Tag Archives: debut novels

“A Likely Story” by Leigh McMullan Abramson – Book Review

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Fictionophile

Another worthy debut! Literary fiction which was slow paced, yet it held my interest throughout. Mind you… the characters were not very likeable. Riddled with entitled attitudes, fragile egos, elitist lifestyles, and emotional insecurities, some of them, like the egoist … Continue reading →

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“Weyward” by Emilia Hart – Book Review

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Fictionophile

“A great many things look different from a distance. Truth is like ugliness: you need to be close to see it.” What an entrancing debut novel! Told via three narrators, with three separate timelines, this book kept me spellbound. Altha … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday – March 7, 2023 #NewBook #YouShouldHaveKnown @keller_reb @crookedlanebks @penguinrandom #TeaserTuesday #TuesdayBookBlog

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Fictionophile

My Tuesday post where I’ll ‘tease‘ you with the cover, blurb, and first paragraph of one of the titles from my own TBR. This book is a title I received from Crooked Lane Books/Penguin Random House via NetGalley and I’ll … Continue reading →

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“The Secrets of Hartwood Hall” by Katie Lumsden – Book Review

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Fictionophile

I’m always keen to try new authors, and this debut novel was a corker! Anyone who enjoyed “Mrs. England” by Stacey Halls will probably love this one. Hartwood Hall is an isolated and somewhat dilapidated manor in Somersetshire, England. It … Continue reading →

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“The Writing Retreat” by Julia Bartz – Book Review

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Fictionophile

Alex, who works at a low paid job in publishing, is an aspiring writer. Now however, she is suffering from a severe case of writer’s block. The block began when she parted ways with Wren, her best friend and roommate … Continue reading →

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“Looking For Jane” by Heather Marshall – Book Review

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Fictionophile

I reviewed this book back in March of last year. To celebrate the hardcover release of this title I thought I’d re-post my review to give this title some more, much deserved attention. Present – Angela Creighton Angela works in … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday – January 10, 2023 #NewBook #TheWritingRetreat @juliabartz @simonschuster #TeaserTuesday #TuesdayBookBlog @AtriaBooks @EmilyBestler

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Fictionophile

My Tuesday post where I’ll ‘tease‘ you with the cover, blurb, and first paragraph of one of the titles from my own TBR. This book is a title I received from Emily Bestler Books / Atria Books via Edelweiss and … Continue reading →

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“The Vanishing Tide” by Hilary Tailor – Book Review

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Fictionophile

“It was the burden of the living that they would be left with questions only the dead could answer.” “Secrets only stacked up so high until they toppled and spilled.” Astrid – has recently passed away. She was only sixty-nine … Continue reading →

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“The Vanishing of Margaret Small” by Neil Alexander – Book Review

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Fictionophile

At times a heart-wrenching read, “The Vanishing of Margaret Small” was an astounding debut novel. Based upon interviews with ‘people with learning disabilities’, the author has created a fictionalized tribute to those people, while also reminding us of the dire … Continue reading →

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“Hungry Hill” by Eileen Patricia Curran – Book Review

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Fictionophile

I’m always eager to try new authors, and this debut novel did not disappoint. Grace Cavanaugh was a charming character. She was spirited, intelligent, and had a great sense of humour. Her great aunt, eighty-six year old Maggie Reilly, was … Continue reading →

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