A heart-breaking account of how those who love us most can be blind to our needs.
Category: Book Reviews
Quality book reviews by suspense writer Rowena Holloway. Reviews across all genres, with emphasis on suspense and women’s fiction.
Winning the Player by Leesa Bow
A glimpse into elite sports through an entertaining contemporary romance
Close to the Broken Hearted by Michael Hiebert
With its a unique mix of suspense and Southern warmth, Close to the Broken Hearted is quality storytelling reminiscent of Harper Lee.
Cats, Scarves and Liars by Kathryn White
A tale of death and acceptance, Cats, Scarves and Liars is a thoughtful and original portrayal of a young woman grappling with loss and betrayal forced to confront a very unsavoury – and surprising – truth.
Being Jade by Kate Belle
Being Jade is an incredibly moving tale that will make you ponder at what point individual needs give way to the needs of loved ones.
Beams Falling by P M Newton
PM Newton’s second novel is a rich portrayal of the thin blue ethical line and the toll it takes on those who seek to do good.
Wisdom and Rubies by J F Slattery
An entertaining though wordy novel opulent with likeable and believable characters and details that firmly transport the reader to another time.
The Lola Quartet by Emily St John Mandel
The Lola Quartet is literary fiction at its best. Mandel’s deft touch draws you into a contemporary world that is both very real and somewhat elusive and which stays with you long after it is read.
Before Nightfall by Rachel Amphlett
With exhilarating pacing, plot twists, and clues dripped like candle wax, Before Nightfall will keep you up til dawn.
Safe Harbour by Helene Young
Safe Harbour is an exhilarating ride from start to finish and demonstrates that in a game of high-stakes even the innocent may suffer.