Welcome to SecretWorldOfaBook

We are all told, “live your life to the fullest”; I am here to do just that, through literature.
SecretWorldOfaBook serves as a vessel to project my passions, and clue in my loyal readers as to what inspires me in this crazy world. So, sit back, relax, and read on.

My Writing
Journey

Hello my name is Claire.

Welcome to my blog where I get to talk endlessly

about all things books.

I'm hoping along the way I will tempt you with my reviews

in the hope that you will experience the magic of reading for yourselves...

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Nov 24
2 min

First Lines Friday

The Luminaries by Susan Dennard Publishing : 26th January 2023 Publisher : Dapne Press Format : Kindle, Hardback, Paperback Genre ...

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SecretWorldOfaBook

Nov 24
2 min

First Lines Friday

The Luminaries by Susan Dennard Publishing : 26th January 2023 Publisher : Dapne Press Format : Kindle, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Fantasy { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the author's sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. FIRST LINES FRIDAY 📖 Hey bloggers, For this week's first lines Friday I hav

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Nov 24
2 min

| The Weather Woman

by Sally Gardner Published : 10th November 2022 Publisher : Head of Zeus Format : Kindle, Audio, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Historical Fiction { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the authors sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. Synopsis Neva Friezland is born into a world of trickery and illusion, wh

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Oct 26
2 min

Currently...

Weekly update Currently... Hey friends, Another week has passed filled with more books, tv shows and music to share with you all. I have been managing to squeeze all three in despite the fact that I have been super busy with my uni work, college work, kids being off on half term and doing stuff around the house! basically, I think this week I must have incarnated superwoman 😆 Anyway, here is what I've been up to this week: 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 This week I have been reading a few b

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Oct 26
2 min

| Family Business

by Jonathan Sims Published : 13th October 2022 Publisher : Gollancz Format : Kindle, Audio, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Horror { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the author's sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. Synopsis When Diya Burman’s best friend dies, her life falls apart. She loses everything.

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Oct 18
4 min

| Double Review Feature

Widdershins & Sunwise by Helen Steadman Published : April 2022 Publisher : BellJar Books Format : Kindle, Audio, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Historical Fiction { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the authors sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. Synopsis - Widdershins Did all women have something of th

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Oct 11
2 min

Currently...

Weekly update Currently... Hey bloggers, How's your week so far? I started to feel a little under the weather last night so I'm really hoping I'm not getting a cold or something more sinister! It gives me more of an excuse to stay home and write though so I can't complain too much ;) Here's what I have been currently reading, listening to and watching... 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 I am fully in the throws of reading Widdershins at the moment and it is definitely proving to be one of thos

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SecretWorldOfaBook

Oct 10
2 min

New Bookish Subscription Alert

Publishing : November 2023 Publisher : Verve Books Format : Kindle, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Historical Fiction { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the author's sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. BOOK SUBSCRIPTION BOX 𝑉𝐸𝑅𝑉𝐸 𝑆𝑈𝐵𝑆𝐶𝑅𝐼𝑃𝑇𝐼𝑂𝑁 𝐵𝑂𝑋 𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐻𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑠, �

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Oct 6
3 min

First Lines Friday

The Whispering Muse by Laura Purcell Publishing : February 2023 Publisher : Bloomsbury Raven Format : Kindle, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Gothic Thriller { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the author's sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. FIRST LINES FRIDAY 📖 Hey bloggers, For this week's first line

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Oct 6
3 min

| Hester

by Laurie Lico Albanese Published : 6th October 2022 Publisher : Duckworth Books Format : Kindle, Audio, Hardback Genre : Historical Fiction { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the authors sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. Synopsis Glasgow, 1829: Isobel, a young seamstress, and her husband Edward s

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Sep 28
3 min

| House of Hunger

by Alexis Henderson Published : 6th October 2022 Publisher : PenguinRandomHouse Format : Kindle, Audio, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Gothic Thriller { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the authors sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. Synopsis WANTED: A bloodmaid of exceptional taste. Must have a keen p

