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! 🫶🏻
Fire by John Boyne:
John Boyne delves into the life of Freya, a successful surgeon with all the trappings of wealth and privilege, but whose life is built on a dark past.
The story examines whether Freya's childhood trauma shaped the person she became or if cruelty was always part of her nature. Through a chilling and uncomfortable psychological journey, Boyne explores the complexities of the human condition, questioning the roles of nurture and nature.
Told from the perspective of both perpetrators and victims, Fire challenges readers to reconsider the quick judgments often made in the wake of crimes.
Thank you so much to the team at Transworld Publicity for sending me a finished copy of the book! The book is available to buy now!
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The Cleaner by Mary Watson:
Esmie is a seemingly invisible figure, a cleaner in an affluent neighbourhood who quietly observes the privileged lives of her employers. Though she’s tasked with sweeping up dirt, it’s not just the mess of their homes she’s after – it’s the secrets they hide.
As Esmie moves through the grand houses of Woodlands, she collects the fragments of broken marriages and hidden deceptions, biding her time.
But beneath her quiet exterior, Esmie harbours a thirst for revenge against one resident who has taken from her the person she loves most. Using the very secrets she uncovers, she plans to make them pay.
The story is compelling, filled with twists and unexpected revelations. While the characters lack depth, their intrigue keeps you turning the pages, eager to discover how Esmie’s carefully laid plan will unfold.
A gripping tale of revenge, secrets, and power.
Thank you so much to the team at Transworld Publicity for sending me a finished copy of the book! The book is available to buy now!
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May All Your Skies Be Blue by Fiona Scarlett:
Set in the summer of 1991, Shauna and Dean follows the poignant and emotional journey of two inseparable friends who grow closer amidst the backdrop of change.
Shauna, drawn to a new salon in her neighbourhood, meets Dean, the owner's son, whose troubled expression and deep sense of responsibility mirror her own. As their friendship blossoms, it eventually turns into something more, but the weight of their personal struggles and external pressures threatens to tear them apart.
This short but powerful story explores love, heartache, and the bittersweet passage of time, knowing from the start that the ending is unlikely to be a happy one.
Shauna and Dean's bond is heart-wrenching, with each chapter intensifying the emotional depth of their relationship, leaving readers devastated by their connection.
Thank you so much to the team at Faber & Faber for sending me an early review copy! The book is available to buy now!
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