Another #beatthebacklist #bookreview Elif Shafak is a master. I do wish I had done a tiny bit of research prior to reading! Interesting #historicalfiction about the #Ottomanempire filled with delicious descriptions, treachery and intrigue. #elephants #litfic #justfinished https://hollysreadingescapades.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-architects-apprentice-by-elif.html?m=1

In 2025 I’m reading on a water theme and #justfinished #TheColorofWater by #JamesMcbride- a fascinating dual memoir of Mother and son growing up in America. Lots to unpack. Lots to engage with. #bookstadon #bookreview #books #beatthebacklist https://hollysreadingescapades.blogspot.com/2025/03/book-review-color-of-water-by-james.html?m=1

Got a video review for Into the drowning deep - which I also reviewed in greater detail on my blog. This book was *chefs kiss* I loved it. I’m just sad there isn’t another one. #bookstadon #beatthebacklist #scifi #bookreview #bookrecommendation #ocean #marianatrench #challengerdeep #mermaids https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2tMwhto/

So here’s a possible hot take- #justfinished Half Broke Horses by J. Walls and while the book is well written, I really took a strong dislike to the character- so read at your own risk? #bookstadon #bookreview #books #beatthebacklist https://hollysreadingescapades.blogspot.com/2025/03/book-review-half-broke-horses-by.html?m=1