Review: The Lost Boy

The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 01/08/1997
Author: Dave Pelzer
Recommended for: fans of true life novels

This is the sequel to A Child Called It, in this book we read about the next stage in Dave Pelzer's life. It is a truly amazing and inspiring book, it is one that will move you to tears and make you feel for him. He grew up in an abuse household, with no-one to turn to, in the series of books about his life he reveals just how bad his life was when he was growing up and how he managed to make something of his life dispite what his childhood was like. This book truly makes you appreciate what your own life is like and makes you appreciate the people that you have around you. It is very well written and really draws the reader into the book and makes them feel many different emotions, it is truly a emotional rollercoaster but it is a great book for readers who enjoy true life novels.

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Review: Vampires, Banshees and Angels

Vampires, Banshees and Angels by Julie Kagawa
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published:25/06/2012
Author: Julie Kagawa
Recommended for: fans of paranormal short novels
Edition: Kindle

This book is 4 previews by four different authors to get you to buy their full length books....and it work on me! I found them very well written, they caught my attention and made me want to carry on reading them to find out what happened next. I enjoyed all four of the books and thought they were equally as good as each other, the chapter samples contain more then enough of the books to make you want to purchase them to find out what happens.

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Review: Payback and a Bottle of Merlot

Payback and a Bottle of Merlot by Bria Marche
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 14/12/2014
Author: Bria Marche
Recommended for: fans of 'chick lit'
Edition: Kindle

I found this novel on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try. This novel is a lighthearted and fun story to read, it isn't serious and has a few funny moments in it. The main character Mia is very well developed and described in this book (which can be read as a stand alone book) and her group of friends are all very likeable and relateable. It is a rather girly book, which does contain some real life situations that some might be able to relate too.

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Review: Kiss

Kiss by Jill Mansell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 07/09/2000
Author: Jill Mansell
Recommended for:fans of chick lit

I love Jill Mansell books and can't find it in my heart to say a bad word about any book she has done. She is a truly brilliant author and amazing at 'chick-lit' books. There is several relationships been explored although some of the choices the characters make aren't the best it brings a more realistic light to them. The characters have great depth to them which makes them seem more realistic, this is because of the great writing talent of Jill Mansell, you end up getting caught up in all of the relationships.

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Review: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 05/05/2005
Author: Roald Dahl
Recommended for: Children

In this story we see what happens to the life of Charlie Bucket and his family after he has won the chocolate factory. We follow Charlie, Grampa and Willy Wonka on the adventures and journeys in the amazing sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It is a truly great childrens book as it helps to expend their imagination and engage in the book. It is a silly, fun, and funny book for children to enjoy and love. In my opinion it isn't as good as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory however it is still a really good story.

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Review: Dracula

Dracula by Bram Stoker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 01/10/1995 (first published 1897)
Author: Bram Stoker
Edition: Kindle

I found this version on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go as I have always wanted to read it. It is a classic story that I think all readers should read at some stage of their life, this version wasn't particularly very good (kindle version) but it is still a classic good tale that is fun to read. I did enjoy reading it as I love books with Dracula in, but I did think that the kindle version could have been edited alittle bit better there were alot of spelling mistakes and grammer mistakes.

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Review: White Gold

White Gold by Rachel Amphlett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 8/09/2011
Author: Rachel Amphlett
Recommended for: young adults, and fan's of thrillers.
Edition: Kindle

I found this book on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go :) I thought that this was a very good thriller book written by a very talented author Rachel Amphlett. This is a book that doesn't have any dull moments, it has an interesting storyline that will make you want to read it. The characters that she has in the book as realistic, easy to understand and get along with, they are interesting and each bring something to the book. The story is easy to follow without too many overly complicated words so it is fine for young adult readers as well. It is a very well written book, with a very unique story, i would say that it is a modern thriller. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and it would definately be worth the money to buy it.

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Review: A Killer in Winter

A Killer in Winter by Susanna Gregory
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 01/06/2004
Author: Susanna Gregory
Recommended for: fans of historical fiction

Another brilliant book in the Matthew Bartholomew series written by the excellent Susanna Gregory. It is a book which captures your attention and doesn't let it go until the very last word of the book. A supurb book, brilliantly written. Recommended to anyone who enjoys murder mystery books and books by Susanna Gregory.

This story is set in 1354 near Christmas Time, there is a man who has been found dead near a church in the village. However the body is identified as being Phillipa's ( Matthew's earnest love)husbands servant, then the husband is found dead. We go through the journey with Matthew Bartholomew to find out if the death's are a coincidence or if it is something much more sinister. This is an absolutely amazing murder mystery book that is sure to get hold of your attention and keep it right until the very end.

