Operation Blackbird by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars Operation Blackbird is a thrilling piece of historical fiction. With a Cold War setting, this is a treat for lovers of espionage. I’ve enjoyed other books by this author and this story continued that trend! It’s a companion to The Brass Compass, set during […]
Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Straight for the Kill is the third book in the Benoit and Dayne mystery series. It is a gripping mystery with a Halloween theme that I struggled to put down. Dayne immediately notices when a new murder bears a strong resemblance to […]
Talisman: The Talisman Series by Tam DeRudder Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Talisman is the exciting first book in the Talisman series of Celtic Urban Fantasy Romance. It utilises the soulmate trope – every warrior has to find his talisman between the age of 21 and 28 or face dire consequences. Rowan, the […]
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash My rating: 5 of 5 stars Delicious Death is the second book in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series. It can be read as a stand-alone but is best enjoyed as a continuation of the series so you can follow Elinor’s development and the slow-burn romance from the start. This […]
The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Husbands is an exciting and unconventional romance. I have enjoyed other books by the author – predominantly fantasy – so it was interesting to read her work in a different genre. I particularly enjoyed that it’s very much a bisexual romance. Dorian and […]
Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro My rating: 5 of 5 stars Minotaur’s Lair is the third book in the Servant of the Gods series. It’s worth reading the series in order – you get enough of the backstory in this book to follow it but it would be more enjoyable to read as the culmination […]
What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose My rating: 5 of 5 stars What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore is an exciting nautical fantasy. There’s a long-lost map to a possibly real land full of treasure, it’s a classic story! But there’s so much more, unexpected twists and features along the way […]
Knight In The Museum by Alice Bienia My rating: 5 of 5 stars Knight In The Museum is the fifth book in the Jorja Knight mystery series, and can be read as a standalone. Knight is a private investigator, and is asked to take a look when a friend of a friend’s suspicious death is […]
Snow in Love by Libby Kay My rating: 5 of 5 stars As the title suggests, Snow in Love is a fun festive romance. Two paralympic skiers are set to spend the holiday season training together. Their coach hopes they will focus on skiing and not get too distracted by each other. That goes about […]
Raine Down by C.B. Samet My rating: 5 of 5 stars Raine Down is an urban fantasy inspired by Norse mythology. It follows Raine, who has some supernatural abilities, teaming up with FBI agent Will to help stop a ruthless serial killer. Neither of them are big fans of working with others, and they must […]
And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins My rating: 5 of 5 stars And Then She Fell is an emotional and captivating story. A year on from her daughter’s tragic death, Catherine is convinced there’s more to the story. As she probes, following in her daughter’s footsteps and talking to the people she knew, Catherine […]
Soliloquy by Janet Fogg My rating: 5 of 5 stars Soliloquy is a moving time travel story with a musical thread running through it. After inheriting a mysterious box from her grandmother, Erin is transported through time and space to France in WWII. She has to balance surviving the time she’s in, finding a way […]
Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen My rating: 5 of 5 stars Borrowed Time is a creative science fiction story packed with details from science, classic sci-fi, history – you name it! And with interesting characters whose pasts and concerns drive the plot. As with many time travel stories it asks the big question – if […]
Petty’s Crime by Manda Mellett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Petty’s Crime is the third installment of the Satan’s Devils MC Las Vegas Chapter series, part of the broader Satan’s Devils MC collection. I love these books – I know with each one I’m in for some reliably good storytelling and familiar characters I’ve […]
Defiant Princess by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love the Mafia Elite series, so this prequel seemed like a great chance to get more of the characters and writing that I enjoy so much! I feel like Defiant Princess is more intended as an entry point into the series for new […]
Elemental Fire by E.G. Manetti My rating: 5 of 5 stars Elemental Fire is the first book in the Hidden Realms series. It’s an exciting fantasy romance with an urban setting and plenty of twists to keep you turning the pages. A treaty between humans and the Hidden was supposed to keep everyone safe and […]
Musical Murder Mystery Boxed Set #1 by K.L. Montgomery My rating: 5 of 5 stars Musical Murder Mystery Box Set #1 is a collection of fun cosy mysteries set around a travelling theatre troupe. I really enjoyed the first book, The Sound of Murder, so it was great to be able to read the next […]
Grave Digger Academy II by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars Grave Digger Academy II is the second book in the series, and sees Makayla return to the school no one really wants to be at for another year. This series is best enjoyed in order, so do start with the first book! […]
LAB SPILL: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. by Robert Rife My rating: 5 of 5 stars Lab Spill is the second book in The Cool Thing Series. It’s definitely worth reading the books in order, starting with The Cool Thing. Things might or might not make more sense that way, but at least you’ll not be […]
Mafia Elite Box Set: Volume Two by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Mafia Elite Box Set: Volume Two collects books four to seven of this fantastic series! I would recommend reading the series in order, so if you haven’t already read the first three you’ll want to start with the Volume One […]
An Inheritance To Die For by Judy Moore My rating: 5 of 5 stars An Inheritance to Die For is the fourth book in the Cozy Mysteries To Die For series, which centres around bookshop owner Beck O’Rourke who has by this stage been involved in solving enough murders that she’s qualified as a private […]
Grave Digger Academy by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars Grave Digger Academy is a fun YA fantasy novel. It’s perfect for fans of magic boarding schools! This story sees Makayla failing to live up to the expectations of her parents and older brothers, but finding her own place and path in the […]
Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker My rating: 4 of 5 stars Euphoric Wonderland is an engaging and transporting collection of poetry. It’s beautifully presented with decoratively coloured pages that are a welcome change to the usual white on black. The […]
Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt My rating: 5 of 5 stars Moby Plays the Flute is a gorgeous picture book. I love the illustration style, with loads of fun details meaning you can spend ages totally absorbed in exploring the pictures. The story is positive and will speak to children and adults alike. […]
Felines and Fatalities by Ruth J. Hartman My rating: 5 of 5 stars As you can probably guess from the title, Felines and Fatalities is a cat-themed cozy mystery. It’s the perfect book for when your cat has decided that your lap is the most comfortable place in the world and you’re forced to sit […]
Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sessrúmnir is the fifth book in the Antipodes series. This is an exciting sci-fi series set in a dystopian future where most of humanity has been wiped out and the survivors have many new challenges to face. It’s worth reading the series in order, so […]
Jester by Brielle D. Porter My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jester is an exciting fantasy that combines paranormal magic with performative illusions. Young adult and teen readers who enjoy magic tricks and circus skills will love this story! Lisette, who goes by the stage name Mirage, is struggling to survive in a competitive world […]
Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire by Jay Veloso Batista My rating: 5 of 5 stars Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire is the fourth book in the Forerunner Series of Viking fantasy books. It’s definitely worth reading the books in order, although this book does open with a recap of the series so far. The story follows members […]
Misfortune of Vision by Christy Nicholas My rating: 5 of 5 stars Misfortune of Vision is the fourth book in Christy Nicholas’ Druid’s Brooch series. The series follows a brooch as it is passed through the generations, giving powers to whoever is in possession of it. Each book is set at a different point in […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Unexpected Outcomes is the fourth book in the Notebook Mysteries series, set in the late 19th Century. In this book, investigators Emma and Jeremy work on cases involving valuable artefacts, missing spouses and dangerous workplaces. I particularly like the interesting bits […]
