Once again, a rich writing style with multiple points of view effortlessly brings this world and story to life. The intricate worldbuilding within this blew me away as it was gradually uncovered, layer by layer, like an onion. I may not have understood every detail, but I was deeply impressed by how every aspect, from the blood colours to the land, magic and creatures, was skillfully expanded.
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December 2023 Monthly Spotlight
It is finally December, and you know what this means – the countdown to Christmas and the new year has begun!! What better way to celebrate the festive season than to cosy up with one of these promising new releases:
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DIVINE RIVALS by Rebecca Ross
A captivating prose, vivid descriptions and dual points of view smoothly bring this story to life. I was also mesmerised by the fascinating world, with its gods, historical setting and creative elements like enchanted buildings and typewriters.
More exciting 2024 releases!
The books: A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft (Fantasy, January 2nd 2024) Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire (Fantasy, January 9th 2024) Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett (Fantasy, January 16th 2024) The Fury by Alex Michaelides (Thriller, January 16th 2024) Destroy the Day by Brigid Kemmerer (Fantasy, January 23rd 2024) […]
Books coming out in 2024 I am excited for!
The books: Somewhere in the Deep by Tanvi Berwah (Fantasy, January 9th 2024) The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins (Thriller, January 9th 2024) So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole (Fantasy, January 16th 2024) The Getaway List by Emma Lord (Romance, January 23rd 2024) The Clinic by Cate Quinn (Thriller, January 23rd 2024) Into the Sunken […]
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SING ME TO SLEEP by Gabby Burton
Vivid descriptions and details smoothly bring this story and world to life. I also loved how the complex world-building was delivered in bite-sized pieces and merged with the unfolding story.
November 2023 Monthly Spotlight
Every year, I am surprised by the cold wind and dark evenings as winter approaches here in the UK. Even more baffling is that some parts of the world are experiencing summer and high temperatures right now! The good news is that whatever the weather you are experiencing, there are new releases for that season this month! Here are a few to check out:
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ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN by Hannah Nicole Maeher
Writing: 🌟🌟
With a loose historical setting, random creatures and unexplained magical powers, the world-building in this story lacked the depth needed to make much of an impression on me. I also struggled to find the simplistic, fairytale-style narrative engaging, especially since the humour fused into it generally fell flat for me. Despite all this, there were some vivid scenes that stood out to me, and it was very satisfying to have dual points of view from both Evie and the Villain.