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REVIEW: The Great Orme, Paul D Coombs - 4/5

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A group of killers, a text that changes everything, a sea serpent, and a horde of ghosts. Zac and his 6 closest friends are a bunch of sweet, thoughtful and fun-loving people, aside from the fact they're all murderers, of course. Six years after swearing to take their secrets to the grave in Zac's creaky old house, someone from the group begins to kill again and Zac realises the only way forward is to confess to their crimes and stop the one relapsing on the sin of killing. However, is Zac in the right, or is he as much to blame as the others? Paul D Coombs is an author I admittedly had never heard of before, however, after Northodox Press sent me his latest title, The Great Orme , I was very much intrigued as to what kind of tale Coombs had spun. When settling down with a coffee and picking the bookmark to match the title, I was impressed, to say the least, at what I was reading. The first page alone set a brilliantly dark and macabre tone, leading me into the story of Zac and...
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REVIEW: Under Her Roof, A.A. Chaudhuri - 5/5

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When Sebastian finds the perfect room to rent in the beautiful area of Hampstead, London, he cannot believe his luck. The rent is beyond affordable, and his beautiful landlady already holds his attention. However, when Sebastian finds out the fate of Adriana's last tenant and that someone has their eyes on him at all times, his ideal life takes a dark turn. A. A. Chaudhuri is without a doubt one of my favourite authors. Each title I receive from her is a stunning, thrilling, wild ride and I am always in awe by the end. Under Her Roof  is no different. I always adore the beginning of  Chaudhuri's books; Under Her Roof  begins at the end, with someone on trial for murder. This was the best way to start this title, as while I was reading my mind was often cast back to the start, keeping me well intrigued. After the e are then introduced to Sebastian, a young writer looking to move out of his friend Jasper's house and focus on his writing. Already,  Chaudhuri has created...
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Bookish Things

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  Hello everyone! Happy Sunday 💜 What bookish items do you have in your home? I'm wanting to re-decorate, and thought book-obsessed people were the best to ask! Any tips on reading nooks, items or even books themselves can be commented below 📚🕮
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REVIEW: The Edge of Empire, Stephanie Amey - 3/5

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  Historical fiction seems to be a niche genre these days, but after picking up Stephanie Amey's newest read I'm inclined to believe it still has a place in the bookish world. The Edge of Empire  is, admittedly, a book I wouldn't usually pick for myself to read; however, when the title was sent to me by the wonderful people at Northodox Press, I knew it was going to be worth the read. Stephanie Amey's newest book takes place in 170 AD and sees Aurelius Petrus, Optio (second in command) of Fort Bana, take on the investigation of two murdered soldiers. However, once he begins looking into the deaths of two of the Fort's own, Petrus realises something strange... The men were seemingly killed by Druids, a cult that was wiped out by Romans 100 years ago; but Petrus refuses to let sleeping dogs lie as the Optio is convinced Druids are not the cause of his men's deaths. When beginning The Edge of Empire , I wasn't completely sure what to expect as historical fictio...
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REVIEW: Disaster Dates and Lucky Escapes, Tess Smith-Roberts - 5/5

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  Ever been on a less-than-exceptional date? Well, Olive has been on one too many and has a myriad of dating disasters to share! When I received this book to review, I was pleasantly surprised to find a comic book-style story with a hilarious main character and stunning images to go alongside. Disaster Dates and Lucky Escapes  follows the unlucky Olive, a woman who hopes for a normal, fun date, but ends up with the weirdest of both men and women. The book follows her blunders as she almost loses her mind in the world of online dating. I absolutely loved this book. It was a short, sweet look into the world of online dating and how difficult and, even how uncomfortable it can be. The comic book style of the book went so well with the story; the brilliant illustrations matched perfectly with the conversations Olive had with her friends. Not only were the images so well-done and pretty, the way the characters spoke to one another was fantastic. It felt so real and grounded, which ...
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REVIEW: The Final Party, A.A Chaudhuri - 5/5

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Mystery books can sometimes be hit-and-miss, with the final twist not quite hitting home. However, A.A Chaudhuri's newest thriller, The Final Party, ticks all the right boxes - and then some. The Final Party  is a title I've been excited to read for quite some time, mainly due to Chaudhuri's two previous books, She's Mine and The Loyal Friend , being absolutely fantastic. This title sees six friends take a trip to a stunning villa in Sorrento, Italy, to celebrate one of the group's 40th birthday. However, by the end of it all one of them will be dead, and the secrets they all hold may not be as secure as they thought... What happened that fateful night in 2001? Did anyone ever find out? Will the truth come out? Chaudhuri is by far one of my favourite authors, with She's Mine  being one of my favourite crime/thriller books of all time. However, The Final Party  may have just edged itself into the top spot. The book begins at the end, with a body in the water and ...
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Question!

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Hello everyone! I have a question for you... If your favourite book had a soundtrack, what would it be? 🕮 I think mine would have to be The Witch's Heart, with the soundtrack being Soldier, Poet, King (by The Oh Hellos). While the book had quite a dark vibe, and the song is rather upbeat, it just feels right to put the two together 🎔
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