Mini ARC Review: The Thorns Remain

The Thorns Remain ⭐⭐⭐ 3 out of 5 stars Title: The Thorns Remain Author: JJA Harwood Publisher: Harper Collins Format: ARC, ebook Publication:    16th of February 2023 In the Scottish highlands, Moira Jean and her friends prepare to leave the little village of their childhood behind and go their separate ways. Before that happens, they

The Queen of Nothing

The Queen of Nothing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5 stars Tempted by the offer of immense power, Jude released Cardan from under her control. Now, she has to live with the consequences. Exiled from Elfhame, the mortal Queen of Faerie learns to survive in a world she was born into while daydreaming about her return

The Wicked King

The Wicked King ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 4.5 out of 5 stars After the thrilling finale of The Cruel Prince, the situation in Elfhame seems to settle. Jude is the power behind the throne, controlling the reluctant King Cardan, while Oak is raised in the safety of the mortal world. Soon, Jude discovers that imprisoned Balekin is in contact

Holly Black event

Holly Black event I attended the Holly Black event today, celebrating The Stolen Heir! I had a great time listening to Holly talk about her books, mainly The Folk of the Air series. We all laughed at her jokes about the characters travelling to the mortal world and trying to do mundane things like shopping. She also spoke

The Cruel Prince

The Cruel Prince ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 4.5 out of 5 stars I recently reread The Cruel Prince in anticipation of The Stolen Heir’s release. My opinion did not change much, apart from the fact that I fell in love with the characters. Jude is ambitious, relentless and brave enough to reach for what she needs or desires. This time round,

Leigh Bardugo event

Leach Bardugo event I cannot believe I forgot to post my experience here. I went to see Leigh Bardugo! I attended an event organised by Waterstones in London, celebrating the release of Hell Bent. It was incredible! She is such a friendly and hilarious person! I did not expect to laugh that hard for that long.

The Other Guest

The Other Guest ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Laila and her husband, James, arrive at a Greek island resort in a desperate attempt to save their marriage. After several unsuccessful IVF procedures, Laila becomes fascinated with watching other families, especially mothers with their children. Her attention is captivated by Em and her relationship with

The Lodger

The Lodger Title:               The Lodger Author:           Helen Scarlett Publisher:        Quercus Format:           ARC, ebook Publication:     19th of January 2023 When a dead body is found in the Thames, Grace Armstrong is shocked to identify it as Catherine Smith, the lodger at her family home. She decides to discover the truth about her friend’s death and cannot

Ninth House

Ninth House ⭐⭐⭐⭐. 5 4.5out of 5 stars Galaxy ‘Alex’ Stern is a new Yale student, distinguished not by her academic achievements but by her unique abilities. She can see ghosts or Grays, as called by the members of New Heaven’s secret societies. As a school dropout and a survivor of a mysterious multiple homicide,

Susan Stokes- Chapman event

Today, I have attended an event at Waterstones Piccadilly, where Jennifer Saint and Susan Stokes- Chapman talked about Susan’s book Pandora. Pandora Steeped in mystery and rich in imagination, an exhilarating historical novel set in Georgian London where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations, and romance. London, 1799.