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”
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‘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 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”
‘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”
‘The Liars Knot’ by M.A Carrick
SPOILER ALERT: THIS REVIEW REFERS TO THE OUTCOMES OF BOOK ONE (The Mask of Mirrors). IF YOU HAVE NOT READ IT, I SUGGEST YOU TRY THIS REVIEW INSTEAD: ‘The Mask of Mirrors’ by M.A. Carrick Ren’s real face is starting to disappear under the masks of Renata, Arenza, and the Black Rose. Grey Serrado and theContinue reading “‘The Liars Knot’ by M.A Carrick”
‘Song of Silver, Flame like Night’ by Ame̒lie Wen Zhao
To be published 02/02/2023… Once there were ninety-nine clans, each specialising in a different type of practitioning. Over the years the clans warred and united and merged and warred again. Then the first Emperor squashed all other rebellion, created the Hin Kingdom, and outlined a universal Way of Practitioning. This new way was intended asContinue reading “‘Song of Silver, Flame like Night’ by Ame̒lie Wen Zhao“
‘Heart of the Sun Warrior’ by Sue Lynn Tan
To be published 10/11/2022… SPOILER ALERT: THIS REVIEW REFERS TO THE OUTCOMES OF BOOK ONE (Daughter of the Moon Goddess). IF YOU HAVE NOT READ IT, I SUGGEST YOU TRY THIS REVIEW INSTEAD: ‘Daughter of the Moon Goddess’ by Sue Lynn Tan Xingyin has been successful in freeing her mother. The moon is now their homeContinue reading “‘Heart of the Sun Warrior’ by Sue Lynn Tan”
‘The Thorns Remain’ by JJA Harwood
To be published 16/02/2023… The war took a harsh toll on the village of Brudonnock and the flu took an even harsher one. Moira Jean carries the pain of loss with her every day. When she lost the love of her life she also lost her future; now she feels stuck in Brudonnock, in anContinue reading “‘The Thorns Remain’ by JJA Harwood”
‘The Jasmine Throne’ by Tasha Suri
Priya was born a Temple Child, but she had only survived the deathless waters once when all the Temple Children were burnt. Now she lives as a servant, her powers diminished before she even fully began to understand them. Yet it is Priya’s destiny to be more. Malini was born a princess. Her brother, theContinue reading “‘The Jasmine Throne’ by Tasha Suri“
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