Jess Darnes 07/12/2022 Jess Darnes 07/12/2022

Review: Untamed 📚

Having been inundated with rave reviews and posts on social media shouting “You need to read this book!”, I was expecting a lot more of it. It’s worth a read, but was a bit of a slog to get through. That said, there were a few gems in there.

Jess Darnes 04/11/2022 Jess Darnes 04/11/2022

Review: The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho 📚

A delightful book based on the real-life of Charles Ignatius Sancho, the first black person to vote in England. It’s a vibrant tale that weaves fact with fiction, breathing life into this interesting man. A perfect Christmas gift for any reader, but particularly fans of historic and period fiction.

Jess Darnes 06/10/2022 Jess Darnes 06/10/2022

Review: Pineapple Street

I’ve been fortunate enough to review some advanced copies of soon-to-be published books on NetGalley - have a read and see if they pique your interest!

Jess Darnes 13/09/2022 Jess Darnes 13/09/2022

Review: The Stranded 📚

I’ve been fortunate enough to review some advanced copies of soon-to-be published books on NetGalley - have a read and see if they pique your interest!

Jess Darnes 16/05/2021 Jess Darnes 16/05/2021

Review: The Vanishing Half 📚

A richly woven tapestry of the lives of two sisters and their daughters, separated by time, distance and their life choices.

Jess Darnes 26/02/2020 Jess Darnes 26/02/2020

Books I'm reading in 2020

Every year since 2016, I’ve joined in with the Goodreads Reading Challenge - this year, I’ve set myself a target of 24 books to complete, averaging 2 per month. I finished 23 last year, so it’s not out of the question, but I have to admit, I’ve not got off to a flying start.