The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna: Blog Tour & Book Review
There were so many things that drew me to this book initially, and I’m not just referring to the gorgeous cover art. A West African-inspired feminist high fantasy series about warrior women? It’s no exaggeration to say The Gilded Ones…
The Divines by Ellie Eaton: ARC Book Review
“The divines” are the epitome of privilege, students at the elite boarding school, St John the Divine, these girls have it all. Equally feared by their teachers as they are hated by the townies where their school is situated, the…
The Push by Ashley Audrain: ARC Book Review
Blythe comes from a long line of poor mothers and broken homes. Her husband, Fox’s family, on the other hand, is anything but dysfunctional. So when Fox starts to push for the two of them to have a child of…
A Curse of Roses by Diana Pinguicha: ARC Book Review
A Curse of Roses is a queer retelling of the Portuguese legend, the Miracle of Roses, which is the story of Rainha Santa Isabel. In this 13th century reimagining by Diana Pinguicha, Isabel is Yzabel – princess of Aragon and…
The Cousins by Karen M. McManus: Blog Tour & Book Review
Prior to reading The Cousins I was already quite familiar with Karen M. McManus’s other literary works. I in particular LOVED One of Us is Lying – I found it fresh, fun, and thrilling! Having not read a mystery/thriller targeted…
Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur: ARC Book Review
Hello! My name is Liza and I’m a self-proclaimed Austen-aholic. 🙋🏻♀️ If you know anything about me you have to know that I adore my Jane Austen. So you can bet how excited I was to hear about a queer…
Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez: ARC Book Review
Camila is a 17-year-old Argentinian girl with her eyes set on achieving the practically impossible: going to North America for university on an athletic scholarship. Surrounded by men and a society that doesn’t believe a woman can succeed as an…
The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi: ARC Book Review
Only recently have I started reading newer series that are still in the works, with upcoming instalments that have yet to be released. So, it’s been so long since I strayed from reading stand-alone novels or, if choosing to venture…
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi: Book Review
I was instantly gripped when reading this story. Between the beautifully detailed historical setting, the incredibly thought-out fantastical lore, the nail-biting plot, the thematic pointedness and the colourful band of easily loveable characters, I found it impossible not to fall…
Fable by Adrienne Young: ARC Book Review
Fable lives by five simple rules her father, the infamous pirate captain, Saint told her before abandoning her on Jeval, an island on the edge of the world inhabited by thieving mercenaries. Following these rules is what helped to keep…
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