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Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · 22d

Goddess of love… or spinner of lies?

I adored Herc so I’m thrilled Phoenicia Rogerson has a new story out! 🍃

Zeus gave her riches. She gave him rebellion.
And she intends to win.

#qotd – If you could jump into any book you own, which would it be?

Happy reading,
C xx
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Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · 26d

Just finished Diavola by Jennifer Thorne & wow — that twist at the end completely blindsided me 👏
I thought it was heading one way, but it turned into something darker & even better.

Here’s my review 👇

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Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Sep 7

Just received The Girlfriend by Michelle Frances 📖

She loves your son. She wants your life. How far would you go to protect him?

Twisty, addictive thrillers like this are so my thing!

#qotd: Do you like your thrillers chilling & twisty, or fast-paced & dramatic?

@panmacmillan.bsky.social

Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Sep 6

Slow, sunny saturday 🌞
No plans today, just books + coffee. after a week of rain i’m craving autumn vibes 🍂 so i’ve added Diavola by jennifer thorne to my current reads.

Q- What are you reading this weekend?

P.s LOVING my new coffee mug from @tkmaxxuk.bsky.social @titanbooks.bsky.social 😍

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Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Sep 5

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The Strawberry Post @tstrawberrypost.bsky.social · Aug 26

New beautiful #bookpost for blog tour starting tomorrow. Big thank you to @annerandomthings.bsky.social and @secretworldofabook.bsky.social

Check out more details on the book, goodies and blog tour on the blog today!

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#bookblogger #books #bookmail #bookhaul

Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you Anne 🫶🫶

Anne Cater @annerandomthings.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Sadder Side of Me by Claire Rowden #TheSadderSideofMe @secretworldofabook.bsky.social ‬ #BookReview #BellsPalsy

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The Sadder Side of Me by Claire Rowden #TheSadderSideofMe @secretWofabook @RandomTTours @secretworldofabook.bsky.social‬ #BookReview #BellsPalsy

In 'The Sadder Side of Me', I take you on a deeply personal journey through the unexpected onset of Bell's Palsy. One moment, life was ord...

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Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Sep 5

Just finished Incidents Around The House on Audible 👻
Loved hearing the story from the child’s POV – perfectly creepy in places. The ending worked but felt a bit too abrupt, which left me wanting more. Still, it lingers in your head after, and that’s the mark of a good horror!

Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Sep 2

🖤 Spellbound by bookmail! The First Witches: Women of Power in the Classical World by Alexis Hannah-Prescott (published 30 June 2025, @pensworldbooks) dives into Circe, Hecate & ancient witchy lore.

Q: Would you choose a night w/ Hecate or Circe? ✨

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Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Aug 31

R E V I E W

Couldn’t put down Ask for Andrea by Noelle W. Ihli

Chilling, emotional & utterly addictive.

One of the best thrillers I’ve read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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@panmacmillan.bsky.social

Ask for Andrea by Noelle W. Ihli

Review: Ask for Andrea by Noelle W.IhliEvery so often a book comes along that you cannot put down and #AskforAndrea was exactly that for me. I went in expecting a chilling thriller, but what I got was...

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Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Aug 16

Check out my latest post…. #AskForAndrea by @noellewihli is SO good!!!

#qotd - What are you up to today??

I’ll be hanging in my egg chair beside the pond with this one all day 🫶

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#SaturdayVibes #blogtour #ThrillerReads @panmacmillan.bsky.social

Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Jul 23

New meet the Bookstagrammer post is up…

Do we have anything in common??

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Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Jul 22

Morning readers 🥱

After many late nights watching The Witcher ( Henry Cavill in his baddest form 😍) my son and I have decided to try the book series… ⚔️

Q- Have any of you read them? What do you think?

I’m loving the show right now, and so far the book isn’t bad 😁

#book

Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Jul 4

Book Chat…

Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica 🥩
Recommended to me & I’m not sure I’m ready!

Cannibalism, grief, moral collapse….

