Book Review: Prisoner’s Throne
December 12, 2024
Delving deeper into the redemption arc of characters left behind, this novel offers a compelling tale of sacrifice and redemption.
Delving deeper into the redemption arc of characters left behind, this novel offers a compelling tale of sacrifice and redemption.
While relying on its predecessor’s world-building, it offers a fresh perspective, expanding on familiar settings.
The story’s climax is breathtaking, filled with intensity and emotion, and the ending is simultaneously satisfying and bittersweet.
The slow build, the beautiful gut-wrenching ending, and the profound exploration of love and sacrifice make this novel an absolute must-read.
A second-chance romance between the teenage leaders of two rival gangs, plus an interesting cast of side characters you’ll fall in love with.
Pullman’s propulsive storytelling works on so many levels and his nuanced, unforgettable characters burst off the page.
A charming, gory sapphic Young Adult book about 2 girls falling in love during a horrifying road trip which starts after a monster attack.
The Gentlest of Wild Things is perfect for readers of all ages and serves as a captivating introduction to mythology retellings.
A unique mix of slice of life and fantasy that isn’t a difficult read. Good for fans of Artemis Fowl-esque fantasy-realism.
A mix of climate horror, colonization, sci-fi and realism. It’s hard to describe and a very unique concept.
These completely-over-it teenagers deal with nightmarish creatures, a corporate military state and rude customers – all in a day’s work.
A must-read for fans of dark, angry, violent Young Adult books about a MC slowly and graphically turning into a monster.
A fantastic example of dark academia done well, Àbíké-Íyímídé’s writing lent this book the perfect amount of atmospheric pull and suspense.
In The Ring is an uplifting novel about a bisexual girl with anxiety who starts boxing to cope. This book made me sign up for a boxing class!
This book was part glamorous, rule-breaking, sweet youthful freedom and part heartfelt commentary on how complicated family can be.
‘Bitterthorn’ is a dream-like book that feels like it belongs alongside the classic novels and fairy tales of old.
A chilling, twisted Young Adult fairy tale about 3 strange sisters uncovering the mystery of their past which might be best left forgotten.
This sounded great to me! And it was. A must-read if you like historical queer books with lyrical writing.
This is a tale that lingers, leaving readers with a sense of awe and a longing for more from this talented author.
I devoured this luscious fantasy. The sinister, vampire-riddled world is a perfect setting for our Peaky Blinders-esque found family.
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