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! 🫶🏻
Whenever You're Ready by Rachel Runya Katz:
Nia and Jade haven’t spoken in three years, ever since their best friend Michal passed away and their friendship fractured.
But when Michal’s last wish sends them on the road trip they had planned before turning 30, they’re forced to face their past.
The journey through the southern United States is filled with moments of emotional tension, especially with Jonah, Michal’s ex, along for the ride.
As they confront old hurts, Nia grapples with a secret she’s kept for twenty years—she’s been in love with Jade all this time. This might be her only chance to confess.
A heart-breaking, slow-burn romance that beautifully explores friendship, love, and taking a risk when it matters most.
Thank you so much to Kate and the team at Canelo for sending me a finished copy of the book! The book is available to buy now.
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Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh:
Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh is a poignant coming-of-age story set in post-military Nigeria, against the looming threat of the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act of 2014.
The story follows Obiefuna, the black sheep of his family, whose sensitive nature and love of dance set him apart from his pragmatic father and athletic brother. When Obiefuna forms an intimate bond with a boy from a neighbouring village, his happiness is short-lived as his father sends him away to boarding school.
At school, Obiefuna is forced to hide his true self, while his mother, Uzoamaka, grapples with her son’s absence and the family’s unspoken truths. As Nigeria moves closer to criminalising same-sex relationships, Obiefuna’s path to self-acceptance grows more perilous.
Told from the perspectives of Obiefuna and Uzoamaka, Blessings is a beautifully written exploration of identity, love, and family in a society that demands conformity. Ibeh’s debut marks a promising new voice in Nigerian literature.
Thank you so much to the team at Penguin Books for sending me a finished copy. The book is available to buy now.
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The Killer In The Cold by Alex Pine:
Detective Chief Inspector James Walker moved to the small village of Kirkby Abbey in Cumbria for a quieter life with his wife, Annie, and their family.
After years in the Met in London, they sought peace, but murder quickly followed. On Christmas Day, James receives a call about a body found in a wooded area, dressed in a Santa costume. It’s identified as a retired police officer, a former colleague and a friend.
As the investigation unfolds, the evidence is sparse, and panic spreads through the village. James, under pressure from both the community and his team, struggles to keep calm. The case begins to suggest either the work of a serial killer or something more personal.
The plot is more in line with the cosy, community-centred mysteries of Midsomer Murders rather than a darker, grittier crime tale. Perfect for readers who enjoy lighter crime fiction, it’s a suitable read year-round, not just during the festive season.
Thank you so much to the team at Harper Collins UK for sending out a finished copy of the book! The book is available to buy now!
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