The lush writing style flows beautifully with rich analogies and witty humour. I especially loved the Afro-Caribbean and pop culture references, which made the narrative engaging and fun. Besides this, natural, well-written dialogues help propel the storyline forward and define the characters.
Author: Bookerification
April 2023 Monthly Spotlight
With spring officially here and the sun coming out a bit more, it’s time to shake off those winter blues! To help bring the warmth and joy of spring into your reading, here are some new releases with vibrant covers and tales of adventure:
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UNSEELIE by Ivelisse Housman
Vivid descriptions effortlessly establish a creative world and undercurrent of tension. However, I struggled with the regular information dumping and shallow worldbuilding, especially regarding the fairy realms and powers.
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FIVE SURVIVE by Holly Jackson
Although the story is told from Red’s point of view, the picturesque, third-person narrative made me feel like I was right there experiencing the chaos that unfolds with the characters. Besides this, a deliciously tense atmosphere was established and gradually intensified throughout the story, eventually making it hard for me to stop reading.
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THE MERCILESS ONES by Namina Forna
Namina tremendously expands the rich, brutal world of Otera with impressive mythology, creatures and powers. The considerable information needed for this was gradually introduced in bite-sized pieces throughout the story, so it never felt overwhelming.
March 2023 Monthly Spotlight
It may be after World Book Day, but we know every day is another chance to celebrate books! To join in the fun, why not check out some of the amazing new releases coming out this month:
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THIS POISON HEART by Kalynn Bayron
The vibrant colours and gorgeous illustrations are hard to fault! I love the stunning portrayal of Briseis as she rocks her natural hair and glasses with confidence. The design also has strong connections to the story, giving a glimpse of what the book is about.
Books on my GoodReads shelves with purple covers! (Part 2)
The books: Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff (Science Fiction) Angelfall by Susan Ee (Fantasy) Good Omens by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman (Fantasy) Written in Red by Anne Bishop (Fantasy) Holy Island by L.J. Ross (Mystery) The Palace Job by Patrick Weekes (Fantasy) Prudence by Gail Carriger (Science Fiction) City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett (Fantasy) Partials by Dan Wells (Science Fiction) The Diviners by Libba Bray (Fantasy) […]
