Orkney, 1940. Five hundred Italian prisoners-of-war arrive to fortify these remote and windswept islands. Resentful islanders are fearful of the enemy in their midst, but not orphaned twin sisters Dorothy and Constance. Already outcasts, they volunteer to nurse all prisoners who are injured or fall sick. Soon Dorothy befriends Cesare, an artist swept up by … More Review: The Metal Heart by Caroline Lea
This story is for anybody who loves the tale of Romeo & Juliet, but with a modern setting in New York City in the era of Twitter wars, and the feud behind the quarrelling families is due to delicious food! So, a word of caution, you might not want to read this if you’re on … More Review: Tweet Cute by Emma Lord
Antonina ‘Nina’ Beaulieu is a young lady staying with her cousin and his wife, Gaétan and Valérie, for the grand season of society where ladies seek to find a suitable match and marry. Enter Hector Auvray. Hector and Nina meet at a ball and whilst Nina is smitten, Hector has other ideas. He learns Nina … More Review: The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
“Never apologize for loving someone. Even when it hurts. Especially when it hurts.” My heart is singing! I LOVED THIS BOOK!This is everything you want when you pick up a YA fantasy. The writing was engaging, the pace was quick, the story was eventful and jam packed with action. It was absolutely incredible. And unforgettable. … More Review: The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni
Two women, bound by a child, a nd a secret that will change everything . . . London, 1754. Six years after leaving her illegitimate daughter Clara at London’s Foundling Hospital, Bess Bright returns to reclaim the child she has never known. Dreading the worst, that Clara has died in care, Bess is astonished to be … More Review: The Foundling by Stacey Halls
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