Book Review: The Axeman’s Carnival
February 12, 2025
Farm life – sweaty days spent sheering sheep, beers on the front porch – is observed afresh and curiously askew through Tama’s imagination.
Farm life – sweaty days spent sheering sheep, beers on the front porch – is observed afresh and curiously askew through Tama’s imagination.
The tender moments almost had me wishing someone would break into my house just to take care of me (just kidding, mostly).
Many books in the “emotions for kids” genre pitch their subject too cutesy, preachy or simplistic. Oziewicz and Zajac get it just right.
With a sweet sapphic love story thrown in, this is a perfect wee fantasy for fans of the genre looking for a short yet satisfying read.
This was a super-silly, camp, pop-culture-referencing romp! First Cat, Moon Queen and Loz 4000 return for another out-of-this-world adventure
An uplifting, wholesome series about the joy of travelling,the fear of new things and navigating different environments as queer adults.
I love a character-driven novel, and Wilkins is so adept at creating a cast that feels complex, relatable and easy to love.
This is a novel about familial tensions, the desperation caused by poverty and how to be yourself when so much is expected of you.
In the wake of the Chernobyl disaster, a young girl is forced to abandon her puppy, leaving it to face the elements in the exclusion zone.
Kamali’s beautiful prose was the perfect conduit for this tale of friendship & resistance amidst a dangerously shifting political landscape.
Neale’s writing is like those decadent liquor-filled chocolates that proliferate around the festival season.
Continuing his trend of writing brilliant sci-fi, Baxter weaves science and wonder into a story of loss and powerlessness.
A poignant exploration of a transitional age in which we learn that loss is as much a part of life as success.
It’s a book that feels like a warm hug! Perfect for anyone craving a story full of sweetness, magic, and the comfort of found communities.
Readers, prepare for the intrusion of the narrator. Knowing exactly why the action is happening is overrated.
This book captured me immediately, with fresh and sometimes very funny prose, and fierce, surprising characters.
A truly trippy space Odyssey set in the far future- and then the really far future- Tchaikovsky’s Sci-Fi prowess is on full display.
You’ll find characters you’ll either deeply love or deeply hate (I had the experience of wanting to slap everyone but also hug them tenderly)
Abandon your preconceptions & prepare for a wild ride. (Spoiler: some of that ride takes place on a broomstick, with a pig riding shotgun.)
This story that can be interpreted differently for each person depending on your background. I finished it in 24 hours; it’s just that good.