Book Reviews

Uptown Oracle Reads… Crimson Eyes | London Based Demon Slayer Saves World

Crimson EyesL.L. McNeil (Affiliate Links) Seila has been slaying demons for as long as she can remember. A Phantom, she travels the length and breadth of England in a quest to reclaim her humanity—and her soul. With her Sieken Blade, she cuts down the demons in her path while inching closer to freedom from the…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Amarah | Journey of a Sky Pirate, a Soldier and a Princess

Amarah is the 3rd book in a series that I have loved so far. Both Moroda and Palom brought positives to the table, but I was ready for Amarah to pick up the pace and move towards an overarching storyline and goal.
Uptown Oracle Reads… A Shadow on the Lens | A Small Town Horror Murder Mystery

A Shadow on the LensSam Hurcom (Affiliate Links) The Postmaster looked over my shoulder. As I turned to look I saw a flicker of movement from across the street. I felt unseen eyes peer at me. He walked away without another word. I watched as he climbed onto his bicycle and sped away down the…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Of Sand & Malice Made | A Small Epic Fantasy with Arabian Nights Vibes

Of Sand & Malice MadeBradley Beaulieu (Affiliate Links) Çeda is the youngest pit fighter in the history of the great desert city of Sharakhai. In this brilliant new story, a prequel to Twelve Kings, she has already made her name in the arena as the fearsome, undefeated White Wolf. None but her closest friends and allies…
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Loneliest Girl in the Universe

The Loneliest Girl in the UniverseLauren James (Affiliate Links) Can you fall in love with someone you’ve never met, never even spoken to – someone who is light years away? Romy Silvers is the only surviving crew-member of a spaceship travelling to a new planet, on a mission to establish a second home for humanity…
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Iron Will of Genie Lo

Like the first book, The Epic Crush of Genie Lo, this book follows the Monkey King legend and multiple characters from similar Chinese folklore and legends.
Uptown Oracle Reads… Good Me Bad Me

The book starts of strong as we meet Milly (previously called Annie) as she copes with a guilty conscience from both knowing about her mothers crimes, and turning her in to the police. This has a lot of trigger warnings and is very dark, these include abuse, sexual abuse, murder, child abuse and bullying.
Uptown Oracle Reads… Saving Fable

Saving FableScott Reintgen (Affiliate Links) Side characters can be heroes too in this charming and fast-paced adventure that is The Land of Stories meets The Phantom Tollbooth! Indira has been a character-in-waiting her entire life. So she can’t believe her luck when she’s finally chosen to travel to Fable and study at the renowned Protagonist…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Emily Eternal

Emily EternalM.G. Wheaton (Affiliate Links) Meet Emily – she can solve advanced mathematical problems, unlock the mind’s deepest secrets and even fix your truck’s air con, but unfortunately, she can’t restart the Sun. She’s an artificial consciousness, designed in a lab to help humans process trauma, which is particularly helpful when the sun begins to…