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Review: Dawn of the Firebird by Sarah Mughal Rana
Dawn of the Firebird is an epic fantasy novel that has everything I ever could have wanted from a book. It immediately captivated me with its intricate world building, immersing me into a twisting tale that was full of intrigue and brutality but was also a beautiful exploration of familial love and belonging. Just as… Continue reading
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Stories and Lies: Review of The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
The Knight and the Moth had some really interesting concepts and themes – bonus points for the fact that my favourite character was a talking gargoyle. However, while I do understand the appeal, I just don’t have any strong feelings about it. Fantasy romance is very much hit and miss for me, so I do… Continue reading
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Review: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
I was very excited to read Iron Widow, especially because I love the author’s social media content, but I was ultimately left feeling rather disappointed. It was entertaining and fast-paced. I enjoyed reading it in the same way I would enjoy watching a cheesy action movie. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it wasn’t… Continue reading
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Yes, it deserves the hype: Review of Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb
It’s not often that I can say a book captivated me from the very first page, but that is exactly what happened with Assassin’s Apprentice. It is a story that immediately reeled me in and didn’t let go, continuing to linger in my mind days and weeks after I finished it. This book is written… Continue reading
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A Book Recommendation for every Legend of Zelda Game
Today is the 12th of May 2023 and to many of you that might not mean anything at all or it might be important for a different reason. For me however, it’s a date that I’ve been looking forward to for a long time because it’s the release date of a highly anticipated game… The… Continue reading
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A Story Woven Under the Stars: Review of The Stardust Thief
The Stardust Thief is an Arab-inspired adult fantasy novel with jinn, magical relics and characters being thrown against forces far more powerful than them. Overall, I very much enjoyed reading it and I definitely felt that it was a character driven story. The author, Chelsea Abdullah, was born and raised in Kuwait and drew from… Continue reading
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Review: You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao
You’ve Reached Sam is an emotional read about trying to make sense of life after bereavement and remembering loved ones who have passed away. Seventeen-year-old Julie’s whole world is upended after the death of her boyfriend, Sam. Wanting to hear his voice, she calls his phone and from beyond the grave, he answers… Continue reading
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Review: The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
I wish I could just write ‘a whole lot of pretentious nonsense’ and hit post but I know it’s unfair to say such things without any explanation so that’s what I’m here to do! It’s rare for me to dislike a book with such passion. This is an extremely popular book so clearly something it… Continue reading
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Review: The Red Palace by June Hur
The Red Palace was an engaging young adult historical mystery set in 18th century Korea that kept me hooked throughout with a romance so sweet it will give you a cavity. I didn’t really know what to expect from it because I don’t usually read mysteries but I enjoyed it so much and now I… Continue reading
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Review: The Theft of Sunlight by Intisar Khanani
The Theft of Sunlight is the companion novel to Thorn that focuses on a new main character called Amraeya (or Rae for short). When I read Thorn last year I was very impressed with pretty much everything about it and I was even more impressed when this book had everything I liked about Thorn but… Continue reading
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Epic Fantasy at its Finest: Review of The Jasmine Throne
Before picking up this book I hadn’t read an epic adult fantasy that takes place on such a large scale in a long time and I really missed it so you can imagine how delighted I was when The Jasmine Throne delivered in every way possible. I adore Tasha Suri’s writing (her other book, Empire… Continue reading
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We Find Ourselves in the Sea: Review of The Ones We’re Meant to Find (Blog Tour)
Reading this book was a unique experience that had its ups and downs and at the end I felt a strange mix of awe, poignancy and bewilderment that left me mulling over the story for days afterwards. The Ones We’re Meant to Find is something special, the sort of book that stays with you, lingering… Continue reading
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Trust No Witch: Review of Witches Steeped in Gold
When I picked up this book I had no idea what to expect but I was extremely excited to read it- luckily, it definitely delivered. A Jamaican-inspired young adult fantasy full of intrigue, action, scheming and compelling characters, Witches Steeped in Gold bewitched me from the first page until the very last. Continue reading
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A Gift and a Curse: Review of Reaper of Souls
I was was so excited to read Reaper of Souls as I was completely enthralled by the first book in the trilogy. I have to admit, while the book had a lot of strong points, it didn’t fully live up to my expectations and pales in comparison to Kingdom of Souls. I think the problem… Continue reading
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A Year Like No Other: 2020 Reading Review
Although I didn’t read as many books as I had hoped to at the start of the year I did find a lot of new favourites and I am proud of what I did manage to achieve in this year of turmoil and uncertainty. Continue reading
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