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 theContinue reading “Song of Silver, Flame Like Night”
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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,Continue reading “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue”
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, theyContinue reading “Mini ARC Review: The Thorns Remain”
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 returnContinue reading “The Queen of Nothing”
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 contactContinue reading “The Wicked King”
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 spokeContinue reading “Holly Black event”
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,Continue reading “The Cruel Prince”
My 2022 favourites
Is it to late to present my favourite books of 2022? I hope not. BABEL ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ That was a 5⭐ read for me and my new favourite. This book is complex and fascinating. I fell in love with the characters and the magic system. If We Were Villains ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Following my new fascination with darkContinue reading “My 2022 favourites”
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries
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”
A Venom Dark and Sweet
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”
A bookish daydream 