Book Review: Dreamslinger
July 20, 2025
A breathtaking journey filled with dragons, phoenixes, mind-bending magic, and the kind of friendships that change your life.
A breathtaking journey filled with dragons, phoenixes, mind-bending magic, and the kind of friendships that change your life.
Knight promises to save the village, but maybe it’s not what it seems, and maybe Squire’s the one to figure it all out.
Keegan’s small, crystalline stories conjure worlds beyond their size. This is restrained, nuanced storytelling at its best.
I love Murderbot’s resigned affection for the humans that they protect while being completely indignant that said humans JUST DON’T LISTEN.
A fantastic first entry to the series, Maas does a masterful job of creating a gripping thrill-ride of a story.
Full of darkness but with a buoyant humour to match, it’s a deeply engrossing fantasy tale with plenty of twists & turns to keep you engaged.
This story is full of sweet and funny kids interpretations of te ao Maori and is a beautiful example of what childhood can look like.
Tchaikovsky’s ability to build the worlds of the far future and have them seem not only possible but plausible is a testament to his skill.
Core themes of hunger, grief, and the cost of survival on the soul are handled with a haunting elegance. This is my favourite book this year!
Mahloudji brings something vivid and fresh to the contemporary novel form here. The more I read, the more I wanted to read.
Through reminiscing while grieving the loss of their loved one, Maddie and Dominic find comfort and peace in each other and rediscover a lost love.
This book reads like a dystopian novel, filled with out-of-control egos and a manipulative, self-serving leadership whose only goal is more.
Riveting from start to finish, this book was written with an unwavering commitment to truth-telling and a deeply human touch.
The writing is lyrical and immersive, pulling readers into a world where love transcends time and identity, yet is constantly tested by fate.
I love Levy’s impressionistic writing and her late, coming of age musings – a post-children, post-marriage, rediscovery of self.
The journey is packed with action, yet the real story is their enduring friendship. Perfect for kids aged 10+.
This book is equal parts transcendent sci-fi odyssey and crass gutter humour and I love it. Read it, The Locked Tomb awaits you.
With a perfect mix of mystery, magic, and retro charm, this book is a thrilling ride from start to finish.
With complex friendships and bonds, the house is boundless in love and strange connections & their new addition changes each of their lives.
It masterfully weaves present day with 1942 flashbacks, creating a gripping, emotional story of resistance, identity, and survival.