There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that this book fully deserves a 5* review. From the first moment I started reading this, I was quick to realise that this was going to be a story that totally took over me. I wasn't wrong. From beginning to end, this is an intriguing, suspenseful and honest book which kept my wanting more.

The Deviants is predominantly the story of Ella. She is our narrator and through each chapter of the book we learn more about her life and those who are in it. It is clear from the very beginning that Ella is keeping a secret, a dark secret, which is effecting her every day life. We see as she struggles to come to terms with having a sexual relationship with her long-term boyfriend Max and she struggles to deal with her own anger and emotions. It didn't take long for me to roughly work out what her secret would be but it didn't effect the suspense of the story as each chapter revealed that tiny bit more until a really shocking ending.

The Fearless Five were definitely a mixed bunch and I really loved the references to Enid Blyton's The Famous Five. I loved those books as a child and straight away I understood the friendship this groups of teenagers had shared during childhood. Ella is in training for the Commonwealth games but struggling with a dark secret, anger and emotion. Max is the son of a mega rich father who has thrown aside his education to begin work at his father's business, despite the protests of girlfriend Ella. Corey starts out as the weakest link in the group; the one who was bullied for his disability and obsessed with cats and Harry Potter. Zane is now a bully who torments Corey who has seen Zane for who he really is: gay. Fallon is the pregnant teenager who lives with her mother in a house filled with animals and animal skins.

The death of Jessica, Max's sister, is what tore this group apart. What brings them back together is a series of events: the disappearance and death of Corey's cat, discovering Fallon is pregnant, plotting revenge against Fallon's tormentors, seeking revenge against Zane.... And that is just the beginning.

This story is so much more than I thought it was going to be. This is a book about friendship, about rediscovering old friends and building up bridges and making new memories. This is also a book about sexual abuse and the effects this can have on the victim's mental health. There were so many scenes in this book where I couldn't breathe because I felt one of two things: angry or deeply upset. So many incredibly important issues are touched upon in this one book but they are all made to feel so relevant and significant, it was a real reminder of what life can be like for a teenager. There was talk of bullying, seeking revenge (in such cruel ways), suicide, self-harming, pregnancy, sexual abuse, sexual relationship, jealousy, anger. The scope of this book is incredible.

The characters in this book are seriously fantastic. They are all so believable and I think everyone will find something in each of them to relate to. C.J. Skuse has done something really special here, in my opinion. She has created a group of characters who are all incredibly flawed but made them some of the most relatable and painstakingly honest characters I have ever read.

I really loved the writing style and the layout of this book. Each chapter ends with a question in italics which then leads on to the beginning of the next chapter. It ties together seamlessly in an investigation-like manner as we discover more about the truths of the Fearless Five and Ella's own dark secret. Culminating in a heart-pounding confrontation at the beach. I personally didn't see the ending coming and I must admit that I loved it. I felt so emotional and saddened by what happened but at the same time it seemed like the perfect ending for this particular story. The final chapter of this book was full of such raw emotion and I couldn't help but feel a few tears slide down my fave as I finished the last page.

Knowing now what the title The Deviants really means has changed everything about the way I look at this book. If you get a chance, please read this, it really is touching, wonderfully written and important. You won't be disappointed.

I received a copy of this from Netgalley and the publishers in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars

On the whole I really enjoyed reading this book. I was quickly captured by the plot and the gruesome murder of Owen Quine. Cormoran Strike and Robin make an excellent team and I loved seeing how their relationship developed in this story. Galbraith's depiction of London is spot on and the writing style is both simple and highly detailed at the same time.

What I liked most about the book:
- The characterization is fantastic! I absolutely love Strike and Robin as characters and I love to loathe most of the other characters.
- The writing style is easy to read and flows well.
- I didn't know who the killer was at the end and that is a great thing!
- As a bookworm I loved that this book was focused on a writer and the damning book he had written which told of his own murder.

What I wasn't so fond of...
- This was a long winded book. There were several chapters which really weren't necessary to the overall story and they really could have been cut out which would have helped to pick up the pace and create more suspense.
- Robin and Matthew arguing constantly!! I've reached a point where this is just completely irritating and they need to sort themselves out or do what needs to be done!
- Throughout the investigation whenever Strike thought he had made progress, we as readers are left out of the loop. I would have like to know a little more about his thought processes so that I also could have attempted to work out who the killer was.

Another great mystery novel from Galbraith/Rowling. I love Strike and Robin working as a team and I look forward to reading the next book in the series!

Library of Souls provides a solid and well-rounded ending to the trilogy. It definitely has some of the creepiest descriptions and locations of the whole series, but it still felt like it was missing something. To me, this was the weakest link in the trilogy.

This book picks up right where Hollow City left off: a close encounter with a hollow in the London Underground. It's not long before our trio of Jacob, Emma and Addison are fleeing from the wights and embarking on an adventure to find their friends and their beloved Miss Peregrine.

Parts of this book really dragged and, looking back after finishing the book, actually had very little relevance to the main plot. This wasn't as exciting as the previous two books which were full of twists, turns and all sorts of peculiar characters. It was, however, a very easy read and I still enjoyed the addition of the creepy vintage photography.

Overall, I enjoyed this series and I'm really looking forward to seeing how Tim Burton has brought this characters to life on the big screen!

Overall I thought this collection of short stories was a brilliant addition to The Lunar Chronicles. Whilst not all of the stories were as strong as the others, they each had their own charm and there weren't any that I disliked. There's a short summary of my thoughts on each one below!

The Keeper: A brief history of how the severely burned Princess Selene ended up recuperating on Michelle Benoit's farm in Toulouse. This is a charming but quick story. I would have liked to see more of the details about Selene's journey to becoming the cyborg we know and love. I thought the ending was really nice on this one. 4*'s

Glitches - I loved this story! I really liked Peony when reading Cinder and wanted to learn more about her. It's no wonder that her and Cinder had such a good relationship with her being so welcoming and adorable. This also showed the beginning of Cinder and Iko's relationship. 5*'s

The Queen's Army - I loved learning more about Wolf and his journey to becoming one of Queen Levana's soldiers. This was an action packed little story which was also emotionally fuelled. It was interesting to see how Wolf earned his title as Alpha. 4*'s

Carswell's Guide to Being Lucky - Thorne is a relentless flirt, we know this from the Lunar Chronicles but gosh did the extent of his flirting show here. He is such a charmer but it was lovely to see those moments of pure emotion towards Kate. I kept forgetting this was only a short, I wanted more! 4.5*'s

After Sunshine Passes By - I love, love, love Cress as a character and this little story of how she came to live in the satellite alone is a little heart breaker. Her character shone through in this and I was surprised by how emotional it made me feel in so few pages. 5*'s

The Princess and the Guard - This is definitely my favourite in the collection so far! Winter is one of my favourite characters in TLC and this story showed the exact reasons why. I loved seeing her and Jacin's relationship as youngsters and how her selflessness led to her resenting her Lunar gift. This was a touching and emotional addition. 5*'s

The Little Android - I was really expecting/hoping this to be about Iko as she was easily one of my favourite TLC characters. Whilst this was a nice story and well told, I missed our main TLC cast. 3*'s

The Mechanic - This is a flipped view of when Cinder and Kai first met. It's a cute little story about one of my favourite TLC pairings. 3*'s

Something Old, Something New - Okay, this is by far my favourite story in the collection. I have always loved the characters in these books and this brings together everything I love about them as well as a very special marriage. 5*'s

Basically, if you're a fan of The Lunar Chronicles then you should definitely add this to the collection! Brilliant!

I loved this little selection of short stories especially learning more about some of my favourites: Minerva McGonagall and Remus Lupin. I would have liked a bit more about Sybill Trelawney but J.K. Rowling does explain why there isn't more information about her.

I thoroughly enjoyed being transported back into the Wizarding World for a fleeting visit.

Another excellent series of shorts from J.K. Rowling. I loved learning more about the Ministers for Magic, Azkaban and Peeves the Poltergeist. Dolores Umbridge is shown to be her fantastically evil self and it was interesting to learn some more about Horace Slughorn.

Another great addition to the Wizarding World!

