Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5 stars Title: Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries Author: Heather Fawcett Publisher: Little, Brown Book Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 19th of January 2023 Emily Wilde is a Cambridge professor studying faerie folklore. Her curiosity leads her to the northern village of Hrafnsvik, covered in ice andContinue reading “Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries”
The Cloisters ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Title: The Cloisters Author: Katy Hays Publisher: Random House Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 19th of January 2023 When Ann Stilwell arrives in New York, she is overjoyed to leave her small town behind and start her summer placement at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Due to aContinue reading “ARC Review: The Cloisters”
A Venom Dark and Sweet ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Title: A Venom Dark and Sweet Author: Judy I. Lin Publisher: Titan Books Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 17th of January 2023 After the eventful ending of A Magic Steeped in Poison, we find Princess Zhen escorted into exile by loyal Ruyi. There are accompanied byContinue reading “A Venom Dark and Sweet”
The Library Suicides ⭐⭐⭐ 3 out of 5 stars Title: The Library Suicides Author: Fflur Dafydd Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 19th of January 2023 When Elena, the renowned but controversial writer, committed suicide, no one doubted her motives. Her literature has always been criticised in harsh worlds, but Eban was believedContinue reading “ARC Review: The Library Suicides”
A Dark Inheritance ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Title: A Dark Inheritance Author: H. F. Askwith Publisher: Penguin Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 19th of January 2023 Felix has seen all three of his older brothers die in horrifying circumstances on their eighteenth birthdays. In thirty days, it will be his turn. Unless he canContinue reading “Mini Review: A Dark Inheritance”
The Daughters of Izdihar ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 4.5 out of 5 stars Title: The Daughters of Izdihar Author: Hadeer Elsbai Publisher: Little, Brown Book Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 12th of January 2023 In a world inspired by modern Egyptian history, women begin their fight for equal rights in this wonderful fantasy book. Nehal dreams of nothing moreContinue reading “ARC Review: The Daughters of Izdihar”
Has populism won? ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Title: Has populism won?Author: Daniel Drache and Marc D. FroesePublisher: ECW Press AudioFormat: ARC, audiobookPublication: 30th January 2023 This non-fiction book explains what populism actually is and how it works. The authors, in a clear and informative way, talk about different kinds of populism and masks/rolesContinue reading “Non-fiction: Has populism won?”
The Things We Do to Our Friends ⭐⭐⭐ 3 out of 5 stars Title: The Things We Do to Our Friends Author: Heather Dawent Publisher: Penguin Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 12th January 2023 When Clare arrives in Edinburgh to study art history, her real goal is to reinvent herself. She only needs to find aContinue reading “ARC Review: The Things We Do To Our Friends”
The Darlings of the Asylum ⭐⭐⭐.5 3.5 out of 5 stars In Brighton, at the end of the nineteenth century, Violet Pring dreams about a life for herself. While her family tries to force her into a sensible marriage with her wealthy friend, that would solve all their financial problems, she considers herself an aspiringContinue reading “The Darlings of the Asylum”
A Fire Endless ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Title: A Fire Endless Author: Rebecca Ross Publisher: Harper Collins Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 8th of December 2022 After the revelations of the first part of the Elements of Cadence series, the second instalment starts quite slowly. Adaira tries to adapt to her new life, whileContinue reading “A Fire Endless”
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