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Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
Book review Halla has unexpectedly inherited the estate of a wealthy uncle. Unfortunately, she is also saddled with money-hungry relatives full of devious plans for how to wrest the inheritance away from her. While locked in her bedroom, Halla inspects the ancient sword that’s been collecting dust on the wall since before she moved in. Continue reading
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Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
Book review You know what’s worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Being stuck with her prize-winning show cat. And you know what’s worse than that? An alien invasion, the destruction of all man-made structures on Earth, and the systematic exploitation of all the survivors for a sadistic, intergalactic game show. That’s what. Join Coast Continue reading
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When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi
Book review One day, suddenly and without explanation, the moon turns into a ball of cheese.For some, it’s an opportunity. For others, it’s time to question their life choices. How can the world stay the same in the face of such absurdity and uncertainty? Astronauts and billionaires, comedians and bank executives, professors and presidents, teenagers Continue reading
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Paladin’s Faith by T. Kingfisher
Book review Marguerite Florian is a spy with two problems. A former employer wants her dead, and one of her new bodyguards is a far too good-looking paladin with a martyr complex. Shane is a paladin with three problems. His god is dead, his client is much too attractive for his peace of mind, and Continue reading
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Summerween Book Recommendations
You would think that autumn or winter are the times to read horror. However, I’m here to tell you that Summerween is upon us and it’s the perfect time to pick up a summery horror book. From campfires and sleep away camps, to teen slashers and paranormal activity, here are five books I’d recommend you Continue reading
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Paladin’s Hope by T. Kingfisher
Book review Piper is a lich-doctor, a physician who works among the dead, determining causes of death for the city guard’s investigations. It’s a peaceful, if solitary profession…until the day when he’s called to the river to examine the latest in a series of mysterious bodies, mangled by some unknown force. Galen is a paladin Continue reading
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The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
Book review Europe stares into the abyss. Plague and famine stalk the land, monsters lurk in every shadow and greedy princes care for nothing but their own ambitions. Only one thing is certain: the elves will come again, and they will eat everyone. Sometimes, only the darkest paths lead towards the light. Paths on which Continue reading
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The State of the TBR: April 2025
As you may remember, one of my goals for 2025 is to reduce the size of my physical TBR. Not only has it gotten a bit out of control, Scottish Husband and I are planning on moving later this year (maybe in the next few months? We shall see). I last checked in on my Continue reading
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Reading Wrap-up: April 2025
April was a fantastic reading month for me – I read 11 books and really loved all of them! I didn’t make a huge dent in my TBR this month (as you’ll see in an upcoming post), but I’ve done a good job of focusing on reading down some new releases and books I already Continue reading
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The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey
Book review It was meant to be an evening to honour and celebrate Evelyn Caldwell’s award-winning, career-making scientific research – but Evelyn has things on her mind. Things like Nathan, her husband, who has left her for a younger, better, newer woman. A woman who is now pregnant – but shouldn’t be – and is Continue reading
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