Book Review: The Wings Upon Her Back
February 22, 2025
Set in a steampunk, grungy world, this book follows a disgraced warrior who has been fighting the same war for over 20 years.
Set in a steampunk, grungy world, this book follows a disgraced warrior who has been fighting the same war for over 20 years.
Dolly has a special talent for finding unique aspects of relationships, and describing them in a way that will make you go ‘yes, so true!’
As well as a great storyline, Hickman really captures the attention and imagination of the reader with dynamic and expressive art.
Eerie, atmospheric and lyrical. An intense romance and an endless stream of horrifying creatures coming from the forest every night.
Don’t let the emphasis on women’s sexuality in the blurb throw you off, this is an informative read for all genders.
Oliver Wormwood is soon surprised to find this library is full of magic, unpredictable books, and lots of danger!
This is a fab graphic novel for any fan, sharing tales of determination, team play and inspiring the next generation of sportswomen.
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).
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.