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Skin of the Sea is a retelling of the Little Mermaid story by Natasha Bowen. It is set in the 14th century Oyo Empire (modern day Nigeria) during the time of Portuguese slave ships and features black mermaids (Mami Wata), West African mythology, gods and goddesses and a gentle romance. The author is British, of Nigerian and Welsh background. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review
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If you haven't been collecting the Buzz Books, you're missing a lot of free previews. Buzz Books 2023: Spring/Summer is the usual great selection of excerpts from upcoming books.
5★ My review of the current Buzz Books with several suggestions and a link to download for free
Born to perform, Colombian singer
Shakira
has belly-danced her way around the world and founded her own charity. Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara has added her to the Little People BIG DREAMS series - always good.
4★ My review of Shakira with illustrations
What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall
An entertaining psychological drama, but with an OTT ending.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick 
4 stars
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Stef Smith's narration of Christian White's brilliant debut novel, The Nowhere Child, is excellent. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Stealing by Margaret Verble
Had much potential, but the writing didn't work for me.
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Just finished an excellent collection of short stories, set in Ireland during Covid measures:-Life Without Children: Stories by Roddy Doyle
Rated these as 4* (9/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4.5 stars for
Retribution by Aussie Author Sarah BarrieMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The latest novel by Aussie author, Ilsa Evans, Family Baggage is funny, moving and thought-provoking. 5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for Finding Refuge in Bellbird Bay Maggie Christensen
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My review of
The Night Ship by Jess Kidd. A disappointing 3.5★https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Louise Candlish's latest psychological thriller is a clever slow burn with an ending I didn't see coming. Definitely recommended for those who love this genre.
The Only Suspectreview: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The One and Only Dolly Jamieson by Lisa Irelandhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Ben Hall is exactly the right narrator for Mark Smith's Winter trilogy. His rendition of the final book, Land of Fences is excellent. 4.5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of
Gathering Storms by Kerry McGinnis -- 5★ -- 31/01/2023
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of Kingdom of the Blind - Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Pennyhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The first time I've not enjoyed a Stephen King book, I'm afraid!Revival
Review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for: Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Unputdownable!
5⭐️s
Our debut Aussie authors just keep bringing it! This is yet another excellent debut novel to add to a fast growing list…and I for one am very pleased to acknowledge that!
The Proxy Bride is a dual timeline historical fiction by Italian Australian Zoe Boccabella. It shifts between 1980s Queensland with 16-year-old Sofie seeking answers about her parentage; and her grandmother’s story, emigrating from Italy in 1939 on a bride ship, to an arranged marriage and a new country. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
Creative Differences and Other Stories byGraeme SimsionMy review 5★
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Lisa Unger's latest, Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six, is a page-turner that, as others have said, might not be the best read for a cabin getaway..... 4.5★shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished
Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases by Paul Holeshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4 stars for domestic drama/contemporary read
The Library at Wagtail Ridge by Aussie Author Janet GoverMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here are my latest reviews:
Just Watch Me by Jeff Lindsay (of "Dexter" fame). Review here
The Medici Murders by David Hewson (A Venetian mystery) Review here
A Cornish Recipe for Murder by Fiona Leitch (imagine a murder in the Bake Off tent!) Review here
Earlier today, finished the excellent recently-publishedThe Drift by C.J. Tudor
Rated this twisty thriller as 5* (9.5/10). My review is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi
Mainly purple prose under the façade of a fantastical plot. Utterly disappointed.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Yes, even though it’s usually stuff you already know, the reminder is always useful. He is quite soothing to read also,