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:
Books on my GoodReads shelves with green covers!
The books: The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas (Fantasy) Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price (Mystery) Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer (Fantasy) Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain (Historical) The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins (Young Adult) Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi (Contemporary) The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins (Thriller) Dear Girls by Ali Wong (Memoir) Long […]
Books on my GoodReads shelves with blue covers!
The books: The Wicked King by Holly Black Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah A Deadly Affair by Agatha Christie The Iron Raven by Julie Kagawa Renegades by Marissa Meyer Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates Dead to […]
DECEMBER 2022 Monthly Spotlight
‘Tis the season to celebrate our 2022 reading achievements! Whether you have surpassed your reading goals or have not read a single book, there is always something to celebrate. Celebrate the great reads, the books you never finished, the many books added to your To Be Read (TBR) shelf – everything! For more to celebrate, below are some promising new releases to add to your reading challenge or TBR: