Book Review: The Donor, by Clare Mackintosh

I don't know about you, but I'm treating this whole self-isolation business as a great excuse to work my way through my TBR pile. However, when I saw Clare Mackintosh was organising an online book club discussion on her quick read, The Donor, I had to interrupt my reading plans with this, as I'm a huge fan of Clare's work.

At around 100 pages long, you can read The Donor in an hour (depending on your speed!). In that hour, you get a fantastic twisty psychological thriller, packed full of suspense, drama and that creeping sense of unease that we all want from a thriller.

The story follows Lizzie, whose daughter Meg has just received a heart transplant. All is going well until, against the advice of Meg's doctor, Lizzie and Meg respond to a letter they've received from the heart donor's mother, Karen. I really don't want to spoil anything, but let me tell you this: Karen is bad news.

This book will have your heart pounding, and will really make you wonder what you would do in that situation. It's chilling. It's unnerving. And it's 99p on Kindle. So grab a copy and a cuppa, and join us on Friday 3rd April at 1pm for some bookish chat!

Until next time!

Roxie Key

@RoxieAdelleKey

Book Review: Dead to Her, by Sarah Pinborough

When the world feels like it's falling apart, and everyone around you is losing their heads, what better way is there to escape than to lose yourself in the dizzying pages of one of your favourite author's books?

"Being the second wife can be murder..."

Let me just start this review by saying Sarah Pinborough is crazy, in the best possible way, and I think that's why her books are so insanely good. Normal people can't write this stuff.

I loved Behind Her Eyes (still thinking about that ending) and Cross Her Heart, and when I got my hands on an advance copy of Dead to Her, I buckled myself in for another wild ride.

Set in smoking hot Savannah, this cast of disgustingly rich, perfectly flawed characters take you on a rollercoaster ride in this psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end. Starring Marcie and Keisha, the second wives with everything to hide, and a hell of a lot to lose.

Dead to Her was the hottest, sexiest thriller I've ever read, and offered me something a little different. This page turner kept me up at night (no, not in that way!) with its devourable chapters and pacey plot. It's dark, dangerous and a little bit creepy.

Take a pinch of lies, a dash of voodoo, a tablespoon of revenge and about three kilograms of lust and you've got the recipe for this murderously steamy summer read.

You can get your hands on this beauty in August, but if you've not had a taste of Pinborough yet, self-isolate with a copy of Behind Her Eyes and about a million biscuits. You're all set.

Until next time!

Roxie Key

@RoxieAdelleKey