Wow wow wow wow wow!! So I absolutely LOVED Six of Crows when I read it earlier this year and Crooked Kingdom was probably my most anticipated release of 2016 and it was OH so good!! (This contains no spoilers for CK but mild SoC spoilers)

Crooked Kingdom picks up shortly after the end of Six of Crows. The Dregs are in pieces following their heist on the Ice Court, they are one member down and desperately seeking revenge and a way to recapture their beloved Wraith. From beginning to end, this book is full of everything I loved in Six of Crows. I was instantly swept up into the plot and was constantly left reeling by the many twists and turns that Bardugo threw at us in this action-packed and exhilarating ride. I loved that Kaz was always several steps ahead of me as a reader. Every time I thought to myself 'This is it, they're all going to die. This is impossible.' I was immediately left in awe at how I had been completely blindsided by both Kaz and Bardugo. Her writing is absolutely magnificent.

I found myself completely head over heels with all of the delicious characters Bargudo has created for us here. Kaz is as fantastically evil as ever but at the same time manages to make my heart flutter. We see some serious character development for him in this book and it was both suprising and endearing to see that Kaz does in deed have a deeply emotional side that he was slighly (only very slightly) more willing to share.

Inej is probably my favourite character in the duology. I love that she is the Wraith, I love the reputation she has for herself and her undying loyalty to Kaz, Nina and the rest of the gang. Her chapters were some of my favourites in the book and I absolutely loved her ending. I actually felt like my heart was being squeezed!

Nina continues to be a strong runner for favourite character behind Inej, tying nicely with Kaz. Nina is both the same Nina from the first book and also a very different Nina in Crooked Kingdom. After taking parem she has fought off the addiction but discovered that her Grisha power is not what it used to be. I find Nina to be such a relatable character (despite her Grisha power). She is such a loyal friend to Inej and I love their friendship. She also has a fierce appetite and her love for waffles is something that can only be admired from afar.

Matthias came into his own in this book, I felt. Despite his Fjerdan upbringing and beliefs, we truly see a change in him during this novel as he learns to accept the difference in those around him, especially the Grisha. He gives in more to his feelings and is much more lovable.

Jesper slowly learns to embrace the powers he has suppressed for so long. I loved learning more about Jesper's childhood and upbringing in this book. I think it was really essential for my to fully understand and appreciate his character.

BUT the biggest character development for me had to come from our precious Wylan. He had a tough time of it in this book. He was in emotional turmoil thanks to his father, this then later spiralled out of control when he learnt the truth about his mother. His feelings for another member of the gang are developing rapidly and, most importantly, Wylan really comes into his own and earns the true respect of those around him. Wylan is so much more than a privileged runaway, he is a smart, genuine and caring young man who really proves his worth in this book.

I really loved everything about Crooked Kingdom. I thought Bardugo's writing style was magnificent, the plot was exhilarating and I'm genuinely not sure if I was breathing for a good portion of this book. It really was that good!!

The end of this book was perfect to me. Although I would seriously love to read more in this series, I think Bardugo left these characters in the most delicate and perfect manner. Many romantic ships sailed in this book, some right out into the ocean, others merely metres from the harbour, but I loved every single one of them. The end is tainted by sadness as one of our crew departs from life but I felt that this was much more realistic than having everyone survive such an incredibly dangerous situation. As well as being an exhilarating ride, this is also a very emotionally charged read which did have me in tears by the end.

Bardugo has truly mastered writing complex plots and weaving them together perfectly through a series of character point of views which leave you truly caring for each and every character. She's a genius.

Just when you think Robert Bryndza can't possibly produce a third 5* book in 2016 he goes and does exactly that! Dark Water may be my favourite of the DCI Erika Foster series so far. I fell in love with Robert's writing style and characters in The Girl in the Ice and they just keep getting better and better.

Dark Water sees a new beginning for DCI Foster. Erika is working on a narcotics case at a new station when her team unearth the skeleton of 7 year old Jessica. Before long Erika finds herself completely immersed in the 26 year old case as she works alongside her fellow colleagues, including the wonderful Peterson and Moss, to bring Jessica's killer to justice.

This book has plenty of twists and turns along the way. I had a slight inkling to do with the big reveal at the end of the book but I did not predict what actually happened. Dark Water is full of shocking revelations, murder and emotion. It is a very fast paced and exhilarating read which comes to a head in a shocking conclusion.

I really thought this book delivered on its characters. Once again, Robert Bryndza has shown himself to have an in depth understanding of human nature. In each book of this series, he has slowly peeled back Erika's layers in a magnificent way. To me, Erika seemed a lot more emotionally vulnerable in this story. We see her struggle more with the loss of her husband, we get a glance into her relationship with her sister and we watch as she builds friendships and there is also a hint of romance. Erika is a fantastic character and I can't imagine there will ever come a time where I won't want to pick up a book in this series.

The detail about the case in this book is excellent and once again Bryndza treads carefully on that fine line between fact and fiction. The story line is realistic and actually climaxes in a highly emotional finale which left me feeling a little sad.

I liked the structure of the book a lot and find that the short, sharp chapters really carry the pace of this book as I constantly wanted more. The interjections of an unfamiliar character's chapters were welcomed as they started to shed more light on the case and definitely helped to build the tension slowly throughout the book.

This is yet another fantastic addition to the DCI Erika Foster series and I have my fingers and toes crossed that Robert plans to continue with this series for a very long time. There is so much potential for these exceptionally well-crafted characters and limitless possibilities for where their cases and lives could take them. I highly recommend this exhilarating read for anyone who loves a mystery/thriller with relatable characters and a gobsmacking climax!

Thanks to Netgalley, Robert Bryndza and Bookouture for my copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Little Peach is one of the most difficult books I have ever read. This book is not a light-hearted read and is a deeply distressing and emotional read. I felt both physically and emotionally repulsed by what I was feeling and that is a sentiment to how well written this book is.

Michelle has escaped from her addict mother and the bad environment she has grown up in. Little does she know what her life will become when she meets the charming Devon when she arrives in New York. Michelle's escape turns into a life of child prostitution alongside Baby and Kat under the watchful eye of the Bloods, a nasty gang.

This story is so well written that the lines between fact and fiction are extremely blurred. I think what makes this such a difficult read is that the author has truly gotten to grips with the emotional needs of girls like Michelle. Michelle knows she doesn't want to prostitute herself, but she has come to rely on her 'Daddy' for both emotional and material support. The manipulation that we so clearly see as readers is not so easily seen by these vulnerable and scared girls who are desperately seeking to make their lives better.

This book is painfully realistic and I so desperately wanted to be able to scoop Kat, Michelle and Baby into my arms and remove them from the world they are in. The characters are so, so real and the emotion throughout this quick read is raw. This book most definitely will not be for everyone. I cannot say that I enjoyed this book at all but it is definitely one of the best books I have read. I read it in a day as I couldn't put it down.

An extremely powerful book with a painfully emotional message. This really happens out there in our world and that is what makes this such a difficult book to read.

4.5*s

It's taken me a long time to get to the Grisha trilogy but I've finally made a start. I absolutely LOVE the Six of Crows duology so it was inevitable that I would enjoy the original Grisha trilogy from Bardugo.

The first thing that struck me about this book was how easily I became absorbed into the world that Bardugo had created. Having read the SoC duology, I was already familiar with what Grisha are and had heard of Ravka. This obviously helped but this book is so well written that the world is easy to visualise and follow. I love the map at the beginning of the book and this certainly helped whilst reading the book. The world-building is excellent.

I really enjoyed this book and I thought the plot was well written. Alina unknowingly unleashes her true ability whilst protecting Mal, unintentionally inducting herself into the Grisha world. I really enjoyed learning more about the Grisha and seeing how different their lifestyle is. The only thing missing for me was the cut throat action I so dearly love in fantasy books. On the whole this was quite a safe plot. It had pockets of excitement towards the end but I didn't find myself sat on the edge of my seat as much as I would have liked to. I'm hoping this will pick up as the trilogy moves forward.

The characters!!! I loved the characters and this was one of the leading factors in me deciding to award this 4.5*'s. Alina is a great leading character and I enjoyed my time inside her head. She is a strong character but I liked seeing those vulnerable moments which made her feel so real. The only downside to her character is her persistent reliance on the males around her, but this is just an opinion. Genya is a character I feel a strange pull towards. Although she is not featured as a main character in this book, I loved her sass, strength and vulnerability. She was a real breath of fresh air in some of these chapters.

I can't end this review without talking about the Darkling. YES! I love his character and can already feel him sneaking up the ranks of my favourite literary villains. He is completely terrifying yet addictive and I can't help but be rooting for he and Alina.

Overall I really enjoyed this start to the Grisha trilogy. The plot was good, the characters are excellent and the world building is terrific. I can't get enough of anything Bardugo writes!