Once again, Jennifer Estep’s simple yet vivid writing style kept me immersed in the unfolding story. Cliffhanger chapter endings are also cleverly used to keep the story gripping, along with fascinating new layers of worldbuilding.
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THE FOXGLOVE KING by Hannah Whitten
Through vivid details, an impressive world rich with magic, religion and politics is gradually established. However, I struggled with the disorientating way the complex worldbuilding is presented and the constant information dumps.
August 2023 Monthly Spotlight
It may be summer, but it seems the British weather did not get the memo! Still, whether you are enjoying endless days of sunshine or cosy rainy days, let one of these delightful new releases accompany you and keep you entertained:
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KILL THE QUEEN by Jennifer Estep
I thoroughly enjoyed the sassy narrative and the simple yet vivid writing style. Equally impressive are the magic, politics and setting aspects incorporated into the worldbuilding.
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DARK WATER DAUGHTER by H.M. Long
The rich, fresh world takes readers to unruly waters, lush land and everything in between. Further enriching this is a gritty historical setting filled with mythical creatures and magic. Each aspect of this complex setting is gradually established in well-timed, bite-sized pieces with a smooth and vivid writing style.
July 2023 Monthly Spotlight
Can you believe it? We are over halfway through the year, and the summer holiday season is close! Whatever your plans may be, why not enjoy a pre-holiday escape by immersing yourself in at least one of these exciting new releases:
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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 SERPENT AND THE WINGS OF NIGHT by Carissa Broadbent
The story unfolds from Oraya’s point of view in a simple writing style that is easy to follow. Although the numerous action scenes and characters are vividly detailed, the soft world-building lacks the rich details that would have brought it fully to life. Besides this, much of the world-building is told and not shown, which left me wanting more from the fascinating concepts involving vicious vampires, deities, magic and a complex political system.
