Red Sister – Book of the Ancestor 1By Mark LawrenceSnappy ReviewUsually Fantasy is a little slow while establishing the new world, not so here. It’s a small pocket with wider ramifications so you can concentrate on a great new story!Synopsis It’s not until you’re broken that you find your sharpest edge A brilliant new series[Read more]
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Jane Austen the Secret RadicalBy Helena KellySnappy ReviewIf ever you need some firepower against the Bronte-ites this is the ticket. Read Jane Austen as a social commentary of the times and fascination aside, you will turn your back on the Gothic novels of Charlotte, Emily and Anne.SynopsisAn iconoclastic re-evaluation of one of English literature’s most[Read more]
Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsBy Elena Favilli, Francesca CavalloSnappy ReviewIt’s a fantastic concept and and beautifully illustrated, it has offered up more questions from the Grott Monsters than I could possibly answer and a few visits to Google for research purposes. Win!SynopsisVibrantly illustrated and truly inspirational, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls tells the[Read more]
The Strange Disappearance of a Bollywood StarBy Vaseem KhanSnappy ReviewThere is something quite enchanting about this series. Enchanting, intriguing and just a damn good read. Escapism at its best!SynopsisIn the third delightful Baby Ganesh Agency novel, Inspector Chopra and his elephant sidekick investigates the darkly glittering underbelly of Bollywood when a film star vanishes into[Read more]
The Good HouseBy Ann LearySnappy ReviewSlow to begin, but well worth it. A book that will draw you in slowly then hit you for six.SynopsisHildy Good is hiding a secret from her town, her family – and even herself. A funny, poignant and revealing novel that’s become a word of mouth smash-hit in the US.[Read more]
Frogkisser!By Garth NixSnappy ReviewThe best fairytale has everything… Royalty, a quest, talking animals, weasel soldiers, an Association of Responsible Robbers, flying carpets good wizards evil sorceresses, true love, and a …. frogkisser!SynopsisA rollicking fantasy-adventure by the master of children’s speculative fiction. Talking dogs. Mischievous wizards. An evil stepstepfather. Loads and loads of toads. Such is[Read more]
I Let You GoBy Clare MackintoshSnappy ReviewWow, brilliant psychological thriller! One that will have you guessing, then second guessing. Grab the tissues too.SynopsisA tragic accident. It all happened so quickly. She couldn’t have prevented it. Could she? In a split second, Jenna Gray’s world descends into a nightmare. Her only hope of moving on is[Read more]
Dragon’s Green – Worldquake Sequence 1By Scarlett ThomasSnappy ReviewThe perfect fantasy for a budding bibliophile. Books. adventure, magic… Brilliant!Synopsis‘Some people think opening a book is a simple thing. It’s not. Most people don’t realise that you can get truly lost in a book. You can. Especially you. Do not open any of these books without[Read more]
DregsBy Jorn Lier HorstSnappy ReviewMore Nordic Noir with a real feel. Translation is good but might throw you out of the story once or twice.SynopsisChief Inspector William Wisting is an experienced policeman familiar with the dark side of human nature. He lives in challenging times for the Norwegian police force, meeting them with integrity and[Read more]
Thin AirBy Ann CleevesSnappy Review6th in the series, however it also works well as a stand alone. Amazing setting, and the writing takes you right there to Unst. A mystery that will have you guessing and jumping at characters that I’m sure you would have met somewhere along the way.SynopsisA group of old university friends[Read more]