Our narrator produces a sound from the piano no one else at the Conservatory can. She employs a technique she learned from her parents—also talented musicians—who fled China in the…
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Book Review: The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
It’s the opening night of The Manor, and no expense, small or large, has been spared. The infinity pool sparkles; crystal pouches for guests’ healing have been placed in the…
Book Review: The Last Murder at the End of the World
Solve the murder to save what’s left of the world. Outside the island there is nothing: the world was destroyed by a fog that swept the planet, killing anyone it…
Book Review: Portrait of a Thief
History is told by the conquerors. Across the Western world, museums display the spoils of war, of conquest, of colonialism: priceless pieces of art looted from other countries, kept even…
Book Review: The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden
It’s hard to find an employer who doesn’t ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning…
2023 in Book Reviews: Murder at the Theatre Royal, The Christmas Murder Game & The One That Got Away
As we inch closer to Christmas, today’s trio is full of festive delights; Ada Moncrieff’s Murder at Theatre Royale, Alexandra Benedict’s The Christmas Murder Game and a dash of romance…
Book Review: Bunny by Mona Awad
Samantha Heather Mackey couldn’t be more of an outsider in her small, highly selective MFA program at New England’s Warren University. A scholarship student who prefers the company of her…
2023 in Book Reviews: The Dead Romantics, Love In The Time of Serial Killers, The Launch Party & The Ward Witch
As promised, one final roundup before the day ends. This one is jam packed with ghosts, ghouls, magic, murder and a dash of romance! It includes; Ashley Poston’s The Dead…
2023 in Book Reviews: I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, The Marriage Portrait & The Herd
For transparency, I’ve reached December and realised I am horribly behind compiling these reviews and I have read so many book this year so here’s another one!! Surprise!! You just…