01 June – The Crooked Shadow by Andy Maslan

A military thriller is not a book I would normally reach for, however, Crooked Shadow’s blurb had my curiosity piqued so I had to give it a try.

03 June – Her Sister’s Baby by Emma Bennet

Her Sister’s Baby is miles away from my comfort zone. This book delves into open, honest communication and how when we keep from telling the truth it can affect our relationships. Her Sister’s Baby is full of grief, the importance of family and unexpected love.

05 June – Alicia Reviewed: Glass Coffin by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch

I adored this book. I loved the nod to different fairy-tale characters.

07 June – Everything Happens For A Reason by Katie Allen – Give Away

This book has been receiving rave reviews, I am excited that it is my first ever give away. Congratulation to Clive Viagas for being the lucky winner of this title.

09 June – Invite Me In by Emma Curtis

Invite Me In is a book that had been sitting on my TBR since the end of May and I have no idea why I waited so long to read this one. The author tells an intriguing story about how easy it is to let people into your life without knowing too much about them. How the right attention and a few good excuses can blind you to someone else’s motives and how easily that decision can turn out to be life-altering.

10 June – Alicia Reviewed: The Reckoning by Marisa Ndelle

This book is action-packed dystopian fiction. Which is normally my ideal genre. I was super sad once this book ended. I really enjoyed this three-part series. I am looking forward to seeing what else Marisa Noelle is going to do in the future.

12 June – Fragile by Sarah Hilary

The tale explores how easily a child can be damaged. The author touches on the problems with foster care and the ease with which fostering can go wrong, very wrong. Fragile takes a heart-breaking look at two young people who were failed by the system and the effects that failure had on their lives.

14 June – The Shadow Man by Mark Brownless

The author asks just how accurate our memories are with this book. Looking back, are our memories reliable and accurate? Or do we remember things a little differently from how they were? I find this topic extremely interesting and have often wondered the same thing. I do believe it’s in our nature to remember things with a slightly rosier tint, remember a better version of true events.

16 June – Falling by TJ Newman

Ladies and Gentlemen, please fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the flight of your life! I cannot remember the last time a book had me sitting on the edge of my seat like this. Falling is one of the best debut novels I have read in a long time.

17 June – The Memories We Bury by HA Leischel

This book focuses on new motherhood, self-doubt, and new friendships. But what if there is more to the advice, what if the person oversteps? Where do you draw the line? How much do our childhoods affect the people we are drawn to later in life? Do the way we are treated as children dictate our adult needs and desires?

22 June – Alicia Reviewed: The Momentous Expiration of Tremmy Sinclair by Michael F Stewart

A privileged rich kid dubbed Tremmy Sinclair is diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour and given only four to six months to live. He is given the choice of going on a round-the-world trip with his parents or returning to school after undergoing treatment. Tremmy decided to go to school.

23 June – This is How We Are Human by Louise Beech

Oh wow! That is my first thought when thinking about this book. Louise Beech wrote a moving, heartfelt story and managed to keep it light, informative, and enjoyable.

24 June – Preacher Boy by Gwyn GB

Who does not like a big, strong, silent hero? Preacher Boy brings us a brand-new hero that is intriguing, keeping you glued to the pages as you rush your way through this story.