2026
The Experiment by Rebecca Stead
Well, science-fiction centred on extraterrestrial might not be your typical genre, the experiment is a compelling narrative that demands attention. A standout within Rebecca ‘s collection, the novel is distinguished by its exceptional prose and unique perspective. The plot follows Nathan a 11-year-old alien navigating the mysteries of a spacecraft to uncover the truth behind …
The Monsters Next Door by Kate Alice Marshall
What would you do if the people next door weren’t human? Monsters Next Door by Kate Alice Marshall is a peculiar and slightly chilling story about mysterious neighbours and the secrets they hide. The suspense builds quickly as strange events unfold, making it hard to put the book down. I enjoyed how the tension increased …
Oceanforged: The Silent Island by Amelia Mellor
This is the second book in the Oceanforged series, a fantasy and action must read. I would recommend reading the first book, ‘Oceanforged: The Wicked Ship’ otherwise the storyline will feel incomplete. With the help of her new companions Tarn and Jem, Cori goes in search of Mutemont to find the next piece of the …
Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson
A peculiar story, to say the least. Six authors on a moving train- a luxurious, expensive and one of a kind gathering. So what could go wrong, you might ask? Even after a murder, five acting detectives and a murderer on the loose, could you say the same? The one thing that stood out to …
Beth Is Dead by Katie Bernet
⊹₊˚‧︵‿₊୨ᰔ୧₊‿︵‧˚₊⊹ ⋆˚𝜗𝜚˚⋆ Even though I have never read Little Women, I was instantly drawn to the March sisters in this modern retelling and, even more so, their sisterly dynamic. Beth Is Dead was an utterly enthralling murder mystery- one of my favourite genres- that had such a profound insight into sisterhood, grief and love. I …