‘A Master of Djinn’ delivers a fun blend of fantasy, science fiction, mystery and action in an alternate 1912 Cairo.
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STAY WITH ME by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
Heartbreaking and entertaining, ‘Stay with Me’ explores the painful clash between love and cultural expectations.
August 2024 Monthly Spotlight
The summer holidays are here, and whether you are gearing up for thrilling adventures or looking forward to lazy days, why not let one of these exciting new releases keep you company?
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THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The smooth writing style laced with heart and foreboding was very engaging. Besides this, time jumps between and within past and present events are flawlessly done. I also loved the news articles distributed within the story, as these were a fun way of presenting information.
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THE ADVENTURES OF AMINA AL-SIRAFI by Shannon Chakraborty
Amina’s sassy narrative quickly grabbed my attention, and I loved the humour this brought to the story. I was also pulled in by the fascinating world, with its rich mythology, culture, history and religion. While this world-building is presented in information dumps, these were easy to follow and strengthened by vivid descriptions which brought the world to life.
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:
Books on my GoodReads shelves with red covers!
The books: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (Mystery) The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark (Thriller) Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter (Fantasy) Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao (Fantasy) The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid (Fantasy) Persephone Station by Stina Leicht (Science Fiction) The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Mystery) The Bronzed Beasts by Roshani […]
February 2023 Monthly Spotlight
Can you believe it?! The first month of 2023 is over, and we are now in February! Once again, this new month brings with it exciting new releases from every genre. To help narrow things down, you can start by checking out some of my most-anticipated releases below: