Is it just me, or did winter kick summer to the curb, then begin wrestling autumn for dominance?! Thankfully, we have some hot new releases to warm up the shorter, colder days here in the UK. Here are a few that caught my eye:
Fantasy
All posts that feature a book from genre fantasy
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DAUGHTER OF DARKNESS by Katharine & Elizabeth Corr
This cover is absolutely gorgeous with its beautiful illustration and simple colour scheme. I also love the references to various elements of the story, as these create strong links between the cover and the story it represents.
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CROOKED KINGDOM by Leigh Bardugo
I love that this cover shares such a strong connection with the one for the previous book. While this design is not as stunning as the former, I once again found the buildings concealed within the crow’s feathers visually appealing.
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SIX OF CROWS by Leigh Bardugo
Despite being relatively simple, the world-building is fascinating and immersive. Similarly simple is the writing style, but this is perfect for conveying the intricate details of the action-packed story. The multiple points of view (POVs) used not only presents a full scope of events but help establish the complex characters. Transitions between these POVs are smooth and well-timed, with little repetition of information.
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THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE by V.E. Schwab
The beautiful writing style is vivid and gently drew me in. There are numerous quotable lines, and these kept my attention on the unfolding story. Transitions between current and past events are also perfectly timed without disrupting the hypnotic flow of the story.
SEPTEMBER 2022 Monthly Spotlight
With September comes the end of the summer holidays here in the UK and the beginning of Fall. While it is always sad to say goodbye to summer, there is a certain beauty to Fall which makes it appealing. But, more pleasing than Fall are these new releases coming out this month!
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CROWBONES by Anne Bishop
The imaginative world that forms the core pillar of this story, and series, is easily my favourite part of this book. Once again, I was fascinated by the various forms of Terre Indigenes, and I relished the constant tension generated by the threat of their fury. The use of several points of view also worked great as it helped capture the full scope of all that takes place.
AUGUST 2022 Monthly Spotlight
The summer holidays are finally here, and we hope you can get some much-needed rest! If you are anything like us, you will also have a good book with you wherever you go and whatever you do. Not sure which books are worth carrying around? Why not start with the new releases below:
