City of Last Chances ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5stars Title: City of Last Chances Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky Publisher: Head of Zeus Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 8th of December 2022 Ilmar, a city under the Palleseen occupation. A presence that aims to uproot the indigenous culture, leading the locals to strictly defined ‘perfection’. Meanwhile, in theContinue reading “ARC Review: City of Last Chances”
Reviving the Classics: Goblin Market ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5 stars ‘Come buy, Come buy.’ With this cry, an attempt at marketing to be sure, the goblin merchants advertised their goods to two young girls. While Lizzie closed her eyes, like she was supposed to, her sister Laura succumbed and tried the forbidden fruits, payingContinue reading “Reviving the Classics: Goblin Market”
The Gilden Cage ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5 stars After surviving the deadly Trial of Ordeal in Zalindov prison, Kiva Meridan arrives in the capital. As she settles into her new comfortable life in the palace, she starts to plan her vengeance on those who ruined her life and her family. Soon, she reunites withContinue reading “The Gilded Cage”
Heart of the Sun Warrior ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5 stars Title: Heart of the Sun Warrior Author: Sue Lynn Tan Publisher: Harper Collins Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 10th of November 2022 Xingyin enjoys the hard-earned tranquillity of the Moon and her mother’s company. When unexpected guests arrive, she discovers the strange magic of theContinue reading “ARC Review: Heart of the Sun Warrior”
American Mother ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Title: American Mother Author: Gregg Olsen Publisher: Bookouture Format: ARC, audiobook Publication: 8th of November 2022 In June 1986, the emergency call from Stella Nickel, claiming that her husband Bruce was having a seizure, shook the small town of Auburn in Washington State. A week later, fifteen-year-oldContinue reading “Non-fiction: American Mother”
Can I Stray ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Brooke is delighted when she is cast as Juliet in a local production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Daydreaming about meeting her first boyfriend, she is initially awkward towards Matt, the boy who plays Romeo. She overcomes the shyness thanks to Matt’s help, and they become friends.Continue reading “Can I Stray”
Love on the Brain ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Bee Köningswasser, an aspiring neuroscientist, has just landed a leading position in NASA’s new project. This would be a dream come true if it wasn’t for the fact that her co-lead is no one else but Levi Ward. Tall, dark and handsome, Levi has beenContinue reading “Love on the Brain”
The Romance of a Shop ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars When Mr Lorimer died, he left his four unmarried daughters in a difficult economic situation. Despite offers of help from friends and relatives, the sisters decide to fend for themselves and open a photography business… The Romance of a Shop by Amy Levy is aContinue reading “Reviving the Classics: The Romance of a Shop”
Hamnet ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5 stars In the sixteenth century Stratford, a young boy finds his twin sister ill. His search for adults is undermined by his own deteriorating health… This is how Maggie O’Farrell started her excellent novel. The narrative moves freely between Hamnet, as he seeks help for his sister and hisContinue reading “Hamnet”
Idol, Burning ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Title: Idol, Burning Author: Rin Usami Publisher: Canongate Format: ARC, ebook Publication: 03rd of November 2022 Akari, a high school student, is an author of a popular blog about Masaki Ueno, a member of the J-Pop band Maza Maza. Her interest verges on obsession, as she spendsContinue reading “Mini ARC Review: Idol, Burning”
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