August is always a month of escape and reading for me, so I was delighted to spend some time away, get stuck into plenty of stories and pick up even more!
Category: book reviews
Recent Reads #124
It's time for a final Recent Reads Recap in August! Today my standouts were Human Remains by Jo Callaghan and A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage by M. K. Oliver.
Review: Her Many Faces
Today I’m reviewing one of the best thrillers I’ve read so far this year: Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke.
Review: A Theory of Drowning
Today I’m delighted to be reviewing A Theory of Drowning by Ava Reid. I was ridiculously excited for this sequel to A Study in Drowning which instantly became a new favourite for me. So how did it stack up to my sky-high expectations?
Mini Review Monday (on a Tuesday) #199
It’s time for my final Mini Review Monday of August (on a Tuesday). Today, I'm delving into The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire, These Dreaming Spires and Empty Heaven.
Mini Review Monday #198 (on a Tuesday)
It's time for another Mini Review Monday (on a Tuesday). Today, I'm delving into A Murder of Rogues by Joe Heap, Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver and Girls of Dark Divine by E. V. Woods.
Recent Reads #123
It's time for another recap of my Recent Reads and today my standouts were Leave No Trace by Jo Callaghan, Not Quiet Dead Yet by Holly Jackson and Bury Your Friends by Benjamin Dean.
Mini Review Monday #197
It's time for my first Mini Review Monday of August. Today, I'm delving into Murder High by Lauren Muñoz, Predatory Natures by Amy Goldsmith and The Dead Husband Cookbook by Danielle Valentine.
July 2025 Wrap-Up and Haul
July was another wonderful but busy month for me, including a trip that's been a goal for years!
Review: The Goldens
Today, I'm delighted to be reviewing The Goldens by Lauren Wilson. Since I first heard about this title via the BookFest sampler HarperFire gave out and then the cover reveal at YALC, I have wanted to snap it up.
A Short Book Lover 