Book Review: ‘In the Country of Men’ by Hisham Matar
‘In the Country of Men’ – the debut novel by American-born British–Libyan novelist, essayist, and memoirist Hisham Matar – tells the poignant story of nine-year-old Suleiman as he navigates the tumultuous rise of Gaddafi’s oppressive regime in Libya in 1979. Through Suleiman’s naive and innocent perspective, we are immersed in the world of 1970s Tripoli […]
REVIEW: Orange Wine by Esperanza Hope Snyder
Orange Wine by Esperanza Hope Snyder My rating: 5 of 5 stars “Mirroring the alchemical process of turning oranges into wine, Inés must create a new life from a bitter pith, pressing sweetness from life’s agonies as she struggles toward artistic freedom and feminine awakening.” This tragedy – set in twentieth-century Colombia – is steeped […]
The Serial Killer Support Group by DB Stephens
Description Justice will be served… Therapy just got deadly When Jess Pendle agrees to attend a support group to meet other women who have lived similar experiences, she doesn’t expect much. The group has been set up for like-minded women to come together, but when their therapist leaves, they close the blinds and find a […]
Three Daughters of Eve by Elif Shafak
Three Daughters of Eve – which in many places was recalled and retitled Confused Quest – depicts an internal and external conflict between secularism/modernity and religion/traditionalism. This is further emphasised through Peri Nalbantoğlu’s inner struggle to appease both her mother – who looks for peace and meaning in religion and more conservative values – and […]
Glunda The Veg Witch by Keith W. Dickinson (Book Tour)
Glunda the Veg Witch was the 7th place finalist in BBNYA 2024! About BBNYA BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 finalists (16 in 2024) and one overall winner. If you want some more information about BBNYA, check […]
How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie
Bella Mackie’s debut novel, How to Kill Your Family, offers a darkly humorous look at vengeance through Grace Bernard, a relatable killer pursuing her mother’s justice, leaving readers captivated by the shocking conclusion.
Shadowed Skies Tour and Giveaway (GUEST POST)
His mountainsolitude shattered. Her lab prison escaped. Together they’ll find refuge or dietrying. Shadowed Skies by Haley Cavanagh Genre: YA CleanDystopian SciFi Fantasy Romance Hunted for their blood. Fighting for their future. River He’s the last of his kind, a winged warriorhidden in the mountains. River Shaw has lost everything: his sanctuary, […]
Shadowed Skies Tour and Giveaway (REVIEW)
His mountainsolitude shattered. Her lab prison escaped. Together they’ll find refuge or dietrying. Shadowed Skies by Haley Cavanagh Genre: YA CleanDystopian SciFi Fantasy Romance Hunted for their blood. Fighting for their future. River He’s the last of his kind, a winged warrior hidden in the mountains. River Shaw has […]
Unraveling the Haunting Mystery of Devil’s Neck
In “The House at Devil’s Neck” by Tom Mead, a recent suicide in London recalls a historical mystery, prompting investigator George Flint to delve into the past. Simultaneously, Joseph Spector’s coach party becomes stranded in a haunted house, encountering a series of deaths linked to a phantom soldier. The narrative combines intricate plotting with nostalgia for classic mysteries.
Understanding Jennette McCurdy’s Memoir: The Dark Side of Child Stardom
Trigger warning: themes of abuse and grooming; eating disorders There are probably few people who haven’t heard of this book. It was everywhere for a while! Well, I finally got around to reading it, and let me tell you, I am proud of Jennette for coming to terms with all that happened to her and […]