Zafira is The Hunter. Disguised as a man, she enters the dark, dangerous, cursed forest, to feed her people. If she is exposed, it will all be for nothing, her actions rejected no matter what good they have gone. Nasir is The Prince of Death. The heir to the throne, and an assassin, killing byContinueContinue reading “We Hunt The Flame – Hafsah Faizal [Books]”
Category Archives: Reviews
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Volume Two – Alan Moore [Books]
It took me a long time to get around to reading The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and now I’m two volumes in I feel deeply invested in this mash of classic genre characters. For those who aren’t aware, the first volume introduces us to the core group of characters, pulled from works like Dracula, The InvisibleContinueContinue reading “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Volume Two – Alan Moore [Books]”
Happy Writing – Jenny Alexander [Books]
I’m a big fan of most (writing) books. I enjoy reading them, I enjoy taking notes on them, and I enjoy glancing back over those notes. A lot of times, these books spark off new ideas, or help me find a way forward on a particularly tricky aspect I’ve come up against. They’ve given meContinueContinue reading “Happy Writing – Jenny Alexander [Books]”
A Heart So Fierce and Broken – Brigid Kemmerer [Book Review]
The curse is broken. Harper has remained in Emberfall with her brother Jake and his boyfriend, Noah, and with Rhen. With no sign of Grey, rumours of another heir threatening to break the kingdom apart, added to the fact people believe the alliance with ‘Disi’ is a scam, something must be done. Grey has killedContinueContinue reading “A Heart So Fierce and Broken – Brigid Kemmerer [Book Review]”
Slay My Love – Lee Colgin [Book Review]
He couldn’t possibly be this lonely forever It’s been a while since I read something that could be classed as Paranormal Romance, and Slay My Love was a great way to dip my toes back into the genre. The new vampire in town is different than any the hunters have seen before, and Franklin is sentContinueContinue reading “Slay My Love – Lee Colgin [Book Review]”
Children of Virtue and Vengeance – Tomi Adeyemi [Book Review]
The second in the Legacy of Orïsha series, Children of Virtue and Vengeance continues the story of Zélie and Amari, who, together, have brought magic back to Orïsha. Although the maji have regained their powers, nobles with magical ancestry now find themselves able to use magic as well, presenting even more dangers for the two young women.ContinueContinue reading “Children of Virtue and Vengeance – Tomi Adeyemi [Book Review]”
The Testaments – Margaret Atwood
The Testaments is the sequel to Atwood’s outstanding novel. The Handmaid’s Tale, and takes us further into Gilead, allowing us to see more of the messed up, dystopian world ruled by the Sons of Jacob. While The Handmaid’s Tale was told through one POV (Offred), The Testaments is told through three – Aunt Lydia, whoContinueContinue reading “The Testaments – Margaret Atwood”
Season of Wonder – Edited by Paula Guran
Season of Wonder is a winter holiday themed anthology, bringing together fantasy and science fiction stories centred around the darkest months. Christmas isn’t the only holiday contained in these stories, but it is the most prominent. Still, as a whole, I think this is a great festive read. The stories vary enough to give a littleContinueContinue reading “Season of Wonder – Edited by Paula Guran”
Tabitha Sparks and the Door to Everywhere – Jae El Foster [Audiobook Review]
I don’t really listen to audiobooks, but I was approached very kindly by Kathleen Powell, the narrator for Tabitha Sparks and the Door to Everywhere, and asked if I would be interested in reviewing the audiobook. I decided I would give it a go. Blurb Intelligent, kind Tabitha Sparks has a wonderful life, with loving parents,ContinueContinue reading “Tabitha Sparks and the Door to Everywhere – Jae El Foster [Audiobook Review]”
A Curse So Dark and Lonely – Brigid Kemmerer [Review]
I read this book immediately after The Queen of Nothing, hoping it would fill the hole left by Holly Black’s fantastic end to an amazing trilogy. And it did…but after finishing it, that hole now feels twice as big. Luckily, this series is still ongoing, and the sequel is out in January, so seems like IContinueContinue reading “A Curse So Dark and Lonely – Brigid Kemmerer [Review]”
Unwrapping Words 