Review: If He Wakes by Zoe Lea

I really enjoyed this book, it did however take me by surprise being set so close to home! It was lovely to read how the author had captured my home city and reading the detailing seemed to make it magical, I almost saw it the way an outsider would and that was lovely.

Our storyline is based around Rachel and Suzie, two friends who are also business partners. Who are both hiding secrets from each other about the men in their lives.

It was a great storyline and I loved the way that it developed, it was fast flowing and I soon discovered that I was at the end. Well worth a read.

Phew!!!

That was a lot of catching up to do!!!

I've been on holiday and that's great because it means that I get more reading done..... the downside is that my reviews pile up!!! Especially as I was out of service for most of the time that I was away.

I did manage to sneak a couple of reviews in but didn't realise quite how many books that I had read!!! Normal service will be resumed with reading and then reviewing straightaway.... it's too tiring typing lots up all in one go!

Review: Snap by Belinda Bauer

I loved this book!! I thought that the storyline was brilliant and I was able to read it at a fast pace which is good as I needed to find out what happened!!

The story focuses on Jack whose mother's car broke down three years ago and she went for help but never came back, his father left them and he was left to look after his two younger sisters alone. 

I really enjoyed the way that the storyline focused on a few different areas and different people and then as your reading you start putting the pieces together and then it clicks.

This really is a fantastic book and I'm so glad that I got the opportunity to read it via Netgalley - I'll definitely be looking out for more titles form Belinda Bauer in the future.

Review: Take me in by Sabine Durrant

I loved this book.... the storyline starts instantly and the more you read the more you realise is happening! I couldn't wait to finish it.

The story is written from two points of view - Marcus and Tessa, it starts on holiday where their son almost drowns on the beach and a stranger saves him..... but that stranger wants to be in their lives from now on. 

Both Marcus and Tessa are hiding their own secrets too and with all the pressure they are under they start to feel like someone is watching them.....but are they being watched?

I loved the way the story unfolded and I must admit I didn't see the ending coming and thought it was brilliant. Definitely a must read.

Review: Rise of the Hearts by Antoine Bonner

Well..... I don't really know where to start with this one!!

The story is based around Nathaniel, who is a loser at everything and a loner as he has no friends. He is given the chance to get everything that he wants but that chance comes with a price.

It's definitely a unique storyline which at times is completely unbelievable and at others really quite brilliant!! It took a long time for the storyline to develop and then it felt like no sooner had we finally found out what it was the book ended - rather abruptly for me. 

Its classified as horror/humour and that is true, I just don't however, think that it's for me.

Review: The Curious Heart of Ailsa Rae by Stephanie Butland

I loved this book, it tells the story of Ailsa Rae, who has waited many years for a heart transplant..... she gets one but now she has to learn how to live a normal life.

I enjoyed the style that this book was written in, a mix of the past, present, blog posts and emails. all perfectly capturing the emotions that the author is trying to convey. There is happiness, sadness, family drama, romance and humour all brilliantly combined together - with a Tango thrown in too!!

It was great to see how Ailsa developed throughout the book and I must say that I'm sad that the story ended..... I'm hoping we get to hear more from her in a sequel.

Review: You We’re Gone by Tim Weaver

Well... I’m currently wondering where I’ve been!! How is this Raker #9 and I’ve only just discovered it!!! Absolutely brilliant... I need to go and read them all from the beginning now! 

Having no clue what the series was previously about I can safely say that you don’t need to read the others for it to make sense! The storyline had me gripped from early on and I loved how many layers there was to the story and finding the real culprit! 

It was well written and fast paced but didn’t feel rushed at any point and everything that was written was useful and contributed to the story.

Review: The Liar’s Room by Simon Lelic

I loved this book, I don’t want to give too much away on the storyline as it’s not out yet!! 

What I can say is I love the way that the story unfolds and you don’t quite know where it’s going... I certainly didn’t expect the outcome - having the realisation at the same time that our lead character did in the book! 

It was brilliantly written and kept me reading until late at night as I needed to finish and find out the truth!

Review: Time is a Killer by Michael Bussi

This is the story of Clotide, who escaped a tragic accident many years ago, now she has come back to show her daughter the scene of the accident but it’s not as it seems.... someone doesn’t want the truth to come out.

This was brilliantly written and it kept me intrigued right until the end. Whilst some parts were predictable it did keep me guessing and there was some twists and turns that I just didn’t see coming. 

As always I’d love to find out more about the characters as it’s well written and you get to like and know the characters as part of the story.

Review: The Craftsman by Sharon Bolton

I absolutely loved this book! 

The storyline is unique and focuses on Florence a high ranking police officer that is well known for her first case. It’s not just your typical whodunnit as the person responsible has been in prison for 30 years and it’s at his funeral that we at to find out the story of what happened all those years ago. 

It’s brilliantly written and fast paced... I could t wait to get to the end... the build up was fantastic and the ending had me surprised despite there being some very subtle clues along the way that I hadn’t realised were clues until the end!! 

I’d love to read some more from this author, the way she builds the characters and you get to find out about them really helps to develop a connection within the book.