Friend Request by Laura Marshall

Another ARC Netgalley request which I really enjoyed, I will read more by this Author, no doubt.

My review, published in the usual places of course :- Absolutely brilliant book, was completely pulled in from the start to the unexpected finish.

The writing flowed along easily and the characters were likeable, Louise was great as the paranoid mother hooked on her past.

I mean who doesn't think back to their awkward school days with just a hint of trepidation?

The story stayed fairly true to life and was realistic in the characters actions, I really couldn't put Friend Request down!

The Devils Colony by Bill Schweigart

This was a brilliant book, which I later found out had two instalments previously, which I am definitely going to read.
It worked well as a standalone however and read like an episode of Supernatural or something, with the story flowing at a fast pace.
The characters were great and I really cared what happened to them, the supernatural element kept my interest and was original and descriptive throughout.
Highly recommend this author and will read more.
4* from me.

The Darkness Within by Lisa Stone

Hard to read in some places, this was a novel based on fact and fiction and was truly plausible.
The author has obviously researched the organ donation subject and appears knowledgeable in the area, it makes for a harrowing story.
The characters are strong, although not always likeable and the story is told at a good pace, easily keeping my interest.
I wouldn't mind checking out some more of this authors books, as the style of writing is smooth and easy to read and understand.

The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter

I am a big fan of Karin Slaughters work, this book was a great standalone -

As a fan of Karin Slaughter's other novels I was keen to read this one, it didn't disappoint.
Fast paced, gritty and descriptive in a way that only this author can, this story is a harrowing tale of abuse, revenge and maybe even a little forgiveness.
Switching back and forth between the past and the present this book is cleverly put together with solid characters and an interesting, tense storyline.
I could not put this book down, hard to read in some places regarding the abuse but highly recommended!

Just.... WOW

Yesterday was my 11 year old daughters Primary School Leavers Ball, she calls it a Prom.
I don't remember having this at my school when was younger, and in a way I am glad.
It's all about keeping up with Joneses you see, they are 11 but each competed to be the best, there were four horse and carriages carrying some of the girls, my daughter shared a limo with 15 other boys and girls, she wanted a white ball gown and new shoes, she wanted professionally done nails and hair, in the end I had to compromise, I did my best by doing her hair and nails myself and buying her a new dress and accessories.
She looked gorgeous, they all did, but at 11, when is it all too much?

Revenant:Blood Justice by Leslie Joan Linder

I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more about Enid, her family and her quest.
It took me a chapter or two to get into the book but then was easy and interesting to read, skipping back and forth between past events and the present and throwing legendary figures into the fiction and introducing them and their characters with flare and originality.
Enid is a good, solid heroine and her love interest offsets her personality perfectly.
The novel is filled with a whole rainbow of characters, with great descriptions and aims, I will be reading the next instalment without hesitation.

The Truth (Nightwalker Mysteries P2) by Marcus Brown

I recently met my girlfriends for a play date with all our kiddies, I swear it's the only time I speak to another adult these days unless it's a fleeting "hello" to another school mother and it always picks my mood up.

Lately I've been feeling a little trapped, I love my children unconditionally and never regret anything but bringing three children up alone is quite a task.

I never thought I would have more than one child and she has just turned 11 so when my little boy (now 5) popped out closely followed by my 3 year old daughter I was out of my depth, put that together with a very needy man and it ultimately felt like I now had 4 kids, the relationship crumbled and now there's just me and my babies, not much interaction from anywhere else actually!

So friends, no matter how rare you meet up, are a tonic, it's always nice to know you're not the only one out there struggling or a bit lonely.

Plus I always have my books.

The latest being Marcus Brown's second novella The Truth, here is my honest review - 

Beginning from where Second Self ended, the action starts right in and doesn't disappoint.
I found this second instalment very easy to read and thoroughly enjoyed the more in depth description of the main characters.
The whole story has a bit of everything from Gypsy Folklore to Vampires to the Supernatural and because of another abrupt ending, I'm eagerly awaiting the third book.