2022 Top Rated Books

Here are the books that I rated 4/5 stars this year, I would recommend all of them!

- Daughters of Night (Laura Shepherd-Robinson)

- The Body (Bill Bryson)

- Blindsighted (Karin Slaughter)

- Want To Play? (P.J.Tracy)

- Deja Dead (Kathy Reichs)

- The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde)

- The Meg (Steve Alten)

- The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Taylor Jenkins Reid)

- The Silent Patient (Alex Michelides)

- The Farseer Trilogy (Robin Hobb)

- The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs (Steve Brusatte)

- The Viscount Who Loved Me (Julia Quinn)

- Good Girls Die First (Kathryn Foxfield)

- A Thousand Ships (Natalie Haynes)

*Updated Monthly*

Comments

The Wire in the Blood - review

Synopsis: Across the country, dozens of teenage girls have vanished. Authorities are convinced they're runaways with just the bad luck of the draw to connect them. It's the job of criminal profilers Dr. Tony Hill and Carol Jordan to look for a pattern. They've spent years exploring the psyches of madmen. But sane men kill, too. And when they hide in plain sight, they can be difficult to find... My review: A good crime novel that had some great twists and characters, especially Jacko Vance, a true psychopath. I really enjoyed the insight into Jacko’s life and point of view as his mind is so sick and twisted, I found it very interesting to see what motivated him. I thought most the characters, including Vance, were very well written as complex individuals However, I did think this book was a little too long and was a little boring especially in the middle, I also think that the arson storyline wasn’t needed and didn’t make a difference to the book. Another thing I’d say is ...

The Watchers - review

Synopsis: You can't see them. But they can see you. This forest isn't charted on any map. Every car breaks down at its treeline. Mina's is no different. Left stranded, she is forced into the dark woodland only to find a woman shouting, urging Mina to run to a concrete bunker. As the door slams behind her, the building is besieged by screams. Mina finds herself in a room with a wall of glass, and an electric light that activates at nightfall, when the Watchers come above ground. These creatures emerge to observe their captive humans and terrible things happen to anyone who doesn't reach the bunker in time. Afraid and trapped among strangers, Mina is desperate for answers. Who are the Watchers and why are these creatures keeping them imprisoned, keen to watch their every move? My Review: A brilliant debut novel with an eerie, dark atmosphere, filled with tension and a twisty story. I loved how the story focused on only a handful of characters which meant that each one...

The Babylonian Empire review

Synopsis: The Babylonians were indisputably a formidable force in the ancient world’s stage, but how did they rise to power three separate times in Middle Eastern history? What led to their cataclysmic falls? And why did everyone keep stealing their chief god Marduk? Dive into the riveting stories of the remarkable Babylonians, who transformed the Middle East and left an enduring legacy. Thoroughly researched, engaging, and easy to read, this book will guide you through the fascinating history of a civilization that has left an indelible mark on our world. My review: A very thorough review of the Babylonian empire, includes some interesting facts and stories yet unfortunately was a little bit confusing and uninspiring. I felt that some parts of the book could have been written in a more clear manner. However, lots of good images and diagrams which helped to tell the history of this ancient kingdom. I particularly enjoyed the chapters about Babylonian culture and innovation - i di...

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