Book Synopsis:

James Bond is missing. 007 has been captured, perhaps even killed, by a sinister private military company. His whereabouts are unknown.

Meet the new generation of spies…

Johanna Harwood, 003. Joseph Dryden, 004. Sid Bashir, 009. Together, they represent the very best and brightest of MI6. Skilled, determined and with a licence to kill, they will do anything to protect their country.

The fate of the world rests in their hands…

Tech billionaire Sir Bertram Paradise claims he can reverse the climate crisis and save the planet. But can he really? The new spies must uncover the truth, because the future of humanity hangs in the balance.

Time is running out.

The start of a brand new trilogy following MI6’s agents with a licence to kill, that blows the world of James Bond wide open!James Bond is missing. 007 has been captured, perhaps even killed, by a sinister private military company. His whereabouts are unknown.Meet the new generation of spies…Johanna Harwood, 003. Joseph Dryden, 004. Sid Bashir, 009. Together, they represent the very best and brightest of MI6. Skilled, determined and with a licence to kill, they will do anything to protect their country.The fate of the world rests in their hands…Tech billionaire Sir Bertram Paradise claims he can reverse the climate crisis and save the planet. But can he really? The new spies must uncover the truth, because the future of humanity hangs in the balance.Time is running out.The start of a brand new trilogy following MI6’s agents with a licence to kill, that blows the world of James Bond wide open!

My Review:

Double Or Nothing is a fun, action packed book that is a good addition to the James Bond Series.

Firstly although this is a James Bond book it is very different in places to the original series. In this book we don’t actually meet James Bond but instead get to know the other 00’s in the service who are a much more diverse mix then those normally featured. The action also doesn’t start straight away as in does in previous books. Instead we get to know the characters more first and experience some of their interactions with each other which I found very interesting. It made me understand the characters more and made them feel a bit more real.

As you can probably expect from a Bond book there was lots of action, adventure and some chases which made for a very exciting read. I liked how the author includes some stuff from the original series, including some of the characters which I really enjoyed. The pace of the book slowly increased as the story develops and this along with the many twists helped keep me thoroughly gripped. I liked the way the book ended and hope it means that there are more Bond books coming soon.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Harper Collins for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Kim Sherwood is a novelist and a Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Edinburgh. Her award-winning debut novel Testament was released in 2018, and in 2019, Kim was shortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. A Wild & True Relation, following a woman who joins a smugglers’ crew in eighteenth-century Devon, will be published by Virago in 2023. Double or Nothing is the first in a trilogy of Double O novels expanding the James Bond universe.

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Book Synopsis:

NEW YORK CITY, 1921An impossible dream.The war is over, the twenties are roaring, but in the depths of the city that never sleeps, Dorothy Parker is struggling to make her mark in a man’s world.A broken woman.She’s penniless, she’s unemployed and her marriage is on the rocks when she starts a bridge group with three extraordinary women – but will they be able to save her from herself?A fight for survival.When tragedy strikes, and everything Dorothy holds dear is threatened, it’s up to Peggy, Winifred and Jane to help her confront the truth before it’s too late. Because the stakes may be life or death…A new novel from the internationally bestselling author, Sex and the City meets the 1920s in this sweeping tale of love, loss and the everlasting bonds of friendship. Perfect for fans of Fiona Davis, Dinah Jefferies and Chanel Cleeton.

My Review:

I’m a huge fan of this author so I was very excited to hear she had a new book out – even more so when I realised it was set in one of my favourite time periods.

Firstly the author does a great job in setting the scene in this book so I felt fully transported back to the 1920’s and experiencing everything alongside the characters. The twenties were a very interesting time not just because of the many fascinating historical events mentioned in the book but also because it was a time of great social change with attitudes to women slowly changing in some circumstances. It was really interesting seeing the women embracing these new opportunity though some of the sexist remarks did make my blood boil at times.

The story is told from the point of view of the four main character and I found it fascinating to follow them throughout the book. I loved how different each of them were and how they helped shed a light on a different section of society at the time. Unusually I think I liked all of them pretty much equally, though I did have a soft spot for Dottie who seemed to be going through a particular hard time.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and was quickly absorbed into the story. It was great to follow the girls and watch them grow closer. They seemed like such a lovely group who complemented each other nicely and helped each other through all that life throws at them. I often found myself wishing I could be part of their group too as it seemed such fun at times.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour.

