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.
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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.
The Secret Hours by Mick Herron: Review & Book Club Questions
The Secret Hours is Mick Herron’s new standalone spy thriller with bite. Read our full review and our suggested book club discussion question list.
Bone Rites by Natalie Bayley: Review & Book Giveaway
Bone Rites is Natalie Bayley’s new compelling literary gothic thriller. Read our review and enter our worldwide giveaway for a chance to win a paperback copy of this novel.
Chris Hammer’s The Seven (Lucic & Buchanan #3): Compelling crime
The Seven is the third highly compelling crime mystery novel starring Chris Hammer’s homicide detective pairing Nell Buchanan and Ivan Lucic. Read our review.
Drowning by TJ Newman, Book Review: Emotion-fuelled read
Drowning, TJ Newman’s highly anticipated second novel, is an emotion-fuelled read that will have you holding your breath with its characters. Read my review.
To Catch A Storm by Mindy Mejia, Review: Enigmatic pairing
To Catch A Storm is the first thrilling novel in an exciting new action detective series from Mindy Mejia. Read my full review.
The Woman in the Castello by Kelsey James, Review: Gothic mystery
The Woman in the Castello is Kelsey James’ highly entertaining suspense-filled and romantic gothic mystery novel set in post-war Italy.
Thrill Switch by Tim Hawken, Review: A chilling dystopia
Thrill Switch is Tim Hawken’s latest thrilling dystopian novel with a kick-arse female protagonist. Read my full review.
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo: An amazing sequel
Ninth House sequel, Hell Bent, Leigh Bardugo’s new adult-fantasy novel featuring Alex Stern, has definitely been worth the wait. Read my 5-star review.
Dark Deeds Down Under, Crime Thriller Anthology Review
Dark Deeds Down Under (edited by Craig Sisterson) is an anthology featuring short stories from several big names in the Aussie and Kiwi crime mystery fiction and thriller scene.
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo, Review: Engrossing epic
Ninth House, Leigh Bardugo’s impressive adult debut is an engrossing epic, a multi-layered and deeply human fantasy novel. Read my full review.
Day’s End (Hirsch #4) by Garry Disher, Review: Gripping
Day’s End is the gritty fourth title in Garry Disher’s award-winning Constable Hirsch crime series. Read my full review.
Living Memory by David Walton, Review: Scary science fiction
Living Memory by David Walton is the first book in a new science fiction action-thriller trilogy exploring the possibility of resurrecting the past for good and evil. Read my review.
The Last Girl to Die by Helen Fields, Review: Heart-pounding
The Last Girl to Die is a heart-pounding new standalone crime thriller from Helen Fields, author of the bestselling DI Callanach series. Read my full review.
The Carnival is Over by Greg Woodland: A cracking crime read
The Carnival is Over is the taut, atmospheric sequel to Greg Woodland’s wonderful debut historical rural crime novel The Night Whistler. Read my full review.
