Nineteen Steps – Book Review

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Love blooms in the darkest days…” Well my emotions have been everywhere reading this! A really heart-wrenching story of tragedy, loss, hope and love, based on the real events of WWII and the Bethnal Green tube disaster. Honestly, read with tissues handy because it will break your heart! An unforgettable story. So…

Not My War – Book Review

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I will do everything I can to get you out of there. I promise. This is my war now, and I know what side I’m on.” Wow, I was not quite expecting this when I picked up this book! After usually staying away from historical fiction, I can safely say this book…

Empire Of Mud – Book Review

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Our world was fractured; our only hope was to advance beyond it.” Oh my word! James – you have well and truly nailed this book and I enjoyed every second! I read and reviewed another of James Suriano’s books a while back, The Water Crown, and even though I really enjoyed it,…

Unspoken – Book Review

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was determined it would never happen to me. I was worth so much more than that.” Oh my goodness! Such an epic story of love, loss, secrets and absolutely shocking revelations that was impossible to put down! This book was such a pleasant surprise and I’m so glad I gave something…

The Quality Of Mercy – Book Review

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What matters to one may be irrelevant to the other. What holds one back, may propel another forward. With this constant dance, this push and pull of humanity, is it any wonder when someone trips and shatters the balance of our small world?” Well, this one packs a punch! A 1920’s historical…

Black Volta – Book Review

“Escapes aren’t all that bad.” A good adventure book needs a lot of things; a detailed back story, believable characters and settings that really make you feel as if you’re there – these are really important in my opinion. I picked up Black Volta, not really knowing what to expect, but was very surprised with…

The Awakening – Book Review

“Look into yourself and you will find the truth.” If you’re a fan of a good, memorable adventure, then I think I’ve found just the thing! This one was far from what I’d normally pick up, but I loved it – it’s not often I give 5 stars to something that isn’t my preferred genre,…

The Water Crown – Book Review

“You can’t look into the desert too long because the heat will burn your eyes, but it’s important to know what one is up against.” I’m so happy to be able to share my review of this novel before its release date! The combination of genres and gripping story line managed to capture me right…

The Lost Castle – Book Review

“So your family history is full of mystifying castles, Samurai warriors and priceless treasure! Are you serious?” I always love to read something different. When I review a book, I’m always hoping for a unique plot or a bunch of characters unlike any other. This is especially true with children’s books! My next children’s book…

This Shall Be A House Of Peace – Book Review

“In the end, men are just men, neither good nor bad.” This Shall Be A House Of Peace by Phil Halton explores the aftermath of the collapse of Afghanistan’s soviet backed government. The Mullah, a teacher in an Afghan village, leads a group of students who have been left behind from the civil war. The…