The unicorn hunt was just supposed to be a ploy, a desperate attempt to distract the French King’s envoy so Anne could marry another in secret and keep her kingdom out of French hands. Anne didn’t expect to actually find a unicorn and she definitely doesn’t expect the string of events that follow as aContinue reading “‘The Unicorn Hunters’ by Katherine Arden”
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‘Mother of Rome’ by Lauren J.A. Bear
Rhea Silvia was born a Latin princess, until grief and greed stripped her of her title and saw her transformed into a priestess. She then became a mother and, by association, a condemned woman. And finally, in the most unexpected of transformations, she became a wolf. And that wolf became the Mother of Rome. ThisContinue reading “‘Mother of Rome’ by Lauren J.A. Bear”
‘As Many Souls as Stars’ by Natasha Siegal
Release date: 6 November 2025 Cybil. Esther. Rosamund. Three women, one soul. With each lifetime their soul grows bigger and brighter and more powerful. But two things stand in their way with every generation: the Harding Curse and the demon known as Miriam Richter. One wants to destroy their happiness and the other wants toContinue reading “‘As Many Souls as Stars’ by Natasha Siegal”
‘The Blackbird Oracle’ by Deborah Harkness
The Bishop-Clairmont family have fallen into a perfect routine of bliss, spreading their time between New Haven, Oxford, and Sept Tours. But then six year old Becca is given a gift by a dying raven that tells her it is time to go home. A long-dreaded letter from the congregation and a surprise invitation fromContinue reading “‘The Blackbird Oracle’ by Deborah Harkness”
‘Moonstone’ by Laura Purcell
When Camille makes a social faux-pas, her family send her to live in the country with a godmother she has never met. But her godmother’s house holds secrets and her sick daughter Lucy is an enigma that Camille may never understand. I enjoyed the foreshadowing that took place throughout this book. Right from the firstContinue reading “‘Moonstone’ by Laura Purcell”
‘Song of the Huntress’ by Lucy Holland
To be published 21/03/2024… Herla is cursed. Once she had a cause, but no power; now she has power without a cause. As Lord of the Wild Hunt she is shackled to the bloodlust and to the never-ending passing of time. When her mind finally breaks through the fog, the only thing on it isContinue reading “‘Song of the Huntress’ by Lucy Holland”
‘Medea’ by Rosie Hewlett
To be published 21/01/2024… From a young age, Medea’s powers have ostracised her. Even her own family hate her magic and spurn her for it. When the opportunity arises for her to use her powers and finally prove their worth to her father, she takes it. Yet it is still the magic he respects, notContinue reading “‘Medea’ by Rosie Hewlett”
‘The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley’ by Sean Lusk
To be published 05/12/2023… Abel Cloudesley is a genius inventor of automata. His life changes forever on the day that his wife dies in childbirth. Not only is he mourning the love of his life, but now he must deal with her aunt who seems determined to take his son, Zachary, away. Only when fiveContinue reading “‘The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley’ by Sean Lusk”
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!
‘The Imperfect Alchemist’ by Naomi Miller
After Rose’s mother is accused of witchcraft, Rose is sent to be a servant to the Lady Pembroke. The decision is made for her safety, but it will be the catalyst for an entire future that Rose could have never imagined. Lady Pembroke is kind and nurtures Rose’s unique skills. When she dies, it allContinue reading “‘The Imperfect Alchemist’ by Naomi Miller”
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