Book Reviews, Fantasy

Review: Scarlet by Genevieve Cogman

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

Tags, Wyrd And Wonder

The Wanderlust Book Tag

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

Backlist Reviews, Book Reviews, Fantasy

Backlist Review: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb

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

Book Reviews, Fantasy

Review: The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart

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

Book Reviews, Science Fiction

Review: Lords of Uncreation by Adrian Tchaikovsky

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

Book Reviews, Teen

Review: The Cats We Meet Along the Way by Nadia Mikail

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

Tags, TBR, Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten Tuesday: Spring TBR

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

Wyrd And Wonder

Conjuring Plans: Announcing Wyrd & Wonder 2023

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