Category: Book Reviews

Book Review – The Once And Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow

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Pages: 513Published: 13th October 2020Genre: Historical FantasyContent warnings: Misogyny, references to sexual exploitation, animal death In 1893, there's no such thing as witches. There used to be, in the wild, dark days before the burnings began, but now witching is nothing but tidy charms and nursery rhymes. If the modern woman wants any measure of power, she must find … Continue reading Book Review – The Once And Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow

Book Review – The Invention Of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

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Pages: 450Published: 7th January 2014Genre: Historical Fiction (semi-biographical)Content warnings: Slavery, racism, sexual references, misogyny This was a buddy read with Kriti, our third of the year. We were originally planning to read a different book by Sue Monk Kidd, but we ultimately chose this one and I am really glad we did. Thank you to Kriti for some very … Continue reading Book Review – The Invention Of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

Book Review – The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi

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Pages: 416Published: 22nd September 2020Genre: Fantasy Séverin and his team members might have successfully thwarted the Fallen House, but victory came at a terrible cost — one that still haunts all of them. Desperate to make amends, Séverin pursues a dangerous lead to find a long lost artifact rumored to grant its possessor the power … Continue reading Book Review – The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi

Book Review – You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson

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Pages: 324Published: 2nd June 2020Genre: Young Adult Contemporary/RomanceContent warnings: Homophobia, racism, cyber bullying Liz Lighty has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. But it's okay -- Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever: attend the uber-elite Pennington … Continue reading Book Review – You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson

Book Review – The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa

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Translated by: Philip GabrielPages: 243Published: 2nd November 2017 (originally 2012)Genre: General Fiction Nana, a cat, is devoted to Satoru, his owner. So when Satoru decides to go on a roadtrip one day to find him a new home, Nana is perplexed. They visit Satoru's old friends from his school days and early youth. His friends may have untidy … Continue reading Book Review – The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa

Book Review – The Whisper Man by Alex North

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Hello everyone, It is two months since I read this book, but I saved the review for today, as I felt it was perfect for Halloween! Pages: 389Published: 13th June 2019Genre: Crime/HorrorContent warnings: Child death, alcoholism, frightening scenes Still devastated after the loss of his wife, Tom Kennedy and his young son Jake move to the sleepy village of … Continue reading Book Review – The Whisper Man by Alex North

Book Review – The Confessions Of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins

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Hello everyone, Today I have a review of my latest buddy read with Pauliina @ The Bookaholic Dreamer. We share a love of historical fiction and this was our third one, and it led a lot of fun discussions as always! Pages: 372Published: 4th April 2019Genre: Historical MysteryContent warnings: Racism, sexual references, drug use 1826, and all of London … Continue reading Book Review – The Confessions Of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins