‘The Bands of Mourning’ was a delightful return to the fast-paced, light-hearted style that drew me into this series.
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SHADOWS OF SELF by Brandon Sanderson
‘Shadows of Self’ didn’t quite capture the fast-paced and lighthearted style I loved in the previous book, making it slightly less captivating.
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THE ALLOY OF LAW by Brandon Sanderson
‘The Alloy of Law’ is an impressive pivot from the original Mistborn trilogy, and its light-hearted tone was addictively fun.
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AFRICA RISEN: A NEW ERA OF SPECULATIVE FICTION by Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki and Zelda Knight
With thirty-two speculative stories, ‘Africa Risen’ is a diverse collection that had a mix of hits and misses for me.
September 2024 Monthly Spotlight
As autumn creeps in, this month’s new releases cater to those seeking the comfort of cosy tales and the thrill of spooky reads. However, for those not ready to let go of summer just yet, there are also some fun reads to keep the summer vibes alive a little longer. Here are my picks of promising releases for all types of readers:
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THE OBELISK GATE by N.K. Jemisin
‘The Obelisk Gate’ brilliantly expands on the foundation set in The Fifth Season, but I did not find it as gripping.
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SUNBRINGER by Hannah Kaner
‘Sunbringer’ is a terrific sequel that builds upon the events of Godkiller and delivers strong political intrigue.
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THE FIFTH SEASON by N. K. Jemisin
For a book that essentially sets the scene for the rest of the series, ‘The Fifth Season’ was surprisingly gripping!
Similar read: Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson