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Lions Under the Throne: Essays on the History of English Public Law
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Francis Bacon wrote in 1625 that judges must be lions, but lions under the throne. From that day to...
Erotique Chique: Interiors of Seduction
Thijs Demeulemeester, Athos Burez and Louise Mertens
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Home is where the glam is. A sexy interior design book with glamorous, cinematic houses from the...
The Love Object: Selected Stories of Edna O'Brien
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This book was the winner of the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award. Spanning five...
Eleanor (1463 KP) rated Playing Nice in Books
Mar 31, 2021
Unsettling Thriller
What a tense read!! From the moment the situation becomes apparent a creeping feeling of unease is ever-present, I did not relax while reading this book.
When faced with the unimaginable horror of discovering their child was swapped at birth Pete and Maddie have to question everything, while dealing with a new family so suddenly entangled in theirs.
I loved the growing tension and unease I felt reading this book.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the copy of this book.
When faced with the unimaginable horror of discovering their child was swapped at birth Pete and Maddie have to question everything, while dealing with a new family so suddenly entangled in theirs.
I loved the growing tension and unease I felt reading this book.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the copy of this book.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez recommended The Magic Mountain in Books (curated)
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Down London Road (On Dublin Street, #2) in Books
Jan 11, 2021
First 50-60% 5 big fat stars.
Second half: 3 stars.
Final rating: 4 stars.
I was really loving this up until just after the half way point and then it seemed to lose its momentum. It didn't have that same sexiness/naughtiness to it as the first half with the tension ratcheting up between Jo and Cam, which I was loving btw.
Nevertheless I did enjoy the story and look forward to reading more of this series, and just more books by the author in general.
Second half: 3 stars.
Final rating: 4 stars.
I was really loving this up until just after the half way point and then it seemed to lose its momentum. It didn't have that same sexiness/naughtiness to it as the first half with the tension ratcheting up between Jo and Cam, which I was loving btw.
Nevertheless I did enjoy the story and look forward to reading more of this series, and just more books by the author in general.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Then She Vanishes in Books
Aug 26, 2019
This is a good psychological thriller with a captivating start and the rest being a slow, burn to the satisfying conclusion.
Written at good pace and switching between two timelines with complex and interesting characters, Then She Vanishes is an enthralling read and whilst it might not have the action or thrills of most books of this genre, it definitely has the tension and build-up to rival any of them.
Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.
Written at good pace and switching between two timelines with complex and interesting characters, Then She Vanishes is an enthralling read and whilst it might not have the action or thrills of most books of this genre, it definitely has the tension and build-up to rival any of them.
Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.
Merissa (14048 KP) created a post
Dec 15, 2025
Having read and enjoyed Lesley's previous two books, The Rumour and Who Did You Tell?, I jumped at the chance to read this, her latest outing and, once again, I wasn't disappointed.
The Dare is an enthralling read where you can literally feel the tension building as the story unfolds. I was absolutely immersed from start to finish in the story of Lizzie and her best friend, Alice from both the "then" and "now" perspectives - this may sound confusing but, believe me, it's not.
After the accident that killed her best friend 12 years ago, Lizzie is trying to rebuild her life; she is engaged to be married to a GP, her epilepsy is under control and she is thinking of going to university however, things start to happen that quickly threaten that happiness.
The Dare is a slow-burner, that builds in tension, intrigue and suspense. I found it riveting and hard to stop reading and I would certainly recommend to people who enjoy an excellent psychological thriller with an enthralling plot and great twists.
Thank you to Random House UK, Transworld Publishers and NetGalley for my advance copy in return for an honest, unbiased and unedited review.
The Dare is an enthralling read where you can literally feel the tension building as the story unfolds. I was absolutely immersed from start to finish in the story of Lizzie and her best friend, Alice from both the "then" and "now" perspectives - this may sound confusing but, believe me, it's not.
After the accident that killed her best friend 12 years ago, Lizzie is trying to rebuild her life; she is engaged to be married to a GP, her epilepsy is under control and she is thinking of going to university however, things start to happen that quickly threaten that happiness.
The Dare is a slow-burner, that builds in tension, intrigue and suspense. I found it riveting and hard to stop reading and I would certainly recommend to people who enjoy an excellent psychological thriller with an enthralling plot and great twists.
Thank you to Random House UK, Transworld Publishers and NetGalley for my advance copy in return for an honest, unbiased and unedited review.
ClareR (6250 KP) rated Hunger and Thirst in Books
Apr 6, 2026
It’s no lie when I say that Claire Fuller is a writing chameleon - every book I’ve read has been a different genre. I’ve loved them all, as well.
Ursula has been in the care system, moving from one foster home and children’s home to another since she was 8 years old. We meet her as she starts her independent life in a halfway house, and a new job in an art school post room. She moves from the halfway house to a squat with a work colleague, and this is where it starts to get really uncomfortable. There’s a really menacing air to The Underwood, and that, along with Ursula’s traumatic childhood, really ramps up the tension.
In the present day, a documentary maker uncovers what she believes is the truth about that summer, and the adult Ursula, known as Uschi, realises that the past can never stay hidden.
I love a slow burn, and it really added to the menace and tension. There were some seriously scary elements, made worse by the fact that you never really see what you’re scared of (my favourite!). The contrast of Ursula’s friends home and The Underwood exacerbated the looming threat.
Ursula has been in the care system, moving from one foster home and children’s home to another since she was 8 years old. We meet her as she starts her independent life in a halfway house, and a new job in an art school post room. She moves from the halfway house to a squat with a work colleague, and this is where it starts to get really uncomfortable. There’s a really menacing air to The Underwood, and that, along with Ursula’s traumatic childhood, really ramps up the tension.
In the present day, a documentary maker uncovers what she believes is the truth about that summer, and the adult Ursula, known as Uschi, realises that the past can never stay hidden.
I love a slow burn, and it really added to the menace and tension. There were some seriously scary elements, made worse by the fact that you never really see what you’re scared of (my favourite!). The contrast of Ursula’s friends home and The Underwood exacerbated the looming threat.