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.
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June 2023 Monthly Spotlight
Nothing says summer quite like the wave of romance and thriller beach reads that come out around this time of the year! Below are some of these new releases that seem promising:
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YINKA, WHERE IS YOUR HUZBAND? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn
The relaxed, casual writing style is strengthened by vivid descriptions that keep the story engaging and immersive. I also loved the media elements, such as text messages, emails and internet searches, which made the story more interesting.
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FOURTH WING by Rebecca Yarros
Bringing the story to life is a lush, descriptive writing style that constantly details the setting and characters without impacting the story’s pace. Equally impressive is the rich, unique world that is easy to grasp yet complex, with a delightful blend of magic, dragons and politics. Cliffhanger chapter endings are also skillfully used, making it difficult to put this book down.
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FRENCH HOLIDAY by Sarah Ready
The story is brought to life through a simple yet rich writing style and setting that is easy to immerse into. I also loved the sassy and melodramatic narrative from Merry’s point of view, as it was entertaining and constantly made me laugh.
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HONEY & SPICE by Bolu Babalola
The lush writing style flows beautifully with rich analogies and witty humour. I especially loved the Afro-Caribbean and pop culture references, which made the narrative engaging and fun. Besides this, natural, well-written dialogues help propel the storyline forward and define the characters.
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 orange covers!
The books: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon (Fantasy) She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan (Fantasy) This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi (Fantasy) Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo (Contemporary) Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (Mystery) The Recruit by Robert Muchamore (Young Adult) The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware (Mystery) Circe by Madeline Miller (Fantasy) Nocturna […]
