Wow this was not quite what I expected but it was a fascinating and powerful read. Its touching and heart wrenching at times. Rupert has led quite the life and he's totally open and honest about it all. This tells from childhood forwards. He easily injects some humour into what could be a dark book. As someone who has lost people close and been to many funerals, I can see logic in his ideas though some are a little too eccentric to me#Netgalley 4*

#WondrousWednesday @Eggs
Sweet candy
A mix of the two, buy bits to put together as I'm not that creative.
Skeleton
Owls
Mummy
ScaryMovieThon
Hocus pocus
Spell
Cobwebs
Carve pumpkins 🎃
Graveyard

Play along anyone who wants to.

This had a really interesting premise and began fully in the action. But the world building was a little lacking so didn't develop why and how things might happen. That being said I did enjoy the story. It does have a bit of a cliff-hanger ending so I'm hoping there is another to follow eventually. I would like to read more. The characters are tough to really like as we don't get to see them deeply but I did warm to Straid and Carra. 3* #Netgalley

A handy follow up to their first book filled with more useful tips. It's also funny and relatable. 5*

Aww what a cute and sweet festive story. A perfect christmas gift to anyone who loves a christmas romance. It does feature grief and dying in this but its handled well and honest. The plot is simple but works out really well. I love how it comes together over the course of a year. It does feel a little rushed at certain times but the important bits are just right. The ending was gorgeous. I loved it so much. #Netgalley 4*

A guide to decluttering and organising.

This was so helpful. Short easy to follow ideas. Plus hilarious anecdotes and tips from the authors. Love all the pictures making it fun and aesthetically pleasing. 5*

A collection of three Agatha Christie stories. Appointment with death was one of the first I ever read. I love the mystery in it. Having a re read of all my novels of hers.

#WondrousWednesday @Eggs
Hay Ride
Pick Apples
Nature walk
Bonfire
Curl up with a book
Either caramel or candy
Potato soup
Apple cinnamon for the smell but wouldn't drink either.

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Oh I do love a Jo Thomas novel and this is possibly my favourite. It was so good and oh all the talk of chocolate, my mouth was watering throughout this. The plot is simple but fun and captures a whole range of emotions. I loved Clara so much and the way she found her way through to the truth of what she really wanted. Though she had me on the edge of my seat a few times. The ending was everything I wanted for this book. #Netgalley 5*

#WondrousWednesday @Eggs
Cocoa
Green
Spooky
Tangible book
Halloween 🎃
Gloves
Low-key group.

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A fun and colourful look at organising. These girls know how to organise beautifully. I love all the rainbow colour schemes. Not sure I'm that dedicated but did find a few handy tips and storage solutions. 5*

This was an interesting read. So relatable as a reader. The section with the kindle was hilarious. Its funny and a great read for any book lover. 4*

An interesting read. It's very open and honest. She does touch on post natal depression but it's real and sensitive. I do love a label and a list. This is more her story but there's some good advice too. 4*

* shy, quiet but approachable. Older ladies and gentlemen always seemed to chat to me in the supermarket.
* Kind, helpful, determined and open.
* Jane Eyre. She's quiet but has this hidden strength and independence to get on with life.

Thanks for the tag @Eggs . Play along everyone if you want.

Not the tagged book but by same author,
Prince Darius needs a wife, a future queen but no one appeals until Elara. She has her own agenda but fate may have its own plan in store.

This is a short and pretty sweet fantasy romance. There's a little drama and some humour in it. Easy reading with a really good ending. I loved Elara she's brilliant and sassy. The writing is descriptive and kept me reading. A fun fantasy romance short story. 4 *

This was a real thrill ride and there is a lot going on. It did take me a while to get into the story but I was hooked eventually. There's various plots happening at the same time but they do eventually converge and balance. The characters are interesting. They all have their own flaws and darkness yet you warm to certain ones. I must admit I did come to like Mr Christmas in particular. #Netgalley 4*

A fascinating look at decluttering and rearranging your space.

This was really interesting and full of useful tips. There's also some illustrations on how to fold various items like towels and clothes. I'm moving so found this really helpful. 5*

Oh what a lovely festive read this was. Definitely a must for Christmas. This was such a cute story and I read it really quickly. I love the idea of a cat cafe even as a dog lover. The plot is well written and we get some drama thrown in as well which was very good. The ending was beautiful and I loved how the story came together, The characters are easy to warm up to and you want that happy ending. #Netgalley 4*

A comprehensive and colourful guide on decluttering your home.

This was such an interesting and useful read. It's full of tips and help for each room in your house. Moving soon so this has been invaluable in helping declutter for the move. A great easy read.

Wow this was so dark and not quite what i expected yet I did enjoy it. THe plot follows three different arcs, Shelley, John and a shorter arc featuring Paul. The story is quite fast paced with short chapters so it does jump POV quite a bit yet it was easy to follow. John's part is shorter and i would have liked a little more if I'm honest. The ending was very good with an air of sadness and hope that did fit the story. #Netgalley 4*

An interesting and informative read about decluttering. This focuses on the emotional reasons for the clutter which was fascinating and relatable. A worthy read if needing to have a clear out or moving.

#ForTheLoveOfBooks readathon finished yesterday and although I didn't get much reading done. I finished one book and was close with another. It also got me out of my reading slump so that's great
@TheSpineView

Well this was much darker than I expected but it was very good. It does deal with some triggering subjects such as child abuse. The plot is a steady burn to a very dramatic yet well written ending. Now the ending was just right for the story and I liked how it all came together. This is book 3 in the series so I will certainly be looking our for the others. A brilliant thriller with an added bonus of love. 4*

Well this was a fun read. We meet all sorts of mythical creatures and they're lots of fun. This was an unusual read and not what I was expecting and yet I found myself enjoying the ride. The plot is crazy but the story develops and it doesnt get lost along the way. The characters have their own merits and I loved Ben so much. It was an interesting twist to give him anxiety and it just made him cuter. Eleanor is hilarious too. #Netgalley 4*

#ForTheLoveofBooks readathon starts today. I don't really have any goals except to try and pick up my reading. It's also my birthday this weekend so hoping for some extra reading time.
@TheSpineView

I do love Rainbow Rowell so much. I have to admit this wasn't my favourite story but I still enjoyed it. The plot jumps from the past to the present throughout the story. It can be a little confusing at times but I liked seeing their history that got them to this point. Its very real and not sugar coated like some stories can be. Shiloh's hesitation as a mother make sense and often get glossed over so i like that this felt much more realistic.

This is my favourite book from childhood and I still love reading it. Now I have the graphic novel which really adds to the story. They capture the essence and the wildness so easily.

First in the series and a great start to it. The plot is fast paced and dramatic from the very beginning. Mallory is an interesting lead as she's dealing with a lot before adding in possible feelings for a guy. The ending was really clever and I liked how it all came about. Its quite a build up but it ends in the best way it could. A great thriller with a romance added in. 4*

An interesting read with some really handy tips on decluttering. The book covers a whole year with plans for each season. Ideal for those having a change in circumstances like new baby, new family dynamic etc. 4*

A fun short sexy romance. Part of a series so I'm looking forward to reading others in the series. Gotta love a hot romance in the summer heat. 4*

This was a slow burn story with the mystery of the killing as well as the book mystery along the way. The mystery was interesting and i liked how it all came together. The characters are interesting though you don't get to know anyone on a deeper level in this but I believe there may be more to come. The plot was well written and laid the scene for the times really well. The ending was really well put together and tied the story. #Netgalley 3*

Been away on holiday to Hopton-on-sea with the family. The weather for England was actually pretty good so got some beach time reading in. The beach isn't massive but my girls had fun in the sea.

Wow this was so good. Its a retelling of Mansfield park which I have yet to read so was able to appreciate it for what it was rather than its link to the original. The story takes us from the past to the present and from England to Nigeria which just adds so much depth to the story. The plot was easy to follow and very well written. The details and emotions were so on point. A brilliant read. #Netgalley 4*

Well this was an interesting read. As a parent myself it makes me glad my girls never went through a biting phase. The plot is quite twisted and you're never quite sure until the reveal exactly who is involved. I did figure out some of it but not all. Its a little creepy at times but I enjoyed the murder. The ending was well done if felt a little rushed once past the big reveal. Its hard to like any of the characters. #Netgalley 3*

This was an interesting read. The plot gets lost a little in the drama of Beth's life up until the end. I did like how it all came together and the ending was well written. I did just about figure the truth of Charlotte's death before the ending and it was clever. The characters are not overly likeable but in many ways it fits with the plot really well. Beth is a trainwreck for much of the story and you just dont know what to believe. #Netgalley

A historical look at poisoning in Norfolk.

