Nita Prose’ The Maid’s Secret, Review: Moving series finale
The Maid’s Secret is the third full-length novel in, and a fitting, moving conclusion to, Nita Prose’ bestselling Molly the Maid Mystery Series. Read my review.
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India Holton’s The Geographer’s Map to Romance: Geeky fun
The Geographer’s Map to Romance is the second title in India Holton’s madcap fantastic romantic historical adventure series, Love’s Academic.
Kristen Perrin’s How to Seal Your Own Fate: Twisting mystery
How to Seal Your Own Fate, the second title in Kristen Perrin’s Castle Knoll Files series, is a very twisty mystery. But does it live up to its predecessor? Read my full review.
Natasha Lester’s The Mademoiselle Alliance, Review: Stirring
In our The Mademoiselle Alliance review we explain how Natasha Lester’s historical fiction inspired by fact is a stirring reminder to stand up for what’s right.
Floreana by Midge Raymond, Review: Wildlife infused drama
Floreana by Midge Raymond is a wildlife-conservation infused historical drama exploring challenging topics inspired by real events. Read my review.
The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan: Sticky web of mystery
The Treasure Hunters Club is Tom Ryan’s first adult novel jam-packed with much-loved crime caper mystery tropes and a diverse ensemble cast. Read my review.
The Valley by Chris Hammer, Review: Evocative and intense
The Valley (aka The Broken River) is the fourth novel in Chris Hammer’s bestselling crime mystery series starring homicide Detectives Nell Buchanan & Ivan Lucic. Read my review.
India Holton’s Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love, Review
The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love is the first hilarious romance historical fantasy adventure in India Holton’s new Love’s Academic series. Read my review
Secrets of Rose Briar Hall by Kelsey James: Vivid & engaging
Secrets of Rose Briar Hall by Kelsey James is a vividly depicted historical gothic suspense novel filled with engaging twists and turns. Read my full review.
Kate Quinn’s The Briar Club, Review: Gutsy historical drama
The Briar Club is bestselling author Kate Quinn’s gutsy drama and suspense-filled new historical fiction novel featuring strong female characters.
What The River Knows by Isabel Ibanez: YA romance fantasy
What The River Knows is the first entertaining title in Isabel Ibanez’s young adult fantasy romance and adventure duology, Secrets of the Nile. Read my review.
Leigh Bardugo’s The Familiar, Review: Magically compelling
The Familiar is Leigh Bardugo’s gritty yet magically compelling historical fiction filled with romantic suspense set in the Spanish Golden Age. Read my review.
How To Solve Your Own Murder: Kristen Perrin’s vivid puzzler
How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin is a fresh, clever and contemporary treat for mystery lovers. Read my spoiler-free book summary and review.
The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn & Janie Chang: Thrilling
The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang is captivating and thrilling female-led historical fiction. Read my full review.
Best Books of 2023 at Booklover Book Reviews
Our Best Books of 2023 list features many books released in 2023. But top quality fiction has no expiry date, so we add wish list novels to our reading pile too.
Daughter of Ashes by Ilaria Tuti: Fierce heroine’s finale
Daughter of Ashes is the third and final title in Ilaria Tuti’s gripping crime series starring the indomitable Superintendent Teresa Battaglia. Read our full review.