Book Review: A Death in Malta
February 13, 2025
This book is both a manual for how to spot corruption, a recipe for its undoing and a shining example of why journalism is so important.
This book is both a manual for how to spot corruption, a recipe for its undoing and a shining example of why journalism is so important.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s all too common in sci-fi to reach a dissatisfying ending to an otherwise well-crafted story. This is a wonderful exception to the rule.
This memoir provided me with a beautiful escape. I needed a calm harbour and this understated memoir was perfect.
This small town, friends-to-lovers novel was as cozy as fluffy blankets. I’m so eager to read more about this town in the rest of the series!