The Day I Lost You; emotive crime fiction

I need to shout and rave about a new fantastic psychological crime novel that had me guessing right to the very end! Full of twists, The Day I Lost You by Ruth Mancini is all-consuming,…

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The Original Daughter; an emotive family portrait

Spanning over two decades, The Original Daughter is a powerful and emotive examination of intergenerational trauma. It is also a fascinating and intimate portrayal of Singapore working class society. Character driven and full of depth,…

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Life Begins; a refreshing relationship drama

Life Begins proved to be such a tonic of a read for me. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, especially all the relationship dramas explored throughout the plot. For me, this book was easy to read…

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The Last Days of Kira Mullan; a brilliant, cleverly-crafted psychological thriller

It’s official – I am now a big fan of Nicci French novels. Up until about five weeks ago, I had never read a Nicci French novel – now I have read two, absolutely loving…

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The Christmas Jigsaw Murders; deliciously dark cosy crime

What a Christmas cracker of a crime novel this is! It’s cosy crime with a dark edge. I love it! I really hope this is the first book in a quirky and brilliant crime series……

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