An Accidental Royal Kidnap (Royally Funny #1) by Paul Mathews

This was a very random book that I decided to pick up. The dialogues and sentences were constructed in a very entertaining manner. I would have enjoyed it more if not for some repetitive imagery that would have worked with just a mention instead of iterating multiple times in the book. This put me off…

The Case of the Perjured Parrot (Perry Mason #14) by Erle Stanley Gardner

I am currently on a spree of listening to the books of the series that are available to me. Just this year I have reviewed two others: Narrated by: Alexander Cendese As I work my way through the collection, the ones that I can get my hands on, Perry Mason continues to be an engaging read.…

Spellslinger (Spellslinger #1) by Sebastien de Castell

Since I started blogging, I have often stumbled on this book with interesting reviews. When I saw it sitting on a shelf in my library, I decided to take it home. I find the cover really intriguing.It is the first in a series and works well in that context. It provides an overview of a…

The Silence of the White City by Eva García Sáenz

Translator: Nick Caistor This is a translated work that I picked up on a whim. It is the first in a series, although it references an older crime and also a connection between the lead protagonist and the probable villain. During the course of the current narrative, a very (seemingly) random story of the past…

Come Back to the Swamp by Laura Morrison

This is a short piece of fiction that packs a punch. It has an ominous atmosphere and conveys a lot of background information to complete the tale, but for me, I did not feel that sense of completion, although I should have.We have our lead protagonist trying to save a swamp from invasive species when…

Scrabble in the Afternoon by Biddy Wells

I have been on a reading spree, till my head hurt. I have read books I enjoyed, ones I did not as much but this spree left me a little tired. At the end of continuous reading, it is hard to switch tacks and focus actually putting words on paper, however much I enjoy writing…

Take a Chance on Me by Beth Moran

I really liked the previous book by the author : How Not To Be A Loser by Beth Moran I have read just one other book by the author, and I must admit that her narration style appeals to me. I liked reading this book purely from the point of view of the way the story…

The Sisters of Straygarden Place by Hayley Chewins

When I started this story, I did not think I would enjoy it much. I thought that it was written for a younger audience, and I might not appreciate it as such. By the time I finished it, I realised that I liked it because it was aimed at a younger audience and had a…