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Our independent Book Reviews are awarded star ratings (rosettes) by our panel of reviewers: from 1 star to 5 stars. You can choose our Top 10 reviews for each star rating from the tabs below. For all reviews in each star category select Book Ratings on the Review Menu at the top of the page. Our Feature Reviews are displayed by default. Comments are welcome!
STAR REVIEWS
The Storyteller of Casablanca (by Fiona Valpy)
This book left a lasting impression on me, and Fiona Valpy will be an author…
This is the Night They Come for You (by Robert Goddard)
Preview Copy I love receiving a new book from Robert Goddard. He is a natural…
OFF GRID – A TRUE STORY (by Magnus Leijon)
Interesting idea and concept! Here is the background: A Psychopathic drama turned into a hybrid…
Billy Plays Pirate (by Steve Williamson)
Billy Plays Pirate is a stand-alone story in the Billy Shawn Series, featuring the five-year-old…
Box 88 (by Charles Cumming)
The Sunday Times featured Box 88 as a free download. So after many positive reviews…
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Yellowface (by R.F. Kuang)
*Yellowface* by R.F. Kuang presents a provocative and satirical narrative that explores the complexities of racial diversity, cultural appropriation, and…
Resurrection Walk – and others! (by Michael Connelly)
I have had a reading blitz on Connelly’s stories featuring 3 main characters. It is interesting to contrast how Connelly…
The Cracked Mirror (by Chris Brookmyre)
Chris Brookmyre’s *The Cracked Mirror* is an enthralling crime novel that intertwines intricate plotting, layered characters, and sharp social commentary.…
Dead Ground (by Graham Hurley)
Preview copy from Netgalley. Published on 8th Oct 2024 I look forward to reviewing books by Graham Hurley. The latest…
The Skeleton Key (by Erin Kelly)
“The Skeleton Key” by Erin Kelly is a complex and intriguing novel that blends elements of a thriller, historical fiction,…
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