Kia Abdullah is a welcomed new voice in the crime fiction genre. IT’S TIME TO TAKE YOUR PLACE ON THE JURY. The victim: A sixteen-year-old girl with facial deformities, neglected by an alcoholic mother. Who accuses the boys of something unthinkable. The defendants: Four handsome teenage boys from hardworking immigrant families. All with corroborating stories. … Continue reading Book Review: Take It Back by Kia Abdullah
After loving Slaughter’s previous standalone novel, Pretty Girls, I was so excited to read The Good Daughter, and I bloody loved it, from beginning to end! The stunning new standalone, with a chilling edge of psychological suspense, from No.1 bestselling author Karin Slaughter. One ran. One stayed. But who is…the good daughter? Twenty-eight years ago, … Continue reading Audiobook Review: The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter (Narrated by Susie James)
Today, I have just one question... Do you read series in order or are you an alien who can jump in a series mid-way through? If you know anything about my bookish life, you'll know I'm a firm believer of series being read in order - you wouldn't celebrate your 6th birthday before you've celebrated … Continue reading Urbane #BookHaul: ‘Cos we read series in order
As soon I read the synopsis for this book, I knew it was one I had to read, I was so intrigued – a young man fires his lawyer to deliver his own closing speech as he stands trial for murder. Book Description: An unnamed defendant stands accused of murder. Just before the Closing Speeches, … Continue reading Book Review: You Don’t Know Me by Imran Mahmood
