Charleston letters by Imgoen Penrose
Another great addition to this charming series. I love seeing how Cleo develops over this series, an independen and atrong female lead is always welcome. There is a lot of quite in depth detail of antiquarian books in this series and combined with a twisty mystery this makes for a very satisfying read 4 🌟
The art of dying by Ambrose Parry
Good addition to the series although I didn't see the point of the first few chapters 4🌟
Five get into a fix
I had quite forgotten this one. The story did come back to me as I read through it. Another great adventure for the five, thankfully not too much of the attitudes of the time come through in this one 5 🌟
No mercy, a live story for the ages on Audible by Gary Masson
Beautiful but haunting 5 🌟
The vanished by Irina Shapiro
I love a dual time line story and this does not disappoint. I am new to this series and although this is no 10 in the series it works well as a stand alone. As ever thr author delivers a beautifully written complex tale with credible characters
This may have been my first in the series but it will not be my last 5 🌟
This may have been my first in the series but it will not be my last 5 🌟
The never land thieves by Katie Tsang
What a beautiful story, with great illustrations. I loved how sensitively but realistically it dealt with Tom's illness and its effects on his friendshis, but it never overwhelms the story. How wonderful to revisit neverland and see it through fresh eyes. 5 🌟
A murder at midnight by Ellie Alexander
What a charming cosy. This was the first in the series for me but this was fine because there was enough background information that you dont feel the lack of not having read any others (although I now fully intend to do so!)
A really intriguing plot with many twists turns and surprises leading to a very satisfying conclusion. I appreciated that the conclusion didn't feel too rushed which was nice
Great cast of characters and some lovely story arcs.
With thanks to the author and Netgalley 5 🌟
The body at Waterloo Station by Emily Organ
A great historical mystery. I have read the Penny Green series but not this one, its lovely to see Penny's story play out alongsude that of Emma's. Although its the 6th in the series I didn't feel the lack of not having read any others in the series. There is enough background information for any reader new to the series.
The story carefully blends historical fact and fiction to create a very satisfying mystery. The pace was good and I was quickly invested in all the main characters and am keen to see how the story arc with Emma pans out. Thanks to the author and Netgalley. 5 🌟
Harley James and the Egyptian tablets by Leah Cupps
This was a decent enough tale but very reminiscent of the other plots in the series
3.5 🌟
The Christmas Carol killer by Chris Frost
Great police procedural. I haven't read any of the rest of this series but there was enough background information that this didn't matter
I liked Yom and Lauren they felt believable main characters, flawed but not too flawed and their interactions felt credible
The mystery is satisfying, enough twists to keep you engaged but not so many it gets confusing 4.5 🌟
I liked Yom and Lauren they felt believable main characters, flawed but not too flawed and their interactions felt credible
The mystery is satisfying, enough twists to keep you engaged but not so many it gets confusing 4.5 🌟
Nothing but barnacles and bones by Karsten Knight
Karsten Knight writes such great horror stories and this was no exception.
Great short reads 4.75 🌟
Murder on the Royal Crescent by Harriet F. Townson
An enjoyable read. I think it would be beneficial to read the first in the series. I was quite confused by the 'schism' at the start of the book although it does become clearer later on.
Once the story got going i was more engaged and really enjoyed the main character Dora, feisty and no nonsense but with empathy. The book has many enjoyable larger than life characters.
Enough twists and turns to keep you engaged and a satisfactory conclusion 4 🌟
Duma key on Audible by Stephen King
I really enjoyed this but three quarters of the way through it lost it fir me a bit but then picked up at the end.
Pretty standard SK fare but enjoyable and with a great narrator 4 🌟
Don't let him in by Howard Linskey
Just not for me DNF
Vera by Elizabeth von Arnhem
While I felt that this was well written this was a hard book to read and quite triggering for anyone who has suffered coercive control. I agree with the reviewer who said it was not just a precursor to Rebecca but also gaslight 3.75 🌟
Earth rising by Daniel Arenson
OK this is overblown hyperbolic SF at its best. Yes there is every stereotype going but its so much fun it really is. 4 🌟
The Chinese maze murders by Robert Van Gulik
Another excellent addition to the series 5 🌟
Five go to Finneston farm by Enid Blyton
Ok giving this 3.5 for nostalgias sake. I felt this series gets progressively worse. Its sad coming back as an adult, ironed these when younger but they have dated so much. So muc misogyny stereotypical one dimensional characters 3.5 🌟
Miss Archer by Jordan Harrison
What a beautiful book. Its so difficult to describe without giving spoilers but the story unfolds gradually with layers being pulled back throughout. Just when you think you have a handle on the narrative something comes at you often from left field.
The characters of Albie and Dre are beautifully written and the interplay between them is touching and genuine. 5 🌟
Chalice of the gods by Rick Riordan
Whilst this is still fun its not a patch on the original series 3.75
Night by Elie Wiesel
Haunting 5 🌟
It came from Neverland by Cynthia Peyalo
I did enjoy this but it took and age to get going. When it did get going it was fabulous. A gothic retelling of a classic story. 3.75 🌟
I am pilgrim by Terry Hayes
Nah DNF
Blackout by Erin Flanagan
Nah DNF
Duel of fire by Jordan Rivet
Fantastic YA fantasty tale. Lovedvthe characters of Dara and Siv. Engaging story, looking forward to the next one 4.5 🌟
The hanging tree by Jessica Huntley
Loved it. This grabbed me from the start. Authentic characters great story and an amazing ending 4 🌟
You die i die by Jessica Huntley
So much packed into 16 pages 4 🌟
The spend rift and the swallow by Ambrose Parry
Great short story 5 🌟
Untouchable by Jeffrey Deaver
Jeffrey Deaver always packs so much into a short space and this is no exception.
Great plot, Constant Marlowe is a great FMC. 4🌟
So! What do the stats say? I think Poland is a new location, but otherwise pretty standard
