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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.

A Backstage Betrayal by Michael Ball : a review

June 3, 2025October 23, 2024
Book cover for A Backstage Betrayal by Michael Ball. A woman is standing on the stage in a theatre, facing the audience with her back to the viewer. Red velvet curtains are hooked back and she is in the spotlight

I’m delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about A Backstage Betrayal by Michael Ball. Amazon Goodreads 1926. Running a theatre …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

The Island Girls by Rachel Sweasey – a review

June 3, 2025October 22, 2024
book cover for The Island Girls by Rachel Sweasey. A women is walking along the sand in a bay and there is another woman standing in the distance

I’m delighted to be sharing my thoughts about The Island Girls by Rachel Sweasey. Loved this story! Goodreads Amazon 1941: For …

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Categories Fiction Book Reviews, Historical Fiction

The Honeymoon by Gemma Rogers : a review

January 25, 2025October 21, 2024
Book cover for The Honeymoon by Gemma Rogers. A woman in a yellow bikini is laying down on her back in the water

I’m delighted to be sharing Elena’s thoughts about The Honeymoon by Gemma Rogers. Goodreads Amazon In a split second, your …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

One Bad Apple by Jo Jakeman : a review

February 15, 2026October 11, 2024
Book cover for One Bad Apple by Jo Jakeman. A school building is in the background. At the top of the cover are a pair of cricket bats and a ball. One of the bats has blood dripping from it

I’m delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about One Bad Apple by Jo Jakeman. Goodreads Amazon Welcome to Aberfal Boys …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

Because She Looked Away by Alison Bruce : a review

October 7, 2025October 8, 2024
Book cover for Because She Looked Away by Alison Bruce. Buildings in the background are hidden by river mist. A woman is standing facing the river with her back towards the reader. A bird is flying in the sky

I’m delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about Because She Looked Away by Alison Bruce. Goodreads Amazon After the sudden …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews
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