show all the signs of my many re-reads. So when I heard about Marilla of Green Gables by Sarah McCoy, I immediately bought an audiobook copy. My Thoughts on Marilla of… Read more »
I could just give you one reason to read this book. Basically because it’s a great read. But I really want to you to read it, so I’m throwing 5 reasons to read That Girl by Kate Kerrigan at you. Because more is more, right? First Line of That Girl by Kate… Read more »
Well if ever a book reminds you that there are two sides to every story, it’s Keep You Safe by Melissa Hill. I would have said I had little or no interest in the topic of vaccines, but this book transformed it into an absorbing subject. I engaged with all… Read more »
I flat-out loved this book! I savour books about friendship, and I adored how this book focused on the sisterhood theme, with no major romances thrown into steal the limelight. Friendship deserves the spotlight and I’m so glad that it was centre stage in Girlhood by Cat Clarke. First Line… 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 »
My head is melted trying to decide a rating for The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein. I’m so torn. A part of me loves the characters and the atmosphere. The other part of me laments the lack of pace, and the overly detailed descriptions. First Line of The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth… Read more »
One Bad Turn by Sinead Crowley is a deceptively twisty book, which I raced though eager to puzzle it all out. And of course I was racing against the mind of Claire Boyle, the detective sergeant whose mind was also racing and her sleuthing skills quickly outpaced me. I loved… Read more »
WW2 settings continue to call me in books. No matter how often I read books set in this emotionally charged period, a good one will horrify me all over again. Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly is a perfect example of this. First Line of Lilac Girls by Martha Hall… Read more »
At The Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier is another winner for me from this creative author. Tracy Chevalier writes fiction that is meticulously researched, brings the past vividly to life and entertains the hell out of me. I love that she isn’t afraid to shock with crude words,… Read more »
Holy Moses! This book! How am I supposed to review this book except to say take everything you might assume this romance will be, roll all those thoughts into a little ball and fling them far away. The Law of Moses by Amy Harmon is everything unexpected. First Line of… Read more »
