I received a free digital copy of this book from the publishers/author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Korede’s sister has done it again. For the third time, she’s killed her boyfriend and called Korede to help clean up the mess. Korede knows that three kills means Ayoola is possibly a serial killer, but what can she do - it’s her little sister. Then Ayoola begins to date Tade, a good-looking doctor in Korede’s hospital, and someone Korede herself is sweet for. How can she keep them safely away from each other?

This book was quite an amusing read, and Ayoola’s actions are definitely something that will make every reader throw their eyes up to the ceiling. She’s extremely full of herself, and seems oblivious to the damage she’s causing around her which is almost scary. This book is suppose to be a mix of satire and slasher and while there were bits of both, I think it lacked a big impact in either genre. I would have liked even more satire, or more slasher/horror. While I was amused at certain points, I didn’t find it as funny as i’ve found other satirical novels to be.

This book has had quite a lot of hype so it’s possible my expectations were too hight for it. It’s certainly a fine read - just not one that blew my mind.

Homegoing is a generational story that starts in Ghana during British colonisation in the 1700s. From there we follow the children, and their children and so on of two sisters who end up having very different lives - one married to a British officer, another sold into slavery and transported to America. 

I really enjoyed my reading of this book, and the writing in it was very beautiful at at times, really powerful. This story shows how simple luck can often determine how your life ends up, and even the lives of your children and your descendants. There's times when parts of this book are extremely distressing and uncomfortable to read because of how some of the characters are being treated, and the type of lives they are forced to live. It's very sad but this book has a way of making sure you fall in love with each character, no matter how short a time you end up with them. They are all fierce and amazing in their own ways.

I just really enjoyed how this book was put together and the style of each story. It deserves all the praise it gets, and it’s truly beautiful.

I received a free digital copy of this book from the publishers/author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

In Orleans, people are born with grey skin, red eyes and straw-like hair. The only people born with natural beauty are The Belles - a group of young women who have magical powers, and the ability to temporarily make others look whatever way they want. Camellia longs to be the Queen’s favourite but soon discovers that the court is not as beautiful as it first appears.

This was a really descriptive book full of flowery writing, and everything was just really indulgent, and over the top but in the best possible way. I immediately liked Camellia - she was fierce but unafraid, and wasn’t afraid of taking a risk or standing out from the crowd. There’s definitely something you can admire about her - she loves her sisters but at the same time allows herself to be selfish and to want things just for her.

This is definitely a very unnique book and I haven’t seen the concept anywhere else - the closest I can think of it Glitter by Aprilynne Pike because of the glamour of the courts and obsessive with fashion and make-up.

This book really takes a look at the world’s obsession with outward beauty, and particularly towards the women in society. Men do get beauty treatments in this book but the majority seen getting extreme treatments are women.

There were times during the story that Camellia did annoy me a good bit. I felt like she was pretty slow to everything, and could clearly see that Sophia was no good but did nothing. She left it SO late to try and help Charlotte, it was really frustrating. The relationship with Auguste also felt a little bit forced.

I did enjoy the ending though, and will definitely carry on and read the next book!