Despite its impressively expanded worldbuilding, ‘The Strength of the Few’ never fully captivated me—the execution prevents it from being as engaging as its predecessor.
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GHOSTS OF HĀIKIMI by F.P. Twyman
‘Ghosts of Hāikimi’ gives an impressive start to the series, with its compelling main character and a fascinating world.
New releases on my radar: 3rd – 9th May 2026 (UK)
Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn (5th, Romance); Storm Breaker by Nisha J. Tuli (5th, Fantasy); The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee (5th, Science Fiction)
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VICIOUS by V.E. Schwab
The intriguing anti-hero storyline, combined with Schwab’s clever, layered storytelling, makes ‘Vicious’ truly deserving of its hype.
Recommendation Challenge #41: Books Starting with A, B, and C
My picks: ✨ All Systems Red by Martha Wells ✨ And I Darken by Kiersten White ✨ Angelfall by Susan Ee ✨ And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
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PROJECT HAIL MARY by Andy Weir
‘Project Hail Mary’ turned out to be far more compelling than I expected, combining heart, humour, and easy-to-follow science.
Recommendation Challenge #38: Books Set in Space
My picks: ✨ Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir ✨ All Systems Red by Martha Wells ✨ Only Bad Options by Jennifer Estep
New releases on my radar: 22nd – 28th Feb 2026 (UK)
The Astral Library by Kate Quinn (26th, Fantasy); Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi (26th, Historical); Flame Theory by C.F.E. Black (27th, Fantasy)
