A Window Breaks

A Window Breaks is an action-packed thriller bursting with twists and turns. A family, having suffered from some tragic news and a violent mugging, go away to a secluded, luxury cabin in Scotland to reconnect and heal. During their stay, everyone’s worst nightmare comes true for them when they hear the shatter of glass.
I’m not going to give any more away but this book had me on the edge of my seat, my knuckles white through gripping my Kindle. The writer does a fantastic job of unraveling the story and keeping momentum going without falling victim to the ‘cheesy’, eye-roll-inducing cliques synonymous with the genre. I personally loved how the smallest of developments had such huge implications to a family desperate to survive.

Genre: Action thriller

Rating: 5/5⭐️

Pet Sematary- Stephen King

Pet Sematary has been on my TBR for years. Because I watched the early movie adaptation, reading it was never a priority because I knew the story. However, almost 30 years later (for me) I’m so glad I finally got around to it though as it’s a great example of well structured storytelling.
After the initial gruesome drama, the beginning is a bit of a slow burn but I have to say but I think the foreshadowing and embedding of characters here is necessary and leads to a great fast-paced ending so bear with it. As always, King’s imagination knows know bounds and whilst I haven’t read many of King’s books, this is my favourite so far.
It’s creepy, atmospheric and suspenseful.

Genre: Horror

Rating: 5/5⭐️

The Ingredients For Happiness – Lucy Knott

When I found out there was a sequel to How To Bake A New Beginning I was thrilled because I loved everything about the first book. The second book follows on the sisters’ stories as they continue their lives and strive to succeed in their chosen careers but can also be read as a stand alone. Reading this was like catching up with old friends especially as the story is told through the three viewpoints of Amanda, Sabrina and Louisa.

I loved the Italian setting but being a Manchester girl myself, I particularly adored the familiar references to my home city too – especially The Northern Quarter. The recipes at the start of each chapter seemed wonderful (I’m not much of a cook but I have a good imagination and when I read them, my mouth watered) and I loved how the author added little bits of humour or nostalgia to the ‘method’ section.
The heart of the story is family and there’s a real warmth that comes through whenever any of the characters talk about or interact with their family which gives the book a really nice feel.
It’s the perfect book for curling up with this summer.
Genre: Light-hearted women’s fiction

Rating: 5/5⭐️