Book Mail Round-Up 💌
- The_Secret_Bookreview
- May 8
- 4 min read
This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!
I'm excited to begin sharing a roundup of the book mail I've received recently. I can't wait to delve into these books and share my thoughts through reviews!
The books in this week's round-up are:
The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer:
The greatest mystery never told... until now.
Uncover a secret lost to time in The Impossible Thing, a gripping historical mystery.
In 1926 Yorkshire, young Celie Sheppard retrieves a rare red guillemot egg from perilous cliffs, setting off a chain of events that echo through time.
A century later, in Wales, Patrick Fort stumbles upon a violent crime where only one thing is stolen—a mysterious scarlet egg. As Patrick and his friend Nick delve into the dark world of egg trafficking, past and present collide in a thrilling chase for a lost treasure.
The Impossible Thing masterfully intertwines history, crime, and adventure, immersing readers in the forgotten practice of egg collecting. With evocative descriptions of the Yorkshire cliffs, heart-pounding suspense, and deeply human characters, this book is an unforgettable journey into obsession, survival, and the quest for something truly priceless.
Cliffside heists, a lost treasure, and a century-old secret come together in The Impossible Thing, a spellbinding book that uncovers the dark and little-known world of egg collecting. Set across two timelines—1926 Yorkshire and present-day Wales—this book is a thrilling blend of historical fiction and contemporary mystery, packed with suspense, danger, and the relentless pursuit of an impossible prize.
Thank you to the team at Transworld Books for sending a finished copy of the book to me! The book is out now and available to purchase.
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You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego:
You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego is a gripping locked-room mystery where a high-stakes writing retreat turns deadly.
Aspiring writer Mila del Angél seizes the chance to host an exclusive retreat for six thriller authors at a secluded manor off the coast of Maine. The week promises trope-filled games, secrets, and maybe even revenge until an unplanned murder derails everything.
With a storm trapping them on the island and the body count rising, Mila must outsmart a killer who knows every trick in the book.
Thriller tropes in this book are:
🕵️♂️ A classic locked-room setting
🕵️♂️ A suspense-filled island getaway
🕵️♂️ An unreliable narrator who keeps you guessing
🕵️♂️ Dark secrets lurking in every character’s past
🕵️♂️ A whodunit packed with unexpected twists
This is the kind of book that begs to be discussed, with countless possibilities to unravel. A must-read for fans of intricate, twist-filled mysteries.
Thank you to the team at Transworld Books for sending a finished copy of the book to me! The book is out now and available to purchase.
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Cuckoo by Callie Kazumi:
Claire thought she had the perfect relationship. But when she surprises her fiancé, Noah, at work on their anniversary, she discovers a devastating truth... that he left the company nine months ago, and she had no idea.
Her world tilts on its axis.
How could she not have known?
And more importantly, where is Noah now?
Calls go unanswered.
Messages are ignored.
He has disappeared without a trace.
Determined to uncover the truth, Claire embarks on a desperate search for the man she thought she knew. But as secrets unravel, the real Noah begins to emerge, and Claire’s reality is shattered. What she uncovers is far more chilling than she ever could have imagined…
With masterful storytelling, Cuckoo weaves a web of deception, psychological trauma, and creeping horror that will grip you until the final page. Just when you think you have it figured out, another twist will send you spiralling.
If you’re looking for a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Cuckoo is the gripping, twist-filled read you need. Prepare for a psychological rollercoaster that will leave you questioning everything you think you know.
Dare to dive into this dark and unsettling thriller?
Trust me – you won’t see the truth coming.
Thank you to the team at Penguin Books for sending me a copy of this twisty thriller! The book is out now and available to purchase.
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