Tag: Monthly update

I read eight books in April which rather suprised me because I’ve been spending a lot of time on garden projects in the past few weeks leaving not much space for reading. However, deadlines for a blog tour and a book club meeting helped. Here are the three I really loved. Links from each title will take you to my full review.

Check out all the books I’ve read so far in 2025 here. If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.

My thanks to VERVE Books for my review copy of Viper in the Nest, and to authors Gordon Doherty and Chris Thorndycroft for review copies of Devotio and Defender of the Wall respectively.

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Devotio (Legionary #10) by Gordon Doherty – set in 4th century Roman Britain, a thrilling and beautifully judged ending to the series.

Viper in the Nest by Georgina Clarke (VERVE Books) – the third book in the series featuring harlot and part-time sleuth Lizzie Hardwicke. A really entertaining historical mystery with a skilfully crafted plot and great period atmosphere.

Defender of the Wall by Chris Thorndycroft – also set in 4th century Roman Britain, the first action-packed book in the ‘Dragon of the North’ trilogy telling the story of Cunedag who went on to found the Kingdom of Gwynedd.

What were the best books you read last month? Have you read any of my picks?

I read nine books in March, one more than the eight I’ve managed for the past few months. Observant followers of my blog will note I used to share my top five reads from the previous month but I’ve decided to reduce that to reflect I’m getting through fewer books than I used to. This feels like a better way to highlight books I absolutely loved, not just enjoyed. Links from each title will take you to my full review.

Check out all the books I’ve read so far in 2025 here. If we’re not already friends on Goodreads, send me a friend request or follow my reviews.

My thanks to Headline, Abacus and John Murray for the review copies via NetGalley.

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A Death in Berlin by Simon Scarrow (Headline) – a brilliant historical thriller set against the backdrop of real events with a leading character you can’t help but root for

The Mouthless Dead by Anthony Quinn (Abacus) – an imaginative and compelling take on a true crime story

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (John Murray) – a beautifully written book that combines an intense and heartbreaking love story with elements of a thriller

What were the best books you read last month? Have you read any of my picks?