Six of the world’s most magical are invited to join the Alexandrian Society, an elite and secretive group with access to the not-so-lost great library of Alexandria. The catch? There are only five places actually available. For one year the six candidates must train together under one roof, testing the limits of their magic andContinue reading “‘The Atlas Six’ by Olivie Blake”
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‘In The Lives of Puppets’ by TJ Klune
To be published 25/04/2023… Victor lives secluded in the forest with his father and the two robots they have salvaged from the scrap heap and lovingly restored: a vacuum cleaner and a robot nurse. The robots are full of bugs and quirks (such as a slight murderous psychosis) that would horrify their original creators, butContinue reading “‘In The Lives of Puppets’ by TJ Klune”
‘The Book That Wouldn’t Burn’ by Mark Lawrence
To be published 11/05/2023… Living in a barely thriving village in the middle of nowhere, Livira craves change. Somehow it almost feels like her fault when that change comes in the form of murderous Sabbers. After a series of events that will be scarred into her memory forever, Livira finally finds her refuge in theContinue reading “‘The Book That Wouldn’t Burn’ by Mark Lawrence”
‘Unraveller’ by Frances Hardinge
Kellen has the power to unravel. His power has two sides to it: one he can control and one he can’t. Unravelling curses is something he needs real focus for, whereas unravelling cloth happens when he isn’t focussed enough. Usually this is when he is angry and unfortunately Kellen is angry quite a lot. TheContinue reading “‘Unraveller’ by Frances Hardinge”
‘The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender’ by Leslye Walton
Ava Lavender was born with wings. Some believe she is an angel, others an aberration. The truth is that she is just a girl. When Ava was born nobody at the hospital asked if there was a family history of unusual births. If they had then Ava’s grandmother, Emelienne, would have likely said that no,Continue reading “‘The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender’ by Leslye Walton”
‘The Saint of Bright Doors’ by Vajra Chandrasekera
To be published11/07/2023… Soon after he was born, Fetter’s mother cut off his shadow. Ever since then he’s had to focus really hard on gravity to stop himself from floating away. This lightness makes it easy for him to pass unnoticed: perfect for the task his mother has planned for him. She wants him toContinue reading “‘The Saint of Bright Doors’ by Vajra Chandrasekera”
‘The House of Sorrowing Stars’ by Beth Cartwright
Liddy loves working for her family’s marchpane business, adding secret ingredients when her father isn’t looking. Her recipes are beloved by the town and Liddy knows she is meant to be more than just a housewife. Unfortunately, her mother disagrees; especially when such an eligible match as Jack Heathcote might be possible. Even more unfortunately,Continue reading “‘The House of Sorrowing Stars’ by Beth Cartwright”
The ‘Bridgerton’ series by Julia Quinn
Eight siblings, eight books, eight love stories. Set in Regency London these books follow the well-to-do Bridgerton family as each of them finds their unique happy endings. Illegitimate children, hidden jewels, midnight duels, secret identities, and endless scandal: these books have it all!
‘Godkiller’ by Hannah Kaner
To be published 19/01/2022… Kissen is the only member of her family to have survived after the villagers decided to sacrifice them to a fire god. Gods will do anything to get prayers and in the end the humans are the only ones who suffer. Now she dedicates her life to killing gods, fortunate thatContinue reading “‘Godkiller’ by Hannah Kaner”
‘Cursed’ by Marissa Meyer
SPOILER ALERT: THIS REVIEW REFERS TO THE OUTCOMES OF BOOK ONE (Gilded). IF YOU HAVE NOT READ IT, I SUGGEST YOU TRY THIS REVIEW INSTEAD: ‘Gilded’ by Marissa Meyer To save the souls of five children, Serilda has promised to marry the Erlking and pass off her unborn child as his own. How she will saveContinue reading “‘Cursed’ by Marissa Meyer”
Escape to the Bookshelf 