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July 2025 Reading Wrap-up
I read 13 books this month, and one of the main reasons is a heavy focus on ARCs. One of my main focuses for the past month or so has been to actually stick to one of my new year’s resolutions – getting any advance reading copies read and reviewed within 6 weeks of receiving… Continue reading
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The Immortals Quartet by Tamora Pierce
Series review In my mid-thirties, I’m making an effort to right the wrongs of my childhood reading. I devoured Tamora Pierce’s The Song of the Lioness series as a kid and absolutely loved it, but I never read any of her other books. After revisiting my beloved Alanna books last year, I decided to finally… Continue reading
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Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldree
Book review Fern has weathered the stillness and storms of a bookseller’s life for decades, but now, in the face of crippling ennui, transplants herself to the city of Thune to hang out her shingle beside a long-absent friend’s coffee shop. What could be a better pairing? Surely a charming renovation montage will cure what… Continue reading
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The Second Death of Locke by V. L. Bovalino
Book review Love. Loyalty. Sacrifice.Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier. She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector. The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier’s to use. Grey would do anything for Kier – be anything for him – if he would only ask. When a… Continue reading
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The Haunting of William Thorn by Ben Alderson
Book review William Thorn had his life all planned out… until his long-term boyfriend Archie cheats, breaking his heart. Distraught, William kicks him out of their home, where tragedy strikes when Archie is killed instantly in a car accident. Riddled with guilt, William is shocked to learn that he’s inherited a manor in the quaint… Continue reading
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June 2025 Reading Wrap-up
June was another excellent reading month for me, with 12 books read (including an entire series!). It has been hot over here in the UK and I’ve not had much energy to do anything but sit on the sofa and read, read, read. It’s also the start of many publisher’s push for autumn titles, which… Continue reading
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Strange Houses by Uketsu
Book review A Japanese mystery bestseller, revolving around a series of unsettling floorplans, in which the reader is the detective – from the Youtube sensation Uketsu A mysterious windowless room on a house’s floorplan hints at a hideous secret A young girl suspects that her cousin’s seemingly accidental death was the result of a sinister… Continue reading
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Clockwork Boys by T. Kingfisher
Book review When forger Slate is convicted of treason, she faces a death sentence. But her unique gift for sniffing out magic (literally) earns her a reprieve-of sorts. Along with a paladin, Caliban, possessed by a demon, her murderous ex-lover, and an irritating misogynist scholar, Slate sets off on a mission to learn about the… Continue reading
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Non Fiction Round-up
I’ve been neglecting this blog in the month of June – I’ve been so busy with other life things! In order to get myself back on track with reviews, here’s a round-up of the non fiction books I’ve recently read. While not my usual genre of choice, I’ve found myself reaching for non fiction titles… Continue reading
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Reading Wrap-Up: May 2025
I managed another great reading month in May – I read 14 books! There was definteily a boost to my reading because I got myself a Kobo eReader, which I’ve been wanting for absolute ages. While the quality of the books I read did vary, I’m really pleased with what (including an unusual amount of… Continue reading
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