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I was initially drawn into this fantasy novel towards its shiny front cover and blurb alluding to a enemies to lovers arc. However, as I fell deeper into the magnificent world of faeries that Heather Fawcett has created, I became absolutely enamoured. Overall Thoughts Fawcett has a strong control over her language and will take you on an adventure coupled with rich descriptions. She provides enough detail to create a detailed picture of each scene but precisely concise so as

Since the release of the new Netflix film under the same name, you may be itching to read this famous book series. Well if you thought the move was interesting, the book is even better! Richard Osman's story speaks to people of all ages and there is something for everyone amongst its pages. Book Cover My Initial Thoughts 'The Thursday Murder Club' was an easy to read novel from the start. The chapters are small and centred around one main part of the story, sort of like read

In this fantasy novel, Kate Dylan redefines what it means to be 'stuck in between'. I was initially drawn to this book by that phrase. Cemmy (which by the way I'm still not sure if her name is pronounced 'Semmy' or 'Kemmy') is half-shade, half-human. Her precarious identity puts her at risk of both the overlooking Council and the oppressive Church, both of whom despise existence of people like her. This isn't a new trend in the YA fantasy genre, however, Dylan's attention to

Emily M. Danforth's 'Plain Bad Heroines' is a captivating and intricately woven tale that explores the lives of eight women ensnared by a mysterious curse. Set against the backdrop of a haunted boarding school, the narrative changes between different historical periods, creating a complex tapestry that is as enchanting as it is challenging to follow. This novel is undeniably crafted for a more mature audience. Danforth's writing is rich with literary references that add dept

Book Review: 'How To Kill Your Family' by Bella Mackie - a criminal protagonist you hate to love. Any and all true crime lovers will absolutely froth over this novel by Bella Mackie. This is the type of story that makes you fall in love with the criminal, even if you know the crime is objectively wrong - or is it? Mackie weaves through the fine line between 'good' and 'bad', twisting a tale of crimes into the life of Grace Bernard where every page will leave you shocked. Soon

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The moon peers into my mind where it searches and finds the hazy, yet mistakeable image of who I want to be. There under moonlight the...

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'Drop Bear' by Evelyn Araluen - an award winning poetry collection that you do not want to miss out on.