Every year, I am surprised by the cold wind and dark evenings as winter approaches here in the UK. Even more baffling is that some parts of the world are experiencing summer and high temperatures right now! The good news is that whatever the weather you are experiencing, there are new releases for that season this month! Here are a few to check out:
Science Fiction
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MALICE by John Gwynne
I completely adored the descriptive writing style with its simple, vivid prose. Multiple points of view (POVs) are also neatly used to introduce the world’s rich history, mystical creatures and political landscape. However, I initially struggled with the constantly shifting POVs and information dumps, though these gradually became less jarring as the story progressed.
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STAR BRINGER by Tracy Wolff and Nina Croft
As someone who doesn’t read much sci-fi, I was glad that the writing style was simple and easy to understand. Enough details are provided to bring the story to life, and multiple points of view (POVs) give the full scope of what key characters encounter and their emotions. Only the worldbuilding made this aspect of the story underwhelming, as it is presented in information dumps at the start and then poorly developed over the course of the story.
September 2023 Monthly Spotlight
I cannot believe we are already in the last third of the year, and the summer season is over! Thankfully, we have the beauty of Autumn and many exciting new books to look forward to. Which new releases are you most excited about? Here are a few that drew my attention:
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GIDEON THE NINTH by Tamsyn Muir
The descriptive writing style is made even more engaging through a quirky and witty third-person narrative from Gideon’s point of view. Not only was the sarcastic, easygoing humour so entertaining that I was constantly laughing, but it also made Gideon’s character relatable and easy to like. While I also loved the captivating world, I craved a deeper exploration of the Houses and magic system.
May 2023 Monthly Spotlight
Summer is coming, and to help you get your summer off right here are some new releases that just might provide the ultimate escape:
Books on my GoodReads shelves with purple covers! (Part 2)
The books: Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff (Science Fiction) Angelfall by Susan Ee (Fantasy) Good Omens by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman (Fantasy) Written in Red by Anne Bishop (Fantasy) Holy Island by L.J. Ross (Mystery) The Palace Job by Patrick Weekes (Fantasy) Prudence by Gail Carriger (Science Fiction) City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett (Fantasy) Partials by Dan Wells (Science Fiction) The Diviners by Libba Bray (Fantasy) […]
Books on my GoodReads shelves with red covers!
The books: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (Mystery) The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark (Thriller) Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter (Fantasy) Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao (Fantasy) The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid (Fantasy) Persephone Station by Stina Leicht (Science Fiction) The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Mystery) The Bronzed Beasts by Roshani […]