‘A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage’ turned out to be an unexpectedly fun read that skilfully combines dark humour with relatable, complex themes.
Mystery
Reviews of books from genre mystery
January 2025 Monthly Spotlight
January brings with it a season of new beginnings—a new year, new resolutions, and even new relationships. As we begin this exciting journey, let’s remember that enjoying the ride is just as important as reaching our destinations. So, this year, let’s make sure to truly immerse ourselves in each story and adventure we encounter. To kick off this new quest, here are some promising releases hitting the shelves this month:
My 25 Most Anticipated Books for 2025
The books: A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young (Fantasy, 7 Jan) Lightfall by Ed Crocker (Fantasy, 14 Jan) Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor (Science Fiction, 14 Jan) She Doesn’t Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke (Romance, 21 Jan) Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (Fantasy, 21 Jan) A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall (Thriller, 4 […]
Best Reads of 2024
Books Read: 47 Best Romance: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Best Fantasy: The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson Best Mystery: We Solve Murders by Richard Osman Best Contemporary: Stay with Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ 🌟Honourable Mentions🌟
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THE BOYFRIEND by Freida McFadden
‘The Boyfriend’ is my first McFadden read, and while the final reveals lived up to the hype, the journey there was a bit of a mixed bag.
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THE TAINTED CUP by Robert Jackson Bennett
‘The Tainted Cup’ is a brilliantly crafted murder mystery with an entertaining detective-sidekick duo and a creative fantasy world.
December 2024 Monthly Spotlight
Eleven months have flown by, and with just one more left to conquer, I can think of no better way to close out the year and crush those reading goals than by diving into some exciting new releases! Here are the ones coming out this month that caught my eye:
November 2024 Monthly Spotlight
As the cold winds settle in and the days grow darker here in the UK, I can’t help wanting the cosy comfort of my favourite blanket, a smooth cup of hot chocolate, and a chance to dive into some of the exciting new releases coming out this month. Who wants to join me?