I really wanted to love this book, but ultimately, it left me feeling underwhelmed. Sure, the premise, medieval-inspired setting and political manoeuvring were interesting, but the
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Recommendation Challenge #46: Books with ‘fire’ in the title
My picks: ✨ The Blackfire Blade by James Logan ✨ Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill ✨ The Ending Fire by Saara El-Arifi ✨ With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
New releases on my radar: 21st – 27th Jun 2026 (UK)
The Glory of Gold by V.F. Mejia (23rd, Fantasy); Green City Wars by Adrian Tchaikovsky (25th, Fantasy)
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The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke
And Then There Were None is my favourite Agatha Christie novel, so I was eager to dive into this book. I’m happy to say I loved it! I thoroughly enjoyed the initial focus on the distinct characters, each with complex/messy backstories, insecurities, and motivations.
Recommendation Challenge #45: Books Starting with J, K, and L
My picks: ✨ The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan ✨ The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri ✨ Kill the Queen by Jennifer Estep ✨ Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
New releases on my radar: 14th – 20th Jun 2026 (UK)
Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl: Essays by Amena Brown (16th, Short Stories); Somebody Worth Killing by Jessica Payne (16th, Thriller)
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BEFORE I LET GO by Kennedy Ryan
‘Before I Let Go’ gives a meaningful second-chance romance that blends raw, complex themes with sizzling attraction between the leads.
Recommendation Challenge #44: Books Starting with G, H, and I
✨ Godkiller by Hannah Kaner ✨ Golden Son by Pierce Brown ✨ Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney
