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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.

The Child I Long For by Caroline Finnerty : a review

January 25, 2025September 27, 2024
book cover for The Child I Long For by Caroline Finnerty. A young child in a blue top with a sad face dominates the cover

I’m delighted to be sharing Elena’s thoughts about The Child I Long For by Caroline Finnerty. Goodreads Amazon Emily is …

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Categories Contemporary Fiction, Fiction Book Reviews

Ghost Story by Elisa Lodato : a review

January 6, 2026September 26, 2024
Book cover for Ghost Story by Elisa Lodato. A night sky with clouds and fog shows a building in the background with lights on

I’m delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about Ghost Story by Elisa Lodato. Goodreads Amazon She came to write, but …

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Categories Fiction Book Reviews, Science Fiction and Fantasy

Secrets of the Watch House by Jenny Ashcroft : a review

January 8, 2026September 23, 2024

I’m delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about Secrets of the Watch House by Jenny Ashcroft. Goodreads Amazon The Truth …

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Categories Fiction Book Reviews, Historical Fiction

Smoke and Murders by J L Blackhurst : a review

January 25, 2025September 11, 2024
Book cover for Smoke and Murders by J L Blackhurst. Vector - a woman either side of the cover with smoke billowing between them with the suggestion of a skull in the smoke

I’m delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about Smoke and Murders by J L Blackhurst. Members of the Lewes Bonfire …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

Beneath the Lemon Trees by Emma Burstall : a review

January 26, 2025September 10, 2024
book cover for Beneath the Lemon Trees by Emma Burstall. A partial view of a white house with a blue door and windows either side with lemon trees

I’m delighted to be sharing Elena’s review for Beneath the Lemon Trees by Emma Burstall. A magical villa. A life-changing …

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Categories Contemporary Fiction, Fiction Book Reviews
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