Book reviews

Honest reviews from Fliss’s reading pile. Mostly thrillers, historical fiction and romantasy, with the odd surprise.

Fliss holding her copy of Love, Mom by Iliana Xander

Love, Mom

Iliana Xander

Thriller Four stars

A slower start for me, but an amazing second half, an original storyline and some brilliant twists. Definitely worth sticking with!

Fliss's Audiobook Review graphic showing the cover of Her Stepmother's House by K.L. Slater

Her Stepmother's House

K.L. Slater

Thriller Four stars

A solid four-star read for me. If you love domestic thrillers that keep you guessing and deliver twists that go bigger than expected, this one is definitely worth a look.

Fliss's ARC Review graphic showing the cover of The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse by Heather Morris

The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse

Heather Morris

Historical fiction Five stars

Another beautifully written story, inspired by the true story of a piano teacher and her family who became part of the Resistance during the Second World War.

Fliss holding her copy of The Only One Left by Riley Sager

The Only One Left

Riley Sager

Thriller Five stars

I was well and truly hooked from start to finish. The twists, the secrets, the constant second-guessing... I absolutely loved every minute of it.

Fliss's Audiobook Review graphic showing Audible's Dracula, starring Ella Purnell and Jonathan Bailey

Dracula (Audible Original)

Bram Stoker

Horror

I absolutely LOVED it. The atmosphere, the tension, the performances... it was such an immersive listen and quite the ride.

Fliss holding her copy of Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent

Strange Sally Diamond

Liz Nugent

Crime Five stars

This months book club read and it was an easy 5 star for me. I genuinely couldn't put it down.

Fliss's Audiobook Review graphic showing the cover of Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth

Mad Mabel

Sally Hepworth

Crime Four stars

I thought the story was beautifully written, with plenty to keep me turning the pages (or pressing play) and questioning what I thought I knew.

Fliss holding her copy of Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry

Saving Noah

Lucinda Berry

Thriller Five stars

I was hooked from the moment I picked this book up. This is such a deep, difficult and incredibly emotional story, told from the perspective of a mother whose teenage son has committed an absolutely horrific crime.