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Fiction Book Reviews

Looking for fiction book reviews?

We’re sharing our thoughts on not only the latest book releases but backlists too.

We are not affiliated with any particular publishing house or author.  We choose the books we read because they call to us in some way.

I’m a ‘mood reader’ and absolutely love it.  My joy in reading has increased tenfold!

I have two guest reviewers, Laura and Elena.  Between us we enjoy different genres.

Fiction Book Review Genres

You’ll find us sharing our thoughts on these different genres:

  • contemporary fiction
  • crime fiction
  • fantasy
  • historical fiction
  • literary fiction
  • memoir
  • psychological thriller
  • romantic fiction
  • saga
  • science fiction
  • thriller

Our fiction book reviews are all set out the same way.  There is an introductory paragraph (which might only be a couple of sentences) followed by the book cover, publisher and blurb.

Where the book is available to purchase follows next.

Once the basics are shared, you’ll read our reviews.  Some of the reviews are short and succinct, some a little longer.

All three of us having our own ways as to what is actually in the fiction book review, however, all are our personal (and therefore subjective) thoughts.

The review is followed by the author’s biography, which includes links to website and social media platforms.

If you’re an author, publisher or blog tour organiser looking for fiction book reviews then please get in touch.  Find out more on my review policy.

We hope you’ll enjoy reading our fiction book reviews.  We enjoy chatting about books so please get in touch.

Book Review: The Manipulator by Dan Buzzetta

January 5, 2026
Book cover of The Manipulator by Dan Buzzetta, featuring a stylised set of weighing scales over a city skyline at dusk, with tall buildings in the background. The title appears in bold white lettering, with the author’s name at the bottom, creating a dark and suspenseful legal thriller atmosphere.

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about The Manipulator. The Manipulator is the first book in the Tom Berte …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

Book Review: The High Tide Murder by Emylia Hall

December 5, 2025
Book cover for The High Tide Murder by Emylia Hall, showing a large coastal hotel on a stormy night with lightning striking the sky, palm trees bending in the wind, and waves crashing against rocks in the foreground. A solitary figure stands near the hotel entrance, adding to the mystery. The subtitle reads ‘A Shell House Detectives Mystery.

Each new instalment in The Shell House Detectives series feels like catching up with old friends, and The High Tide …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

Book Review: The Devil in Oxford by Jess Armstrong

November 4, 2025
Book cover for The Devil in Oxford by Jess Armstrong, featuring a large, ornate eye symbol with Egyptian-style detailing at the center. The background shows a silhouette of Oxford’s skyline beneath a moody, red and blue sky with scattered glowing specks, creating a mystical and ominous atmosphere.

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about The Devil in Oxford by Jess Armstrong. Allison & Busby Amazon Bookshop.org …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

Book Review: Let The Bells Ring Out by Milly Johnson

October 24, 2025
Hardback copy of Let the Bells Ring Out by Milly Johnson, a blue festive book cover featuring a steam train travelling through a snowy landscape with fairy lights glowing around it.

I’m delighted to be sharing my thoughts about Let the Bells Ring Out by Milly Johnson. This beautifully written festive …

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Categories Contemporary Fiction, Fiction Book Reviews, Romantic Fiction

Book Review: The Silver Tide by J H Mann

October 10, 2025
A woman in a long dress stands on a moonlit beach, gazing toward a sailboat on the ocean under a dramatic night sky. The book cover features the title "The Silver Tide" in bold, glowing letters, with the author's name, J.H. Mann, at the bottom and the tagline "A Wild Cornwall Novel" beneath it. A quote from Writing Magazine calls it "Compelling"

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about The Silver Tide. Amazon UK Amazon US Cornwall, 1863. On a windswept beach, …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews, Historical Fiction
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