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Here you will find my own personal reviews of purchased books, gifted books, and advanced reader copies. I cover all genres of fiction books, plus non-fiction, classics and poetry.

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The Life I Didn’t Plan – Charlotte Butterfield

Published By: AvonPages: 384Released On: 18/06/2026 In 2006, Beth didn’t expect to get pregnant at seventeen. Nor did she think she’d lose the name and address of the father of her child. Swept up in romance on her French exchange, all she remembers is that his hair smelt like mangoes. Now, in 2026, at her…

Heaven’s Graveyard – Grace Curtis

Published By: Hodderscape Pages: 368Released On: 18/06/2026 Be careful what you pray for . . .Cod became an archaeologist to chase the ghost of her hero, Aleya Ana-Ulai. History may have written Aleya off as a myth, but Cod is determined to prove she existed, even if it means sifting through relics for the rest…

Why Do We Escape to Books In Difficult Times?

“Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality.” Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Let’s be honest, when life feels heavy, most of us reach for something that helps us switch off, be it a comforting TV show, or a relaxing walk. But for a lot of us, it’s books we escape to. And…

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