Reviews

  • The Little Girl in the Wardrobe by C.J. Grayson

    The Little Girl in the Wardrobe by C.J. Grayson

    ๐Ÿšช THE LITTLE GIRL IN THE WARDROBE by C.J. GRAYSON ๐Ÿšชโ€จThe chilling opening scene of a terrified girl hiding in a wardrobe set the stage for an unforgettable thriller that never lets up. With its complex, twist-filled plot and dark secrets, the story kept me on edge from start to finish. This book is perfect for fans of heart-pounding suspense and unpredictable thrillers. #CJGrayson #TheLittleGirlInTheWardrobe #JoffeBooks #ZooloosBookTours ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ปโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • If She’s Found by Alesha Dykema

    If She’s Found by Alesha Dykema

    ๐Ÿ” IF SHEโ€™S FOUND by ALESHA DYKEMA ๐Ÿ”โ€จA child vanishes. The parents are hiding something. A tightly woven psychological thriller full of secrets, tension, and questions that kept me reading in one breathless sitting. Perfect for fans of domestic suspense and unreliable narrators. #AleshaDykema #IfShesFound #JoffeBooks #ZooloosBookTours ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ปโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • Horrible Husbands by Jessica Huntley

    Horrible Husbands by Jessica Huntley

    ๐Ÿท HORRIBLE HUSBANDS by JESSICA HUNTLEY ๐Ÿทโ€จThree lifelong friends. One wild girlsโ€™ weekend. A dark, wine-fuelled revenge plan. Part dark comedy, part domestic suspense, and fully addictive. Think Desperate Housewives meets Big Little Liesโ€”with a deadly twist. #JessicaHuntley #HorribleHusbands #JoffeBooks #ZooloosBookTours ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ปโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • The Shattered Past by Janey Clarke

    The Shattered Past by Janey Clarke

    ๐Ÿœ๏ธ THE SHATTERED PAST by JANEY CLARKE ๐Ÿœ๏ธ I donโ€™t usually reach for westerns, but Iโ€™m so glad I did. The story of Josh and Amy pulled me in with its rich setting, emotional depth, and slow-burn adventure. Itโ€™s a tale of second chances and trust, with enough twists to keep you hooked. #JaneyClarke #TheShatteredPast #BlossomSpringPublishing #ZooloosBookTours ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ปโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • Wrapped in Winter by Carolina Jax

    Wrapped in Winter by Carolina Jax

    โ„๏ธ WRAPPED IN WINTER by CAROLINA JAX โ„๏ธโ€จA cozy, steamy small-town romance full of heart, healing, and hot cocoa! With found family, single mom vibes, and a snowy Montana setting youโ€™ll want to experience yourself. This is a perfect winter warmer – with a little added spice! January and Drakeโ€™s chemistry will melt even the frostiest heart. #CarolinaJax #WrappedinWinter #TorchLitInk ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ปโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • Sweet Little Lies by Leah Cupps

    Sweet Little Lies by Leah Cupps

    ๐Ÿฐ SWEET LITTLE LIES by LEAH CUPPS ๐Ÿฐ A small-town bakery, a whirlwind romance, and a disappearance that wonโ€™t stay buried. Blending cozy charm with chilling suspense. Full of secrets, flawed characters, and just enough romance, this simmering psychological mystery is perfect for fans of slow-burn tension and stories where nothing is quite as sweet as it seems. #LeahCupps #SweetLittleLies #InkubatorBooks #ZooloosBookTours ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ปโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • Love You To Death by Rowen Chambers

    Love You To Death by Rowen Chambers

    ๐Ÿ’€ LOVE YOU TO DEATH by ROWEN CHAMBERS ๐Ÿ’€ Disturbing, addictive, and unforgettable. This could be the most unsettling thriller Iโ€™ve ever read. Averyโ€™s story unfolds in sharp, vivid detail as she pieces together a past that refuses to stay buried. The emotional impact is intense, and the tension doesnโ€™t let up. A must-read if you like your thrillers haunting and hard to shake. #RowenChambers #LoveYouToDeath #InkubatorBooks #ZooloosBookTours ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ปโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • A Guilty Woman by Charlotte Barnes

    A Guilty Woman by Charlotte Barnes

    ๐Ÿ–ค A GUILTY WOMAN by CHARLOTTE BARNES ๐Ÿ–ค A dark, addictive psychological thriller that plays with truth, perception, and the stories we tell ourselves. Caroline opens the book by pulling the trigger in a crowded bar – and unravels her story through podcasts, courtrooms, and a prison manuscript that may or may not reveal the truth. Unsettling, layered, and gripping to the final page. #CharlotteBarnes #AGuiltyWoman #BloodhoundBooks ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ปโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • An Italian Island Secret by Victoria Springfield

    An Italian Island Secret by Victoria Springfield

    ๐ŸŒบ AN ITALIAN ISLAND SECRET by VICTORIA SPRINGFIELD ๐ŸŒบ A beautifully written, emotionally rich story set on the stunning Italian island of Ischia. This is the kind of novel that stays with you. With vivid descriptions, moving family drama, and heartfelt moments of romance and self-discovery, this book feels like a sun-drenched escape with real depth. Ornella and Alessiaโ€™s intertwined journeys are touching and unforgettable. #VictoriaSpringfield #AnItalianIslandSecret #BoldwoodBooks #NetGalley ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ปโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ #BestRead2025 (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • His Truth Her Truth by Noelle Holten

