It’s no secret that Adrian Tchaikovsky is one of my favourite sci-fi authors. So naturally, this book was an instant click for me. Blending science fiction with fantasy, Tchaikovsky creates a lush and unusual story with lots of heart.
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Book Review: Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire
Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire Publisher: Tor Dot Com Publication date: 04 January 2022 Genre: Fantasy Page count: 160 pages Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This review is spoiler-free. Welcome to the Whitethorn Institute. The first step is … Continue reading Book Review: Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire
Book Review: Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson
Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson Publisher: Simon and Schuster UK Publication date: 05 October 2021 Genre: YA fantasy Page count: 400 pages Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This review is spoiler-free. The dead of Loraille do not rest. Artemisia is training to … Continue reading Book Review: Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson
Book Review: The Cabinet by Un-su Kim
I've been looking for more translated fiction to read, and The Cabinet caught my eye. This was a really interesting read -- an unusual and strange book that juxtaposes the strange an unusual with the mundane.
Book Review: Dog Rose Dirt by Jen Williams
Dog Rose Dirt* by Jen Williams Publisher: HarperCollins Publication date: 22 July 2021 Genre: Psychological thriller Page count: 368 pages Rating: 4 out of 5 stars I received a copy of this book* from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. When prodigal daughter Heather Evans returns to her family home after her mother's … Continue reading Book Review: Dog Rose Dirt by Jen Williams
Book Review: The Maleficent Seven by Cameron Johnston
The Maleficent Seven by Cameron Johnston Publisher: Angry Robot Books Publication date: 10 August 2021 Genre: Fantasy Page count: 424 pages Rating: 4 out of 5 stars I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. When you are all out of heroes, all that's left are the … Continue reading Book Review: The Maleficent Seven by Cameron Johnston
Book Review: A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow Publisher: Tor Dot Com Publication date: 05 October 2021 Genre: Fantasy Page count: 128 pages Rating: 4 out of 5 stars I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. It's Zinnia Gray's twenty-first birthday, which is extra-special because it's the last birthday … Continue reading Book Review: A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
Book Review: A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark Publisher: Orbit Books Publication date: 19 August 2021 Genre: Historical fantasy Page count: 416 pages Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Cairo, 1912: Though Fatma el-Sha’arawi is the youngest woman working … Continue reading Book Review: A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
Book review: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo
The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo Publisher: Tor Dot Com Publication date: 01 June 2021 Genre: Retelling/fantasy Page count: 272 pages Rating: 4 out of 5 stars I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Immigrant. Socialite. Magician.Jordan Baker grows up in the most rarefied … Continue reading Book review: The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo
Book review: Near the Bone by Christina Henry
Near the Bone by Christina Henry Publisher: Titan Books Publication date: 13 April 2021 Genre: Horror Page count: 368 pages Rating: 5 out of 5 stars I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. A woman trapped on a mountain attempts to survive more than one … Continue reading Book review: Near the Bone by Christina Henry
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