Has she been sent to save the realm or destroy it?
With that tagline I knew I was going to eat this story up, and it delivered!
A romantic and adventurous read, filled with stakes and rich world building, I really enjoyed this tale of political intrigue and power. … More The Curse of Saints by Kate Dramis│Review
I cannot fully articulate how much I loved this book. I didn’t sleep, I didn’t eat, and when I finished I had the overwhelming urge to just start it all over again to dampen the pain of waiting for the next book. (I did, in fact, start it again). It’s the kind of book that has your staring into space after you finish, unable to accept that it’s not real. It immediately made it into my favourite list; it is also highly possible it will be the best book I read this year. … More Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros│Review
Providing a fresh and new take on a dragon shifter story this was a quick and intriguing read. The premise is what caught me first – dragons, thieves, and bonds that have stakes so high the world depends on them! … More Dragonfall by L. R. Lam│Review
I’m back! It’s been a couple of weeks but I’m pleased to say I have completed yet another year of University👏🏻. This year was particularly challenging and I am proud of myself for pushing through. For anyone who found this last year (academic calendar) tough, whether you are in education or not, you should congratulate … More Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist Miniseries │ Introduction
I thought it was finally time I read this well loved book! Especially with the release of a new book in the series … and because Fairyloot will be selling a special edition set 👀.
Graceling is the first book in a four book series, Graceling realm, where each book features a different protagonist. … More Graceling by Kristin Cashore│Review
Start of the month means listing out my most anticipated releases! As always these books are in order of release date (UK). Daughter of the Salt King by A.S Thorton (Salt Chasers #1) Release Date: 02/02/2021Age: AdultGenre: FantasyISBN: 9780744300499 Publisher: Camcat Books Number of pages: 448 A girl of the desert and a jinni born long ago by … More February New Releases │ 2021
With the start of the new year I thought I’d pick five 5-star predicted reads for 2021. To make it more difficult for me all of these are books are 2021 new releases (so yes I am mostly going off blurb, cover, and previous works of the author, if I’ve read any). I haven’t done … More Five Star Predictions 2021
The start of a new year always promises excitement about upcoming new releases, and this year looks particularly good! As there are many new books coming out I’ve decided to make a short(ish) list of the books I am most highly anticipating each month, starting with January. In release date order (note – this is … More January Anticipated Releases│2021
Forest of Souls is a YA fantasy book following Sirscha, a royal spy in training. Set on achieving her goal of becoming the Queen’s shadow, her life is upended when shamans (magical beings) attack her and Saengo, her best friend. Set in a rich world inspired by Asia with strong themes of friendship, self-worth and adventure I was waiting in anticipation of its release. … More Forest of Souls, Lori M. Lee │Review
Title: ViciousAuthor: V.E SchwabPublisher: TitanPublication Date: September 2013 My rating: Just finished Vicious, and let me tell you I LOVED this book. “Well, when you wonder something’, said Eli, ‘doesn’t that mean that part of you wants to believe in it? I think we want to prove things, in life, more than we want to … More Review – Vicious by V.E. Schwab
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