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The One Who Got Away Review: A Scandalous Psychological Thriller

The One Who Got Away Review: A Scandalous Psychological Thriller

To celebrate Halloween, today I’m reviewing an Australian thriller novel that has been compared to The Girl on the Train. Told from the perspectives of the stepsister, the journal of the victim Loren, a reporter and a Judge, we discover the life and seemingly perfect marriage between the beautiful Loren and the successful David. As […]

November 2, 2016 | 23 Comments
The Crown’s Game Review: Now You Like It, Now You Don’t

The Crown’s Game Review: Now You Like It, Now You Don’t

Two enchanting opponents, each with their unique powers pitted against a stunning Russian backdrop – what’s not to love about The Crown’s Game? Apparently a lot, judging from my initial comedown after finishing the book. There was a lot I did enjoy about the book – the interactions between Nikolai and Vika, historical look at Saint Petersburg and Russian royalty, […]

August 3, 2016 | 24 Comments
Double Review: The Smell of Other People’s Houses & This is Where the World Ends

Double Review: The Smell of Other People’s Houses & This is Where the World Ends

I’ve never read a book set in Alaska before, so when The Smell of Other People’s Houses came about, I knew I had to get this glimpse into a different life. Being historical fiction, the book is set in the 1970s, told from the perspective of four very different teenage characters. It has a wonderful small […]

June 24, 2016 | 28 Comments
Glass Sword Review: I’m Kind of a Big Deal

Glass Sword Review: I’m Kind of a Big Deal

I’m not entirely sure what happened here, but Glass Sword felt very different to Red Queen. Don’t get me wrong, there’s still a lot of angst in the romance and it still feels like it’s based off Xmen, Hunger Games and Red Rising. While Red Queen built up to it’s peak and had some great twists in the end, Glass Sword was just long-winded and […]

June 18, 2016 | 35 Comments
Demon Road by Derek Landy Review: A Fun and Annoying Supernatural Road Trip

Demon Road by Derek Landy Review: A Fun and Annoying Supernatural Road Trip

I’m conflicted about Demon Road. On one hand, I really liked the supernatural creatures and the anti-hero main character, on the other, the characters really annoyed me which resulted in my struggling to finish the book. Therefore, this is going to be a tough review. What I liked Supernatural setting. When I first read the blurb, I thought it […]

September 9, 2015 | 27 Comments