Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 “It’s the perfect place to retire… until they find you.” I started reading The Spy Coast a few days before I joined the author, Tess Gerritsen, her publicist, Alison, and the Yorkshire Reads group for lunch! I had such a wonderful time with so many book friends that I was so desperate to…
Category: Crime & Thriller
When Sally Killed Harry – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 “This is not a love story. This is a rom com gone rogue…” Yep, as expected, this book was bloody GREAT. There was something so fresh and exciting about this one and I couldn’t get enough! I love a character with such depth and Sally was certainly one of them, her experiences in…
The New Neighbours – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “They seem the perfect couple. But what are they hiding?” As someone who is due to get new neighbours in the next few months, I am now very concerned about who we will get living next door 😅 Claire has done it again (as expected) and brought us another masterpiece of a thriller!…
Cuckoo – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “She had everything. Until he took it away.” This book has been marketed as a ‘messed up thriller’ and I can confirm it definitely lives up to that statement! I was so excited for this book as soon as I first heard about it, and it really didn’t disappoint. It goes much deeper…
The Daughter – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “You thought she was safe. You were wrong.” WHY have I not read T.M. Logan’s books before now?! I’ve had a couple on my shelf for years but with his brand new book releasing very soon, I just had to start with The Daughter. And WOW. This is one you absolutely MUST pick…
Famous Last Words – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This morning he was your husband. By nightfall, he’s a criminal.” My book of the year. I’m calling it, right now. My eyes are streaming writing this. Oh my god. I always know Gillian’s books will be five star reads for me and OF COURSE her latest is no exception! In fact, I…
The Dark Hours – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Her worst nightmare just returned. But this time she’s ready.” Excuse ME, how does a book have the right to be THIS damn good?! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – 2025 is going to be the BEST year yet for new releases. This is my third 5 star read…
I Will Ruin You – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “One good turn might cost his life…” Linwood Barclay is a name all thriller lovers will know, but believe it or not, this is my first ever book by this author! And to be honest, I’m not sure what has kept me from reading his books all this time, because this one was…
Dead Behind The Eyes – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Nothing and nobody were what they seemed in this investigation; everyone was wearing a mask, including, he realised, himself.” I think I need to go for a lie down after this! I really enjoyed this mystery – Matthieu Lombard is one hell of a main character and probably one of the strongest…
If You Didn’t Kill Her – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “She’s waited years to uncover the truth. But will the real murderer find her first – and silence her forever?” Gosh. I felt like I was holding my breath throughout the entirety of this book. I am exhausted! What a stunningly written thriller to really get your teeth into! I feel like…