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Sep 26
3 min

| The Ghost Woods

by CJ Cooke Published : 13th October 2022 Publisher : Harper Collins Format : Kindle, Audio, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Gothic Thriller { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the authors sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. Synopsis In the midst of the woods stands a house called Lichen Hall. This place

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Sep 23
3 min

| The Fugitive Colours

by Nancy Bilyeau Published : 13th May 2022 Publisher : Luma Books Format : Kindle, Audio, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Historical Fiction { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the authors sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. Synopsis As Genevieve Sturbridge struggles to keep her silk design business aflo

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Sep 20
2 min

First Lines Friday

Mika In Real Life by Emiko Jean Published : 8th September 2022 Publisher : Michael J Books Format : Kindle, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Literary Fiction { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the author's sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. FIRST LINES FRIDAY 📖 This week's First Lines Friday is the abs

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Sep 20
3 min

Throwback Thursday

The Hiding Place by Amanda Mason Published : 14th October 2021 Publisher : ZaffreBooks Format : Kindle, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Horror { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the author's sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. Synopsis Some secrets can never be concealed.... Nell Galilee, her husband an

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SecretWorldOfaBook

Sep 20
1 min

Currently...

Weekly update Currently... Hey bloggers, How are you liking the autumn weather? yesterday I got out my first jumper of the season and I had absolutely no regrets in doing so! I'm fully into the ankle boots and warmer clothes vibe now 🍂 Here's what I have been currently reading, listening to and watching... 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 I am fully in the throws of reading Hester at the moment and it is defiantly proving to be one of those books that I can not put down! Set in the 1800's its

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SecretWorldOfaBook

Sep 20
2 min

| The Witches of Moonshyne Manor

by Bianca Marais Published : 15th September 2022 Publisher : Mira Books Format : Kindle, Audio, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Feminist witchy Rom- com { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the authors sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. Synopsis A coven of modern-day witches. A magical heist-gone-wrong.

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Sep 17
2 min

| My Darling Daughter

by JP Delaney Published : 15th September 2022 Publisher : Quercus Books Format : Kindle, Audio, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Psychological Thriller { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the authors sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. Synopsis The child you never knew knows all your secrets . . . Out of

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Sep 16
2 min

Review | Starling

by Kirsten Cram Published : 18th November 2021 Publisher : Highway Six Press Format : Kindle, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Literary Fiction { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the authors sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. Synopsis Alice Quinn's young life has never been marked by stability, and it's

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Sep 14
3 min

Review | The Butcher

by Laura Kat Young Published : 13th September 2022 Publisher : Titan Books Format : Kindle, Audio, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Dystopian Horror { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the authors sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. Synopsis When Lady Mae turns 18, she'll inherit her mother's job as the B

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Jul 28
3 min

Review | Black Mamba

by William Friend Published : 2nd June 2022 Publisher : Atlantic Books Format : Kindle, Audio, Hardback, Paperback Genre : Horror { #ad / 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜 } * All words highlighted in Grey are affiliate links to either purchase from a range of sellers or links to the authors sites. Where ever possible I will try and provide different versions of the book on all purchase sites. Synopsis 𝑫𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒚, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆’𝒔 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎. . . This is the chil

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About The Blog & Me

The Roots

I believe you must bring your whole self to the table if you want to thrive in today’s crazy world; your personality, your sense of humour, and most importantly, your heart.

All of these elements brought me to start SecretWorldOfaBook.

I've always been a huge lover of reading, ever since childhood and its that passion of wanting to share the written word and the stories that I read with like minded bookworms, so I launched this project on Instagram back in 2019 which has just been thriving and has quickly gained a loyal following, I have met so many lovely people since joining the Bookstagram community which has led me to begin this blogging journey.

So who am I?

I am a mum of four babies and four fur babies. I was a Teaching Assistant working with the little kiddies, which I loved, but I have recently decided to begin my own writing journey. I am currently doing a University degree on a Classical Studies course to help me write my Greek Mythology novel and in the meantime I am writing my memoir. Keep your eyes peeled for a sneak peak coming soon...

So If you love reading reviews with minimal to no spoilers then browse my site, read my reviews, and explore what excites and interests me and hopefully, you as well.