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Book Mail Round-up 💌

Updated: Jul 2

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!


I'm excited to begin sharing a roundup of the book mail I've received recently. I can't wait to delve into these books and share my thoughts through reviews! Purchase links are provided below. As always, a huge thank you to all the authors and publishers for sending these out to me! 🫶🏻


Five Nights by Rachel Wolf:


You’re invited to join the infamous Scarmado family on a five-night voyage aboard their glamorous new ship. It’s a chance to see your best friend, Belle, newly married to Mattia Scarmado. You haven’t seen her in years.


5️⃣ On the first night, you’ll be wrapped up in the glamour of the ship.

4️⃣ On the second night, you’ll wonder who is sending you threatening notes.

3️⃣ On the third night, someone will die.

2️⃣ On the fourth night, you’ll discover that someone knows the truth of what you did.

1️⃣ On the last night, you’ll be left for dead.


You just can’t put it down, the craziness doesn’t stop. It’s a great mystery book that keeps you so immersed in the story you won’t be able to put it down. Thank you so much to the team at Head Of Zeus for running the competition and picking me as a winner!



Buy the Kindle book here. - Free on Kindle Unlimited



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The Islands of Mists and Miracles by Victoria Mas:


On the 18th of July 1830, Sister Catherine Labouré, a young novice within the Convent of The Daughters of Charity, experiences a miraculous sighting of The Blessed Virgin.


Fast forward to the present day, another Sister is dispatched to the tranquil island of Roscoff in the Finistère region of Brittany, Northwestern France. Filled with hope and longing, she anticipates witnessing a similar divine apparition.


Meanwhile, in Roscoff, resides Isaac, a sombre boy living with his father following the tragic loss of his mother a decade earlier. Unbeknownst to the Sister, it is Isaac who encounters the ethereal presence of The Blessed Virgin.


This short but poignant tale unfolds against the backdrop of Roscoff, delving into the aftermath and repercussions of Isaac's encounter with the divine.


The Island of Mists and Miracles is a succinct yet impactful tale delving into the depths of faith and the intensity of human emotions. Within its pages, readers confront the raw manifestations of jealousy, frustration, and anger, fuelled by unwavering beliefs and heightened sensitivities.


Thank you so much to both the author - Victoria Mas and the team at Double Day for sending the ARC.





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Happiness Falls by Angie Kim:


Happiness Falls unfolds a poignant narrative tracing the journey of a family of five from the moment Adam Parsons, the father and husband, disappears while in the company of his autistic son, Eugene, who also suffers from Angelman Syndrome and is non-verbal.


As the family grapples with this harrowing situation, it becomes evident that Eugene holds the key to unraveling the mystery, despite his inability to communicate verbally.


Narrated by Mia, the sister and daughter, the story embarks on a perplexing quest for truth, guided by clues found in her father's backpack containing notes from a psychological happiness experiment.


Along this journey, the family unearths hidden facets of Adam and Eugene's lives, shedding light on their complexities and secrets.


With Eugene's silence posing a formidable obstacle, the family faces the daunting challenge of piecing together the truth.


Will they uncover the answers they seek, or will the enigma of Adam's disappearance remain shrouded in uncertainty?


Thank you so much to the author - Angie Kim as well as Rosie and the team at Faber Books for sending the copy!








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