The Luminaries

The Luminaries ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Hemlock Falls is not your ordinary small town. Every night, when the fog rises, monsters and nightmares appear in the forest around the city. Every night, one of the clans of the ancient order of the Luminaries fights to protect the town and the rest of humanity

City of Nightmares

City of Nightmares ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars In Newham, everyone who dreams while asleep turns into their worst nightmare. Just like Ness’s older sister, who transformed into a giant spider and devoured their father and some others before she was killed. Since then, Ness has lived in constant fear of Nightmares and turning

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5 stars In a fallen kingdom, Lan lives and works at a teahouse, performing as a song girl for the Elantian colonisers. Every free moment she devotes to the investigation of a strange mark left on her skin by her mother on the day the

Non-fiction: Why the Museum Matters

Why the Museum Matters ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars This non-fiction title presents a fascinating story of the universal art museum and its role in modern society. Weiss guides his readers through the history of museums, from ancient collectors to the first institutions in Rome and London to more contemporary issues. He speaks about

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5out of 5 stars In 1714 France, a young woman runs away when her family tries to force her into an unwanted marriage. She values her freedom too much to abandon it for a man she does not love. Desperate, she cries for help from the old gods,

Mini Review: The Shadow of Perseus

The Shadow of Perseus ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars This captivating Greek myth retelling takes us on a journey following the path of Perseus, as seen by the women around him. First, his mother, Danae, cut off from the world because of a prophecy that might never come true. Then Medusa, a Gorgon, a

Maame

Maame ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5 stars Maddie is overwhelmed by her life. Her job is unrewarding, her boss is horrible, she is the only Black person around and, on top of that, her family left her alone to care for her father, who has Parkinson’s disease. When her mother arrives from Ghana, after a

The Last Tale of the Flower Bride

The Last Tale of the Flower Bride ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars When the narrator arranges a meeting with the owner of the old grimoire, he does not expect to meet his future wife. Indigo Maxwell-Castenada is breathtakingly beautiful and shares his attraction, but requests him not to pry into her past. Soon, Indigo’s

Reviving the Classics: Ruth

Ruth ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Young and beautiful, Ruth Hiton is working as a seamstress in a fashionable shop. When her employer sends her to a ball to mend tears in the dresses of high society ladies, she meets a young gentleman Henry Bellingham. Soon, she succumbs to his charm, just to be

Wildblood

Wildboold ⭐⭐⭐ 3 out of 5 stars When a wealthy customer Thorn approached Exotic Lands Touring Company requesting an expedition to explore the untouched gold supply hidden deep in the jungle, the manager assembled the best possible team. Unfortunately, Victoria chose that moment to ask for her overdue promotion. As the most powerful Wildblood, she