Book Review: Murderland
Fraser points an accusing finger at corporate elites and does so without excusing violent individuals of their own blame.
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Book Review: Lasagna Means I Love You
Told through journal entries to her grandma, this is a loving story of grief, friendship and proof that family isn’t always blood.
Book Review: The Chestnut Man
Not for the faint hearted, this scandi-noir exudes the perfect atmosphere that will transport you right into the gritty heart of Denmark
Book Review: King of Battle and Blood
Sometimes you just want to read a romance where a human princess tries to murder her vampire husband on their wedding night, you know?
Book Review: Castle Swimmer
Rejecting standard half-person, half-fish designs, each race of Mers is inspired by a different species of deep-sea life.
Book Review: Thorn Season
You can feel the care and devotion Azar gave to her characters, plot and development of the story and I can’t wait for the next installment.
Book Review: Evocation
Magical secret societies are fun, but the driving force of this book is the relationship that takes place between the three main characters.
Book Review: Wrong Way Home
Dealing with some serious themes in a considered way, O’Shaughnessy weaves a believable narrative which balances tension and reflection.
Book Review: The Trees
Fast-paced, powerful and underneath it all somehow comedic, Everett packs a punch with every page. This is a book that has stuck with me.
Book Review: Tokyo Fears Rhapsody
This is not a manga to take seriously. But if you’re a fan of slapstick comedy, loveable idiots & bizarre character designs, this is for you.
Book Review: Hiding Places
Within this beautifully bizarre book, Lynley Edmeades fictionalises her experience of becoming a mother in bite-size vignettes.
Book Review: The Cloud Roads
Wells has managed to strike a great balance between detailed world building, the character-focused story, and a riveting action-packed plot.
Book Review: Ranger’s Apprentice Series
Perfect for all ages, it’s full of mysteries, delightful characters and some surprisingly intense moments of action.
Book Review: Six Scorched Roses
I was charmed as hell by this vampiric Romantasy which manages to pack so much intrigue, romance and magic into such a tiny book.
Book Review: All the Other Mothers Hate Me
It starts off witty and light then suddenly becomes a thriller while maintaining a humour that keeps it in line with dark comedy.
Book Review: The Ashes and the Star Cursed King
These two were an A+ power couple. A truly satisfying end to this bloody, dramatic duology.
Book Review: The Serpent and the Wings of Night
The main characters are interesting narrative parallels, both of them powerless and willing to do anything to change that.
Book Review: Empire of Silence
Empire of Silence follows the story of Hadrian as he embarks upon his grand space opera and ending with the destruction of a sun.
Book Review: The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding
Simultaneously a story of grief, self-discovery, and simple kindnesses, this was an incredibly peaceful read, and I didn’t want it to end.
Book Review: Dogs: Bullets and Carnage
Miwa renders gunfights so vividly you can feel your teeth rattle from the recoil. There is a real sense of motion to these fights.