Book Review
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Book Review: The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang
I had been hearing so much about The Poppy War via social media and knew I had to try for a copy on NetGalley. I began reading my digital ARC, made it a few chapters in, and bought the book. I can confidently say that this is one of the best books I’ve read this… Continue reading
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Book Review: Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames
Kings of the Wyld is one of those books I’d been hearing about for ages, bought, and then let languish on my bookshelf. So when Bethan from Bethan May Books suggested we buddy read it, I leapt at the opportunity. The rumours are true, friends, this book is just as fantastic as you’ve heard. Continue reading
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Blog Tour: Juliet and Romeo by David Hewson
I’m so pleased to participate in the blog tour for the new book Juliet and Romeo by David Hewson. Today, I’ll be posting a fascinating piece from the author himself. Learn a little more about the real life influences behind the writing of this book and the world-famous play it is adapted from. Continue reading
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Book Review: Guns of the Dawn by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Flintlock fantasy is a subgenre that I’m incredibly unfamiliar with. You can imagine how pleased I was when my fantasy book club picked Guns of the Dawn by Adrian Tchaikovsky as our May read. This ended up being a great book to discuss because there was so much to unpack with the writing, but that’s… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Royal Wedding Colouring Book by Adam Rushton
So here’s something a little different for you guys. I was offered a copy of the Royal Wedding Colouring Book by Adam Rushton in exchange for an honest review. Now, I’m not obsessed with the Royals — I think this younger generation is nice and the rest are sort of useless — but you know… Continue reading
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Book Review: Legendary by Stephanie Garber
Caraval was one of the biggest releases of 2017. It was the book everyone was talking about for months! Fully caught up in the hype surrounding that book, I read Caraval and was actually pretty disappointed — I even listed it as one of my most disappointing books of 2017. However, I fully acknowledge that… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Testament of Loki by Joanne Harris
I read The Gospel of Loki a couple of years ago and it was one of those books that really grew on me. It stuck with me long after I finished the last page and I really think that it ignited my interest in Norse mythology. I had assumed it would be a standalone novel,… Continue reading
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Book Review: From Darkest Skies by Sam Peters
I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from this book. I had assumed it would be pretty much a straight science fiction novel heavily featuring AI with a bit of mystery. Instead Peters has created an exciting high-concept sci-fi-meets-crime story with a dash of noir. Continue reading
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Book Review: City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty
Ever since catching a glimpse of City of Brass’s gorgeous cover, I knew I needed it. Something about it caught my eye and I thought, ‘yep, I’m going to love that book’. I ended up with two copies of this book, my own finished copy and a digital ARC, and I’m not even upset –… Continue reading
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Book Review: Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente
I rarely review books that I DNF (did not finish), however I really wanted to talk about this one. Why? Because I’m so upset that it didn’t deliver. Space Opera sounded like the absolute perfect book for me — it’s Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy meets Eurovision. I wanted to love this book so badly, but… Continue reading
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