Broken Madonna; haunting historical fiction

It was the title, Broken Madonna, that initially attracted me to this novel, closely followed by its evocative cover. But it was the compelling, character driven story of Anna Lucia’s debut novel that really captured…

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True Love; a beautiful literary masterpiece

Today a beautiful literary masterpiece is published. True Love is a standout, character driven novel that completely stole my heart. Already listed for five major literary awards, this is novel that I feel is going…

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Four Seasons in Japan; heart warming and mesmerising

Sometimes you come across a novel that really touches you in such a beautiful way. For me Four Seasons in Japan is one of these novels. Interweaving a poignant, tender tale about connection, family and…

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Fair Rosaline; a brilliant, subversive re-telling of Romeo and Juliet

As soon as I read the email inviting me to take part in the blog tour of Fair Rosaline, I knew that I definitely wanted to be involved. Why? Because just like Wide Sargasso Sea,…

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The Rule of Three; creepy, compelling horror

So unless you enjoy being scared the bejesus out of, I would suggest you don’t follow my example of reading The Rule of Three at midnight when you are alone in bed! Yes that was…

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