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Review: Anything for Her

Anything for Her by Jack Jordan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Jack Jordan
Published: 11/06/2015
Recommended for: fans of crime thrillers

I received this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions. I thought that this was an extremely well written novel that effortlessly captures the readers attention and keeps hold of it. It is a book that is incredibly hard to put down, I lost alot of hours of sleep as I just couldn't stop reading this book!
Jack Jordan is a very talented author who keeps up and excellent pace throughout the book so that there isn't a lull where you consider putting the book down. It is one that I would definately read again and again and read more by this fantastic author. The way he describes the characters and the surroundings paints a vivid image in your mind so that you can see it all playing our infront of you, the characters are easy to relate to, understand and realistic. An absolutely fabulous book to read! I am so happy that I won this book.

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Review: The Mystery of the Blue Train

The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: first published 1928
Author: Agatha Christie
Recommended for: fans of murder mysteries.

This is one of the lesser known novels by Agatha Christie that she wrote in a slight rush as she needed the money to support herself and her daughter, although she herself didn't think that this way anywhere near her best work I was eager to read it as I am with all Agatha Christie novels. I think that she was being abit hard on herself, it wasnt her best but it certainly wasn't a rubbish book to read (in my opinion).
This is a novel featuring the brilliant, intelligent Hercule Poirot where he starts the novel on a train journey to the Riviera where he meets Ruth Kettering, an american heiress. The next morning all her private affairs are known to the public as she is found murdered in her compartment, all Poirot has to go on is a suspicious man hanging around the victim, which as we know is more than enough for Poirot to find out who it was and as soon as he starts to investigate the secrets of Ruth Ketterings life comes to light.




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Review: A Triple Thriller Fest

A Triple Thriller Fest by Gordon Ryan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Gordon Ryan
Published: 29/02/2012
Recommended for: fans of thrillers
Edition: Kindle

I found this set of novels on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give them a try. I thought that they were a really good set of books that were all expertly written. I throughly enjoyed reading them and think other crime genre lovers will love the books too. There was the odd spelling and grammer error that I come to expect in the Kindle version of books, which for me would normally make the review drop a star...however for this book I just didn't have the heard to do as it is definately a 4star novel!
Just the name 'A Triple Thriller Fest' makes you want to read it, it grabs your attention and pulls you in (if you're a fan of thrillers), it makes you want to sink your teeth into it...and for me I couldn't stop reading them I thought they were brilliant novels to read, they kept your attention the whole way through (some parts did seem abit predictable but that might be due to me having read so many thriller books). The author has a very good writting technique that manages to keep the pace all the way through the novels so there isn't a dull part to read. There wasn't one that I didn't enjoy or thought that it was weak compared to the other ones. They were all a really good read!

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Review: The Blackstone Key

The Blackstone Key by Rose Melikan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Rose Melikan
Published: 01/01/2008
Recommended for: fans of historical fiction and fans of the book 'Jamaica Inn'

I thought that this was a brilliantly written and very intriguing book to read. It is set in 1795 in England where we follow the life and adventures of the main character Mary Finch, she is a character that it very easy to get along with, she is likeable and seems very realistic. All of the characters that feature in the book play an important part too the storyline there isn't any minor characters which adds great depth too the book and makes it even easier to get hooked into.
This isn't my normal type of book that I would read, however the front of the book is very eye catching and the blurb is also very interesting and makes you want to delve into it and read it straight away. This book really shows how talented the author is, even though the journey that Mary Finch goes on is long-winded she doesnt fail to keep hold of the readers attention.
In this novel Mary Finch is going on her travels from Cambridge to the East Suffolk coast where her uncle has asked her to visit him, she can't wait to get on with the journey to see her uncle that she has never seen before, what she doesn't bank on though is the dramatic twists and turns that her adventure will take and the people that she will meet on her journey. The journey she goes on is very well described by the author and paints a very vivid picture in the readers mind of what England looked like in the 1700's, it transports you there and makes you feel like you are really there. The book is one that is very easy to get hooked on and get drawn into. I would definately recommend this book to other people to give it a try, I did and I am very glad that I did as it was a thrill to read it and it will not be the last book I read by this author!

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Review: A Child al Confino: The True Story of a Jewish Boy and His Mother in Mussolini's Italy

A Child al Confino: The True Story of a Jewish Boy and His Mother in Mussolini's Italy by Eric Lamet
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 18/11/2010
Author: Eric Lamet
Recommended for: people who enjoy true life novels and biographies
Edition: Kindle

I saw this book on the Kindle Store for free and I thought that it looked really interesting so I gave it a go. It was a really interesting topic to read a book on, it gives a view on the lives of Jewish people living in Italy when the Nazis invaded there, I have normally only read about Jewish people living in Germany,Poland and Austria when the Nazis invaded, so it was nice to see it front a different point of view.

