Hello, welcome to damppebbles and to this, my sixth #CaseClosed post of the year. How can it be July already? Where have the first six months of the year gone? Are you having a good year so far? I truly hope so. We’ve said goodbye to June 2025 and the summer in the UK is…
The Historical Novel Society lists mainstream and small press titles for readers aged 4 – 18, with settings from ancient times to the mid 1970s. Details are pulled from publisher catalogues and websites; Amazon; NetGalley; Publishers Weekly forecasts; Edelweiss US Trade and BNCCatalist Canada Trade. The age suitability is publisher recommended. Information is compiled by…
Published: 2025 | Genre: Psychological Thriller | Pages: ~336 (estimated) | Rating: ★★★★☆ A Book That Grabbed Me and Didn’t Let Go I’m that person who’s always begging friends for a thriller that’ll keep me up all night, and The Payback Girls by Alex Travis, hot off the press in 2025, totally delivered. This debut…
Published: 2025 | Genre: Psychological Thriller | Pages: ~368 (estimated) | Rating: ★★★★☆ A Book That Had Me on Edge I’m that friend who’s always chasing the next big thriller, and let me tell you, Bald-Faced Liar by Lisa Gardner, fresh off the press in 2025, had me losing sleep in the best way. Gardner’s…
Published: 2025 | Genre: Psychological Thriller | Pages: ~352 (estimated) | Rating: ★★★★☆ A Book That Gave Me Goosebumps You know those books that make you pull the blanket tighter and check the locks on your doors? That’s Cold as Hell by Kelley Armstrong for me. This 2025 psychological thriller had me hooked from the…
Published: 2024 | Genre: Psychological Thriller | Pages: 352 | Rating: ★★★★☆ Hooked from the First Page Okay, I need to talk about Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney because this book had me flipping pages like a maniac. Released in 2024, it’s the kind of psychological thriller that makes you question everything and trust no…
Published: 2025 | Genre: Psychological Thriller | Pages: ~352 (estimated) | Rating: ★★★★☆ A Book That Kept Me Up All Night I’m always chasing that heart-pounding rush from a great psychological thriller, and The Echo of Lies by Shari Lapena, released in 2025, delivered in spades. Known for suburban paranoia masterpieces like The Couple Next…
Published: 2025 | Genre: Romantasy | Pages: ~600 (estimated) | Rating: ★★★★★ A Sequel That Blew Me Away After the heart-stopping cliffhanger of Iron Flame, I was counting down the days for Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, and when it hit shelves in 2025, it did not disappoint! This third book in the Empyrean series…
Published: 2024 | Genre: Romantasy | Pages: 416 | Rating: ★★★★☆ A Romance That Had Me Howling I’ve been a fan of Ali Hazelwood’s witty romances for years, so when I heard she was diving into romantasy with Bride in 2024, I was all in. This book delivered a delicious mix of paranormal vibes, steamy…
Published: 2023 | Genre: Romantasy | Pages: 504 | Rating: ★★★★☆ A Book That Sunk Its Fangs Into Me I’m a total sucker for vampire stories, so when I grabbed The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent in 2023, I was ready for a thrill. Let me tell you, this romantasy delivered…
