There is something hypnotic and compelling about Eliza Jane Brazier’s writing in this book. Her conversational writing style and the constant atmosphere of unease kept me deeply engaged. I also enjoyed the two alternating points of view (POVs), as it gives readers the whole picture and adds more tension to the story. The contrast between these two narratives is skillfully used to raise interesting points for readers to consider.
Mystery
Reviews of books from genre mystery
MARCH 2022 Monthly Spotlight
This month as we celebrate women worldwide, we challenge you to celebrate the diverse body of incredible female authors making waves in the industry. Why not pick up a book by one of your favourite female authors or even someone you have not tried before? To help get you started, check out the list of new releases by various female authors below:
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AS GOOD AS DEAD by Holly Jackson
Holly Jackson’s writing is just as vivid and striking as ever. The story she weaves is brought to life through the intricate details and creative media elements I have come to expect from this series. However, I was slightly disappointed that this book only has a few media elements compared to previous books since these were one of my favourite things about the series.
JANUARY 2022 Monthly Spotlight
Happy new year everyone! It might be a new year, but we are still the same! This means that we are back again with the new releases that have us excited to start 2022 and you can check them out below:
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GOOD GIRL, BAD BLOOD by Holly Jackson
Pippa Fitz-Amobi is on the case again in this fantastic sequel! ‘Good girl, bad blood’ begins soon after the events in the previous book. These events are creatively recapped using the various media elements I now associate with this series. Much to my delight, new media elements like the AGGGTM podcast and online articles are even introduced in this book.
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LULLABY by Leїla Slimani
The cover of Lullaby is very striking but simple, with an image of a dress not dissimilar to the one which many of us were forced to wear as children. The quote on the cover catches the eye immediately, causing intrigue as to what the book is about – at least it did for me. “The baby is dead. It took only a few seconds.”
JustJJ’s Best Reads of 2021
Best Contemporary: Title: The Black Kids Author: Christina Hammonds Reed Best Mystery: Title: 56 days Author: Catherine Ryan Howard Click here for review Best Fantasy: Title: The Gilded Ones Author: Namina Forna Click here for review Best Romance: Title: The Unhoneymooners Author: Christina Lauren Click here for review 🌟ADDITIONAL AWARDS 🌟 Best Cover: Title: The Gilded Ones Author: Namina Forna Click here for review Best […]
DECEMBER 2021 Monthly Spotlight
Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!! You know what that means… the countdown to the new year has begun!!!
With so much festive activities going on this month, taking time to simply relax and read has become even more sacred. Why not make the most of that time by checking out these exciting new releases:
