BOOK REVIEW – The Scattering by Lauri Kubuitsile

At the dawn of the 20th century Tjipuka and Ruhapo begin their journey as newly-weds in Okahandja, German South-West Africa. Filled with excitement and happiness, as they should be at the life that awaits them, there are storm clouds hovering that threaten to invade their comfortable, familiar world. For some time now, the Germans have... Continue Reading →

BOOK REVIEW – The Second Chance Shoe Shop by Marcie Steele (Mel Sherratt)

Many thanks to NetGalley and the fabulous folks at Bookouture for my advance copy of this in return for my honest review. So, as most of you know, this is not my normal type of read lately. I’m more prone to the dark, twisty side. Occasionally though, I do venture back to the bright and... Continue Reading →

BOOK REVIEW – Don’t You Cry by Mary Kubica

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, Harlequin UK for my advance copy of this book in return for an honest review. Quinn Collins is at a bit of a loss when she realises that her reliable, dependable flatmate, Esther, seems to have inexplicably disappeared from their Chicago apartment one Saturday night. Quinn, being slightly... Continue Reading →

BOOK REVIEW – When I Lost You by Kelly Rimmer

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for my advance copy of this book in return for an honest review. Molly is in Italy, anxiously waiting by her husband Leo’s bedside where he’s recovering from a critical injury. While she’s relieved that he’s woken up and is seemingly on the mend, she’s anxious because he’s lost... Continue Reading →

BOOK REVIEW – Garage Band by Adam Rabinowitz

Adam Rabinowitz presents us with a raw, gutsy and thoroughly entertaining caper, carried out by the most unlikely protagonist. Lanthus Trilby, our hero, represents Everyman:  every man (and of course, when I say man, I mean woman too) who has ever been put down, belittled, demeaned, ignored and unappreciated. Over the last 17 years, Trilby... Continue Reading →

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