In a small town in Sweden it appears to be an ordinary day. But look more closely, and you’ll see a mysterious masked figure approaching a bank… Two hours later, chaos has descended. A bungled attempted robbery has developed into a hostage situation – and the offender is refusing to communicate their demands to the … More Review: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Is prisoner Ruth Butterham mad or a murderer? Victim or villain? Dorothea Truelove is young, wealthy and beautiful. Ruth Butterham is young, poor and awaiting trial for murder. When Dorothea’s charitable work leads her to Oakgate Prison, she finds herself drawn to Ruth, a teenage seamstress – and self-confessed murderess – who nurses a dark … More Review: The Corset by Laura Purcell
Another year gone, a new one ushered in. I hope everyone’s been having a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year! Hold on to your hats bookworms, this is probably the longest post I’ve posted to the blog: my most anticipated 2021 book releases! This list has been lying in wait and curated over … More My Most Anticipated 2021 Book Releases
On the 10th of December the postman gave to me – a big box full of amazing book goodies! These were gifted by the wonderful people at Tandem Collective UK and WalkerBooks.(to view my highlights of the readalong on instagram: click here) In the box of amazingness were: 2 copies of Where Snow Angels Go … More Walker Books x Tandem Readalong: Where Snow Angels Go by Maggie O’Farrell and more
In an exclusive institution tucked away in the mountains the best and brightest study an arcane and mysterious game, as they have for centuries. But times are changing, and traditions being overturned – the truth will come out… *3.5 stars* The Betrayals tells the tale of the ongoings at the all male school Montverre, that … More Review: The Betrayals by Bridget Collins
