Book Review: The Navigating Fox
May 18, 2024
This book skips the exposition, leaving you to ponder the implications of its foundations as it leaps into the unknown.
This book skips the exposition, leaving you to ponder the implications of its foundations as it leaps into the unknown.
It’s 2070 and the ice caps have melted. Bastienne’s life changes when two boys arrive unexpectedly from the monastery.
Affecting, politically pertinent and visually pleasing, PUHIA is a publication I read immediately as it arrives in-store.
Covering the history, manufacture, origins and traditional uses of rare and enigmatic fabrics, this book is a love letter to textiles.
Instead of being dry and dull, this book is sparkling with humour, encouraging you to inject mischief and creativity into your D&D games.
In this delightfully audacious novel, Mason combines fiction, nature writing, and more to bring a patch of Massachusetts woodland to life.
Cyrus is such a lovable character, even in the throes of his addiction, his view of the world and all it contains is a delight for the reader.
I devoured this luscious fantasy. The sinister, vampire-riddled world is a perfect setting for our Peaky Blinders-esque found family.
The writing style makes this book – it is direct, while veering off into all sorts of unexpected directions.
The uncomplicated writing and interesting subject matter had me wishing that the book was longer, so don’t let its size daunt you!
This story was utterly captivating! I was steadily drawn into the Girl’s story of human grit, set in the unforgiving American wilderness.
This book is a surprisingly fun read if you’re in the mood for some easy banter, dark comedy and a sweet romance.
The story follows a wealthy suburban mother. Her erudite, unhinged self-realisation was so relatable, and her singular voice is unforgettable.
Despite the mouth-watering recipes, ironically the main feeling following the characters is one of hunger – for connection, trust, and acceptance.
There is a simple and meditative quality to the narration that contrasts with the complexity of what is being written.
While the premise may seem light-hearted, the story also delves into deeper themes of love, friendship, and the importance of communication.
Featuring beautiful art from the graphic novels, there are adorable dragons to raise and unique cards to collect.
Wallace’s ingenious use of metaphor is poetic and powerful, as is the roar and the restraint in these pages.
Tremor is a genre-bending gem that transcends traditional boundaries, dancing between fiction and non-fiction, storytelling and academia.
A wholly immersive read and a fascinating insight into pirate life! Great for fans of other woman-centric historical fiction.
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.
A gorgeous tale told through short chapters covering friendship, loss, and determination. A must read!
Themes of betrayal, redemption, and the power of choice are expertly woven into the narrative, elevating it beyond a mere fantasy tale.
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