Gemma's Not Sure by Gil Stewart

Gemma is facing tough decisions, go and play piano professionally as a performer despite her shyness, or persue a different career altogether despite her work playing.

Jamie has tough decisions to make too, after finding uni more of a chore only enjoying rhe social aspects and his refereeing.

However as the two get friendlier, they discover they have more in common than they thought, as they start a bad, Gemma helps a piano student she takes on called Rosie to have a better time at school and of course Jamie is Lily's ex, her best friend.

There's plenty of drama but this book is utterly relatable for the issues it raises throughout from tough life work choices and following your heart and your true passion. I loved that Jamie and Gemma came together in a very quick yet natural way and feel like this book was even better than Lily's story! I truly can't wait for more from Gil about these characters lives!

Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

One Too Many Lies by L A Bowen

Paige along with Kate and Abby her best friends skip school where she meets Morgan at a party where they take part in drinking, trying drugs and playing party games while still having a crush at school on Alex.

Am while lying to their parents about w where they're going and staying out late after sneaking out first...

Told in verse this is a powerful tale of growing up and struggling to fit in and find love as well as acceptance with their friends about their lifestyle. As the lies build up we see how they have to deal with the consequences which teaches us the lesson about karma and never assume everything will be fine. It was hard hitting and real dealing with issues teens will probably come across.

Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

Dramas Of A Teenage Heiress: Hotel Royale Book 2 by Katy Birchall

Flick the hotel heiress is back with her fashionably dressed dachshund Fritz in the second book all about their foray into the vlogging and television world thanks to an unfortunate run in with a famous vlogger and reporter Nancy.

We see Flick struggle with enemy Ella, reuniting with friend and superstar singer Sky, getting her auntie moving in with her and her mum as well as struggle with Cal and Olly and their friendship as she tries to keep them happy while filming her new reality show, only best friend Grace is fully on side to help.

Showing the drama of life in the spotlight and how enemies can cause trouble and friends can show up when most needed. The joys of this book come from many situations that Flick gets herself into but also her fun dachshund Fritz whom is even more popular now it seems! Light hearted fun and joy from the second book in this series so far!

The Lonely Fajita by Abigail Mann

As Elissa's boyfriend Tom, goes off travelling and leaves her behind struggling in a low paid job in a London office, she takes a chance on a free rent live in carer job with elderly gutsy Annie who takes a liking to her.

However, Annie's family is a mystery as Elissa discovers more about then as their friendship warms up and she sets about helping reunite her with her son and his family whilst juggling her works new Lovr dating app launch despite her fails of dates she by chance keeps meeting a guy who she finds easy on the eye after going out running.

I loved the sense of community in the book as Elissa helps the elderly get online despite the circumstances! It was a relatable read as the elderly community in their areas are usually friendly with a strong sense of community and being a carer is also relatable and much better to me than working for Lovr when Elissa didn't love her job! It was a fab debut and would love to see how thing work out for Elissa in the future...

Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

Sprinkle Sunday's Ice Cream Sandwiched by Coco Simon

Allie is struggling living between her divorcing parents and also wants to go to her new schools dance but in wanting to fit in needs a new and specific dress that's not easy to get from her parent's when they don't approve.

Meanwhile at her mum's ice cream parlour the girls create new mermaid cones, ice cream sandwiches and throw the first birthday party there too.

But as Allie struggles with feeling sandwiches in her life will she stick to being herself and not another clone at her school and choose her ideal dress not just what the other students are going to be wearing?

This book had some sweet ice cream creations made once again that will make you wish you had some to hand while it also teaches kids about the importance of staying true to you and not letting others influence you and your opinion and tastes.

That Night In Paris by Sandy Barker

In this book we meet Cat who's headed off on an adventure tour after being told by her flatmate Alex he loves her while she doesn't reciprocate the feeling especially after losing Scott her cheating ex boyfriend.

However as she makes friends with Dani, Lou, Jae on her holiday trip and meets randomly in France, Jean Luc her old childhood friend, sparks fly and this trip suddenly takes a turn for the better.

But as Car realises her feelings she begins to doubt that if their childhood crush can last a lifetime despite the joy they feel now, can get new friends help her find her happiness?

What an adventure this book was I feel like I've been on this holiday with the girl's and witnesses it myself it was such an immersive easy read if you want a lovely romantic read this won't disappoint I especially liked how she gained a girl crew on the holiday too as I feel it added so much drama to the trip in the book!

Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

Bunheads by Sophie Flack

In this book we follow the life of ballerina, Hannah as she progresses through her company and gains more exclusive performance parts for herself. The girls despite being friends are still rivals and a rivalry against Zoe her friend soon sees the pair desiring and fighting for a lead role.

Soon enough she discovers love and learns there's more to life than rigid hard work leading her to eventually decide she has to choose between Matt and Jacob as well as a life normal living or as a ballet star.

I love ballet books and it was partly truthful as the author story is similar and inspired the book. It was eventful and honest and easy to believe especially as ballet is a hard career and takes much dedication. The characters were typical young adults and the book seemed to race by despite being average length and action packed I thoroughly enjoyed it! 

We're Going On A Treasure Hunt by Laura Hughes

In this book, the bunnies head off on a treasure hunt adventure with coins to find and animals to see for all children to have fun and discover the coins and learn the animals types with lovely illustrations to bring the story to life boys and girls will enjoy joining in the bunnies fun once again!

Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

The Waffle House On The Pier by Tilly Tennant

When Sadie's grandpa dies, her grandma April is left alone to grieve and run their waffle house on the pier.

Only soon it becomes apparent April is struggling with her health without knowing it while Sadie helps out to keep the waffle house going she sees her ex love Declan with his new girlfriend around while she gets to know and date Luke a newcomer to the area.

After Declan and his girlfriend split up April finds herself torn, should she stay with Luke or go back to Declan?

But most importantly can she keep the Waffle house going?

This was a fun new read and I loved the unique setting being a waffle house as I've never read about one before. The storyline about dementia is very relatable to many of us I feel and the old love new love storyline too Sadie was a great head strong character and I liked the fact she didn't give up on keeping the family's past business alive despite everyone going against the idea. A sweet summer treat of a book!

Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

A Kitten Called Holly by Helen Peters

Jasmine and Tom in this book find a cat and her new born kittens on the farm. However as the mother rejects one kitten, Jasmine takes her on to save her and soon becomes attached to her but when school bully Bella is after a new pet, Jasmine fears for her beloved Holly as the kitten faces going to her after some antics happen!

The book once again alike Helen's other books does deal with the mention of death a few times and so again I say this is one for older readers. It was another fun packed read about animals focusing mainly on cats which Animal Ark fans will enjoy.

The Little Bookshop Of Love Stories by Jaimie Admans

When clutzy Hallie discovers she's won her favourite book shop she's sure it's a joke but soon realises her Cotswold dream is reality!

But after settling in a weezle property developer wants to buy her out thankfully she doesn't give in but befriends fellow klutz, Dimitri a children's illustrator to be who works in there everyday and as the pair grow closer over a mystery surrounding his mum and a book, the pair also hatch a plan to save the shut down bakery next door too as Dimitri cooks some amazing sweet treats, but not only can they get the money to fund the dream, will there be any spark ignite between them not just in the future kitchen when a huge secret comes to light about Dimitri's family?

I loved the book so much from the Belle and Beast aspect of falling in love in and with the actual bookshop and the guy with it too my favourite scene without a doubt was when Hallie's mum meets Dimitri it was just like a scene from the comedy Miranda, my favourite! It made me laugh and I loved how it showed social media can help a physical business out not ruin it too as well the book message trail full of memories of times in others lives too I relate with many of my books being written in by my mum stating when and why they were bought for me too and it's so true how they can bring people together this book had a perfect concept for me and other book lovers will fall in love with this book for sure!

Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

The Naughtiest Unicorn by Pip Bird

In this book Mira is excited about starting unicorn school and meeting her unicorn best friend.

However things don't go to plan when she gets paired up with Dave a lazy food loving unicorn who's very unique and the pair have a challenge becoming besties to be able to compete in quests and win medals, will they bond or become trouble?

Dave was an hilarious version of a unicorn for once to see their beautiful stereotype broken this was a fresh take on life with a pet unicorn!

This Heart Of Mine by C.C. Hunter

Leah is a sufferer of the condition myocarditis, so when a transplant becomes available to her she takes the chance.

However, she doesn't expect that the heart she got lucky with was one of a twin's, leading her to Matt whom she knows from school and falls into a tricky love with as he reveals his twin Eric committed suicide, resulting in her new heart becoming available.

But when Leah and Matt both start suffering from dreams about Eric's last night alive they start to uncover what really happened that night suicide or otherwise...

This is a really deep and emotional read throughout from varying points of view. We can tell how everyone has been moved by the tragic events which is true to life when someone really does commit suicide. The way Leah and Matt come together is really natural and I feel shows how sharing grief despite their twist of events can help people move on and accept the unchangeable.

Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

Sunny Days And Sea Breezes by Carole Matthews

When Jodie escapes to the Isle Of Wight to her brother Bill's holiday houseboat, she meets neighbour and chainsaw carver Ned, bristly Ida who secretly loves Ned, fake statue George and vibrant, nosy Marilyn.

Wanting to wallow in depression and grief at first, due to a huge loss she's getting away for afresh refreshing start from to allow herself to heal, she's left her estranged husband behind in London along with best friend Della.

We soon learn about Chris her husband and Megan and Beth, not all was as it seems in her situation and why she escaped London life at first but let me assure you the conclusion to the book doesn't disappoint and I rooted for Jodie to be true to what her heart wants a sunny escape from life in a book!

Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

The Last Charm by Ella Allbright

Jake moves into Layla's house after she and her dad have been abandoned by her mum and stay instead with her granddad a couple doors away.

As Jake suffers at the hands of his dad and his mum can't fight back, he gets to know Layla and her granddad becomes his role model and a much better and loving father figure.

He sends Layla charms each special time something happens only a misunderstanding means she always thinks they're from her mum who left her behind.

As the years to on, Jake and Layla stay in touch and are friends of sorts however it takes a long time for Layla to realise just what she wants in a guy after a string of bad relationships and a heartbreaking situation too.

My word this book broke me, it was a stunning story and the twists and turns especially towards the end took my breath away in a good way it was such a fantastic read showing how relationships change over time and raising awareness of serious issues so trigger warning of you are sensitive to the subjects of miscarriage and domestic abuse.

Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

The First Date by Zara Stoneley

After long term boyfriend Robbie goes off to find himself, Rosie sets out online dating only when she gets stood up by Gabe, she meets handsome, witty, charmer Noah.

Rosie and Noah have a connection all through the book but thanks to Rosie's player dad she won't let herself fall for Noah thinking he'll turn out like her dad and hurt her too.

Her dad, is a cheat plain and simple and her mum is fabulous at the end of the book as is Noah and his friends as Gabe turns up in a random shocking way! Noah also had a hidden depth behind getting close to Rosie after past losses from loving someone alike his best friend Jed and was really moving bringing them closer together.

I rooted for Rosie and Noah a fabulous couple from the start I was hooked on this book!

Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!