Have you read it?? Full thoughts on Insta 👇

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#qotd - What’s the most disturbing book you’ve ever read?

Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Jun 28

Started cute with gluing glass + dried flowers at the #boudiccasdaughter launch… then chaos. I slapped on grout like a rebel + hoped for the best. Dug it out like a true Iceni warrior + it actually turned out amazing 👀✨

Q: What book would you make a craft for?
@headofzeus.bsky.social

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Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Jun 27

Still buzzing from the Boudicca’s Daughter event in London yesterday with the incredible @elodieharper.bsky.social ✨

Crypt Café chats, Boudicca statue walk, Roman tea-making, readings, mosaics and the loveliest bookish crew.

Out this August—don’t sleep on it!

@headofzeus.bsky.social

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Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Jun 26

Off to the BOUDICCA’s DAUGHTER book event with Tandem and Elodie Harper 😍

Yes, I brought my other books to be signed too 😃
@tandem @elodieharper.bsky.social

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Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Jun 16

I spent the entire weekend on a therapists training residential and I am emotionally drained. So I could not be happier to be spending my entire day starting the readalong for the 4th book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series - The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk.

#qotd - Plans today??

Out August 2025

Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Jun 11

So. I just found out that Sarah Penner’s 4th book will be BOTH a sequel and a prequel to the brilliant #thelostapothecary and i’m losing my mind!

We’re going back to Eliza & Nella!

2027 can’t come soon enough!

#Q: Have you read it this yet?

@legendpress.bsky.social

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Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Jun 8

Happy Sunday!!!

I’m a little late to the party, but I’ve been reading these that I’ve had on my shelves for ages…
I’m not really a romance reader so it’s taken a while, and the film to peak my interest 😬

#qotd Obvious one… Ryle or Atlas??

I’m so very much team Altas 😍😍

Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · Jun 4

R E V I E W 🐦‍⬛

Here are my thoughts for this absolutely brilliant and twisty new read from @sarahpinborough.bsky.social 🐦‍⬛

#WeLiveHereNow is out June 5th! So grab yourself a copy via the link 👇

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We Live Here Now - by Sarah Pinborough

Publisher: OrionPublication date: June 5thIf their new home doesn't break them, their secrets will...When Emily wakes from a coma following an accident that nearly kills her, she finds herself agreein...

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Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · May 29

R E V I E W

Thank you @bloomsburyraven.bsky.social 🐦‍⬛ for this brilliant copy of #TheBreakIn by @k_faulkner which is out June 19th!

If you love multi layered characters, non linear timelines and a bloody good twist! Then this one is for you…

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The Break In by Katherine Faulkner

Publisher: Bloomsbury RavenPublication: June 19th 2025Author: Katherine FaulknerYou know who.You don't know why. The play date started well. The children happy in one room while their mothers relaxed ...

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Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · May 23

Visited the Mamma Mia doors at the o2 yesterday 💃

I’d move into that film set in a heartbeat! Sun, songs, and sequins? Yes please. Loving my current read too—stories are pure joy right now.

Q - Which book or film world would you live in?

#fridayreads #mammamia

Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · May 21

Happy Wednesday!

Head to my link to check out my current Listenalong with @bookbreak 🎧

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#TheQuiet #audiobooks #Wednesdayvibe

#qotd What are your Wednesday plans??

Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · May 14

B O O K C L U B S
Two picks, double the fun!

Hello Beautiful (@chapter25) — can’t wait to dive into this emotional read.

The Husbands (@waterstonesbas Book Club) — morally grey twists? I’m in.

Zeus the cat = top-tier reading buddy.

Read either?

Secretworldofabook @secretworldofabook.bsky.social · May 13

My working space for the day:

Outside Starbucks, sunshine on my face and a macchiato in hand. The perfect blend of caffeine and creativity as I dive into book three.

#qotd - Do you prefer writing (or reading) indoors or out in the fresh air?

Happy reading/writing,
C xx

#amwriting

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