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!
As always, thank you to all the authors and publishers for sending these out to me! 🫶🏻
The Boyhood of Cain by Michael Amherst:
The Boyhood of Cain is a tender and searing exploration of love, betrayal, and self-discovery. Set in a small English village, the book follows Daniel, a bright but misunderstood boy navigating his place in a world shaped by family struggles, longing, and unexpected connections.
When Daniel’s father loses his job, the family’s descent into rural hardship exposes cracks in their fragile dynamic. Daniel’s bond with Philip, a new classmate, and the influence of a charismatic art teacher set him on a path fraught with passion and peril.
Michael Amherst’s debut book is introspective yet compelling, capturing the intensity of youth with exceptional depth. The writing is vivid and emotionally charged, delivering an engaging and memorable portrayal of life’s defining moments. A stunning and thought-provoking debut.
Thank you so much to the author - Michael Amherst, as well as the team at Faber Books, for posting me an ARC!
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Patriot by Alexei Navalny:
Patriot is a powerful and deeply moving memoir by Alexei Navalny, chronicling his life as a fearless political opposition leader who risked—and ultimately sacrificed—everything for his beliefs.
Written after his near-fatal poisoning in 2020, the book recounts his journey from youth to activism, his family life, his unwavering fight against authoritarianism, and his harrowing experiences in a brutal Russian prison.
With candid prose and never-before-seen correspondence, Navalny offers a vivid account of his relentless campaign for freedom, the personal cost of defying a dictatorship, and his enduring hope for change. This is not just a story of resistance but a profound reminder of why individual freedom and integrity matter. Patriot is both a tribute to Navalny’s courage and an inspiration to stand firm for justice.
Thank you so much to the team at Vintage Books for posting me a copy of the finished book.
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Sweat By Emma Healey:
Cassie and Liam once shared an intense and all-consuming relationship rooted in a shared passion for fitness and self-improvement. Liam’s obsessive drive for physical perfection and his relentless control over every aspect of Cassie’s life were framed as love and encouragement.
Yet, his dominance pushed her far beyond her limits, suffocating her autonomy and well-being.
One day, Cassie made the life-changing decision to walk out of their flat and leave their toxic relationship behind, vowing never to return to that version of herself again.
Two years later, Cassie is unrecognisable—both inside and out. She’s rebuilt her life, becoming stronger, healthier, and more independent than ever before. Her confidence is hard-won, and she’s determined never to let anyone undermine it again. But when a chance encounter brings her face-to-face with Liam, those old feelings resurface—familiar yet unsettling.
This time, however, things are different. Cassie isn’t the same woman who let Liam dictate her life. She’s in control now, and the power dynamic has flipped. As she wrestles with her lingering emotions and confronts her past, Cassie prepares to show Liam what it feels like to be on the receiving end of the pressure he once forced upon her.
A tense and compelling exploration of power, control, and personal transformation, this book captures the journey from manipulation to empowerment in an emotionally charged and thought-provoking way.
Thank you so much to the author - Emma Healey, and the team at Cornerstone Press for posting me an ARC of this beautiful yet harrowing book.
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