The story did kind of jump alittle bit, it didn't all connect together but that might have been due to the fact that the author was remember back to when he was between 7 and 13. It was a really good book to read, I might have cried a little (okay...I did), the story really puts you in Eric's shoes and what life was like for him in his childhood..which is meant to be the happiest time of your life.

The kindle version wasn't edited very well which lost it a star, but it was still a very good book and I would recommend it to people who like true stories from around that time.

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Review: Coercion

Coercion by Tim Tigner
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 07/07/2015
Author: Tim Tigner

I received a copy of this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions.

When I first read the blurb of this book I couldn't wait to read it as it sounded like my kind of book, however when I started to read the book I was completely lost! It did all become a bit clearer as the book went on, but because it wasn't a very clear beginning it made me want to continue reading to find out what had happened and what the reason was behind Franks death (Alex's brother).
There wasn't any part of the book where I didn't want to continue or found it a bit boring or obvious to read. I thought it was a really good thriller that kept my attention throughout the novel and managed to keep a good pace throughout. If you enjoy reading fast paced books that will pass the hours by then this is going to be a great book for you! The writing style of Tim Tigner is very good and the description he uses reading makes the book come to life in your mind so you can actually see it happening in your imagination.
I very much enjoyed this book and I would love to read more books by Tim Tigner!

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Review: Click, Double-Click

Click, Double-Click by James Calum Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published:01/08/2015
Author: James Calum Campbell

I received this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions.

I thought that this book was very clever and a very unique storyline which I haven't read in another book before. I really enjoyed the writing style of James Calum Campbell, I found it to be a breath of fresh air, the words he used in his description really made my mind expand and made my imagination wonder into the world he wants the reader to experience. I have never read a book by this author but I will definitely be looking out for more books by him!
It is the type of book where it grabs your attention straight away and just doesn't let it go, it is a page turner, compelling, interesting, entertaining, has many twist and turns to keep your mind trying to think ahead of the author only for him to change direction completely. I really thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it to anyone who was thinking of giving this book a read!

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Review: Atkinson's Adversary

Atkinson's Adversary by John Paul Bernett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Published: 17/11/2014
Author: John Paul Bernett
Recommended for: fan's of horror books

I recieved this book for free through Goodreads First Reads

An absolutely amazing book written by John Paul Bernett who is a brilliant author. This book is part of the ' The Reaper' series. It was a thrilling and gripping book which was extremely hard to put down. The author manages to capture the characters and portray them into your imagation drawing you further into the book. It is a good and fast paced storyline which grabs your attention from the very start. I would recommend this book to pretty much anybody, it's a book that doesn't disappoint at all. I can't wait for more additions to this amazing series!

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Review: Genesis

Genesis by E.J. Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 03/09/2011
Author: E.J. Taylor

I received this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions.

This is a rather short book (72 pages) however it doesn't stop it from being a really great read! It is a dark fantasy novel that draws you into the world that the author has created, the description that E.J Taylor uses really brings your imagination alive and makes you imagine the world that the main character is seeing.
A lot of the chapters didn't really seem to connect to one another which made the book a little hard to read as there wasn't a flow throughout the book. If the book was a little bit longer I would have liked to known more of the world that the character was in, have explored it more so that I could have imagined it further and have been deeper into the book while reading it.
The only comment I have to make about this book is that I wish it was a longer book as I feel like it could have gone a lot further and that the author could have expanded more on the characters and the world, but overall I really enjoyed reading the book.

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Review: Jon Fixx

Jon Fixx by Jason Squire Fluck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Jason Squire Fluck
Published: 02/01/2015

I received a copy of this novel thats to the amazing author in exchange for my honest review so....here is my review!

First of all I really love this novel! I felt so honoured to be able to get the change to read this book and I just couldn't wait to dive straight into the novel. The book is really brilliantly written, it keeps up a good pace throughout the novel which makes it easy to keep hold of the readers attention, keep them hooked on the novel and the characters. This is a brilliant debut novel written by a talented writter. All of the characters add something to the novel, there isn't any background characters, they all add to helping the reader imagine the surroundings, setting and characters that are featured in the book.
The character of Jon Fixx is one that is easy to get on with, and you want to know more about him which you do throughout the novel which adds depth to the book as it makes the reader feel like they really know Jon Fixx, he is the kind of character that you can vividly imagine in your mind...or even imagine being on the big screen one day!. It is the type of book that makes you want to read it and read it and not have to be away from it.
The novel has an unexpected twist of having the mob and FBI involved in it aswell, these little twist and turns also adds to the reader wanting to keep reading as you dont know where the author is going to take the story next. Even though it does have all of the points of a great crime novel...it doesnt mean that it makes it a predictable book to read. The only bad thing I have to say about this book that it finished! I could happily read many more books featuring the wonderful character Jon Fixx and I hope to read more books from this author one day.

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Review: From the Dust of Death

From the Dust of Death by Helen M. Martin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Helen M. Martin
Published : 21/02/2014

I received this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions.

I thought this book was expertly written by a clearly very talented author, as soon as it came through my door I just couldn't wait to start to read it. The character that is predominately featured in this book is a girl called Grace Lively who has been greatly changed by the events of the previous two years when The Great War took her father from her and also took her lover from her. Things start to get complicated when she returns to her fathers plantation with her new husband and meets her ex lovers best friend who she quickly falls in love with... just as her husband has been murdered!
This is a brilliant book that will grip hold of your attention and will refuse to let go of it. This is the first book that I have read by this author but it will definitely not be the last one I read by her, the description and the words that she uses just opens up your imagination and lets you live the book in your mind.

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Review: The Test

The Test by Gregg Bell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 27/02/2015
Author: Gregg Bell
Recommended for: fans of contemporary romance novels
Edition: Kindle

I found this novel on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go. I thought that this was a very good read, it kept hold of the readers attention all the way through. Having read quite a few romantic novels some of them end up becoming rather predictable and boring but this book was one that was hard to predict which made it for me to feel unique and not like the other books that I have read previously. The characters of Mary and Tom are really great and the descriptions that the author does of them makes them seem relateable and realistic.

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Review: Women of Courage

Women of Courage by Tim Vicary
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 14/02/2015
Author: Tim Vicary
Recommended for: fans of historical novels
Edition: Kindle

I found this set of novels on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give them a go. I really enjoyed reading all three of the novels, I don't read many historical novels like this one but when I read the storyline at the back I just knew that it would be a good read and I was right about that. It was very well written with a few little spelling mistakes (which I expect when reading a Kindle version).
The first book is called Cat & Mouse in which a British Suffragette called Sarah Becket who faces a prison term for demonstating womens right to vote. The secone book is called The Blood upon the Rose in which a young Irish medical student Catherine O' Connell-Gort who fights for the end of the British rule in Ireland. She has to choose between her family and her lover (a young IRA volunteer), her country or her class. The third book is called In the Monmouth Summer in which young Ann Carter is torn by similar choice to Catherine O'Connell-Gort. It is set in 1685 where the Puritans rise up in revolt in the support of the Duke of Monmouth against King James II (the Catholic King of England)
These are great books for fans of historical novels as they have been really well researched by the author, the characters are fictional but the events that they are involved in are all true, and the choices that all three women had to make were exactly the type of ones some women at that time would also have to face.

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Review: Payback and a Bottle of Merlot

Payback and a Bottle of Merlot by Bria Marche
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 14/12/2014
Author: Bria Marche
Recommended for: fans of 'chick lit'
Edition: Kindle

I found this novel on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try. This novel is a lighthearted and fun story to read, it isn't serious and has a few funny moments in it. The main character Mia is very well developed and described in this book (which can be read as a stand alone book) and her group of friends are all very likeable and relateable. It is a rather girly book, which does contain some real life situations that some might be able to relate too.

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Review: I, Coriander

I, Coriander by Sally Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 05/06/2006
Author: Sally Gardner
Recommended for: young adults

I was drawn to this book by its cover and the fact that it was set in the 1640s, prior to the Great Fire of London, a period of history I enjoy reading about.

I,Coriander is a beautifully written book full of description and intrigue. I read it in two days needless to say I couldnt put it down! The chapters are short and snappy. If you enjoy history thrown together with fairy magic, sorcery and the lives of Coriander and her step sister Hester this is a book for you. It's totally different from any book I have read before but I'm glad I gave it a try.

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Review: Tender Deceit

Tender Deceit by H.Y. Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 16/06/2014
Author: H.Y Hanna
Recommended for: fans of crime and romance
Edition: Kindle

I saw this book on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try. This book is a good mix of crime and romance, set in Singapore which the main character Leah returns to when her father mysteriously dies. This is a novel that is full of suspence, you wont even realise just how hooked you are on it. If you like a novel that is packed full of action and suspense than this is definately the book for you. I wont saw much about the plot so I dont ruin it, but it is one that will defiantely capture your attention, it is incredibly well written.

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Review: Standpoint

Standpoint by Derek Thompson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 17/03/2015
Author: Derek Thompson
Recommended for: fans of thrillers
Edition: Kindle

I found this story of the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go. It was a very well written novel, it did have a few spelling mistakes and grammer mistakes which lost it a star with me, but the book did keep hold of my attention right through until the very end.
This book features the character of Thomas Bladen who work on the surveillence unit of the British Government, during his usual routine of checking the cameras he see's a shooting which opens up a world of danger. It is a really great debut novel for Derek Thompson, the characters are all well developed which adds great depth too the novels and makes you really feel like you know them.

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Review: dEaDINBURGH: Vantage

dEaDINBURGH: Vantage by Mark Wilson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published:10/03/2014
Author: Mark Wilson
Recommended for: fans of zombie plagues
Edition: EBook

I received a copy of this book by the author.

I thought that the storyline was a very interesting one and definately one that I could get lost into easily and I wasn't dissappointed, it was a fantastic read! It is incredibly well written by a very talented author.
A book about a Zombie Plague....definately my kind of read, it is set Edinburgh which is very well described, you can actually picture in your imagination the old crumbling city with it's secret garden and hidden communities. It drew me in straight away and when I was away from it, it played on my mind which kept drawing me back to it to find out what happens next.
I am extremely grateful to the author for being given the chance to read this incredible book I would/will definately read more by Mark Wilson!. This book is a must read!

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Review: The Devil's Paintbrush

The Devil's Paintbrush by Jake Arnott
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 2010
Author: Jake Arnott


I saw the cover of this book and thought that it looked really good as it is a very eye catching cover. As soon as I purchased it I dived right into reading it....then spent about 3/4 of the book being totally baffled and confused as to what was going on and what was happening. But I kept going, determined to finishing it, hoping all will become clear at the end of the novel with all the lose ends being tied up.. however I finished the book and still felt totally confused. I would do a review about what happened but honestly I've still no idea. However the characters in the novel were well described and you could pick out who was talking by the personalities that came through there voice. Jake Arnott is a very good and talented author, I just think that perhaps this book just wasnt for me. But I'd recommend giving it a try if the blurb sounds like your kind of book!

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Review: White Gold

White Gold by Rachel Amphlett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 8/09/2011
Author: Rachel Amphlett
Recommended for: young adults, and fan's of thrillers.
Edition: Kindle

I found this book on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go :) I thought that this was a very good thriller book written by a very talented author Rachel Amphlett. This is a book that doesn't have any dull moments, it has an interesting storyline that will make you want to read it. The characters that she has in the book as realistic, easy to understand and get along with, they are interesting and each bring something to the book. The story is easy to follow without too many overly complicated words so it is fine for young adult readers as well. It is a very well written book, with a very unique story, i would say that it is a modern thriller. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and it would definately be worth the money to buy it.

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Review: The Needle in the Blood

The Needle in the Blood by Sarah Bower
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 01/04/2004
Author: Sarah Bower
Recommended for: fans of historical fiction

I was hooked on this book before I read it by the front cover. It tells of the story of the conquest of Britain by William the Conqueror and the commission of the sewing of the tapestry by Bishop Odo of Bayeux, William's brother depicting the story of the battle.

This book is superbly written in exquisite detail. The story touches on the unlikely romance between Odo and Gytha handmaiden of the fallen Saxon King Harold. I feel as though I have survived the harsh winters with Gytha and the other seamstresses and know their lives inside and out, their triumphs and sorrows. This book was certainly intriguing and I couldn't put it down. It's not a period of history I usually read about, opting for the tudors, but it was well worth going down a different path.

Everytime I thought I had work the plot out I was proved wrong. Having never read a Sarah Bower book before I would certainly read more of her works. I definately recommend this book.



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Review: N.Y.H.O. 2012 - Week 03 - The Chocolate Craving Fairy

N.Y.H.O. 2012 - Week 03 - The Chocolate Craving Fairy by Nobody You've Heard Of
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published:
Author: Nobody You've Heard Of
Recommended for:
Edition: Kindle

I found this short novella on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try.I thought this was a very funny and good book. Its good for a quick read if you don't have long in the day to fit any reading in. I thought the characters were good and the author set the scene very well. This story is about what happens if you try to practice magic in an office to help you lose weight. This may be a short novella but it still makes you laugh in places.