About The Author:

Gill Paul is an author of historical fiction, specialising in the twentieth century and often writing about the lives of real women. Her novels have topped bestseller lists in the US and Canada as well as the UK and have been translated into twenty languages. The Secret Wife has sold over half a million copies and is a book-club favourite worldwide.She is also the author of several non-fiction books on historical subjects. She lives in London and swims year-round in a wild pond.

Book Synopsis:

Kira’s spells always end the same—rain and violent storms. She’s what’s called a Defect, and that means one of two things in the witch world—losing your magic or death. After faking her demise, Kira is in hiding. She risks exposure and travels the world, making the Defective magic that would get her killed into a gift by bringing rains to places that most need water.

The witch world has changed in the ten years Kira’s been gone. Kira doesn’t know that she has a much bigger part to play against an ancient danger that threatens the entire world. But the witches want her for their own greedy plans. Her only chance to escape the witch council is to hide in areas where her storms go unnoticed. After one last stop in Africa, she plans to disappear again.

But Kira’s past catches up with her and a decade old blood debt comes due. As if being prey to the witch world isn’t enough, her family’s history with the Russian Mafia causes an enemy who was once her childhood friend to hunt her down. She and her only ally Alex—a naïve American—team up to escape the underworld warlord. As Kira’s feelings for Alex grow, she fears he will be caught in the crossfire. To settle this debt, someone will have to die.

My Review:

Droplets Of Magic is a fast paced, action packed read from a new author for me.

Firstly I absolutely loved the world building in this book with the vivid descriptions of the world making me feel like I was actually there watching everything unfold. It’s set in a modern world which is recognisable in places to the one we know but one where magic exists but where it’s not necessarily a good thing to be able to do magic which I found very interesting. Each magician only has control over one element and I enjoyed exploring this concept alongside the characters.

There are some fantastic characters in this book who I enjoyed following throughout the book. Kira was a brilliant main character whose strength I admired as she tried to make things right. I also loved Rowan, who could make some clever potions, and Alex who helped make Kira’s journey a happier one with his good natured personality.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author in future. It’s actually the fourth book in the series but can easily be read as a standalone as I did. There was always something happening which made it very difficult to put down and lots of twists that kept me guessing. I’m now very intrigued to read what happens next and hope there’s not long to wait until the next book.

Huge thanks to Katie and Brey PA for inviting me to review and for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Emily Bybee grew up in Colorado devouring stories of all kinds and began writing at the age of twelve. She went on to get her degree in Environmental Biology before she picked up the pen again and still has a deep love of science.Emily is a two time winner of RMFW Colorado Gold Contest. Her debut book, Fractured Magic, is a paranormal romance about a defective witch. It is the first in the six book Unstable Magic series. She is currently working on projects in multiple genres as well as the next book in her series and a few novellas. Feel free to check out her free prequel to the series, Rebel Magic, on Book Funnel.

Book Synopsis:

War consumed the world at the end of the twenty-first century. A new dominant empire reigns, the Denestra Empire.The Empire put tight restrictions on its people, denying them the freedoms that Denestra viewed as fuel to conflict in the past.A resistance movement rises but is only given real hope when a map is handed down to its leader, a map leading to a powerful device created by one of Denestra’s former enemies, a device that could turn the tide of war.Cleo Kennedy is the former commander of Denestra’s elite military unit, The Purgery. After a betrayal, Cleo now fights the Denestra Empire alongside a former smuggler, Seif. Cleo is enlisted by the resistance to use the map and find the rumoured device before the Denestra Empire. It is a mission that could bring the end to the conflict and bring Cleo closer to those that have betrayed her.

Equinox is out now and available via the link below.

Extract:

