Although I initially struggled to find the formal writing style and third-person narrative engaging, I was soon engrossed in the story due to the strong prose and wit. The world-building was also well-developed and fascinating, with a creative magic system, diverse creatures, and intricate politics.
Mystery
Reviews of books from genre mystery
April 2024 Monthly Spotlight
Spring has arrived and it’s not just the flowers that are blooming! This month, there are many exciting new releases and here are a few that caught my attention:
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HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER by Kristen Perrin
The picturesque writing style smoothly creates an atmospheric narrative and setting. Alternating chapters between past and current events are also skillfully used to deliver crucial backstories and add to the building tension across the story.
March 2024 Monthly Spotlight
With International Women’s Day this month, it’s another chance to celebrate women’s history and achievements. We especially celebrate all female authors who have given us so many amazing books across diverse genres, including these new releases coming out this month:
February 2024 Monthly Spotlight
Is it just me, or did January fly by this year?! Hopefully, you managed to squeeze in a few great reads, but even if you did not, it’s a new month, so here are some promising new releases to help you hit your reading goals:
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INK BLOOD SISTER SCRIBE by Emma Törzs
Lush details and descriptions brought this story to life but were jarringly excessive – especially in the first half of the story. On top of this, a third-person point of view was used, which made the writing style even less engaging. There were some cute moments of humour, though, and fewer information dumps in the second half of the story, making the pacing better.
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THIEVES’ GAMBIT by Kayvion Lewis
Though the casual writing style and modern references initially seemed simplistic, it quickly grew on me as picturesque descriptions and details brought the action-packed story to life.
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: