Rivals by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Rivals is the seventh book in the Mafia Elite series, which tells the story of the five mafia families based in Chicago. It’s an addictive series, full of romance and action but also family, friendship and warmth. Rivals focuses on Nico, who New York mafia […]
Bake Happy by Cori Cooper My rating: 5 of 5 stars Bake Happy is the final instalment of the Bake Believe trilogy, bringing the series to a satisfying conclusion with a captivating story of fate, wishes and grumpy teenagers. If you’re new to this series, I would recommend reading the books in order. It’s a […]
The Cool Thing: A Dark Comedy. Or Not. by Robert Rife My rating: 5 of 5 stars THE COOL THING: A DARK COMEDY. OR NOT. is the first book in THE COOL THING SERIES. It’s a satisfyingly weird book that takes the kind of yuckier, messier parts of humanity and gives them a good shake […]
The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Liminal Space is the second book in T.S. Simons’ exciting Antipodes series. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, with survivors connected by Stargate-esque portals, this series has me totally hooked! One of the things I particularly like about the series is the opportunity […]
Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Death & Mirrors is the first book in the All Things Dark & Deadly series. It’s a captivating fantasy story full of magic and mystery. References to Alice in Wonderland and Sherlock Holmes indicate that these […]
I’m Not Your Difference by Theresa Sederholt My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m Not Your Difference is the fourth book in the Fitz Series of mystery stories. This book highlights the character Andy, introduced in the earlier books as Fitz’s brother-in-law and close friend. The crime part of the story centres around a homophobic […]
Blood & Vengeance by A.D. Brazeau My rating: 5 of 5 stars Blood & Vengeance is the second book in the Casket Girls series. It’s a great series – vampire-hunting paranormal romance set in 18th Century New Orleans. I love the setting – a lot of attention has been paid to historical detail making for […]
Castor’s Kiss by Tai James My rating: 5 of 5 stars Castor’s Kiss is the second book in the Soul Bonded in the Stars series. Following on from the previous book, we catch up with Mia who is being held captive and made to fight in a deadly arena. Castor is sent to rescue her, […]
Pilot Who Knows the Waters by N.L. Holmes My rating: 5 of 5 stars Pilot Who Knows the Waters is the sixth book in the Lord Hani Mysteries series. This is a great series for historical fiction fans, with a vivid Ancient Egyptian setting. There’s so much detail that really brings the world to life, […]
The Cave of Ruin Arsa by Andrea Matthews My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Cave of Ruin Arsa is the third book in the Cross of Ciaran series. This time travel series is best enjoyed in order, starting with The Cross of Ciaran, to get to know the characters and contextualise the story. The […]
The Vardoger Boy by Jay Veloso Batista My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Vardoger Boy is the second book in The Forerunner Series. There’s a summary of the previous book at the start, but it is best enjoyed after reading Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse. This is an exciting story with fantasy elements set […]
Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Collateral Damage is the sixth book in the Mafia Elite series. This is a great series, with plenty of fun characters to get to know and a good mix of romance and suspense. In Collateral Damage, we get a […]
Bake Off by Cori Cooper My rating: 5 of 5 stars Bake Off is the second in the series, sequel to Bake Believe. It is a fun urban fantasy for preteen and teen readers who love baking and food. There’s a recipe at the end of every chapter – I can imagine reading it together […]
Taming of the Few by Christy Nicholas My rating: 5 of 5 stars Taming of the Few is an exciting urban fantasy, the first in the Guardians of the PHAE series. People around their world are finding dormant magical abilities and mutations manifesting, and facing discrimination and violence as people respond in fear. PHAE have […]
Exit Strategy by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars Exit Strategy is the fifth book in the Nite Fire series. If you haven’t read the others, you definitely should before you read this one! They’re fantastic, and you will enjoy Exit Strategy a lot more if you’ve gotten to know and love the […]
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau My rating: 5 of 5 stars Blood & Ravens is the first book in The Casket Girls series. I was drawn to it by the 18th-Century New Orleans setting and was soon captivated by the vivid world and the paranormal plot. The story builds on […]
A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Veil of Gods and Kings is the first book in the Apollo Ascending series. It’s a mythology-inspired romance with plenty going on story-wise! Apollo has been living amongst humans, including his mortal sister Temi. He’s not keen on ascending […]
Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson Manipulator’s War is the first book in the Ruarnon Trilogy, an exciting fantasy series, aimed at teen and young adult readers. The story echoes The Chronicles of Narnia, bringing a group of teenagers on a school trip into a fantasy world where they are destined to play an important role. […]
Spring’s Showers: Romantically Seasonal: Spring by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars Spring’s Showers is the first book in the Romantically Seasonal series. Often accused by the other gods of having an easy job, Cupid has challenged four of them to successfully bring one couple together each. In this book, it’s Mother Nature’s […]
The Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery The Sound of Murder is the first book in the Musical Murder Mystery series. It’s a spin off from another series by this author – Dangerous Curves. Panic at the Playhouse, the 8th Dangerous Curves book, introduces Ruby Ecco, who is the heroine of the Musical Murder Mystery […]
Class Clown by Allan Evans My rating: 5 of 5 stars Class Clown is a gripping YA horror story. Abbey has a history of paranormal experiences and starting a new high school hasn’t changed this. She’s doing her best to settle in and make friends, which would be much easier to do if inexplicable things […]
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 5 of 5 stars Weep, Woman, Weep is a fascinating modern fairytale. Set in a remote village in New Mexico, it tells the story of a curse that has affected generations of women and one woman’s desperate attempts to resist it. La Llorona is a haunting spirit, […]
Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ruthless Heir is the fifth book in the Mafia Elite series. It’s a gripping series, so I couldn’t wait to read the next book when it came out! The series focuses on the Italian Mafia in Chicago, with […]
The Traveler: Book 2 by Deborah Dugan My rating: 5 of 5 stars I really enjoyed The Traveler so leapt at the chance to read Book 2. It didn’t disappoint! Book 2 brings us loads more of Harry’s backstory, which is fascinating, as well as developing the present-day story. I would only recommend this book […]
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Ghastly Gumball is a fun paranormal romance. It’s a quick read – novella-length with short chapters – so great for a cosy afternoon or night in. I’ve enjoyed this author’s work before, drawn by the diverse LGBT+ representation. The Ghastly Gumball again […]
Daire’s Devils by Danielle Ackley-McPhail My rating: 5 of 5 stars Daire’s Devils is an exciting military sci-fi novel. It combines influences from the real military with a vibrant future setting that will satisfy even the pickiest sci-fi fans. The story is gripping from the start. We see Kat, believing she’s been given a boring […]
Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Savage Secrets is the fourth book in the Mafia Elite series. I have found myself really engrossed in this series, and have enjoyed other books by the same author including the Gray Ghost series, so I was excited to read this! In Savage Secrets, […]
Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3 by James Talisman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Journeys Through is a wonderful series of metaphysical fiction books. With interconnected stories set in an array of vibrantly described worlds, it really is a treat for readers looking for something a bit different that will fuel their imaginations. I particularly […]
Journeys Through AllCreation by James Talisman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Journeys Through AllCreation is the third instalment of the epic Journeys Through series. It’s a rich and detailed fantasy story that weaves together multiple interconnected threads. I would definitely recommend starting with the first book in this amazing series – Journey’s Through SpaceTime. […]
The Clockwork Solution by Michelle D. Sonnier My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Clockwork Solution is the second book in The Clockwork Chronicles. It is a steampunk fantasy about a young witch whose unique power, Technomancy, puts her at the forefront of a changing world of both magic and technology. This series will delight […]
