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Mindhunter by John Douglas and The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown
Non-fiction book reviews John Douglas is a former FBI Special Agent and expert in criminal profiling and behavioural science. He made a career of looking evil in the eye – and understanding it. No wonder that he was the inspiration for Special Agent Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs, as well as the film’s… Continue reading
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Strange Pictures by Uketsu
Book review A series of drawings made by a young woman before her death. A child’s disturbing picture of his home. A desperate sketch made by a murder victim in his final moments. Each contains a chilling warning. Each reveals a terrible secret, hidden in plain sight. Uketsu’s eerie mysteries have captivated millions of readers.… 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: 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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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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Hello There…A Return to Blogging
Hi there! Did you miss me? I went on an inevitable blogging hiatus for a good chunk of quarantine. My brain wasn’t up for it, and although I was doing a good amount of homeworking before the pandemic, transitioning into full-time homeworking AND adjusting to life in lockdown was a bit of a struggle.… Continue reading
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Blog Tour: We Ride the Storm by Devin Madson
Good morning, friends! Today is the day that Devin Madson’s We Ride the Storm publishes in the UK, and I cannot wait for you all to read it! I’m currently reading it myself and am absolutely loving it. You want assassins? You got it. Clever princesses? Yep. Respectful beheadings? Check! Continue reading
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