Books in Review: This Week’s Highlights

In this selection of Books in Review, you'll find detailed summaries, insightful reviews, and key details about each post from the week.

I've included direct links and purchasing options to help you easily locate and acquire anything that interests you.

If any post sparks your curiosity or you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d be delighted to discuss these selections further or offer additional recommendations tailored to your preferences.

Enjoy exploring this week's highlights!

Because of Brett: A View of Grief Without Pigeonholes by Sarah Woodier:

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Because of Brett by Sarah Woodier is a heartfelt and emotional account of one mother's journey through the unimaginable grief of losing her son.

Written with raw honesty, it is clear that this book is deeply personal and aims to offer a different perspective on grief, one that isn't laden with clichés or prescribed ideas from so-called experts.

Sarah Woodier's writing captures the pain and complexity of her grief after the loss of her son, Brett, to leukaemia at just eighteen years old.

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The Verifiers by Jane Pek:

Jane Pek’s The Verifiers is a clever and engaging mystery that blends amateur sleuthing with sharp social commentary. At its centre is Claudia Lin, a witty and unconventional investigator navigating the murky world of online dating and digital surveillance.

The book explores technology’s influence on modern relationships, unearthing hidden manipulations beneath the glossy surface of dating apps.

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Among Friends by Hal Ebbott:

Among Friends is a deeply unsettling yet profoundly moving exploration of moral choice, betrayal, and the quiet devastations that ripple through families and friendships.

With an unwavering commitment to authenticity, Ebbott crafts a novel that does not merely tell a story but dissects the emotional and psychological anatomy of its characters, rendering them with a precision that feels more like discovery than invention.

The book follows a group of families as they navigate the aftermath of a grotesque betrayal, one that forces each individual to confront their complicity, loyalties, and capacity for self-deception.

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Kill Creatures by Rory Power:

Kill Creatures is a dark, twisted, and deeply atmospheric thriller that grips you from the first page and lingers long after the final one.

Rory Power delivers a haunting tale of friendship, grief and betrayal, wrapped in a visceral story that simmers with dread.

Set in the eerie shadows of Saltcedar Canyon, the story follows Nan, still haunted by the disappearance of her three best friends one year ago. As their families gather for a memorial on the anniversary, one of the girls suddenly returns alive.

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Beach Bodies by Sienna Sharpe:

A deadly retreat, a killer with charm, and a writer who asks too many questions.

Beach Bodies is a sharp, sun soaked thriller with a dark heart and a sizzling romance.

Packed with atmosphere, secrets, and just the right amount of glamour, Beach Bodies is a clever and compulsive read. Think Killing Eve meets The White Lotus with a strong emotional undercurrent. Perfect for readers who like their thrillers twisty and their romance morally grey.

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