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In brief: This is Eloise Bridgerton’s story, where she runs away from London to possibly marry a man she’s never met. The good: Eloise is always fun. The not-so-good: I kind of missed London and the ton. Why I chose it: The fifth book in the Bridgerton series. Year: 2002 Pages: 372 Publisher: Harper Collins... Continue Reading →
In brief: An unnamed narrator is a leader in all things social media until tragedy brings her offline into real life. The good: The second half is raw with emotion. The not-so-good: Some concentration required to get through the first half, as life in the portal is anything but linear. Why I chose it: On... Continue Reading →
This week was interesting as we went back to mask wearing but it didn’t stop me from getting a lot done! The postie and delivery drivers were also very kind in delivering these books to me: How to Mend a Broken Heart by Rachael Johns (available 5th May) arrived thanks to Harlequin. Felicity is struggling... Continue Reading →
In brief: Opal and Nev became famous after tragedy, but their contributions as a duo were short. As a reunion comes closer, a journalist starts to document their careers and discovers new allegations that could change anything. The good: Very well written and incredibly interesting. The not-so-good: I missed Opal after I finished the book.... Continue Reading →
In brief: The story of a female doctor, navigating the demands of training, working and studying to become a plastic surgeon. But it didn’t end well. The good: Yumiko words send the emotion from the page to the reader and I felt like I was right beside her. The not-so-good: Some scenarios I was too... Continue Reading →
It was an eventful week, with ANZAC Day and long weekend plans being cancelled due to lockdown. Here’s some books that arrived beforehand. We’ll see where this weekend takes us… It’s in His Kiss by Julia Quinn is Hyacinth Bridgerton’s story. To Gareth, Hyacinth is best in small doses until he finds out that she... Continue Reading →
In brief: All that’s holding Casey together is the novel she’s been writing. She’s lost her mum, her relationship has ended and she’s a waitress in her thirties. But then two very different men enter her life… The good: It’s honest, gripping and relatable. The not-so-good: I read it in a couple of days (it... Continue Reading →
A busy week, but some things got done! No time for shopping so I have just the one book that arrived in the mail. No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood arrived thanks to Bloomsbury. It’s about a woman who lives for the internet and social media – or the portal as she... Continue Reading →
A short week is always a very busy week! Even my poor postie had to deliver books on the weekend. Here’s what arrived: Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour (available 27th April) arrived thanks to Hachette. Buck is the hottest salesman in New York, but before that he was Darren who works at Starbucks. His reinvention... Continue Reading →
In brief: The story of three women during the American Civil War – a nurse, a slave and a plantation owner. The good: Didn’t shy away from the darker side of humans during war. The not-so-good: Georgy was kind of irritating initially as she could do no wrong. Why I chose it: I like a... Continue Reading →
