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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
In brief: The fourth story in the Bridgerton series sees two favourite characters, Penelope and Colin, finally realising their feelings for each other. But it’s not what you expected… The good: Yay Penelope! The not-so-good: I kind of felt for Eloise here. Why I chose it: Continuing my reading of the Bridgerton series, which is... Continue Reading →
In brief: Fake medicine is everywhere these days – what is it and how can you help fight it? Dr Brad McKay has the answers. The good: I really liked the personal stories interwoven with examples of fake medicine. The not-so-good: I devoured this far too quickly! Why I chose it: Sounded interesting and informative.... Continue Reading →
In brief: Here’s Benedict’s story – and it’s not what you imagined it would be! It involves a masked Cinderella, the rescuing of a maid in disguise and a bit of blackmail… The good: Completely different to the previous two Bridgerton books. The not-so-good: Benedict, don’t insult the lady. Why I chose it: Bridgerton, of... Continue Reading →
In brief: Ellie has been recruited to work for the secretive Central Bureau in World War II Brisbane. Her job is to decipher communications from the Japanese, but she can never, ever discuss it. The good: I knew very little about Central Bureau before this book. The not-so-good: I would have liked a little more... Continue Reading →
