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  • Witchcraft For Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
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    Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix review: The Craft meets One Born Every Minute

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    If you’re pregnant or trying to conceive, I’d maybe hold off on reading this one for a while.

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    It’s Always the Husband by C.L. Taylor review: A schoolyard thriller

    October 26, 2025October 26, 2025

    Never trust the parents in the school playground.

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    Overdue by Stephanie Perkins review: A perfect romance

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    Warm and fuzzy feelings all over.

  • Worse Than Murder by Michael Wood
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    Worse Than Murder by Michael Wood review: A series that goes from strength to strength

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    Matilda might be broken, but this series certainly isn’t.

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    Futility by Nuzo Onoh review: A fever dream of female rage

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    You’ll never read another book quite like this.

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    David Nicholls novels, ranked

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    From Starter For Ten to You Are Here, I’ve ranked every David Nicholls novel from my least favourite to most favourite.

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    Five by Five by Claire Wilson review: A tense thriller set in the Scottish prison system

    September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

    Who can you trust?

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    Crime and thriller books that have been made into movies or TV series (or are coming soon)

    September 19, 2025September 21, 2025

    If you like adaptations, keep an eye on this list.

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    Peter Miles Has to Die by Katie Collom review – A revenge thriller with depth

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    More than a revenge thriller, Peter Miles Has to Die is about the danger of consequence and learning to live with your actions.

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    Our Beautiful Mess by Adele Parks review – An absolute rollercoaster

    August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

    Does anyone do domestic drama quite like Adele Parks?

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Welcome to What The Book! I'm a freelance writer/editor by day, running my own games media website alongside my partner. In my spare time, I've often got my nose stuck in a book. I love crime/thrillers, with the odd bit of women's fiction thrown in. Here you'll find my book reviews, recommendations and musings on all things book-related.

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