    His Truth Her Truth by Noelle Holten

    ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ HIS TRUTH HER TRUTH by NOELLE HOLTEN ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ A gripping, emotionally charged crime novel that explores grief, deception, and the power of assumptions. With its haunting mystery, deeply human characters, and jaw-dropping twists, Noelle Holten delivers a masterclass in psychological suspense. If you love crime fiction that keeps you guessing until the final page, this one is a must-read! #NoelleHolten #HisTruthHerTruth #OneMoreChapter #NetGalley ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ปโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ #BestRead2025 (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • Shadows on the Levels by David Hodges

    Shadows on the Levels by David Hodges

    ๐ŸŒซ๏ธ SHADOWS ON THE LEVELS by DAVID HODGES ๐ŸŒซ๏ธ Dark secrets, eerie settings, and heart-racing twists. It had me double-checking my locks and reading way past bedtime! My first time meeting Detective Kate Hamblin, and now I want to read the whole series. With a cold case, a creepy village, and a pulse-pounding plot, this thriller grabs you from page one and doesnโ€™t let go. #DavidHodges #ShadowsOnTheLevels #JoffeBooks #ZooloosBookTours โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • The Ski Resort by Catherine O’Connell

    The Ski Resort by Catherine O’Connell

    ๐ŸŽฟ THE SKI RESORT by CATHERINE O’CONNELL ๐ŸŽฟ A gripping mystery set in the glamorous yet dangerous world of Aspen. It blends snow, secrets, and suspense. From the chilling avalanche opening to the twisty second half, itโ€™s packed with tension and atmosphere. The skiing detail is vivid, the setting pulls you in. Perfect for fans of wintry mysteries and unique locations. #CatherineOConnell #TheSkiResort #JoffeBooks #ZooloosBookTours โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • Goodbye 2024 – Hello 2025

    Goodbye 2024 – Hello 2025

    Looking back over the year, itโ€™s been an incredible journey filled with amazing books! While I only started recording my reads halfway through the year – after a challenging start to what turned out to be myย best year yet – thereโ€™s so much to celebrate. My review page is brimming with all the wonderful books Iโ€™ve devoured and shared since 2016. Iโ€™ve also had the pleasure of joining some fantastic book tours and readalongs with…

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  • New Beginnings and Grand Openings

    New Beginnings and Grand Openings

    ๐Ÿ”” NEW ๐Ÿ”” #BookReview ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ New Beginnings and Grand Openings by A.R. Winters A delightful new series McBlackโ€™s Treats Cafe Cozy Mysteries. If you love cozy mysteries, New Beginnings and Grand Openings by A.R. Winters is a must-read! Tiffany and Rosie move to the charming town of Mariposas, dreaming of a peaceful life running their Bakery Cafe. But when sabotage and murder threaten their plans, Tiffโ€™s investigative instincts kick in, uncovering secrets and suspects at…

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  • Unruly

    Unruly

    ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป #bookreview ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ for David Mitchellโ€™s Unruly History has never been my thingโ€”uninspiring school lessons left me avoiding it for years, but David Mitchellโ€™s hilarious and insightful dive into Englandโ€™s early monarchy completely changed my perspective. Packed with fascinating facts and sharp humour, it turns the chaos of kings and queens into an accessible, laugh-out-loud experience. Listening to the audiobook while following along in the paperback was the perfect combo. If you think history is…

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  • The Family Next Door

    The Family Next Door

    ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป #bookreview ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ for The Family Next Door by Charlotte Stevenson Tense, chilling, and engrossing, The Family Next Door is a psychological thriller that hooked me from page one. Viola, a retired widow, becomes obsessed with her unsettling new neighbours at Number 33. Rhys is hostile, Wendy fragile, and their eerie daughter Mirabelle left me chilled. The dual POV adds depth, while the twists kept me speculating until the shocking conclusion. Dark, original, and impossible…

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  • The First Half

    The First Half

    ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽง๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป #bookreview ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ The First Half by Gabby Logan Gabby Loganโ€™s memoir is a captivating and intimate listen, narrated by Gabby herself. Her journey from gymnast to trailblazer in broadcasting is inspiring. She shares her story with warmth, humor, and honesty, addressing family, ambition, and challenges like the loss of her brother, her fatherโ€™s struggles with alcoholism, and sexism in her career. Gabbyโ€™s passion, resilience, and determination shine through in every chapter. This is a…

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  • Beautiful Ugly

    Beautiful Ugly

    ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป #bookreview ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney A gripping psychological thriller that kept me hooked from the first page to the last! The story follows a grief-stricken writer who retreats to a remote Scottish island in search of inspiration, only to uncover dark secrets and face unsettling mysteries. The atmospheric writing is exceptionalโ€”moody, vivid, and utterly immersive. Every twist left me breathless, the tension built relentlessly, and the conclusion was both shocking and satisfying.…

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  • The Cleaner

    The Cleaner

    ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป #bookreview ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ The Cleaner by Mary Watson The Cleaner is a masterclass in suspense, with a gripping and original storyline that hooked me from the start. Esmie, a cleaner with a hidden agenda, navigates a world of deceit in a secluded street of posh houses, where everyone is hiding secrets. Watson keeps you guessing, leading you down unexpected paths with brilliant twists that change everything. Esmieโ€™s journey is as emotional as it is thrilling,…

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  • This Christmas

    This Christmas

    ๐Ÿ“ฃ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ #bookreview Emma Heatheringtonโ€™s This Christmas ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’– Heartwarming festive romance ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’– This Christmas by Emma Heatherington is a beautifully written story of love, loss, and hope. Rose, seeking refuge from heartache, retreats to a cozy Donegal cottage with her loyal dog, George. Charlie, grappling with his own grief, has Max, his steadfast companion. When their Christmas plans unexpectedly intertwine, their journey of healing and connection unfolds through tender, funny, and endearing moments. The charming village…

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