Welcome to Day one of the Blackout book tour. Blackout, though new to the UK, has been published across numerous countries in 15 different languages- which is just astonishing. This is Marc’s debut novel, and I must say, its a brilliant one; a gripping thriller that had me on the edge of my seat from the get go. Although maybe not the most unique, it was executed with perfect precision. Continue reading “Blackout by Marc Elsberg”

So like all overly obsessive book lovers, at the start of the year I love looking at what books are due to come out and pre-ordering a bundle so that I get exciting little book parcels throughout the year. But this year most of my top books are once I’ve known about for a while, either being sequels to some of my favourite books, or new books from favourite authors. This is just going to be my list of five (ish- a novella is included) most anticipated books for this year. Sorry that this is a little late in the year. Continue reading “Exciting Books of 2017”

Looking for a spooky, chilling thriller to snuggle down with during these colder evenings, then this is definitely one for you to pick up.  From start to finish this book moves at a constantly rapid pace, with not a single dull moment-proving to make this a quick intriguing read, helped by the fact it draws you in and refuses to let you go. Continue reading “Dear Amy by Helen Callaghan”

Welcome to day one of the Burned and Broken virtual book tour, its such an honour to be able to be part of this. When I read the press release for this novel, I was immediately sucked into the of Donna’s story, as well as the fact it is based in Southend- a place I visited a lot through my childhood. This book actually surprised me at just how engrossed I became in it, not wanting to put it down pretty much from the time I started it. Continue reading “Burned and Broken by Mark Hardie”

Wow, January already- last year was a weird mix of, gone in a flash, and dragging through the entire year. But all in all I’m glad that it is over and that we can now move on with a new year, new opportunities and new goals. Starting this year, I’m not necessarily in the best place to start off, and I’m going to use this post to give you an idea as to where I am in my life as of right now. Continue reading “January Life Update”

So I shall keep this short but sweet. I have exciting news!! I’m working with Penguin to be able to offer all of my lovely followers the opportunity to win one of THREE copies of Katie Khan’s fabulous debut novel, Hold Back the Stars. Ive got a full review that I’ve linked below so you can just how much I loved this book. To enter this giveaway is really simple, all you need to do is follow me on Twitter at @Alexxmarie74 and RT my pinned tweet- it really is that simple!

Hold Back the Stars review:  https://angelwingsandpetticoats.wordpress.com/2017/01/15/hold-back-the-stars-by-katie-khan/

Welcome to the Girls on Fire book tour!! A huge thank you to Grace and Little Brown for sending me this book and allowing me the opportunity to share me thoughts on this novel during this virtual tour. Although not a debut, this is Robin Wasserman’s first adult novel, dealing with many adult themes- definitely not suitable for those under 16!! Continue reading “Girls on Fire by Robin Wasserman”

Going into this book I was not too sure what to expect; described as a sci-fi romance I was in two minds about how I would take this. I love a good sci-fi, and enjoy a nice romantic element to a novel but I do not like novels that focus purely on the romance in the majority of cases. This one was different- I absolutely LOVED it!! Continue reading “Hold Back the Stars by Katie Khan”

Last year I set myself some reading goals, and to say the least it didn’t go overly well. This year, therefore I’m setting myself some even harder ones! Make sense? No? I know, its a bit crazy! But oh well, I have a good feeling about the blog and my reading this year so I’m going to aim high. Continue reading “2017 Reading Goals”

Welcome to Day one of ‘The Dry’ blog tour, really exciting to be one of the first day hosts. The Dry is a debut crime novel based in Australia during the worst drought for a century, when Aaron Falk comes back to the small town for his old school best friends funeral. Luke Hadler was found shot dead along with his wife and son, looking suspiciously like a suicide, but not all are convinced. Falk is tasked with looking into the death of his friend, reconnecting with some of his old school friends and opening up questions about the death of his old school romance that happened 20 years previous. Continue reading “‘The Dry’ by Jane Harper”