Fatherland by Robert Harris book review

Fatherland by Robert Harris book review

Book reviews, Crime, Historical Fiction, Mystery
When I picked up Fatherland by Robert Harris in the charity shop I found it and read the back, it really intrigued me. I've already read a Robert Harris in The Act of Oblivion and so he's an author I know I'm a fan of and an author I know specialises in making his historical fiction novels as historically accurate as possible. So when I saw Fatherland was about an alternative history where Germany had won the second world war, I was very intrigued! This article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. As I said, Fatherland…
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The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith book review

The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith book review

Book reviews, Crime, Mystery
For quite some time now I've been interested in picking up Galbraith's The Cuckoo's Calling because as a crime thriller it's quite long (over 500 pages whereas the usual is probably between 300-4000 pages). Now, you may be wondering why this would intrigue me and not deter me. Well, I'm I know this has been a successful series for J.K. Rowling and so I the combination of its length and its popularity had me wondering how it manages to stay well liked despite its length. And now I know. This article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the…
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The Coworker by Freida McFadden book review

The Coworker by Freida McFadden book review

Book reviews, Mystery, Thriller
Freida McFadden has quickly become an author whose audiobooks I have all ready to be sent to me when ready via my Libby app and whose books always seem to scratch a little itch I have for something easy and fast-paced. The Coworker is certainly both of these but also struggles along the way. This article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. When one day Dawn, an awkward accountant at work, doesn't turn up on time, Natalie, our main protagonist, has her suspicions because Dawn is NEVER late. We soon find out that Dawn is missing…
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Murder at the Matinee by Jamie West book review

Murder at the Matinee by Jamie West book review

Book reviews, Crime, Mystery
Murder at the Matinee is the sequel to Death on the Pier, a book I was quite the fan of as it felt like a modern day Agatha Christie set almost 100 years ago. It was a book I’d likely now dub a “cosy crime” where there’s no real danger and it’s just all about interviewing suspects until we get to the route of the problem. Murder at the Matinee is exactly the same. This article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. Murder at the Matinee picks up some time after Death on the Pier with…
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The Inmate by Freida McFadden book review

The Inmate by Freida McFadden book review

Book reviews, Mystery, Thriller
Freida McFadden is becoming one of those authors whose books I go to whenever I need something lighter and easier to read. After finishing A Little Life one of the longest, most depressing books I've ever read, picking up The Inmate was exactly what I needed. But, is it a good book in its own right too? Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. The Inmate tells the story of Brooke Sullivan, a nurse practitioner, when returns to her hometown and starts working at a maximum-security prison. Unbeknownst to her colleagues, she…
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Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewell book review

Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewell book review

Book reviews, Crime, Fantasy, Mystery
Lisa Jewell is one of my favourite authors - I've enjoyed almost every one of her thrillers that I've read. So when she kindly reached out and asked if I'd like a copy of her new Marvel novel, Breaking the Dark, I jumped at the opportunity. Lisa Jewell plus Marvel must result in a book I'd really enjoy, right?! Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. Breaking the Dark is a story about Jessica Jones - one of the lesser-known Marvel heroes, probably most famous for her tv series in Netflix riding…
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Never Lie by Freida McFadden book review

Never Lie by Freida McFadden book review

Book reviews, Mystery, Thriller
Never Lie is now my fifth Freida McFadden book, but only my second that wasn't in the Housemaid series. Therefore, I'm really starting to get a feel of the formula that McFadden likes to go with and decide for myself if i'm going to continue with her future books (I have others sitting on my TBR shelf). Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. Never Lie is about Ethan and Tricia, two newlyweds who are visiting a large house they're interested in buying. However, after the person who is supposed to show…
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The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden book review

The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden book review

Book reviews, Mystery, Thriller
The Housemaid series is without a doubt one of the most popular thriller series out there. If you ever check the top-selling books on the Amazon Kindle store, one of the first two Housemaid books will inevitably be on there. So when The Housemaid is Watching was announced and I saw that it was going to be coming out in paperback on launch day, I pre-ordered it in almost every form you could (audiobook, kindle and paperback). And here are my thoughts... Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. The Housemaid is…
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Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent book review

Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent book review

Book reviews, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
I picked up Strange Sally Diamond after I had selected a few books I could take on a short staycation with me and then it was narrowed down by me reading the blurbs to my partner and her deciding on one based on that. It's a unique story with a great and loveable main character with some dark moments heavily layered in that keep those interested in darker storylines interested. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. Strange Sally Diamond, maybe unsurprisingly to some, tells the story of Sally Diamond and when…
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The Stranger in Her House by John Marrs book review

The Stranger in Her House by John Marrs book review

Book reviews, Mystery, Thriller
Continuing on with my recent obsession with thrillers, I asked on my TikTok who the next thriller author I should try next is and many came back and said John Marrs. So I dropped Marrs a quick DM on Instagram telling him such and asking him where he thinks I should start with his books. He very kindly sent me The Stranger in Her House to read. And it's a great little thriller. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase any products via the links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These affiliate links do not affect my final opinion of the product. The Stranger in Her House tells the story of Connie, her mother…
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