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Review: The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu

Posted on March 17, 2020 by

The Kingdom of Back is the latest novel by Marie Lu, and it is a stunning blend of fantasy and music. This is the tale of Nannerl Mozart, her brother, Wolfgang Mozart, and the magical world they once shared. Continue reading →

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Review: The Vanishing Deep by Astrid Scholte

Posted on February 25, 2020 by

The Vanishing Deep is Astrid Scholte’s second novel, and it is another standalone novel. Though it will surprise fans, for it is quite different from Four Dead Queens. This is a tale of the dead, and how family can get their loved ones back – but only for 24 hours. Continue reading →

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Review: The Queen’s Assassin by Melissa de la Cruz

Posted on January 28, 2020 by

The Queen’s Assassin is the first novel in a brand new series from the one and only Melissa de la Cruz. This time around, her latest novel is being compared to Red Queen, and that’s what really caught my attention. Continue reading →

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Review: You’re Not Listening by Kate Murphy

Posted on January 7, 2020 by

Have you ever felt like there’s a disconnect, when you’re sitting down and having a conversation with somebody? Almost like the other person isn’t listening to you – just waiting for you to finish talking so they can have their moment to talk? Continue reading →

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Review: A River of Royal Blood by Amanda Joy

Posted on October 29, 2019 by

A River of Royal Blood is the astounding debut novel of Amanda Joy. This is a novel perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and is as chilling as it is entertaining. Set in magical world, the country is ruled by a magickal queen. Continue reading →

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Review: War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

War Girls is the latest novel by Tochi Onyebuchi, and is the first novel in a new series (of the same name). It’s the tale of two sisters thrown together by the means of war, and their different journies on the path to survival. Continue reading →

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Review: The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz

Posted on September 20, 2019 by

The Future of Another Timeline is the newest novel from the mind of Annalee Newitz. It is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most feminist piece of fiction I’ve read this year. It mashes time travel, punk music, women’s rights, and so much more into one compact novel. Continue reading →

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Review: The Dirty Dozen (Tennison #5) by Lynda La Plante

Posted on August 20, 2019 by

The Dirty Dozen is the latest adventure about our lovely Jane Tennison. It’s the fifth novel in a series written by Lynda La Plante, however, like other novels in the series, you can really pick up at any point and follow along as you please. Continue reading →

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Review: Nottingham by Nathan Makaryk

Posted on August 9, 2019 by

Nottingham is the story I’ve always wanted from Robin Hood. It has all of the elements I know and love – but there’s so much more to it. I honestly can’t emphasize that fact enough. Makaryk added all of the missing elements, as far as I’m concerned. Continue reading →

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Review: This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone

Posted on July 16, 2019 by

This is How You Lose the Time War wins my award for best novella for 2019. Seriously, this novella was absolutely amazing. Beautifully written, whimsical, witty, everything. I had high hopes for this one, but they sincerely exceeded them. Continue reading →

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