My standout among these five books is Death and the Taxman, but the most interesting discovery is what connects them: the struggle to regain control. From supernatural comedy to disturbing true crime, these reads show why a shocking premise alone isn’t enough. I...
Book Review: Tell Two Friends by Ann Garvin
I’m not entirely sure what it was about Tell Two Friends that hooked me so quickly, but I loved it from the start. Sometimes a book just has that magical combination of characters, humour, tension, and slightly unhinged circumstances that makes you want to keep...
Make Your Story Matter by Abbie Emmons
Another audiobook review, thanks to NetGalley. There are writing books that leave you with a notebook full of tips. Then there are writing books that make you want to abandon everything else you’re doing, open your laptop, and finally write the story that’s been...
The Woman Who Threw Her Life Away by Kerry Fisher
Got another great listen from NetGalley. There is something wonderfully irresistible about a novel that begins with an ordinary household task and promptly unearths thirty years’ worth of emotional chaos. In The Woman Who Threw Her Life Away, Kerry Fisher turns a...
Murder in Pudding Corner and the oligarch’s home
UK mischief and murder, hidden rooms, impostors, jolly good fun all round, thanks to NetGalley's review copies. The Body in the Kitchen Garden by Paula Sutton The Body in the Kitchen Garden is a charming and atmospheric cosy mystery filled with village intrigue, grand...
Murder Downunder, Saffron’s fifth adventure, and murder maths
Lots of murder, just how I like it! Always grateful to NetGalley for providing review copies. The Shark by Emma Styles The Shark is a tense, fast-moving psychological thriller that explores grief, fear, vengeance, and the dangerous consequences of taking justice into...
Second chances, suspicious spouses, and gothic suspense
One of these books I absolutely adored. One was a solid thriller. And one felt like a waste of time, but it's probably good if that's your vibe. Thanks, NetGalley. I always appreciate the review copies. The Queen of Wishful Thinking by Milly Johnson The Queen of...
Detectives, divorces, and Patty Hearst
Take a trip to Cuba, discover the deceit of a woman married to a powerful divorce lawyer known for ruthless prenups, and travel back to one of the most controversial trials in history. Thanks for the review copies, Netgalley. The Novel Detective: A Detective Novel by...
True crime feasts, Scandi thrillers, and down with the patriarchy
These three books are very different, but all worth a read (or listen). Thanks to Netgalley for the review copies. Food to Die For: Over 50 Recipes and Stories from America's Most Legendary Haunted Places by Amy Bruni. Food to Die For is a wonderfully original blend...












