book reviews
A compilation of every book review I’ve posted! No matter the genre, you’ll find it here.
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My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite | Book Review
Title: My Sister, The Serial Killer Author: Oyinkan Braithwaite Series: N/A Dates Read: 30/08/2024 Published Date: 20 November 2018 Genre: Crime/Thriller Pages: 226 Pace: Fast Who is this for? Young Adult, Adult. This book covers: Format/Disclosure: Library, paperback. Rating: 1.75⭐ Review: Korede is a nurse at the local hospital, pining for a doctor who doesn’t… Read more
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Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross | Book Review
Title: Divine Rivals Author: Rebecca Ross Series: Letters of Enchantment Dates Read: 26 – 29/08/2024 Published Date: 04 April 2023 Genre: Fantasy, Romance Pages: 357 Pace: Slow Who is this for? Teenagers, Young Adult, Adult This book covers: Format/Disclosure: Library, paperback. Rating: 3.0⭐ Review: We follow Iris, a poor journalist just trying to make ends… Read more
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The Appeal by Janice Hallett | Book Review
Title: The Appeal Author: Janice Hallett Series: N/A Dates Read: 25 – 26/08/2024 Published Date: 14 January 2021 Genre: Crime/Mystery Pages: 432 Pace: Slow Who is this for? Young Adult, Adult This book covers: Format/Disclosure: Library, paperback Rating: 2.00⭐ Review: We’re introduced to this book by a letter from a senior lawyer to his 2… Read more
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Midyear Reading Update
We’re now well past the midyear mark of 2024, but it’s time to do a roundup of the books I finished in the first 6 months of 2024. 01. The Guest List by Lucy Foley – 2 starsI’d heard so many great things about this one, but ended up not vibing with it. I didn’t… Read more
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Funny Story by Emily Henry | Book Review
Title: Funny Story Author: Emily Henry Series: N/A Dates Read: 24 – 25/08/2024 Published Date: 23 April 2024 Genre: Romance Pages: 387 Pace: Medium Who is this for? Young Adult, Adult This book covers: Format/Disclosure: Library, paperback Rating: 4.75⭐ Review: Daphne lives a perfect life – her dream job, a beautiful house, and the man… Read more
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Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto | Book Review
Title: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Author: Jesse Sutanto Series: N/A Dates Read: 20 – 22/08/2024 Published Date: 14 March 2023 Genre: Mystery Pages: 338 Who is this for? Teenagers, Young Adult, Adult This book covers: Format/Disclosure: Library, paperback. Rating: 3.0⭐ Review: Vera lives a quiet and predictable life, running her teashop, until one… Read more
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What I Would Do to You by Georgia Harper | Book Review
Title: What I Would Do to You Author: Georgia Harper Series: N/A Dates Read: 22 – 23/08/2024 Published Date: 26 March 2024 Genre: Thriller Pages: 336 Pace: Slow Who is this for? Young Adult, Adult This book covers: Format/Disclosure: Library, paperback. Rating: 5⭐ Review: Australia in the near-distant future has made changes essential to life… Read more
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Just The Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica | Book Review
Title: Just The Nicest Couple Author: Mary Kubica Series: N/A Dates Read: 18 – 20/08/2024 Published Date: 10 January 2023 Genre: Thriller Pages: 320 Who is this for? Young Adults, Adults This book covers: Format/Disclosure: Rating: 2.25⭐ Review: I’d heard so many amazing things about Mary Kubica and her thriller novels, so I went into… Read more
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The Escape Room by Megan Goldin | Book Review
Title: The Escape Room Author: Megan Goldin Series: N/A Dates Read: 16 – 17/08/2024 Published Date: 30 July 2019 Genre: Thriller Pages: 356 Who is this for? Young Adults, Adults This book covers: Format/Disclosure: Rating: 2.0 ⭐ Review: I had such high hopes for this book – my family and I love escape rooms and… Read more