Assassin’s Apprentice is one of those books that has been written for my enjoyment. I really think that even with the issues I have with the story this series will end up becoming a fast favourite. This is definitely a series that is playing the long game and I’m extremely excited to see where it…
House of Earth and Blood is Sarah J Maas’ new Adult Fantasy novel and was definitely my most-anticipated new release of the year! I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it and read it. I will say it was a rough start and I almost gave up on it but I am SO glad…
The Potted Gardener is the third book in the Agatha Raisin series and I have to say I loved this one, it was such a great read with a really unique murder scene. Plus the motivation for it all seemed so trivial but perfectly understandable. I just love the stories that run through all of…
Grave Mercy should have been a book that I was screaming about from the rooftops. A convent that saves young women and trains them to fight for the Death God and become assassins, does that not sound like something I would love? Yes should be the answer but I feel like this book fell short…
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society follows the story of a group of people during the occupation of Guernsey in WWII. The brilliance of this book surrounds the fact that the people are such wonderful characters with deep stories and relationships with those around them. I adored this book and the journey that…
My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises was my first Backman novel and it blew me away. I loved learning about Elsa and her family and the way that she viewed the world. I think this novel really handles grief and how family matters work really well. It was an emotional rollercoaster and something I…
The Bear and the Nightingale has cemented itself as one of my favourite books of the year and I cannot wait to read the sequel. This book was the perfect subtle fantasy that was just the right speed for me and I feel as though I read it just at the perfect time. There is…
Akin is written by Emma Donoghue, who wrote Room which was one of my favourite books. I loved the insight you got all the way through that book and I was desperate to try Akin to see if I would connect the same with the characters and the story. I was blown away by how…
The Outsider follows a town reeling after the brutal murder of a child by someone who couldn’t possibly have committed the crime. I have to say I think this might be my favourite King novel I’ve read. The ending was satisfying and I enjoyed the story and characters immensely. It had just the right amount…
Stronger, Faster and More Beautiful is a collection of six stories, all of which comments on how technology can better or destroy the human race. I think the commentary in this book was really well placed and offered a really unique insight into the world of technology and how that meshes with humans. I did…