If you’re a regular reader of Blue Archipelago Reviews then you will know that I’m a big fan of WILLOW by Julia Hoban; I rated it five stars when I read it back in early 2009. Julia was kind enough to stop by and answer some interview questions then too. This year WILLOW is being released on paperback on February 23 and is also coming to the UK in March. Interestingly UK readers will see this fabulous novel listed under a...

Too Close to Home: A Thriller by Linwood Barclay is a tale of murder and deceit with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing right until the end My Book Review Rating: 5 stars – Barclay doesn’t disappoint with his second thriller When Derek Cutter hides in his neighbour’s basement with the intention of ‘borrowing’ their house for a love nest while the family are on vacation he finds himself witnessing a...

The Unit by Ninni Holmqvist is an intriguing insight into a world where dispensable people must give themselves over to medical science for the good of society. My Book Review Rating: 6 stars – this novel will make think about how you value yourself and the people around you and the price you place on your freedom. When I picked up the press release for The Unit I almost put the book to the bottom of my review pile – a previous...

Crossed Wires by Rosie Thornton is a delightful book of families, relationships and… crossed wires! My book review rating: 5 stars – unique, funny, enjoyable – the perfect way to while away a Sunday afternoon When Crossed Wires by Rosie Thornton landed on my doormat I thought it looked like the perfect book to accompany me on my week at the beach – and I wasn’t wrong. Once I picked up this unique and funny...

The Host by Stephenie Meyer is a tale of love, family and selflessness. My book review rating: 5 stars – Meyer writes another powerful novel to follow the Twilight Saga When I first picked up The Host by Stephenie Meyer I have to admit to being a little confused – from the world of Vampires in the Twilight Saga we now move to alien life forms invading earth… yes, Meyer has gone sci-fi! The premise is that Earth has been...