To anyone expecting a close retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, this book is not that. ‘These violent delights’ is a loose, loooooose, l-o-o-s-e (have I said LOOSE?) homage to the tale of Romeo and Juliet. Nevertheless, it is a refreshing blend of romance, mystery, history AND fantasy.
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MAY 2021 Monthly Spotlight
May. The month in which we all feel summer should be here already; yet the weather constantly dismisses our feelings and reminds us, that we live in England.
The erratic shifts between heavy rainfall and dazzling sunshine that characterises May can be rather annoying for those looking to spend time outdoors. Never fear! Here are some new releases that will bring that Summer energy right to your doorstep.
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THE SILVERED SERPENTS by Roshani Chokshi
Well played Roshani, well played…
‘The Silvered Serpents’ picks up months after the events of the previous book. Our band of jolly thieves are not quite as jolly as they struggle to protect their battered hearts and make the most of what life has dealt their way.
March 2021 Monthly Spotlight
As we celebrate international women’s day in this month of March, there really is no shortfall of new releases by female authors. Our gals really came through and showed out! Feel free to share a book recommendation by your favourite female author below as you review our top picks and honourable mentions for new releases […]
FEBRUARY 2021 Monthly Spotlight
February, the month where love is in the air! Join us in sharing our love for books by checking out the new books coming out this month that we would read straight away if we could.
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THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE by Samantha Shannon
Although this book is not the biggest I have ever read, I can’t help but feel proud of myself for finishing this gigantic 830 paged beauty! Despite the high ratings and attention this book received, I was not completely sold by its premise before I started reading it. So colour me surprised, when I found myself completely enthralled just a few pages into this book.
JANUARY 2021 Monthly Spotlight
Happy new year!! New year means new books to help you reach those new year resolutions. Below are some new books coming out this month that we are excited about. Check them out and you might just find a book to kick start your 2021 reading journey.
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CLOUD ATLAS by David Mitchell
In this book, David Mitchell uses six short stories to present different manifestations of power and greed in different time periods. Whilst this premise sounds very exciting and cool, it is not immediately obvious during the first half of the book; and personally, I think this is where David misses the mark.
