Book Review: Thunderhead
The story follows a wealthy suburban mother. Her erudite, unhinged self-realisation was so relatable, and her singular voice is unforgettable.
Book Review: Butter
Despite the mouth-watering recipes, ironically the main feeling following the characters is one of hunger – for connection, trust, and acceptance.
Book Review: My Friends
There is a simple and meditative quality to the narration that contrasts with the complexity of what is being written.
Book Review: The Love Contract
While the premise may seem light-hearted, the story also delves into deeper themes of love, friendship, and the importance of communication.
Game Review: Tea Dragons Society Card Game
Featuring beautiful art from the graphic novels, there are adorable dragons to raise and unique cards to collect.
Book Review: Ash
Wallace’s ingenious use of metaphor is poetic and powerful, as is the roar and the restraint in these pages.
Book Review: Tremor
Tremorby Teju ColeReview by Rosa Tremor by Teju Cole is a genre-bending gem that transcends traditional boundaries, dancing between fiction
Book Review: Saltblood
A wholly immersive read and a fascinating insight into pirate life! Great for fans of other woman-centric historical fiction.
Book Review: The Glorious Race of Magical Beasts
Eli was not the kind of boy to go on adventures, but when his Nana gets ill, he enters the Glorious Race of Magical Beasts.
Staff Review: The One and Only Ivan
A gorgeous tale told through short chapters covering friendship, loss, and determination. A must read!
Book Review: The Crimson Moth
Themes of betrayal, redemption, and the power of choice are expertly woven into the narrative, elevating it beyond a mere fantasy tale.
Book Review: Starling House
This novel will delight enthusiasts of eerie narratives, offering a fresh and captivating twist on the classic haunted house trope.
Book Review: Too Late to Awaken
Thought-provoking and intriguing, you may have to re-read to grasp his point but this only makes the eventual realization all the better.
Book Review: Regenesis
This book stresses the role that we can play in the climate crisis as consumers and introduces some exciting new alternatives…
Book Review: Delicious in Dungeon v1
It combines goofy wholesome humour with a large helping of emotional character development and fast-paced fantasy action.
Book Review: Alkaline Dawn
Brimming with sci-fi goodness, it’s a novel positively packed with interesting ideas and thought provoking characters
Book Review: Those Girls
Alongside her new friends Aisleen and Glad, they navigate friendships, relationships and the trials and tribulations of a new work force.
Book Review: The Summer Hikaru Died
Creeping atmosphere, intricately detailed designs and a disconcerting feeling of solitude all come together in this incredible horror manga.
Book Review: Divine Rivals
The slow build, the beautiful gut-wrenching ending, and the profound exploration of love and sacrifice make this novel an absolute must-read.
Book Review: Kick the Latch
As I followed Sonia through the everyday mundanity, gruelling work, and some unsavoury characters, her racetrack became its own little city.
Book Review: Orbital
A remarkable book, moving, fascinating, thought-provoking and short enough you’ll want to read it again the moment you finish.
Book Review: Wolverine (Deluxe Edition)
An amazing, character-defining, self-contained Wolverine story. No prior knowledge of the character or the X-Men is required.
Staff Review: The Bookseller’s Apprentice
Billy Pyke has a talent for sorting things out *kind of magically*. Really excellent read!
Staff Review: The Taming of the Cat
A delightful tale of cats and mice, foxes and dragons, cheese and magical storytelling.