A smooth, picturesque writing style weaves together multiple points of view to create an atmospheric story and unique world. However, I struggled to completely immerse myself in the third-person narrative, as this put the events of the story and characters at a distance.
Fantasy
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SWORD CATCHER by Cassandra Clare
A steady stream of descriptions and world-building information create a vivid picture of unfolding events and the elaborate world. However, the abundance of information made the writing style painfully unengaging and dragged the pace of the story down.
January 2024 Monthly Spotlight
Happy New Year!!
With so many promising January releases, 2024 is shaping up to be a great reading year! Numerous new releases caught my eye this month, but here are just a few that I am most excited about:
JustJJ’s Best Reads of 2023
Books Read: 51 Best Romance: Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola Best Fantasy: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Best Mystery: Five Survive by Holly Jackson Best Thriller: Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney Best Non-fiction: We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 🌟OTHER MEMORABLE READS:
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FORGED BY BLOOD by Ehigbor Okosun
The first-person narrative and smooth, descriptive prose made immersing myself in this story really easy. I was also fascinated by the rich world filled with diverse creatures, magic and culture, even though I wished it had been better developed and incorporated into the story.
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THE BATTLE DRUM by Saara El-Arifi
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.
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.
