Random Things Tours: The Woman in the Wall by Heidi Amsinck

 

When human remains are accidentally discovered in an apartment in Copenhague, it is almost impossible to fathom how the criminal can be caught any time soon. As the police investigator is trying to get the media involved, the smart reporter Jensen - whose full name remains a mystery - comes to mind. She may be professionally smart, but her choice of life partner, with whom she is having a child, wasn´t so, as the father of her child is a murderer. Jensen herself has a complicated family story of herself, with a legendary author claiming now being her father. In the end, all those dots and a bit more, may be connected in many unexpected way, leading to a terrific key to the murder.

The Woman in the Wall by Heidi Amsinck is an unforgettable thriller. Amsinck is a London-based Danish journalist and crime writer, whose Jensen thriller series are based in Copenhague. 

What makes the reading of this book fascinating is the skillful art of misdirecting the reader. The twists are so brutal - in the good, crime writing kind of way - that you cannot guess what will happen next. The best approach is to simply give up any projections and just follow the directions Amsinck chose, with her own plot in mind. 

The book is the newest (the fifth) installment from the Jensen Thriller series that I´ve reviewed previously, but can be easily read as well as a standalone. Personally, I always love smart women journalists as main characters in thrillers, therefore, these series are definitely a great read.

Rating: 5 stars

Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own

Rachel´s Random Resources: The Sunshine Teashop by Jaimie Admans

 

Some people may have it all until...all plans and dreams are falling down as a fragile game of cards. In some cultures, there is the concept of ´evil eye´ that may hunt the success, hitting hard those who may enjoy life´s gifts way too much.

Before Dolly took up on the road on a campervan, she had dreams of opening a café and a charming boyfriend. Until the named boyfriend was caught kissing her best friend...Running away from the broken dreams on a campervan loaned from the boyfriend, Dolly may be trying to forget everything she went through. But, maybe the chance is knocking again to her door, as she is landing in Yorkshire and meets a gorgeous stranger. Could she trust someone again so fast?

The Sunshine Teashop by Jaimie Admans is a humorous and uplifting romantic comedy. Dolly is my favorite character but I suppose it´s almost impossible not to like her. Although heartbroken, she is able to see the light and follows her survival instinct running away from a place that hurted her. Starting a new love story, while feeling safe and appreciated, is part of her strength of trusting herself again and giving a new chance to romance.

A recommended read for unbeated romantics and strong women.

Rating: 3.5 stars

Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own