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Review: A Crime Collection - 5 Heart-Pumping Mystery Thrillers Boxed Set

A Crime Collection - 5 Heart-Pumping Mystery Thrillers Boxed Set by Betta Ferrendelli
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 2014
Author: Betta Ferrendelli
Recommended for: fans of thrillers
Edition: Kindle

I found this on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try. I thought that this was a really good set of thriller books that definately kept me reading on. I haven't read anything by the author before but I thought that they were incredibly well written with great detail and descriptions. Each of the stories were pretty quick to read which is great if you love thrillers but don't have much spare time to read, these little reads will definately fed your hunger for a good thriller story.

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Review: Dracula

Dracula by Bram Stoker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 01/10/1995 (first published 1897)
Author: Bram Stoker
Edition: Kindle

I found this version on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go as I have always wanted to read it. It is a classic story that I think all readers should read at some stage of their life, this version wasn't particularly very good (kindle version) but it is still a classic good tale that is fun to read. I did enjoy reading it as I love books with Dracula in, but I did think that the kindle version could have been edited alittle bit better there were alot of spelling mistakes and grammer mistakes.

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Review: The Adventures of Captain Underpants

The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 2000
Author: Dav Pilkey
Recommened for: mostly for children


such a good and funny childrens book, I remember reading this book when I was younger and I couldn't stop laughing at it. Dav Pilkey has a way of writing that connects to the reader and makes them feel like they are part of it and part of the adventure. I loved this series as a child and I think alot of children will enjoy it, if they aren't very good at reading this book will still be great for them with it been like a comic strip.

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Review: Agatha Raisin: Hell's Bells

Agatha Raisin: Hell's Bells by M.C. Beaton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 13/02/2013
Author: M.C Beaton
Recommended for: fans of comedy murder mystery novels

Another brilliant Agatha Raisin book by the extrememly talented M.C Beaton. I (once again) could not figure out who had done it and when I did guess I got it wrong. It is brilliantly well written and keeps you wanting to read on to find out the ending. Would recommend to readers who have read other M.C Beaton books and who enjoy 'who done it' books. A truly brilliant read. In this book Agatha Rasin is called in to investigate when widow Mary is found hanging, during the investigation she uncovers a web of deciet, murder, sex and money.

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Review: Getting Gabriel

Getting Gabriel by Cathy Quinn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 09/12/2010
Author: Cathy Quinn
Recommended for: fans of chick lit

I found this short novella on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try. I thought that this was a rather sweet story with friends becoming lovers, it was a little bit predictable in certain areas and the tempo of the book didn't keep the same throughout it, it did have dull/boring moments. I dont think it would have worked as a full length novel as I feel there would be quite alot of dull moments, also this book needs to be brought upto date as there are a few terms that people just do not use anymore. But it was an okay quick read for if you have nothing to do.

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Review: The Silent Girl

The Silent Girl by Tess Gerritsen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 05/07/2011
Author: Tess Gerritsen
Recommended for: fans of Rizzoli & Isles

I think that the Rizzoli & Isles series is one of the best there is. It is incredibly well written which captures the readers attention and keeps hold of it, it pace of the book keeps up all the way through meaning that there isn't a dull moment. This is the 9th book in the series, it can be read as a stand alone book you don't have to read the whole series in order. It is a great thriller that will make you end up gripping hold of the book wondering what will happen next and if Rizzoli & Isles will solve the case. A really great book to read with great characters and descriptions.

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Review: Fresh Doubt

Fresh Doubt by Eva Hudson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 11/02/2014
Author: Eva Hudson
Recomended for: fans of thrillers
Edition: Kindle

I found this novel on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought I would give it a go

I thought this was a really good thriller book that was very well written by Eva Hudon, I love thriller books and this one didn't disappoint me, like alot of thrillers it was abit predicatable in places but it was still a very great read. It is obvious that Eva Hudson is a really great and talented author, the pace in the book is kept up throughout the novel, it did take me a little while to get into the story, but once I did I thought it was a very good thriller novels, if you can't get into this book i suggest you persist alittle longer.

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Review: Pretty Little Killer

Pretty Little Killer by Sydney Allan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 15/05/ 2011
Author: Syndey Allan
Recommended for: fans of novellas.
Edition: Kindle

This is a short little novella that I found on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try. Two of my favourite genres.... thriller and romance...could this book manage to pull it off??

In my opinion it didn't pull it off very well, with it been a short story the ending of the book felt like the author had just rushed it, you didn't really get to know the characters, there wasn't much depth to the story (some short stories can have depth too them), it might have worked better as a full length novel rather than a novella. However dispite all of this I did enjoy reading itamd think it is a good read.

