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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 Shell House Detectives by Emylia Hall

June 16, 2025June 30, 2023
book cover for The Shell House Detectives by Emylia Hall. A coastal path curves to the left with a blue bungalow in the near distance. A shadow of a man is on the path

I’m delighted to be sharing my thoughts about The Shell House Detectives by Emylia Hall. Welcome to the coastal paradise …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

Book Review : The Illusions by Liz Hyder

January 25, 2025June 22, 2023
book cover for The Illusions by Liz Hyder. Around a central circle are playing cards and dancing ladies

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about The Illusions by Liz Hyder. Bristol, 1896. Used to scraping a living …

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Categories Fiction Book Reviews, Historical Fiction

Book Review : The Woman in my Home by Diana Wilkinson

January 25, 2025June 8, 2023
Book cover for The Woman in my Home by Diana Wilkinson. It is dusk. A woman in an orange coat is standing outside a house and looking up at a lit upstairs window with the silhouette of a person behind the window

We’re delighted to be sharing Elena’s thoughts about The Woman in my Home by Diana Wilkinson. It was all meant …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

Book Review : The Mirror of Simple Souls by Aline Kiner

January 26, 2025May 31, 2023
Book cover for The Mirror of Simple Souls by Aline Kiner. Old fashioned font for the capital letters of the title have plants and animals worked around them

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about The Mirror of Simple Souls by Aline Kiner. This story was translated …

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Categories Fiction Book Reviews, Historical Fiction

Book Review : Vita and the Birds by Polly Crosby

January 26, 2025May 25, 2023
book cover for Vita and the Birds by Polly Crosby. The outline of a bird cage with two birds inside and greenery in the background

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about Vita and the Birds by Polly Crosby. 1938: Lady Vita Goldsborough lives in …

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Categories Fiction Book Reviews, Historical Fiction
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