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Book Review - The Snowman by Jo Nesbo (movie tie-in)

Title: The Snowman (Harry Hole Book 7) Author: Jo Nesbo Edition: Movie Tie-in Rating: 5 stars  'The Snowman' was the book that ...

Sunday 19 February 2017

Book Review - The Liberation by Kate Furnivall

Title: The Liberation
Author: Kate Furnivall
Release Date: November 2016
Rating: 4 stars

'The Liberation' is a fabulous historical romance that's as rich in atmosphere as it is in characterisation. It drew me in from the very first page and moved along at such a fast pace that the hours just sped by and before I knew it the story was coming to an end. Beautifully written, with characters you quickly come to care about, the twists and turns come thick and fast, even taking me by surprise on occasion. The sense of time and place is brought to life on the page and I enjoyed this book so much more than I thought I would.

A different kind of read to what I usually choose, but I'm so glad I decided to take a chance on it. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves historical fiction and would definitely read more by Kate Furnivall in the future. A good solid 4 stars from me.

Thank you to TBC and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read 'The Liberation'.

Tuesday 14 February 2017

Book Review - The Summer of Impossible Things by Rowan Coleman

Title: The Summer of Impossible Things
Author: Rowan Coleman
Release Date: June 2017
Rating: 5 stars

'The Summer of Impossible Things' by Rowan Coleman is quite simply pure perfection. I didn't think there was any way Rowan could produce a book to rival 'We Are All Made of Stars', which catapulted to the top of my all time favourite reads in 2015, but somehow she has managed to do so with ease.

How can I write a review that will do this wonderful, magical book justice? That will convey the many different emotions I felt as I drank in every word of Luna's beautiful and moving story? I don't think I can. But what I will say is this: Read 'The Summer of Impossible Things' and enjoy every word of the journey it takes you on. Allow yourself to be swept along on a voyage of discovery, feel every emotion with Luna as she tries to put right the events of the past. Believe the impossible.

The Brooklyn of 1977 is brought vividly to life, you can feel the heat of that long gone summer and are instantly transported to a different time and place. If you had the opportunity to change the past, to heal the wounds of the people you love, would you? This is the dilemma Luna is faced with, all the time knowing that doing so could rewrite her own future. Is she willing to give up everything for the sake of her family?

This is a book like no other I have ever read. At the same time as wanting to rush ahead to find out what happened, I didn't want the story to ever end. I savoured every beautiful, heartfelt word and felt moved beyond words when the story finally came to an end.

'The Summer of Impossible Things' is a book that will stay with me. It's one of the few books I know I will read again and again like 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, 'Time and Again' by Jack Finney and, of course, Rowan Coleman's earlier book, the fabulous 'We Are All Made of Stars'. All very different, but all with one thing in common: the ability to move and inspire me.

If I could give it more than 5 stars I would, but it is, without a doubt, the easiest 5 stars I've given in a long time. Outstanding. I can't wait to see what Rowan Coleman comes up with next!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC of 'The Summer of Impossible Things' which is available to preorder now and will be out to buy in June.

Thursday 9 February 2017

Book Review - The Somme Legacy (Jayne Sinclair Genealogical Mystery 2)

Title: The Somme Legacy (Jayne Sinclair Genealogical Mystery 2)
Author: M.J Lee
Release Date: 9th February 2017
Rating: 4 stars

Thank you to TBC and the author for giving me the opportunity to read and review an ARC of 'The Somme Legacy'.

This is the second in the Jayne Sinclair Genealogical Mystery series by M.J Lee and I enjoyed it every bit as much as the first in the series 'The Irish Inheritance'.

The story moves seamlessly between the past and the present, with the genealogical aspect adding to the intrigue and suspense as the events of the past slowly begin to reveal themselves.

Jayne Sinclair herself is a fascinating character, who is brought vividly to life in this series of books and I very much hope to see more of her in the future. The weakest element of the story was the villain who sometimes came across as a bit of a 'pantomime villain' to me, but other than that I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well researched historical mystery with the added bonus of a genealogical twist.

A fabulous 4 stars.