totallytales's Reviews (1.9k)

The twin Sisters were once close, until boarding school changed them, changed everything. Now one lies dead with multiple stab wounds; the other locked in the infirmary accused of her murder with a large lump on her head and a foggy memory... sure she had a fight with her Sister but that doesn't mean she would kill the only family she had left - would she? how could she?

This novel is gripping from the start, I read the first two pages in a bookshop whilst waiting for a friend.... but I couldn't put it down, I was hooked - so naturally I had to buy it! I loved the structure of this novel, it combines present day, with police interviews and the past. Drip feeding the reader the lead up to the crime revealing the who, how, what and whys along the way. Maintaining the intrigue though out, Campbell keeps the twists coming right until the very last pages. This is a must read for fans of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies.

Three friends have kept a secret for 30 years, now uncontrollable events threaten to reveal their terrible act... should they stop at nothing to keep their secret buried or has the time arrived for them to break their promise?

The premise of this novel is intriguing and the characters are well written with distinct personalities making it easy to love or hate them from the start. Although it is a slow-burner, curiosity kept me turning the pages and the twists make it worthwhile, just when you think you have it all figured out Driscoll surprises you by revealing more shocking revelations! Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware's The Lying Game and Michele Campbell's She Was the Quiet One.

Thanks to EDPR for sending me this in exchange for an open and honest review.

Jenna goes from planning her wedding to proving her innocence. In jail accused of killing her step daughter, with her finance missing and awaiting trial. She needs to clear her name, save her unborn child and find a killer before it is too late!

'I'm innocent, I swear'... what a tagline! This novel is intriguing from the start. Clarke's writing is gritty and filled with tense moments. She details the harsh realities of being locked up and creates an emotionally charged environment that keeps you turning the pages to find out who done it.... it couldn't be Jenna could it? I don't want to give any spoilers but those twists are literally gasp-out-loud! The perfect read for crime fans looking for more than the routine thrills.

Thanks to Angela Clarke and Hodder & Stoughton for sending me this in exchange for an open and honest review.

Don is back! Now living in Melbourne with is his wife Rosie and their 11 year old son Hudson who is struggling at school, he is socially awkward and doesn't fit in. Join this lovable, quirky and entertaining cast of characters as they embark on helping Hudson. Simsion ask's whether we should label children 'autistic' and whether anyone should be made to 'fit in'. It big hearted, funny and leaves you with that warm fuzzy feeling, the perfect conclusion to the series. You don't need to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this one (but you would be doing yourself a disservice!).

Thanks to Penguin Books UK & Netgalley for sending me this in exchange for an open and honest review.