Another in the latest slew of books about women truly killing it. Entertaining.
Versions of a Girl
Versions of a Girl is a superb novel. Beautifully written, highly insightful. Do we become who we are because of our past or in spite of it?
Sipsworth
Sipsworth is a gentle, beautifully written meditation on love, aging and connection. And a mouse. For anyone who has ever loved an animal.
Una, Unwanted
Una, Unwanted is a moving story of family dysfunction, hypocrisy and a woman seeking the connection of family.
The Revenge of Rita Marsh
Rita Marsh is not in a good place. The last paedophile she exposed committed suicide soon after. Now her friend Leila needs help…
The Silence Factory
Gothic, historical fantasy. The Silence Factory is an imaginative, immersive and spellbinding story. I was thoroughly captivated!
How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways
Another female serial killer novel with gallows humour and deplorable men getting their comeuppance in myriad painful ways.
A Curtain Twitchers Book of Murder
Highly entertaining yarn about a 1960’s London street where murder is just behind the curtains. Well written and great fun.
Briefly Very Beautiful
Briefly Very Beautiful conveys an aching sadness for a lost world, and the exhaustion of daily struggling in a hostile environment.
When We Were Silent
When We Were Silent is a raging, screaming #MeToo. It’s also very well written: well constructed and vivid, with strong characters and plot.