CHAPTER ONE

I watched from the top floor balcony of the decaying tower block as the soldiers dressed in white combat gear emptied their convoy of armoured vehicles in the square below. It was a square enclosed on every side by the decaying tower blocks of the slum. They had been in this state of disrepair since the end of The Great War. This is what the poorest of society called home. And already, chaos reigned in the square, with everyone fleeing from the sight of the soldiers. I heard heavy footsteps approach me with a heavy breath to match. “They’re here,” a voice told me. It was Seif. His hair was scruffier than usual, but the look went with the dusty, beaten robes he was in. It wasn’t an unusual sight to see him in. I had seen him in a lot worse. He was in the same style of robes that I wore. A dark blue robe that stretched all the way to our feet, dated, with loose threading here and there. Even being second hand, they were amongst the best-conditioned ones we had seen. “Time to go,” I told him. I left my perch upon the balcony and led the way to the stairwell with Seif on my heels. Our footsteps thundered down the concrete stairwell as screaming and commotion erupted below. I didn’t slacken my pace, heading straight towards the danger. This was another routine sweep of the district. We had been following the soldiers for weeks, waiting for an opportunity like this. “Cleo, slow down. Hey, are you sure about this?” Seif asked, trying to match my pace behind me. The only legacy of my parents was my name. It was the only detail that remained in my memory from them. I think they named me after an ancient Egyptian Queen. But I got Cleo for short. Now Seif was the only person in the world that would call my name. He was all I had left. My only family, even though it wasn’t through blood. “I’m sure, now c’mon!” I shouted, taking the steps even quicker. We finally reached one of the lower floors, but the Denestra soldiers hadn’t reached that certain one yet. The tenants were rushing around frantically in a panic. Cries of women and children echoed through the halls, as well as the shouting of the men. Suddenly, a burst of gunfire erupted from the floor below, sending everyone into deeper hysterics. “This way,” I told Seif, making my way from the stairwell and down a long grey corridor. The paint was flaking off the walls, and there was a powerful stench of dampness. People were rushing in every direction. These were poverty-stricken people. The lower working class of Divenire, the capital of the Denestra Empire. I pushed my way through the flood of people and followed a chanting I heard over the panic. We reached a room at the far end of the corridor where a congregation of people had gathered inside. They all seemed to be reciting a religious prayer. Seif stopped by my side in the doorway, almost colliding with me. ‘What, this?’ he asked. “It’s perfect,” I said, entering the room and joining the back of the crowd. I had to usher Seif to my side with gri ed teeth before he reluctantly obliged. “We’ll burn for this,” Seif told me in a lowered voice. “I’m counting on it,” I told him as I joined in the prayer with a loud voice.

About The Author:

Northern Irish novelist, Paul McCracken was born 16th January 1991 in the Ulster hospital, Dundonald, just outside of Belfast. He grew up in the Castlereagh area of east Belfast where he also went to school.

Ever since he could hold a pencil, he wanted to be an artist and no-one, not even the school career advisor could tell him otherwise. He left education with only three GCSE’s and an Art diploma. He tried to make it as a fine artist whilst also trying to find any work to support himself financially. However, the more he learned about the commercial art world, the more he wanted no part in it.

In spring 2011, he enrolled in a five day film making course through the Prince’s Trust charity. He always had a passion for storytelling. During the course, he impressed the owner of the studio at which the course was being held, through the raw creativity he displayed. The studio owner was the first to encourage Paul to write his own material, that material being screenplays. After leaving the course with new found confidence and ambition, Paul started to learn the craft of screenwriting and got to work writing his very first feature film.

After securing full time work later that year, he found a renewed inspiration to write again and wrote a full length film script in the space of a week. Paul kept on writing other projects as well as continually editing the first script, but he kept the fact he was writing close to himself as he didn’t want to face any negativity if he were to tell anyone. The script would go on to score highly in an international screenplay competition, based out of Los Angeles. It would then place in the quarter-finals of the same competition for the next two years in a row, accompanied by another screenplay that Paul wrote next.

Years later, after entering competitions, pitching, submitting and doing some occasional freelance scriptwriting, Paul wanted to find a way to get his work into the public eye. Writing a novel was a challenge that seemed daunting but also exciting. Having first thought of converting his best script into a novel, he decided to come up with a completely original story.

In 2018, he self published his debut novel, Layla’s Song.

In 2020 he secured two book deals with two different English publishers. The Conrad Press and PM Books (Imprint of Holland House Books). The first of these books was Where Crows Land, a detective thriller set in Belfast and published by The Conrad Press.

His other novel, The Last Rains Of Winter is due out early 2021 with PM Books.

Book Synopsis:

Reminiscent of the works of Margaret Atwood, Deborah Harkness, and Octavia E. Butler, The Women Could Fly is a feminist speculative novel that speaks to our times. A piercing dystopian tale about the unbreakable bond between a young woman and her absent mother, set in a world in which magic is real and single women are closely monitored in case they are shown to be witches . . .

Josephine Thomas has heard every conceivable theory about her mother’s disappearance. That she was kidnapped. Murdered. That she took on a new identity to start a new family. That she was a witch. This is the most worrying charge, because in a world where witches are real, peculiar behaviour raises suspicions and a woman – especially a Black woman – can find herself on trial for witchcraft.

