BLOG TOUR! 
                                      Random Acts of Unkindness by Jacqueline Ward 

I am delighted to start off the Blog Tour for this incredible book! Jacqueline Ward is a wonderful writer, who's characters jump off the page, grab you, and pull you into their story. This is a tale of motherhood, love and loss and will have you thinking about it long after you've finished reading. 


                               How far would you go to find your child?

This is the question that sets the tone for this addictive novel. DS Jan Pearce's teenage son Aiden is missing, presumed a runaway. Her ex-husband is of no help whatsoever, and her job is becoming more demanding by the day. On the search for evidence to bring to justice one of the biggest criminals that just happens to hide behind the facade of a philanthropist with the community's best interests at heart, she comes across another mystery... one that may just help her solve an unbelievably heinous crime that has gone undiscovered for decades! 


Warning! Do not pick up this book unless you have some time on your hands, because once you start reading, you won't want to put it down! 

I loved DS Pearce from the first page, she's gutsy, determined, and understandably falling apart, as she singlehandedly searches for her missing child. Despite making mistakes and a few questionable decisions along the way, I was on her side from the word go, and found myself wondering what I'd do in her shoes, how far would I be willing to go for my children? Random Acts of Unkindness had me gripped, desperate to read the next page, but fearful as to what I'd find.  

The parallels between Jan and Bessy Swains lives are brilliantly done, and hearing Bessy's story will break your heart into a million tiny pieces. Don't expect a straightforward whodunnit, but a rollercoaster of a ride, with incredible twists and turns. And a horrendous, nauseating crime that will horrify and shock you.  

I'm so glad that this is the first in a series, Jacqueline Ward has created a fascinating new character, and I can't wait to find out what case DS Jan Pearce gets involved next! 

Information about the Book
Title: Random Acts of Unkindness
Author: Jacqueline Ward
Release Date: 21st June 2016
Genre: Adult Crime/Thriller
Publisher: Kindle Press
Format: Ebook

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                                                             Once Upon A Time
                                                             Red's Untold Tale 
                                                             by Wendy Toliver 

It's Wolfstime, the terrifying period around each full moon when everyone in Red's village must barricade themselves into their homes at night, to protect themselves from the giant, ferocious wolves that prowl through the surrounding forest. 

Red is now sixteen, still wearing her enchanted red cloak that her Granny gave her three years ago to protect her from the wolves. She's falling in love with Peter the blacksmiths son, helping Granny with her failing bakery business and dealing with the heinous wolves and the vicious mean girls in her school. 

Decisions need to be made, but will Red think with her heart or her head? Will she be able to do the right thing or will she succumb to same destiny as her parents, uncles and grandfather did? 


I'll begin by saying that I've only seen a few episodes of Once Upon A Time, so I am reviewing this book on it's own merit, not knowing anything of the character of Red in the show. 

I loved this fast paced tale. The dark and terrifying dreams that plague Red hint of more darkness to come ( and yes, I think I may need to watch the show now, I want to get to know Red a little more! ) and her romance with Peter is heartwarming and sweet. 

The fear of the wolves is palpable throughout, as is the disdain with which the villagers treat Granny. You can feel Red's frustration as she's torn between her love for Granny and her embarrassment as Granny is ridiculed time and time again for her warnings. 

Red is an amazing heroine, feisty, brave, a talented archer, with a heart of gold. I'm really hoping the author writes more of Red's Untold Tales, as there is so much more of her story left to be discovered! 


I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review.


isbn: 9781785653223
Publisher: Titan Books 
Publication date: July 1st 2016

                                Alice by Christina Henry

In a cell, in a mental hospital deep in the Old City there is a young woman named Alice. Her memories of her encounter with the Rabbit are blurred snippets that make little sense, all that really remains at the forefront of her memory is the terror and blood...

One night a terrible fire rages through the hospital, Alice and her cellmate next door manage to escape, however something dark and evil is also on the loose and it's hungry and on the hunt.

Alice needs to remember in order to be free, but will she survive finding out the truth? The rabbit is waiting for her, and so is the beast that is leaving carnage in it's wake.

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On stepping into this story, you will find yourself tumbling down a rabbit hole and landing in a dark and twisted place. Here there is evil lurking around every corner. Nothing is at is seems, and fear and horror reign.

If you are looking for a happy Alice in Wonderland retelling then you are most definitely in the wrong place! Trigger warning there are many rape scenes in this book, and they are, despite having their place in the story, very disturbing to read.

I loved following Alice and Hatcher through the creepy streets of the Old City, terrified at who or what they would encounter next ( so may characters from the original story but contorted into creatures that are hard to recognise.) But slowly and surely feeling more and more confident in Alice's strength and powers. Yes, this is a horror story, with murder, torture and violence on almost every page, but there is also a sense of finding oneself, of seeking out the truth regardless of the pain it might bring, and of finding friends who will stand with you, no matter what.

If you're a fan of horror then you're bound to love this book as much as I did, if not, proceed at your own risk! 

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

isbn: 9781785653308

Publisher: Titan Books 

Publication date: 28th June 2016