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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: Lift Me Up by Milly Johnson

May 5, 2026
Book cover of Lift Me Up by Milly Johnson, showing a man and woman standing inside a lift facing each other. The woman wears a purple suit and leans against the wall, while the man in a blue suit stands casually opposite. The background features pink and red tones with “Amazon Original Stories” at the top and “A Short Story” beneath the title.

A beautifully uplifting short read that proves a powerful story doesn’t need many pages to stay with you. Jump to: …

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Categories Fiction Book Reviews, Romantic Fiction

Books I’ve Recently Finished: Romance, Fantasy and Quick Reviews

April 28, 2026
Featured image for a mini book reviews post showing four book covers standing side by side on a wooden surface: A Cottage in the Country by Katie Fforde, City Girls Forever by Patricia Scanlan, Nightshade and Oak by Molly O’Neill, and Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett. The image includes flowers, greenery, a cosy blanket, a cup of tea, and the heading “Mini Reviews – 4 Books, 4 Lovely Reads.”

I’ve fallen a little behind with full-length book reviews lately (hello new pup taking up my time), and rather than …

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Categories Fiction Book Reviews, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy

Book Review: What Really Happened to Me? by Ellie Barker

April 20, 2026
Book cover of What Really Happened to Me by Ellie Barker. The illustrated cover shows a woman sitting thoughtfully in an armchair with a glass of wine, against a pink and turquoise background, with the subtitle “Her life looks perfect, but the reality is breaking her apart.”

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about What Really Happened to Me? This cosy, thoughtful story really stayed with …

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Categories Contemporary Fiction, Fiction Book Reviews, Romantic Fiction

Book Review: Six Mile Store by A M Belsey

April 7, 2026
Book cover for Six Mile Store by A. M. Belsey, featuring a weathered purple roadside sign shaped like a heart with the title in bold lettering, set beside a rural building and grassy verge under a blue sky.

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts on Six Mile Store. “I was completely captivated and read this novella in …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

Book Review: The Winter Verdict by Dan Buzzetta

March 30, 2026
Book cover for The Winter Verdict by Dan Buzzetta, showing a snowy mountain landscape and frozen lake with a large white gavel silhouette behind the bold title text, evoking a tense winter legal thriller.

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about The Winter Verdict. “I loved the pace of this book and was …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews
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