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Category: Book Review

  • Book Review: Scuttle by Barnaby Walter

    👀 First impressions:Scuttle by Barnaby Walter is one of those books that sinks its claws in from the very first page and refuses to let go. Blending psychological suspense with creeping horror, it follows the unsettling aftermath of a man’s death and the strange, almost supernatural presence that begins to invade the lives of those left behind.…

  • Book Review: The Guest List by Lucy Foley

    👀 First impressions:The Guest List by Lucy Foley promises a stormy island, a glamorous wedding, and a body before the cake is even cut. On paper, it’s the perfect recipe for a modern murder mystery. The story unfolds across multiple perspectives including the bride, the groom, the best man, the bridesmaid, and the wedding planner, each with…

  • Book Review: Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

    👀 First impressions:Annie Bot by Sierra Greer is one of those novels that sneaks up on you, softly, almost gently, and then completely shatters you. It’s a story about Annie, a humanoid AI companion designed to serve her owner, Doug. On the surface, it’s a tale of technology and obedience, but beneath that, it’s a profound exploration…

  • Book Review: Watching You by Helen Fields

    👀 First impressions:Helen Fields is one of those crime authors who knows exactly how to get under your skin, and Watching You proves it. Set in Scotland, this psychological thriller wastes no time pulling you into a chilling game of obsession, control, and fear. The story centres on a woman who realises she’s being watched, every move tracked,…

  • Book Review: The Science of Racism by Keon West

    👀 First impressions:The Science of Racism by Dr. Keon West is one of those books that should be required reading for anyone interested in understanding how prejudice takes root. and how we can begin to dismantle it. As both a social psychologist and a clear, engaging writer, West bridges the gap between academic research and real-world experience.…

  • Book Review: Jaws by Peter Benchley

    👀 First impressions:Before Jaws was the blockbuster that made generations fear the sea, it was Peter Benchley’s chilling 1974 novel, a story that fused horror, suspense, and small-town politics in one unforgettable bite. Set in the fictional seaside town of Amity, Jaws begins with the discovery of a mutilated swimmer and spirals into a nightmare as a great white shark…

  • Book Review: Pax by Tom Holland

    👀 First impressions:After Rubicon and Dynasty, I was eager to see how Tom Holland would complete his trilogy on the Roman Empire, and Pax: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age does not disappoint. Holland’s signature blend of scholarship and storytelling shines through once again, painting the first and second centuries of the Roman Empire with colour, drama, and humanity. Pax explores…

  • Book Review: Living Better by Alastair Campbell

    👀 First impressions:After a close family member’s diagnosis of severe depression, I picked up Living Better: How I Learned to Survive Depression by Alastair Campbell, hoping to better understand what they might be going through. I expected something political or clinical, but what I found was far more human. Campbell, best known as Tony Blair’s former communications director, strips…

  • Book Review: The Nine by Gwen Strauss

    👀 First impressions:The Nine by Gwen Strauss tells the extraordinary true story of nine women who escaped a German labor camp in the final days of World War II. These women, mostly French resistance fighters, were captured, deported, and endured unimaginable hardship before banding together to make their daring escape across war-torn Europe. Strauss, who is the…

  • Book Review: Ghost Story by Elisa Lodato

    👀 First impressions:The title Ghost Story immediately caught my attention, it promises something chilling, something that lingers in the shadows. Elisa Lodato sets her tale on a remote Scottish island, a perfect backdrop for unease and isolation. The premise of a writer haunted by past losses, both literal and metaphorical, had me curious from the start. I was…