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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: Six Wild Crowns by Holly Race

June 10, 2025
A paperback copy of "Six Wild Crowns" by Holly Race is displayed outdoors on a rustic wooden bench, with a leafy variegated plant in the background. The red and gold cover features a dragon encircling a crown of six queens. Next to the book is a companion booklet titled "On the Care and Keeping of Lapdragons." Decorative elements include a small owl ornament and a fairy figurine on the wooden wall.

This is one of those stories you didn’t know you were waiting for! Goodreads Amazon The king has been appointed …

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Categories Fiction Book Reviews, Science Fiction and Fantasy

Book Review: The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers

June 5, 2025
A paperback copy of the novel The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers, co-written with Alex Kiester, lies on green grass in bright sunlight. The cover features long red hair swirling underwater against a teal-blue background, with the title in bold yellow and orange letters. A blurb at the bottom praises it as “A propulsive mystery” by Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl.

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers. Goodreads Amazon Nicole Monroe is in …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

Book Review: The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs

May 19, 2025
Bright red book cover for The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs. The central image shows a woman in sunglasses and a sunhat lounging on a float inside a giant cocktail glass, with a beach, sea, and palm trees in the background. The tagline on the left reads “Three wives wanting a new life,” and on the right, “Three husbands in their way.” Blurbs from Jennie Godfrey and Janice Hallett appear at the top and bottom.

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about The Retirement Plan yb Sue Hincenbergs. Amazon Goodreads Waterstones Their husbands are …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

Book Review: The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies

May 16, 2025
Book cover of The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies, featuring a twilight view of a Greek coastal village with whitewashed buildings under a starry sky and crescent moon. The tagline reads, “Can one house hold a lifetime of secrets?” and a quote at the bottom praises it as “Absolutely sumptuous ... a stunning novel” — Santa Montefiore.

I’m delighted to be sharing my thoughts on The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies. Such a tangled web of emotions! …

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Categories Fiction Book Reviews, Historical Fiction

Book Review: Nine Hidden Lives by Robert Gold

May 15, 2025May 14, 2025
Book cover of Nine Hidden Lives by Robert Gold. The background features a shadowy alleyway cast in blue and yellow light, leading to a red iron gate. The title "Nine Hidden Lives" is in bold yellow capital letters, with the subtitle "Secrets Only Survive in the Dark" below it. Above the title, it notes "The Sunday Times Bestselling" and the author’s name in white. A quote from Harlan Coben appears at the bottom.

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts on Nine Hidden Lives by Robert Gold. Goodreads Amazon Waterstones Secrets only survive …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews
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