Loved this one - harrowing but also hopeful. Full review on my blog now if you feel like reading!
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https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/10/05/cilkas-journey-by-heather-morris-revi...
I received this e-book through Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

I really enjoyed this sequel to PS, I Love You - I think I actually even liked it more than the first book which almost never happens! Full review is up on my blog now if you fancy reading!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/09/29/postscript-by-cecelia-ahern-review/
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. My review is my own honest opinion.

I love Ruta Sepetys‘ writing and this one set after the Spanish Civil War didn‘t disappoint! Full review on my blog now if you have a minute and feel like reading! 💛
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/09/26/the-fountains-of-silence-by-ruta-sepe...
I received this e-book through Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

I found this so compelling - I was kind of nervous because I just didn‘t know what to expect but it‘s really good! My full review is up on my blog now if you have a moment to read it!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/09/16/the-testaments-by-margaret-atwood-rev...
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This thriller was a bit hit or miss for me. The premise was really intriguing but there were aspects that just didn‘t work. Still very readable though! Full review on my blog now!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/09/07/what-you-did-by-claire-mcgowan-review...
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I received this e-arc through Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

This is one of those slightly meandering books where there isn‘t much resolution but it is really beautifully written and I enjoyed it! Full review on my blog now!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/08/15/devotion-by-madeline-stevens-review/
I received this e-arc through netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

This one was somewhere between a so-so and a pick for me. Some aspects were really compelling but I did have a couple of problems with others. Overall though, worth the read! Full review is up on my blog now!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/08/11/take-it-back-by-kia-abdullah-review/
I received this e-arc through Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

This one was somewhere between a so-so and a pick for me. Some aspects were really compelling but I did have a couple of problems with others. Overall though, worth the read! Full review is up on my blog now!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/08/11/take-it-back-by-kia-abdullah-review/
I received this e-arc through Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

This psychological thriller was fantastically tense and really surprised me a couple of times! Full review on my blog now if you fancy reading!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/08/07/the-july-girls-by-phoebe-locke-review...
I received this e-arc through Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

This is a novel based on real events about a murder case in New Zealand in the 1950s. It brings up issues like immigration and the death penalty. Full review on my blog!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/08/01/this-mortal-boy-by-fiona-kidman-revie...
I received a copy of the book from the publisher. My review is my own honest opinion.

This one is a little out of my reading comfort zone but I really enjoyed it. It‘s vibrant and full of fascinating characters and if you feel like reading my review - it‘s up on my blog now!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/07/28/secrets-of-the-homefront-girls-by-kat...
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I received a copy of the book from the publisher. My review is my own honest opinion.

I loved The Underground Railroad so I was thrilled to be sent an ARC of this one and it didn‘t disappoint. It‘s a harrowing read but an important on. Full review on my blog now if you fancy reading!
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https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/07/25/the-nickel-boys-by-colson-whitehead-a...
I was sent a copy of the book from the publisher. Review is my own honest opinion.

This one was so goo! A clever and compelling psychological thriller! Full review on my blog now if you fancy reading!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/07/22/good-girl-bad-girl-by-michael-robotha...
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I received this e-arc through Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

I loved this acerbic and intelligent novel. It‘s probably one of the best representations of the struggles women in the workplace experience. Full review on my blog now!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/07/13/whisper-network-by-chandler-baker-rev...
I received this e-book through Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

I had a lot of fun reading this one despite one problem I had with it which I explain in my longer review! It‘s full of drama, wit and scandal with some great female friendship! Full review on my blog now!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/07/04/the-wives-by-lauren-weisberger-publis...
I received this e-arc from Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

This is one of the most beautifully written books I‘ve read - the characters are fascinating and full of complexity. Highly recommend it. Full review on my blog now!
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https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/06/27/the-confessions-of-frannie-langton-by...

I found this book both extremely upsetting but also beautiful in a way because it does show that there are people capable of getting through the darkest of times. Full review up on my blog now!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/06/09/the-beekeeper-of-aleppo-by-christy-le...
I received this book from Readers First. My review is my own honest opinion.