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Review: Deep in the Heat of Texas

Deep in the Heat of Texas by Alta Hensley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published: 11/02/2011
Author: Alta Hensley, Melissa Ecker and Amy LeBanc
Recommended for: fans of steamy novels
Edition: Kindle

I found on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought I would give it a try. I thought that this was a really well written trio that kept hold of my attention, I wouldn't recommend that young readers read this as there are so quite steamy parts in it, it will definately get you abit under the coller. If hot cowboys are your kind of thing that you should definately give this book a read! It makes you want to go to Texas straight away especially if the males are like they are in this book. It is one that will get you drawn into the adventure and the characters as they are very well describe and add good depth to it.

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Review: The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure

The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure by Hairy Bikers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Hairy Bikers
Published: 2014
Recommended for: people wanting to cook asian food

I got this book after watching the series, it's interesting to see the food that other people eat in the world. It has some very good and tasty recipes that are full of flavour and very easy to follow. In this book it shows you how to make the bold flavours of the asia continent, even if you have never tried asian food before this is a great place to start there is bound to be something in it that you fancy trying, the food is full of flavour that will open up your tastebuds and satisfy your grumbling tummy. I absolutely love this book and found it very easy to follow and understand and the ingredients that are used are also easy to find in local supermarkets and not expensive to buy.

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Review: The Piccadilly Plot

The Piccadilly Plot by Susanna Gregory
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 10/10/2012
Author: Susanna Gregory
Recommended for: fans of historical fiction

This is another great addition to the Thomas Chaloner series. In this book Thomas returns back to London where within hours he is thinking about the thefts that have being going on and soon gets dragged into more investigations that involves many things such as threats and stolen corpses. It is full of twists and turns that compell the reader to keep turning the pages to find out where it is going to go next.
Susanna Gregory writes in such a way that the reader feels like they are actually there going on the investigation with Thomas Chaloner, the way she describes the characters and the setting/surroundings paints a very vivid image into the mind of the reader making it more realistic. This is a perfect book for fans of mysteries set in Restoration London

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Review: Crazygirl Falls In Love

Crazygirl Falls In Love by Alexandra Wnuk
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 23/02/2015
Author: Alexandra Wnuk
Recommended for: fans of 'chick lit'
Edition: Kindle

I found this novel on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a go. This is a fun, cute story to read, it features the main character Penelope Jones who has a mean ex-fiance and the meets Blue who she reads completely wrong as she thinks he is undesirable, this book goes to show you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. It is a good lighthearted, fun book and one that will make you want Penelope as your friend

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Review: The Island: Part Three

The Island: Part Three by Michael Stark
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Published:19/07/2012
Author: Michael Stark
Recommended for: fans of fantasy novels
Edition: Kindle

I found this short novella on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give it a try.I love these kinds of books normally.When I was reading it, it did keep my attention and take my mind/imagination into the world it created, it was wel written by Michael Stark and I think it is a good book for people who likes fantasy books however I am not sure if I would have got it if it hadn't been free. It is part 3 of The Island series, there was a certain part in this one that I found to be rather predictive and it seemed more like the author couldnt be bothered to think of anything else so put the first thing he thought. Alot of people did really enjoy the series so it might just be me that didn't particularly enjoy it so I would suggest you give it a go and see what you think of it.

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Review: Gone Girl

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 03/01/2013
Author: Gillian Flynn
Recommended for: fans of thrillers

One of the most memorable books I have read. I found it fast paced and it kept my attention. I would reccommend this book to anyone who enjoys thrillers. However I didnt think the ending of the book was very good it left alot of things unanswered. When I started reading this book that was a big hype about it saying it was the best book and generally I end up not liking the book as much however that didnt happen with this book, I was completely hooked on it, it took me about 3days to read the whole lot. Nick and Amy Dunne are really amazing characters and the detail and description that Gillian Flynn gives them and the surroundings creates the images in your mind so you can picture exactly what is happening. This book is full of unexpected twists and turns that will makes your mind work 10times faster to try think what might happen next.

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Review: 48 Hours

48 Hours by J. Jackson Bentley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 28/10/2010
Author: J. Jackson Bentley
Recommended for: fans of thrillers
Edition: Kindle

I found this book on the Kindle Store for free and so I thought that I would give this a go. This is a pretty good thriller book that keeps you entertained throughout. I have the Kindle version which has a few spelling mistakes and grammer problems. This book works just as well if you read it alone or in the series. The characters were interesting and the storyline kept you reading on to find out what would happen next. The author described the characters in good detail which helped to relate to the characters especially Josh who is the main character as instead of a confident bigheaded male lead, this one is actually pretty terrible when it comes to women which makes a nice change as he seems more vulnerable. It is a very gripping thriller that isn't too overly complicated and is easy to read, I would definately recommend giving it a go.

