With its vibrant world, drama-filled storyline and well-developed characters, ‘The Raven Scholar’ quickly evolved into a captivating listen despite a slightly rocky start.
Mystery
Reviews of books from genre mystery
February 2025 Monthly Spotlight
We’ve officially made it through the first month of 2025, and what a whirlwind it has been! The arrival of February has given me a renewed sense of optimism and excitement, especially with the new book releases the month has in store. Here are some titles that have piqued my interest:
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A SERIAL KILLER’S GUIDE TO MARRIAGE by Asia Mackay
‘A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage’ turned out to be an unexpectedly fun read that skilfully combines dark humour with relatable, complex themes.
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.