Author: Amanda Brooke (twitter / website) UK Publisher: HarperCollins Genre: Crime, thriller @thewidowsclub In response to unprecedented media interest, we confirm that the murder victim was a member of our group. We will not be commenting further. When April joins a support group for young widows, she’s looking for answers after her husband’s sudden death. … Continue reading REVIEW: The Widows’ Club – Amanda Brooke
Author: Stacey Halls (twitter) UK Publisher: Zaffre Genre: Historical fiction Fleetwood Shuttleworth is 17 years old, married, and pregnant for the fourth time. But as the mistress at Gawthorpe Hall, she still has no living child, and her husband Richard is anxious for an heir. When Fleetwood finds a letter she isn't supposed to read … Continue reading REVIEW: The Familiars – Stacey Halls
Author: Catherynne M. Valente (website / twitter) UK Publisher: Constable and Robinson Genre: Fantasy, fairy tale See Also: Space Opera September is a twelve-year-old girl, Somewhat Grown and Somewhat Heartless, and she longs for adventure. So when a Green Wind and a Leopard of Little Breezes invite her to Fairyland - well, of course, she … Continue reading REVIEW: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland In A Ship Of Her Own Making – Catherynne M. Valente
The last few months of 2019 were particularly hectic for me - at the end of October I was in a car accident when someone ran into the back of me, and while it was comparatively minor (I survived, my car was less lucky) it felt like the next two months were eaten up entirely … Continue reading BLOG: October, November and December Round-Up
Author: Jim Butcher (website / twitter) UK Publisher: Orbit Genre: Contemporary fantasy Meet Harry Dresden, Chicago's first (and only) Wizard P.I. Turns out the 'everyday' world is full of strange and magical things - and most of them don't play well with humans. That's where Harry comes in. Harry's business as a private investigator has been quiet … Continue reading REVISITED: Storm Front (Dresden Files #1) – Jim Butcher
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