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Review: I Heart Hollywood

I Heart Hollywood by Lindsey Kelk
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 01/12/2009
Author: Lindsey Kelk
Recommended for: fans of chick lit

I LOVE Lindsey Kelk! The 'I Heart' series is one of the best series that I have read. In this book we follow the main character of the series, Angela Clark to the wonderful land of Hollywood! She is join by her dreamy sexy boyfriend Alex Reid and her crazy funny best friend Jenny Lopez. The characters are amazing they are described so well that it feels like you actually know them, they are the kind of people that would make a great night out, one to remember. The book is very well written in the unique style of Lindsey Kelk that draws you into the book, keeps hold of your attention and by describing the setting so well it feels like you are there and also makes you want to fly there straight away. Something that is unique to her books is that at the back there is a guide to the best shops and places to go in Hollywood. I love the adventure we go on in this book and how we find out more about Angela Clark as we watch her make some hard life decisions.

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Review: The Sleeping Doll

The Sleeping Doll by Jeffery Deaver
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 26/07/2007
Author: Jeffery Deaver
Recoomended for: fans of thrillers, crime fiction

I thought that this was a really really great book, it is the first book that I have read by Jeffrey Deaver and it most certainly will not be the last. Kathryn Dance was a really great character, she was interesting and wasn't like other Special Agents I have read in books, the way her mind works and the way she works things out draws you into the book. It has a fast tempo that is kept up throughout the book, there are plenty of twists and turns as soon as you think you know what will happen next there is a twist in the book that throws you off course.
It kept me hooked onto it and the hours just flew by while i was reading it. I will definately be reading more books in the Kathryn Dance series as well as other of his books. It was incredibly well writen and the descriptions of the characters and their lives made them seem very beliveable.

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Review: I Heart New York

I Heart New York by Lindsey Kelk
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 25/06/2009
Author: Lindsey Kelk
Recommended for: fans of chick lit

Oh I love the 'I Heart' series of books, each of them are amazing and this one does not disappoint! This is the first book that appears in the series where we meet the character of Angela Clark who is funny, relatable, very likeable. In this book Angela moves to New York after she flee's from her wedding, where she meet her new best friend Jenny Lopez (who is the girl you wish was your best friend!) who helps her out about all things New York and before Angela knows it she is dating two (very sexy) men!
This book is incredibly well written I love the writing style, the way she can draw the reader into the book and make it feel like the characters are real and that it is actually happening. The descriptions of the characters make them feel very life like and adds a great depth to the book. The description of New York really does just make you want to take off on a planen and go there straight away! I also love the added bit at the back of the book of great places to go in New York which makes it not only an amazing book but also a great little travel guide! This is definately a must read for fans of chick lit novels.

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Review: Solo

Solo by William Boyd
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: 08/10/2013
Author: William Boyd
Recommended for: fans of action books

William Boyd is a very good and talented author and I think he did a brilliant job with this book. It was compeling, keeps your attention, the storyline is also very good. I think that people who enjoy the original Ian Fleming James Bond books will enjoy this book as well. As I love James Bond I was abit sceptical about reading a 'James Bond' book not written by Iam Fleming, but I must admit I really really enjoyed reading this book. It was packed full of action that was described in amazing detail it felt like you were actually there with them. It is a seriously good read and a refreshing one, with the writing style of William Boyd coming through as a unique writer who isn't trying to be Ian Fleming.

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Review: Pages in the Wind

Pages in the Wind by Sally Saylor De Smet
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Author: Sally Saylor De Smet
Published: 02/09/2015

I received this book for free through GoodReads FirstReads competitions.

I thought that this was an incredible book to read, it immediately grabbed hold of my attention and just refused to let it go! This is a truly great psychological fiction novel that will get your brain and imagination running, it is sure to expand your imagination and make your literature love grow even more! This is the first book I have read by this author but I will definitely be reading more from this author!
After her father's murder, Emily Quinns finds herself in a jail cell being charged with first degree murder, which she has absolutely no recollection about! She is shunned by her mother and hires a psychiatrist in order to protect the family name, the psychiatrist soon becomes sympathetic towards Emily and he is determined to find out the reason behind why she tries to embody the characters she has created in her scrapbook. Through trying to find out the reasons behind the way Emily behaves, they uncover lots of family secrets that have been hidden well until now that is, secrets of violence and abuse!
This book is brilliantly written, and the character of Emily Quinn really causes the reader to have lots of sympathy towards her, you really feel for her and want the doctor to find out what is causing her to want to embody the characters that she has created herself in her scrapbook. When you are reading this book it is more like it is a real life story rather then a fiction book, I would definitely recommend this book to readers over 13 years old, and to anybody who enjoys reading books that really get into your mind and brain.


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