Author: Christina McDonald

Anything You Do Say by Gillian McAllister My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book totally blew me away. While it wasn’t an easy read (there are some stark themes and extreme emotions here), it was clever, intense and incredibly gripping. So much that I couldn’t stop thinking about it long after I put the…

The Missing One by Lucy Atkins My rating: 5 of 5 stars An atmospherically stunning novel set amidst the dramatic backdrop of British Columbia, The Missing One is about Kali, who’s emotionally distant mother has just died. She suspects her husband is cheating on her, and as she has a son to look after, her…

The Good Mother by Kim Lock Fairlie is devastated when her best friend, Jenna, is found dead. And then she receives a letter posted by Jenna before she dies… A slow burner, with a solid ending that took me by surprise. View all my reviews

The Forgetting Time by Sharon Guskin An interesting and thought-provoking story exploring the themes of reincarnation and what happens after death, while unravelling the story of what happened to a child who disappeared years ago. Although the pacing is slow, the story is well structured and the characters believable. A solid debut and an interesting…

The Bones of You by Debbie Howells My rating: 5 of 5 stars A really great novel I read in one sitting. Kate and the small community she lives in are stunned when they learn that Rosie, a quiet, sweet teenager, has been found fatally beaten and stabbed. As Kate becomes closer to Jo, Rosie’s…

The Death Of Her by Debbie Howells My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was my first book by Debbie Howell and I really enjoyed it. Evie was beaten and left for dead in a cornfield in Cornwall. When she wakes up in hospital she can’t remember anything except her name and that she has…

Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jodi Picoult is one of my favorite authors, and I found this book so incredibly brave and absolutely beautifully told. While it made for uncomfortable reading at times, Ruth’s story is sensitively told and also incredibly appealing. Of course you have to suspend…

The Secret Mother by Shalini Boland My rating: 5 of 5 stars I totally devoured this book. Tessa comes home to find a young boy in her kitchen. “Are you my mummy?” he asks. But Tessa doesn’t have any children. After calling the police, she immediately comes under suspicion of snatching the child, especially given…

Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book has been slated a lot because the ending is ‘not believable’. I think that’s ridiculous – it’s a book! Obviously you need to suspend your disbelief! My problem wasn’t the twisted ending on the final few pages (which was a total…

My Sister’s Bones by Nuala Ellwood My rating: 5 of 5 stars One of the best books I’ve read all year! My Sister’s Bones follows Kate, a journalist who is forced to return home when her mother dies. Staying in her mother’s house, Kate is woken by a terrifying scream. The only problem is, she…

Close To Me by Amanda Reynolds My rating: 5 of 5 stars A dark, twisty tale about the deception of families and the lies we tell to cover our sins. Close to Me is an addictive novel, which kept me guessing right to the end. The story follows Jo, who fell down the stairs and…

The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another solid read from Ruth Ware. The Woman in Cabin 10 was an atmospheric and intriguing suspense novel that I really enjoyed. After suffering an upsetting robbery at her London flat, Lo Blacklock receives a career-boosting opportunity to get out of…