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Book Review: Killing for Company: The Case of Dennis Nilson by Brian Masters
I’m an enthusiastic listener of true crime podcasts, having been caught up in the My Favorite Murder craze back when it started, but have read very few true crime books. While I’ve moved on to better and more responsible podcasts, my interest in true crime remains. When the opportunity to read Killing for Company crossed… Continue reading
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Book Review: Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark
Having read and loved Clark’s Cairo novellas earlier this year, I was so incredibly excited to read an advance copy of his upcoming novella, Ring Shout. Although it is very different in terms of tone and setting, Clark’s newest story is an incredibly powerful horror tale. Continue reading
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Book Review: Dangerous Remedy by Kat Dunn
Dangerous Remedy has been on my radar for ages — I love a good historical fantasy and the French Revolution setting caught my eye. I think that for a reader like me, who has become incredibly picky about what I do and do not like in YA over the years, this one didn’t quite hit… Continue reading
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Book Review: Unconquerable Sun by Kate Elliott
I’ll be honest, “gender-swapped Alexander the Great retelling set in space” was all I needed to know about Unconquerable Sun when it originally crossed my path — it immediately got added to the “most anticipated books of the year” list. Having only read, but absolutely adored, one book by Kate Elliott before, I knew she’d… Continue reading
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Book Review: Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon Ha Lee
Having read Lee’s Ninefox Gambit, I knew that I should expect a few things from Phoenix Extravagant: an incredibly immersive and original world, great characters, and a compelling read. While I enjoyed Ninefox Gambit, his latest novel absolutely blows it out of the water for me. Continue reading
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Blog Tour: The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie
Welcome to my stop on the Trouble with Peace blog tour! As you all may be aware, Joe Abercrombie is one of my absolute favourite authors and a new book from him is always an event in my reading year. Given my absolute love of A Little Hatred, the first book in his new First… Continue reading
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Book Review: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
I had been hearing nothing but rave reviews for The House in the Cerulean Sea when it came out this spring — what better time for a wholesome book than during quarantine? I didn’t get around to reading it until August, but I’m so glad I picked up this lovely book! A cosy read that… Continue reading
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Quarantine Reads: The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water, The Bone Witch, and Borne
I’ve been doing a lot of reading, but not a lot of blogging, while in lockdown. In an effort to catch up on my outstanding reviews, I’m introducing Quarantine Reads! Check out mini reviews of three books I read during lockdown that I never got to share my thoughts on. Continue reading
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Book Review: The Doors of Eden by Adrian Tchaikovsky
A new book from Adrian Tchaikovsky, one of my favourite authors, is always an exciting event. The Doors of Eden was a book that immediately caught my attention with its stunning cover and intriguing concept. I had sky-high expectations for this book, and I am so pleased to say thatthey were absolutely met! The Doors… Continue reading
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Book Review: Bookish and the Beast by Ashley Poston
What an absolutely delightful book! Despite the fact that I am not much of a contemporary YA reader, I knew that I would enjoy Bookish and the Beast. I adore Poston’s Once Upon a Con series — and you can see my reviews for Geekerella and The Princess and the Fangirl here — and my… Continue reading
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