romance
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Two books that gaslit me brilliantly and left me reeling deliciously
Two gripping reviews of books with perfect plot twists: In Glass Houses by Edel Coffey and The Name Game by Beth O’Leary.
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Book review: Royal Spin — a smooth ride that lacks tension and climax
Scobie and Benway’s Royal Spin is escapist royal romance with White House intrigue, but lacks tension and delivers an anticlimactic ending.
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On the Fence review: A clean teen romance that surprises
‘On the Fence’ by Kasie West is a refreshing clean teen romance. Tomboy Charlie discovers friendship and love while dealing with family trauma.
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Introducing Mrs Collins review: a perfect Pride and Prejudice spin-off
Review: ‘Introducing Mrs Collins’ by Rachel Parris – Pride and Prejudice fan fiction about Charlotte Lucas that balances modern appeal with Austen charm
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Beat the summer heat with holiday reads for every age and interest
Here is a selection of quick reviews, featuring something for everyone, to help with your holiday reading or book gift choices.
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Local authors publish SA-flavoured romances
The following books have a few things in common; they’re both written by South African authors, both feature Indian characters and both books have strong friendships at their core.
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Local author ticks all the boxes in Not Another Samoosa Run
This romance novel is fun, funny and a little sad. It breaks the mold but does it so cleverly that the author gets away with it.
