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Most Anticipated Releases of 2019

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2019 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for new releases, especially from a few of my favourite authors, and I am super excited to delve back into some of my favourite worlds in preparation. This is list is just the tip of the iceberg and I am hoping I will discover many more new releases next year to enjoy.

Beneath the Twisted Trees | Bradley P Beaulieu
The Song of the Shattered Sands #4, UK exp. pub 18th April 2019

To my shame I Continue reading “Most Anticipated Releases of 2019” →

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Nightchaser | Amanda Bouchet | a review

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Huge thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. Nightchaser is out 1st January 2019.

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A couple of months ago, I finished Heart on Fire, the third book in Amanda Bouchet’s The Kingmaker Chronicles and enjoyed it so much I was desperate to get my hands on more of her work. Luckily for me, I was approved for an advanced copy of Nightchaser on NetGalley within a week. Although I’ve really enjoyed Bouchet’s fantasy work I was slightly wary about her first foray into science fiction as it’s not a genre I’m particularly invested/knowledgable in/about BUT it turns out my wariness was unnecessary as I loved it. Loved. It.  It iss such a fun, action packed romp through space, I read it in one day.  So, what’s it about?

Nightchaser is a science fiction romance novel following the Endeavor spaceship captain, Tess Bailey and her crew as they steal from the rich to give to the poor. In this Robin Hood-esque post-epic-space-war world, the Galactic Overseer Continue reading “Nightchaser | Amanda Bouchet | a review” →

Book Quotes | a few of my favourite things

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Happy Monday, one and all! The internet is littered with ‘feel good’ quotes to get everyone motivated to seize the day, and after seeing what feels like the 100th I thought about some of my favourite book quotes. They’re not exactly carpe diem but I thought I’d share some of them with you. Enjoy!

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Urban / Paranormal Fantasy Recommendations

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I’ve had this post brewing in my brain for a while, and now, finally, after binge reading two urban/paranormal fantasy series in close succession, I’ve decided today is the day. I hope you’re ready.

So this sub-genre of fantasy Continue reading “Urban / Paranormal Fantasy Recommendations” →

Bookends | 20.04.18

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Malice by John GwynneSpring is finally here and the pretty, pretty sunshine and blue skies are making my days far more joyful than the constant grey clouds. Although, with the pretty sunshine, my reading has suffered. I’ve been enjoying walking outside during my lunch breaks and evenings rather than settling in with my books.

That said, I do have a few to chat about. The weekend was gloomy after all…  Continue reading “Bookends | 20.04.18” →

Bookends | 13.04.18

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Omens by Kelley Armstrong

Hello! Welcome to another of my weekly reading wrap ups. I’m having a really great reading week so far. Work has been mega hectic to I’ve really enjoyed taking time for myself and getting lost in fantastical worlds. Although, I have become a *little* addicted to one series in particular and it’s become rather all-consuming…. Continue reading “Bookends | 13.04.18” →

Bookends | 06.04.18

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Veil of Spear by Bradley Beaulieu

Hello, hello, hello 🙂 hope this week’s been good to you and if you’ve enjoyed a lovely four day weekend followed by a four day working week comme moi, I hope it’s been wonderful. If you’ve had to work as normal/more than normal, you are a hero.

My reading week has been a mixed bag, I’ve had two fantastic reads and two very disappointing reads – but the fantastic included my first five star read of the year so you know, without further ado… Continue reading “Bookends | 06.04.18” →