Mozley's second novel draws upon issues of race, class and priviledge, and the lives of sex workers and other folk in Soho.
HOT STEW – FIONA MOZLEY
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MY DARK VANESSA – KATE ELIZABETH RUSSELL
A dark, immersive novel that will trap you, just like young, vulnerable student Vanessa who becomes a victim of her English teacher, Mr Strane... Fast forward to #metoo, how is Vanessa 'coping'? Be prepared to be taken to a dark, draining place.
NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT THIS – PATRICIA LOCKWOOD
The pretty cover fooled me. One of the WORST books I have EVER READ - literally. I will no longer be talking about this.
DOLLY ALDERTON – GHOSTS
#LizzieReads After the success of her first book/memoir Everything I Know About Love, Dolly Alderton’s first fictitious novel Ghosts is based on her past experience of dating, being ghosted and her popular newspaper column of other people’s dealings with romance. (Her first is still on my never-ending TBR pile!) Through the experiences of Nina, Alderton [...]
FIVE YEARS FROM NOW – PAIGE TOON
As with all Paige Toon novels I have read, a comforting, real, raw and relatable tale of love, betrayal, sadness and family, from young to old, and learning from mistakes.
LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND – RUMAAN ALAM
An eerie, disturbing, chilling yet captivating novel. I don’t know what it was about this book, but it really did leave me feeling left on edge.
THE HOLIDAY – T.M. LOGAN
Another compelling read from T.M. Logan, revealing that not all holidays are as perfect as you expect them to be...
HOW TO FAIL – ELIZABETH DAY
A self-help book, part memoir by Elizabeth Day. In trying to achieve greater things, she has also faced failures which she has learned from. An engaging read, showing that to be successful and gain a fulfilling life, you have to at least try. Learn from your failures!
RUTH JONES – US THREE
#LizzieReads Another GREAT novel from Ruth Jones, who also wrote Never Greener which I really enjoyed. Even though she has only written 2 novels so far (with a 3rd in the pipeline!), I have thoroughly enjoyed each of them as they are stories with real, relatable characters and storylines. Us Three focuses on the friendship [...]
SALTWATER – JESSICA ANDREWS
A confusing coming-of-age story with a confusing based between Ireland, Sunderland and London
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