The Half Burnt House by Alex North – a review

Alex North is fast becoming one of my favourite novelists and is always an immediate buy when his latest comes out. Therefore back in July at the TOPCWF his new book was one of the first I bought when I arrived. The Half Burnt House tells the story of Katie who has always looked after…

Stranger at the Wedding by A.E Gauntlett – a review

To say I’m behind with reviews would be an understatement. I probably read at least a book a week but clearly never review that much. However hopefully it’s better late than never so today I’m starting with a review of one of the fantastic proofs I picked up at the Theakston’s Festival this year, The…

Prom Mom by Laura Lippman – a review

I am a big fan of Laura Lippman having seen the author at Harrogate a few years ago, so I was keen to read her latest and was very excited to be sent a proof copy. Prom Mom starts with Amber, she attends her high school prom with a fellow pupil Joe. During the prom…

The Ugly Truth by LC North – a review BLOG TOUR

Last year in Harrogate I was given a copy of The Ugly Truth by L.C North but for some reason it fell to the bottom of my pile of books. Therefore when I was invited onto the blog tour I gladly dug out my copy. The Ugly Truth begins with the disappearance of Melanie Lange….