The Millstone by Margaret Drabble. Review

I first came across this book while listening to a podcast where the author describes this book. Needless to say it made enough of an impact on my imagination that I curiously ordered it from the library. I fell in love with the authors writing style immediately and the voice of the main character who finds herself unluckily pregnant at a time when it was most definitely frowned upon . Being from a comfortable background , and with a lot of gumption this helped her make the decisions she needed to make about her pregnancy . The book feels very personal reading it . It felt more like being whispered the inner most secrets of someone's head that was going through a lot of emotional turmoil ! I admired her so much and despite the obstacles she faced she did so with elegance and style . At first I was not sure I agreed with the ending but the more I have thought about it since ,the more I understand the main character , I am glad the author left it like that. It felt true to the main characters personality . A truly remarkable author and story!  I will now have to buy the book for my myself as It is going on my favourites shelf ! 

This was a library book, def check it out! :0) ( literally) . 

Goodreads

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/105021.The_Millstone

Don't Let Go by Michel Bussi. Review

I love stories set in holiday destinations and this one was a really gripping one that did not give up its secrets easily . The story is set in a picturesque resort on the island of La Reunion and is set around one family . Husband and wife Liane and Martial and their young daughter . While having a blissful holiday Liane suddenly vanishes under mysterious circumstances with suspicion falling at her husband's feet . This is definitely a book for those who have enjoyed books like Gone Girl as you can never be sure who to trust and who is really the bad guy. I really enjoyed this and it certainly kept me guessing to the very end of the book . I  recommend this book for all those who love a main character with a shady past and a plot that sped along , it will pull you along willingly to the end and will keep you up until the wee hours of the morning . 

I received this book for review from the lovely folks over at lovereading.co.uk

This book is being published April 2017 and will be available from Lovereading and all other good bookstores then . 

Below please find a link   this book on the Lovereading website:

https://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/17003/Don-t-Let-Go-by-Michel-Bussi.html

Crimson Lake by Candice Fox . Review

When Ted Conkaffey , former detective is accused but not convicted  of a crime,  the only person just about  likely to give him a chance in a work place was former criminal herself Amanda Pharrell who runs a detective agency .  The crime Ted was accused of was heinous ,  so  a fresh start and new career is just what he needs . Their work relationship together  is amusing , they both have their own issues and neither of them are forgetting their past anytime soon  but they can tease each other to a certain degree and they have each other's back . When working on their first case together we really get to learn more about their past and what drives them,  as well as a really great mystery surrounding a missing author who's disappearance becomes unsettling . If you enjoyed Stephen King's Misery then check this out! 

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at Lovereading.co.uk

This book is being published April 2017 and will be available from Lovereading and all other good bookstores then . 

Below please find a link to this book:

https://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/17049/Crimson-Lake-by-Candice-Fox.html

The Killer On The Wall by Emma Kavanagh. Review

This was so good! The past and present have one thing in common in this story , that is a murderer with a similar taste in his style of killing victims . The main character is Isla , she finds the murdered bodies when she was a teenager , fast forward twenty years later and Isla is now a forensic psychologist who regularly comes into contact with murderers . Isla is a fascinating character , she went through such trauma finding the bodies as a teen and then instead of running from criminals she ran towards them in a bid to understand why they did what they do . The plot is very good , it's a bit of a puzzle , things don't seem to be adding up with past and current crimes and then it all starts to become clear and the excitement really builds and at that point I was not putting it down ! Awesome book for any thriller fan out there. 

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at Lovereading.co.uk.

This book is going to be published April 2017 and will be available from Lovereading and all other good bookstores then.

Below please find a link to this book on the Lovereading website:

https://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/17107/The-Killer-on-the-Wall-by-Emma-Kavanagh.html

In My Mailbox

In my mailbox this week has been these awesome books! It looks like I am going to have a thrilling week of reading this next week thanks to the awesome www.lovereading.co.uk

It Began With The Bodies by Emma Kavanagh . 

Crimson Lake by Candice Fox

Don't Let Go by Michel Bussi 

The People At Number 9 by Felicity Everett. Review

When new neighbours move in next door to Sara and her husband Neil it shakes up their lives and the neighbourhood . Gav and Lou are sparkly new lights shining on the street and everyone is curious about them , when this attractive couple notice Sara and Neil,  it becomes a dream come true for Sara who feels her life is less then exciting. The depth of the friendship and the quickness of how  it happened between them all  was fascinating . The manipulation , secrets  and lies were engrossing , esp the twists near the end . A thought provoking read that's a little on the dark side which I loved. 

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at Lovereading.co.uk

This book is being published April 2017 and will be available from Lovereading and all other good bookstores then. 

Below please find a link to this book on the Lovereading website:

https://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/9780008216870/isbn/noredirect

Reservoir 13 by Jon McGreror. Review

When a teenage girl goes missing while on holiday no one could envisage the way it would impact a community . The story is told by an unknown narrator who tells us the story in a detached way which leaves the reader feeling slightly creeped out. The story is tragic of a missing girl who just vanishes but the years after her disappearance where a community never forgets and how it effected them spoke volumes. Sometimes heartbreaking , there was often moments when my mind wandered off thinking of the situation that characters were in , it is definitely a thought provoking read and one which stays with you long after you finish the book. 

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at Lovereading.co.uk

This book is being published April 2017 and will be available from Lovereading.co.uk and all other good bookstores then . 

Below please find a link to this book :

https://www.lovereading.co.uk/book/17060/Reservoir-13-by-Jon-Mcgregor.html