Category: book review
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Book Review: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
Onyx Storm was one of my most anticipated releases of 2025 and if you don’t read any further, know this: it exceeded all of my expectations. I thoroughly loved this book and could not have asked for more from Yarros.
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Book Review: All This And More by Peng Shepherd
All This And More has been on my TBR since it was released partly because of the unique premise and choose-your-own-adventure style, but also because I was such a big fan of The Cartographers, another novel by Shepherd. I loved the uniqueness of that story and felt like Shepherd’s writing style was really enjoyable, so…
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Book Review: Network Effect by Martha Wells
The Murderbot Diaries are among some of my favourite sci-fi novels. They’re so witty and clever, while also offering thoughtful commentary and considerations on things like AI and the role it could play in society.
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Book Review: Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
Mistborn was my first-ever Brandon Sanderson novel, and even though I’m late to the party, I can now honestly say that I get the hype. I wasn’t sure what to expect from an author who so many in the fantasy reader community revere, but I wasn’t disappointed.
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Book Review: The Song Rising by Samantha Shannon
The Bone Season series is quickly becoming an all-time favourite for me. I was completely enthralled with the first book, and each subsequent installment that I’ve read since has managed to continue increasing the stakes. In The Song Rising, Shannon keeps expanding on a lush, magical concept with a disturbing backdrop, and I found myself…
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Book Review: Sorrow and Starlight by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with The Zodiac Academy series (though in case you don’t read any further: it’s mostly love). I love the setting of these books, the magic, the total and utter chaos and the cringe and ridiculousness of all the characters involved. I hate that each book emotionally guts…
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Book Review: Rule of the Aurora King by Nisha J. Tuli
Thus far, I have loved everything that I’ve read by Nisha J Tuli. I originally came to her through her Nightfire Quartet series, though I know many have come to love her through the Artefacts of Ouranos. I’m still catching up on that series, which includes Rule of the Aurora King.
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Book Review: Exit Strategy by Martha Wells
At this point, it’s no secret that I’m a huge Murderbot Diaries fan. The whole series has been so wonderfully executed, and Exit Strategy is no exception. In this novella, we finally get to loop back to some of the original characters, and it gives Murderbot some unique growth opportunities. I’ve loved the rotating perspectives…
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Book Review: Bewitched by Laura Thalassa
This book was super fun and a little ridiculous in a good way. Despite tackling some heavy topics, the overall tone didn’t feel heavy, and it was an enjoyable story to get lost in. I loved that it was available on Kindle Unlimited, and there were a lot of loose ends at the conclusion that…
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Book Series Review: The Elements of Cadence Duology by Rebecca Ross
Over the past year, I fell completely in love with Rebecca Ross’ writing through the Letters of Enchantment Duology. Iris and Roman might be one of my favourite fantasy couples ever, and I was keen to relive the feeling of seeing them come together once I’d finished the series. The Elements of Cadence duology was…
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