I loved this realistic and perceptive story about 17 year old Jana who is unexpectedly scouted to become a model. Full review on my blog now if you fancy reading 💗
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https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/06/07/meat-market-by-juno-dawson-book-revie...
I received this e-arc from Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

I loved All Is Not Forgotten by this author last year so I had high hopes for The Night Before which were mostly met! I didn‘t like it quite as much as I wanted to but it‘s a solid psychological thriller. Full review on my blog now!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/05/27/the-night-before-by-wendy-walker-revi...
I received this e-arc through Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

This YA mystery is between a so-so and a pick for me. It‘s a little melodramatic and far fetched at times but it‘s also well-paced with an intriguing story and a few red herrings! Full review on my blog now if you fancy reading!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/05/18/keep-this-to-yourself-by-tom-ryan-arc...
I received this e-arc through Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

This was such a fantastic read and a compelling portrait of Harper Lee - definitely recommend! Full review on my blog now!
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https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/05/13/furious-hours-murder-fraud-and-the-la...
I received this e-arc through Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

1. 💛😍😊
2. No - but I‘ve just finished the first year of my university course so I‘m happy!
3. Reading and eating 😅
4. I‘m the oldest of three
5. Will do!
#FRIYAYINTRO @howjessreads

Review of this intelligent and terrifying plausible young adult novel up on my blog now if you fancy reading!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/04/27/girls-with-sharp-sticks-by-suzanne-yo...
I received this e-arc through netgalley - my review is my own honest opinion.

I really liked this latest novel by the author of A Thousand Perfect Notes. It follows two essentially homeless brothers one of whom has a penchant for breaking into houses. It‘s emotional and thoughtful with really memorable characters. My full review is on my blog now!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/04/14/the-boy-who-steals-houses-by-c-g-drew...
I received this e-book through Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

This book is a raw and intense book of a young girl growing up in poverty and neglect in 1970‘s Australia. It‘s so good and my full review is on my blog now if you fancy reading!
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https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/03/30/the-choke-by-sofie-laguna-review/

I received the book from the publisher. My review is my own honest opinion.

1. Aquarius ♒️
2. I got through my first week of a really intense month at university!
3. I couldn‘t finish Unbearable Lightness of Being - I just found it odd and couldn‘t get into it.
4. Doing some present shopping for Mother‘s Day and hopefully some reading.
5. 💗⭐️💗

#friyayintro @howjessreads

1. I feel like it doesn‘t get enough love and it‘s a fantastic book!
2. Nope - I usually sleep on top of my duvet with a blanket so I don‘t really need to!
3. 10 degrees celcius
4. Garlic bread with tomato ketchup 😋
5. Ok! ⭐️
#friyayintro @howjessreads

1. Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
2. I live in Edinburgh and to be honest I‘ve never wanted to live anywhere else but if I had to choose maybe Canada or Iceland!
3. Australia 🇦🇺
4. Haggis! 😋
5. Will do! 💙
#frideaa @SailorMoon

This one was so good! Swanson is amazing at writing genuinely unsettling thrillers with fascinating characters. My full review is up on my blog now if you feel like reading!

https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/03/19/before-she-knew-him-by-peter-swanson-...

I received this e-arc from Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

This one was sooo good! Such an intense and atmospheric Scandinavian crime novel. I devoured it. My full review is on my blog now if you fancy reading! Helen - you were right. Such a great book! 😊

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https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/03/12/the-silver-road-by-stina-jackson-revi...

I received this book from Readers First. My review is my own honest opinion.

Really liking this one so far - it‘s translated from the Swedish and I‘m so intrigued by how it‘s going to resolve the mystery and connect the two story threads!
Also - @ShookBelf I got your parcel today - thanks for sending it and for the extra goodies - I‘ve already eaten the caramel eggs! 😅
@LoveToReadLiveToRead - I got your parcel today too, thank you!

This arrived today @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ! It‘s such a nice post-birthday surprise! Thank you so much lovely 😊💛⭐️

I loved this YA novel about a young man struggling with extreme anxiety about schoolwork. It‘s something I can completely relate to and the characters felt so genuine. Full review on my blog now!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/03/04/you-asked-for-perfect-by-laura-silver...
I received an e-arc of this book through netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

1. Call Them By Their True Names by Rebecca Solnit
2. Both! But I tend to read a lot more standalone books because a series has to be pretty amazing for me to invest in it!
3. Then, all three of our hands on the mouse, we click post.

