The summer holidays are here, and whether you are gearing up for thrilling adventures or looking forward to lazy days, why not let one of these exciting new releases keep you company?
Romance
All posts that feature a book from genre romance
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SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE by Tia Williams
‘Seven Days in June’ is much deeper than your typical second-chance romance, exploring serious issues through raw and complex characters.
July 2024 Monthly Spotlight
Summer is here, and there are many fun and adventure-filled books coming out this month that are sure to bring the summer vibes alive. Here are a few to check out:
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FIVE BROKEN BLADES by Mai Corland
‘Five Broken Blades’ turned out to be quite different from what I expected, with a heavy focus on the main characters and their romantic relationships. Sadly, I was not fond of the characters or romance.
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DEFY THE NIGHT by Brigid Kemmerer
‘Defy the Night’ presents an entertaining blend of political intrigue and romance, although the character-driven storyline is fairly simple.
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DRAGON RIDER by Taran Matharu
The descriptive writing style gradually reveals a fascinating world filled with cutthroat politics, diverse creatures, and a creative magic system. While the intricate world-building details cause the first half of the story to drag, the writing is smooth and vivid, making it easy to get lost in the narrative. Only the occasional gore or sexual detail seemed off-putting and excessive.
June 2024 Monthly Spotlight
Whether you’re in the mood for a light and fun romance or a dark and gripping thriller this summer, the diverse releases this month offer something for every reading mood. Check out the promising picks here for a few that might be worth adding to your summer reading lists:
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THE LAST BLOODCARVER by Vanessa Le
A simple, casual writing style with good prose and details smoothly brings this story to life. I was particularly impressed by the bloodcarving ability of the main character, which was brilliantly presented and explored. However, the worldbuilding felt somewhat thin and underdeveloped, especially since some concepts, like the constabulary, were mentioned but played no role in the story.