But fourteen years have passed since her mother’s disappearance, and now Jo is finally ready to let go of the past. Yet her future is in doubt. The State mandates that all women marry by the age of thirty – or enrol in a registry that allows them to be monitored, effectively forfeiting their autonomy. At twenty-eight, Jo is ambivalent about marriage. With her ability to control her life on the line, she feels as if she has her never understood her mother more. When she’s offered the opportunity to honour one last request from her mother’s will, Jo leaves her regular life to feel connected to her one last time.

In this powerful and timely novel, Megan Giddings explores the limits women face – and the powers they have to transgress and transcend them.

My Review:

The Woman Could Fly is an intelligent and powerful read that was very thought provoking.

Firstly I thought the world the author has created was very vivid and I enjoyed exploring it alongside the main character Jo. It is sadly a quite familiar world where women are inferior to men, feared and punished as witches. The thing I found most interesting about this world was that I recognised it both in an historical sense and in the present day with the overturning of legislation in the US that has been much discussed in the news. It seemed kind of timeless to me which was sad to realise that not much has changed.

I loved the main character Jo and enjoyed following her throughout the book. In a world where differences aren’t tolerated, Jo doesn’t stand much of a chance against the cruel leaders. It was tough to see her struggle against this and poignant to see what her future might hold.

The book does start off slowly as we are introduced to this new world but soon becomes very interesting as we follow Jo on the mission her mother set out in her will. The ending was unexpected and very good! I look forward to reading more from this author in future.

Huge thanks to Tracy for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Pan Macmillan for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Megan Giddings is an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota. Her first novel, Lakewood, was one of New York Magazine’s top ten books of 2020, an NPR Best Book of 2020, a Michigan Notable book for 2021, a finalist for two NAACP Image Awards, and was a finalist for an LA Times Book Prize in the Ray Bradbury Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Speculative category. Megan’s writing has received funding and support from the Barbara Deming Foundation and Hedgebrook. She lives in the Midwest. The Women Could Fly is Megan’s latest spellbinding novel.

Book Synopsis:

A DETECTIVE IN SEARCH OF THE TRUTH

Hana Westerman is a tenacious Māori detective juggling single motherhood and the pressures of her career in Auckland’s Central Investigation Branch. When she’s led to a crime scene by a mysterious video, she discovers a man hanging in a secret room. As Hana and her team work to track down the killer, other deaths lead her to think that they are searching for New Zealand’s first serial killer.

A KILLER IN SEARCH OF RETRIBUTION

With little to go on, Hana must use all her experience as a police officer to try and find a motive to these apparently unrelated murders. What she eventually discovers is a link to an historic crime that leads back to the brutal bloody colonisation of New Zealand.

A CLASH BETWEEN CULTURE AND DUTY

When the pursuit becomes frighteningly personal, Hana realises that her heritage and knowledge are their only keys to finding the killer.

THE PAST NEVER TRULY STAYS BURIED

But as the murders continue, it seems that the killer’s agenda of revenge may include Hana – and her family . . .

WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE OF PARADISE.

My Review:

I really enjoyed this exciting, thought provoking book which is hard to believe is the author’s debut.

Hana was a very interesting main character who I really enjoyed following throughout the book. She’s a very strong lady and I liked how she’d managed to overcome problems to rise through the police ranks. I really felt for her as she investigated the case and her confusion when it became apparent that the killer knows her. Being Māori herself she often struggles between her culture and her job which was interesting to read about.

The author does a great job of setting the scene and I loved the fabulous descriptions of New Zealand. I’ve actually been to New Zealand so it was great to ‘revisit’ some of the places in the book. I especially enjoyed learning more about Māori culture and their beliefs and traditions as I didn’t know much about it before. It was very emotional to see how they were treated by the British settlers though and I felt very sad to see how their culture has been sidelined.

I thought this book was well written and fast paced with the action not letting up much for the entire book. I found it very hard to stop reading and raced through the book in a couple of sittings. I really hope there will be a sequel as I’d love to see more of Hana.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Simon & Schuster for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Michael Te Arawa Bennett (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue) is an award-winning screenwriter, director and author.His first book, a non-fiction novel telling the true story of New Zealand’s worst miscarriage of justice, In Dark Places, won Best Non-Fiction Book at the 2017 Ngaio Marsh Awards. Michael’s second book, Helen and the Go-Go Ninjas is a time-travel graphic novel co-authored with Ant Sang.Michael’s short films and feature films have won awards internationally, and have screened at numerous international festivals including Cannes, Toronto, Berlin, Locarno, New York, London and Melbourne. Michael is the 2020 recipient of the Te Aupounamu Māori Screen Excellence Award, in recognition of members of the Māori film-making community who have made high-level contributions to screen storytelling.He lives in Auckland, Aotearoa (New Zealand) with his partner Jane, and children Tīhema, Māhina and Matariki.

Book Synopsis:

Liv keeps a low profile in Sandefjord, Norway: she’s just another tired single mother, trying to make ends meet. She has never told her son about the secrets she carries or the life she lived before he was born. She will do anything to keep him safe.

Anastasia’s life is transformed when she moves from Russia to Milan to work as a model. She’s rich. She’s desired. But there’s a dark side to the high-pressure catwalk shows; the sun-baked Italian palazzos; the drink-fuelled after-parties hosted by powerful men. Soon, she will do anything to escape.

Selma is a journalist in Oslo. She’s investigating scandals in the modelling industry, but can’t get her article published. Then a woman goes missing in Sandefjord. Now Selma is about to uncover the biggest story of her life…

My Review:

This was a dark, gritty and heartbreaking read which is the first book I’ve read by this author.

The story is told from the point of view of four different characters Liv the loving mother of Adrian, Anastasia the model and Selma the journalist. My favourite character by far was the lovely Adrian who I completely fell in love with. He’s got Autism and therefore struggles to make sense of some of the things that are happening in the book. His fear and confusion about what he experiences is almost palpable at times and I dearly wished I could somehow rescue him from everything. His relationship with his mother Liv was truly beautiful and absolutely gorgeous to witness and I had to keep reading to make sure everything turns out ok for them both.

This book is very hard hitting at times and touches on subjects that some people might be uncomfortably with. It was very emotional to read about the darker side of the modelling world and about people’s experience in sex trafficking. There’s some very emotional scenes and some quite graphic violence which I struggled with and meant I had to take a break from the book at times. Despite this I felt the author managed to balance out the book nicely so there were some lighter moments mixed in which stopped the book becoming to much. Tl

I thought this book was very fast paced and drew me in from the first page. I was felt quickly absorbed into the character’s world and found each of their stories equally compelling. The way their stories all came together was very clever and there were lots of dramatic twists right until until the end which kept me guessing.

Huge thanks to Sophie for inviting me onto the blog tour and to the publisher for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Alex Dah is a half-American, half-Norwegian author. Born in Oslo, she studied Russian and German linguistics with international studies, then went on to complete an MA in creative writing at Bath Spa University and an MSc in business management at Bath University. A committed Francophile, Alex loves to travel, and has so far lived in Moscow, Paris, Stuttgart, Sandefjord, Switzerland, Bath and London. She is the author of three other thrillers: Playdate, The Heart Keeper and The Boy at the Door, which was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger. Follow Alex on Twitter (@alexdahlauthor), Instagram (@authoralex) and Facebook (alexdahlauthor).

Book Synopsis:

The Suspect
Bullied by Steph Lewis at school, then betrayed by her lover, Amy Ashby still seethes with fury. Despite the decades-old resentment, she’s on the hunt for a new man and a fresh start. This time for keeps.

The Stalker
When both women are stalked by a figure from their shared past, danger threatens.

The Detective
Now Detective Inspector, Steph follows a tip-off to her old rival. After quarrels exploded beyond the playground and changed lives forever, she vowed never to see Amy again. But that was then.

The Deaths
Murder rocks the city. First one, then another. The body count reaches five, and all Steph’s leads point to Amy. But is Steph obsessed with a schoolgirl vendetta or closing in on a deadly killer?

Her Deadly Friend is public on the 23rd August 2022.

My Review:

Her Deadly Friend is a fast paced, twisty read from one of my favourite authors.

Firstly I really liked the main character Stephanie and enjoyed following her throughout the book. She was a very real, sympathetic character especially as she’s suffering from a migraine for most of the book. As a headache sufferer myself I admire her strength to keep going despite this.

Steph and Amy’s interesting past was fascinating to unpick. I think it’s fair to say the pair have a lot of history between them and it was difficult to tell initially who was telling the truth about what happened. It definitely helped throw some mistrust towards Steph as I began to wonder if she what she was really like and what she was capable of.

