Book Mail Round-Up 💌

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 Woman in the Cabin by Becca Day:

The Woman in the Cabin by Becca Day is one of those books that immediately makes your skin prickle.

Set in the remote Scottish Highlands, it follows Mary, who lives a quiet, controlled life in an isolated cabin with her husband, Cal. Every day she cooks, cleans and plays the part of the perfect wife because that’s what Cal expects. But behind the routine, there’s tension, fear and a growing sense that something isn’t right.

When Mary discovers a bundle of hidden letters addressed “To the next woman,” everything changes.

The letters describe a life hauntingly similar to her own, forcing her to confront the possibility that she’s not the first woman to live in that cabin — and that her time there might be running out.

Becca Day writes with incredible atmosphere, balancing psychological tension with emotional depth. I love how she captures isolation and fear in a way that feels both chilling and believable. This one promises dark secrets, a strong female lead and a story that lingers long after the final page.

Thank you to Bonnier Hive which is part of Bonnier's brand ambassador programme for sending me a copy of this book! The book is out now and available to purchase!

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Here and Only Here by Christelle Dabos:

Here and Only Here by Christelle Dabos is an intriguing, beautifully strange story set in the mysterious School of Here, a place that feels both fantastical and unsettlingly familiar.

The school is its own little world, complete with its cliques, hierarchies and whispered secrets, all ruled by a powerful, godlike prince. But this year, everything begins to unravel.

A first-year student disappears without a trace, an outcast chooses exile, and a new prophetess begins to test her limits. Beneath it all, a secret group of students launches a quiet investigation into the strange phenomenon that binds the school together. What follows is a story about belonging, identity and the blurry line between individuality and conformity.

I loved how Dabos captures the feeling of being young and uncertain in a world that doesn’t always make sense. Her writing is lyrical, intelligent and layered with meaning. Here and Only Here feels like both a coming-of-age story and a philosophical mystery, filled with magic, metaphor and quiet rebellion.

Thank you to Daniela and the team at Europa Editions UK for sending me a copy of the book. The book is out now and available to purchase.

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Willow Rose by M. Kevin. Hayden:

Willow Rose instantly grabbed my attention with its eerie, atmospheric setting and haunting premise.

Set in the frozen woods of Minnesota, the story opens with Dr Alder driving home through the boreal wilderness after a long shift. When his car screeches to a stop in front of a bull elk illuminated by the eerie glow of Comet Goodwin, everything changes.

What follows is a night filled with terror, mystery and the creeping sense that something ancient and evil is stirring in the dark.

The writing feels cinematic, you can almost hear the crunch of snow underfoot and feel the isolation of the forest pressing in. What I love most is how Willow Rose combines psychological horror with something deeply human: the need to survive, to stay connected and to hold on to hope even in the face of pure darkness.

M. Kevin Hayde has crafted a story that feels chilling yet strangely beautiful, balancing fear with flashes of light and resilience. It’s unsettling, thought-provoking and unlike anything I’ve read in a while. The book is self-published and available to purchase now.

Thank you to the author for kindly sending me a copy of his first book, An Old Soul, and now this one too! The book arrived in a box filled with thoughtful goodies, and as someone from the UK, I have to say that American treats are always a lovely surprise and definitely worth showing off!

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