Revolutionary France is no place to be, especially for aristocrat vampires facing the guillotine. But the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel are determined to rescue them. And they have an ace up their sleeve: Eleanor, a lowly maid from an English estate with a striking resemblance to French royalty.For Eleanor, the League and their legendary… Continue reading Review: Scarlet by Genevieve Cogman
Today's prompt for Wyrd and Wonder is 'Magic Location' and I thought it would be the perfect time to do this book tag I saw a while ago done by Zezee with Books and created originally by Alexandra @ Reading by Starlight. As it's Wyrd and Wonder I will of course be using fantasy books… Continue reading The Wanderlust Book Tag
A Backlist Review series for books that I loved but read previous to running this blog, applying only to anything that isn't a new read for me. It's the prefect excuse for a reread of old favourites! Wizardwood, the most precious commodity in the world, comes only from the Rain Wilds. But only a liveship… Continue reading Backlist Review: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb
The blog has been quiet in the last few months, but don't mistake that for a lack of excitement, especially because it's now May which means that it's time for Wyrd & Wonder! Your friendly neighbourhood mages are back for a sixth year to lead you off the path and tempt you with shiny books… Continue reading Welcome to Wyrd & Wonder 2023
The battle is over. Now the war begins. Lin Sukai has won her first victory as Emperor, but the future of the Phoenix Empire hangs in the balance - and Lin is dangerously short of allies. As her own governors plot treason, the Shardless Few renew hostilities. Worse still, Lin discovers her old nemesis Nisong… Continue reading Review: The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart
He's found a way to end their war, but will humanity survive to see it? Idris Telemmier has uncovered a secret that changes everything – the Architects’ greatest weakness. A shadowy Cartel scrambles to turn his discovery into a weapon against these alien destroyers of worlds. But between them and victory stands self-interest. The galaxy’s… Continue reading Review: Lords of Uncreation by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Despite the weather telling me otherwise, it is now April?? Part of me is wishing the time away because I want things to be warmer and for the second half of my pregnancy not to drag, but at the same time life seems to be flying past me. I have a lot of books yet… Continue reading Quarterly Check-In: March 2023
Blurb: Seventeen-year-old Aisha hasn't seen her sister June for two years. And now that a calamity is about to end the world in nine months' time, she and her mother decide that it's time to track her down and mend the hurts of the past. Along with Aisha's boyfriend, Walter and his parents (and Fleabag… Continue reading Review: The Cats We Meet Along the Way by Nadia Mikail
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted at That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week there is a new topic, and you compile ten books that fit the theme. You can find more information here. It's been many a moon since a TTT graced the blog, and a while longer since I set out a TBR for… Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Spring TBR
It's almost that time of year again! The month of May sees the sixth annual celebration of Wyrd & Wonder, and we are putting together quests and mysterious prophecies to lead you on your adventures. Will you take up sword, wand, and cloak and join our party? But before I get ahead of myself... Wyrd… Continue reading Conjuring Plans: Announcing Wyrd & Wonder 2023
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