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

This is exactly the kind of book that should be read in schools - I thought it was really well executed and loved the parallels between Witch hunting hundreds of years ago and the problems women still face today.
Full review on my blog now!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/03/01/the-burning-by-laura-bates-review/
I received this e-arc from netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

I didn‘t have the best reading month quantity-wise in February but I did read some really great books! The Glass Woman, Columbine and A Monster Calls were particularly excellent!

This was a creepy but very well executed psychological thriller that I read last month! Really interesting setting too - Czechoslovakia just before WW2. My full review is on my blog now!

https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/02/28/the-devil-aspect-by-craig-russell-rev...

I received an e-arc of this book through Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

Not book related but saw this on Facebook and it made me giggle - basically it sums me up completely! 😅😴

Loved this one - so well written and atmospheric! Full review on my blog now!

https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/02/23/the-glass-woman-by-caroline-lea-arc-r...

I received this e-arc from Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

1. Yes, I have a working cocker spaniel named Harvey 🐾
2. Visiting my grandma on the Saturday and reading/drawing on the Sunday!
3. Yoga, theatre, drawing ✍️
4. I live in Scotland and I‘ve been to quite a lot of it but I‘d like to visit more of the highlands and the islands like Skye
5. Favourite chocolate bar? I love a snickers!

1. Probably city as long as it‘s a beautiful cultural city!
2. Woods or mountains 🏔
3. Dog walking 🐾
4. Hotels always - I don‘t do camping 😅
5. All of Jane Harper‘s excellent books so far are full of great depictions of the extreme Australian outdoors 🇦🇺
#hellothursday @wanderinglynn

Thriller 🔪
Hard cover 📖
Bookshop 📚
Harry Potter ⚡️
Romeo and Juliet 💗
Physical copy 📝

I finished this one last night. I found it incredibly interesting but definitely a tough subject. I was only 7 when it happened and I live in the UK so I don‘t have any recollection of the event itself. It was fascinating and disturbing to read about all the different factors at play and misinformation put out at the time. It was reading about the long painful recovery of some the victims that really got to me - just overwhelming sad and unfair.

I really enjoyed this contemplative book about the impact a childhood trauma or incident can have on a person‘s entire life. Full review on my blog now!
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https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/02/18/the-lost-girls-of-camp-forevermore-bl...

Well I do enjoy Christian Bale... 😅
https://www.buzzfeed.com/jennaguillaume/the-last-post

Thank you so much for these amazing birthday gifts! @squirrelbrain - I‘ve been wanting to read this one for a long time and the cover design is stunning!
@Cathythoughts - I can‘t wait to read this, I‘ve heard so many good things about it!
@Oryx - The notebook is so beautiful and I love having a nice notebook for book reviews!
Everyone on litsy is always so generous and lovely 😊 💛💛💛

I love Tana French - her books never fail to intrigue me and her latest book - and first stand alone novel - is no different! The way she writes builds the tension beautifully and her characters are always fascinating. My full review is on my blog now if you fancy reading!
https://lifewithallthebooks.com/2019/02/11/the-wych-elm-by-tana-french-arc-revie...
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I received this e-arc from Netgalley. My review is my own honest opinion.

⭐️JK Rowling
⭐️Fredrik Backman
⭐️Roxane Gay
⭐️Madeline Miller
⭐️Chris Whitaker

Bonus (because 5 was soooo hard) 😅
⭐️Tana French
⭐️Karin Slaughter
⭐️Markus Zusak
⭐️Daphne Du Maurier
⭐️Jane Harper

I can already tell this one is going to be a five star read for me even though I‘m only halfway through! I think I love anything set in Iceland for some reason! 😅 The fact this one is set in the past is an added bonus! 💛

@LoveToReadLiveToRead - got your parcel today, thanks for sending the next #whodunituk 😊
@Caroline2 - thank you so much for the lovely card and present! So nice of you
@Cathythoughts - thank you so much for the birthday present! I‘m saving opening it until my birthday on Monday but wanted to let you know it arrived! It‘s so sweet of you!
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