This book grabbed me from the start and the action never really let’s up as there was always something happening to keep my interest. I had my suspicions about what was going on but had to keep reading to find out if they were right. There were lots of twists and red herrings, especially towards the end which kept me constantly second guessing myself.

I’m looking forward to reading more from this series in the future. Huge thanks to Rachel for inviting me onto the blog tour and to the publisher for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Under the name Rae Sargeant, Rachel writes the Gleveham Killers Suspense series, published by Hobeck Books. The first title is Her Deadly Friend.Her most recent title as Rachel Sargeant, with HarperCollins, is The Roommates, a psychological thriller set in a university during freshers’ week.Her previous novels, also with HarperCollins, are The Good Teacher, a detective mystery, featuring DC Pippa “Agatha” Adams, and The Perfect Neighbours, a psychological thriller set in Germany.Rachel grew up in Lincolnshire, studied at Aberystwyth University in Wales, spent several years living in Germany and now lives in Gloucestershire with her family. Her hobbies are swimming, visiting coffee shops, country houses and the theatre.

Book Synopsis:

This is the story of Isaac and the Egg, a grieving young man and his unforgettable new friend, who meet at exactly the right time.

—

Isaac stands alone on a bridge and screams.

Something screams back.

And that, like everything which follows, is unforgettable.


This is a book about a lot of things – grief, hope, friendship, love. It’s also about what you’d do if you stumbled into the woods at dawn, found something extraordinary there, and decided to take it home.

It’s a tale that might seem familiar. But how it speaks to you will depend on how you’ve lived until now.

Sometimes, to get out of the woods, you have to go into them. Isaac and the Egg is one of the most hopeful, honest and wildly imaginative novels you will ever read.

My Review:

Wow this was such a special story and one that will stay with me for a long, long time. It’s a book that grabbed me from the beginning with its unique opening and just kept me enthralled throughout the entire book. In my opinion it’s a book that it’s best not knowing too much about before you start reading so this is going to be a hard book to review as I don’t want to give anything away.

I loved the two main characters Isaac and Egg. It was wonderful getting to know them better over the course of the book and see their relationship grow. Isaac is a very broken man when we are first introduced to him and it was difficult to see him like that. As the story develops we go through the grief process alongside Isaac and learn more about his life. It was so beautiful to see his relationship with Egg develop and see how much Egg helped him.

The book has a great pace to it and I soon found it very difficult to put the book down as I was so invested in Isaac’s story. There are some incredibly funny moments in this book which had me laughing out loud at times, much to the amusement of my kids. Most of these involved Eggs interactions with the outside world which were hilarious at times. The scene in the therapist’s office especially was a particular highlight.

Overall I absolutely loved this book and will be recommending it to everyone, especially as I’m desperate to talk to someone about it. The ending was absolutely beautiful and I loved reading the last few scenes of this book. They were truly magical and very emotional. I don’t often cry at books but this book had me crying at the ending. I hope there is a sequel as I’d love to read more of Isaac and Egg.

Huge thanks to Headline for my copy of this book via Netgalley.

About The Author:

Bobby Palmer is a freelance journalist who writes for publications including Time Out, GQ, Men’s Health and Cosmopolitan. Isaac and the Egg is his debut novel.

Good Morning everyone today on JoJo Recommends I’m featuring Best Friend by Flying Hippo.

Flying Hippo real name is Jasiek and he’s 28 years old from Warsaw in Poland. He is a partnered streamer on twitch where he streams under the name Bobczak (pronounced Bob-chuck) three times a week Monday & Thursday at 16h30 and Saturday at 14h30. His streams are great fun and as they involve some great music and some interesting discussions which can be very entertaining.

If you would like to follow Flying Hippo on social media or twitch you can do so by clicking on the links below.

How To Listen:

Bob plays guitar and is brilliant at love looping which he does often on his stream. His music has an indie vibe to it and some hard hitting lyrics which really make you think. Best Friend is the last single on his five song EP and is available on all major streaming platforms. I have linked some of my favourites below.

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Jojo Recommends is also featured on Island Vibing Presents twitch stream every Thursday at 3am BST, 10pm EST & 7pm PST. This week featured a fantastic interview with LG Music and a live performance of his most recent song as well as some great banter.

You can watch the latest episode by clicking on the link below.

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Thanks for reading & happy listening 🎧!