This was a really interesting read. The cases are detailed and follow the case as fully as they can. I do love a local crime book. 4*

Wow what a dark twisted ride this was. It starts out fairly simply and you think you know them all but then it all starts to twist and turn. There's a lot going on throughout this but it all comes together in an explosive ending that was uttely brilliant and so clever. And that ending wow talk about dramatic, you just had no idea who if anyone would survive. I love a thriller that hooks me in like this one did. #Netgalley 4*

#CoverLove Day 6: #Yellow. Two very funny books. Joe Lycett can be so funny at times. Plus I love Gil Sims book series.
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

#CoverLove day 4: #Leaves. Well here we have a book with leaves on and the leaves of my very tall sunflowers 🌻 some are over 7ft tall now. @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

As a Norfolk girl, I love reading books about my local area and being able to recognise places is always fun. This was an interesting read. The cases are short but you get the main details. Some were new to me but others I did recognise. 4*

#CoverLove
Day 1 #Red
One red book and some very pretty red roses 🌹 they're a dark red growing in our wishing well.
@Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Wow what a ride this was. You just don't know who did what until the end. I think I figured it out just before Will did and what a genius twist that was. This is the newest installment in the series and definitely one of the best ones. I was hooked from the start. Plus I'm a sucker for the relationship between Will and Sara. I love how healthy and sweet it is in this one. They have some great moments and brilliant lines together. 5* #Netgalley

This was am interesting story and at times the characters frustrate so much. Its easy to relate better to Eden. I did find the bracketed school, education bits a little distracting but some ofvthe footnotes were handy. The plot itself is a simple one with lots of drama. The ending however was perfect and I really liked how it came together. Its hard to like the characters but Rufus, Eden and ger dad were my fave. #Netgalley 3*

A fascinating look at the life of a forensics pathologist. It features some well known cases like the death of Princess Diana. It's a hard read at times but so interesting to see the process and the person behind it. 4*

This was an interesting and fairly quick read. The plot is simple and easy to follow. I loved how the murder was worked out and the ending was well done yet sad. I did figure that might be how that part of the story ended. The characters are likeable for the most part especially Adam. He puts himself under a lot of pressure and makes mistakes but you want him to succeed. A good mystery. #Netgalley 4*

I am a fan of Lucy Foley so was looking forward to this. It was a little slow to start with but once I got into it, I was hooked. The story jumps around from before the solstice, the day of and the day after. Plus we jump back in time as well. I liked how the story moved around as it left you wanting more each time it changed. The plot was steady building to a dramatic twist filled ending. I figured out some parts. #Netgalley 4*

This was such an interesting read and the drag names are brilliant and hilarious. Especially Will's. The plot is sweet, fun but does focus on the way the world still sees drag queens and the lgbtq+ community. The ending was perfect and I loved how it all came together. We also learn the story of the creators of KIssmet adding a little more depth and tying everything together. I really liked Patrick and Will, Plus April was great too. A fun read.

Another Agatha mystery. Once again she's risking her life to discover the truth of a killer, plus some mystery creatures and a paternity suit.

There's a lot going on in this story but it all comes together by the end. I love these mysteries, you can never be sure who might turn out to be the killer. The ending was wow, I knew there had to be one last bit and it came together perfectly. Another great read.

This was such a good read. I really enjoyed this so much. Its an easy read with some truly emotional moments. The plot is simple with a few dramatic moments along the way. The ending is absolutely perfect and I loved how all their stories came together. The characters are all so likeable especially Albie. He was my favourite. A brilliant read. #Netgalley 5*

Everyone has a secret and has been lying. This was an interesting read and the plot drew me in. There's a lot going on and at times it came across as a little rushed. The ending was not quite how I wanted it to end but I think for the concept of the book it worked really well. There is no one overly likeable in this at all. Every person has their own issues and by the end you're not sure who or how you want it to end. #Netgalley 3*