Something about the bursts of sunshine between the Spring showers here in the UK has me craving a fun, cosy read! Thankfully, there are several new releases this month that fit the bill. Here are a few that have caught my eye:
Romance
All posts that feature a book from genre romance
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THE PRISONER’S THRONE by Holly Black
The casual, easy-to-follow writing style contains vivid descriptions that smoothly establish the fascinating world of Elfhame, with its various creatures and landscapes. The narrative is also presented from Oak’s witty point of view, which constantly brought a smile to my face, but I craved Suran’s perspective as well.
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THE UNBROKEN by C. L. Clark
Though I found the third-person narrative slightly confusing, I loved the vibrant descriptions that brought the desert setting and complex world brimming with culture and brutal politics to life. However, the magic system was underwhelming, as it seemed to be a convenient plot device and was poorly explained.
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FANGIRL DOWN by Tessa Bailey
The casual writing style is filled with great descriptions, making this an easy and entertaining read. I also loved the dual points of view, as this made the story very satisfying.
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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THE BLOOD GIFT by N. E. Davenport
Rich descriptions and a smooth, casual writing style brought this story to life and made it easy to immerse in. The world-building was also skilfully expanded and delivered without any glaring information dump, making it more engaging than the previous book. My only issue was that the extensive details of Ikenna’s emotions and internal conflicts made the narrative somewhat repetitive.
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FAEBOUND by Saara El-Arifi
Even with a considerable amount of world-building information and several interesting concepts, the fantasy world seemed underdeveloped and shallow. I also struggled with the awkward writing style that told more than it showed and dragged down the narrative with information dumps about the world and characters.
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: