Book Reviews
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The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams ⚔️ A Towering Start to a Classic Fantasy Series
If you’re looking for a sweeping epic fantasy filled with rich world-building, thoughtful character growth, and the slow-burn momentum of classic high fantasy, The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams might be exactly what you need. The first instalment of the Memory Sorrow and Thorn series, this book is a foundational piece of modern fantasy that…
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Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan 👀 A Breath Before the Storm…
Crossroads of Twilight, the tenth instalment in Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series, is infamous among fans for its glacial pace and lack of major plot advancement… and I’m not surprised after reading it. However, while it may be light on action, the novel excels in political intrigue, deepening worldbuilding, and exploring how the shadow…
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Six Wild Crowns by Holly Race 👑 Political scheming, sapphic tension, and a rotting magic at the heart of Elben…
What if all six of Henry VIII’s wives lived at the same time in a court teeming with magic and political corruption? That’s the premise of Six Wild Crowns, a lush and layered political fantasy that rewrites Tudor history with sapphic yearning and ancient magic. If you loved The Priory of the Orange Tree or…
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Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid
Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid is a tense, dystopian fantasy that brings together survival, corporate control, and complex human relationships in a world buckling under climate and economic collapse. With dual points of view, enemies-to-lovers romance, and a sharp commentary on power and isolation, this novel offers an emotionally charged…
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Seven Recipes for Revolution 🥩 Monstrous meals, magical recipes, and a rising rebellion… served with a side of societal unrest
Seven Recipes for Revolution is a bold and imaginative fantasy debut that blends magical culinary arts with sharp political commentary. Following the story of a young butcher-turned-revolutionary, this is a tale that simmers with rage, cooks up chaos, and leaves you hungry for more. With its rich worldbuilding, layered themes, and a unique storytelling format,…
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Small Miracles 🪽 A heartwarming tale of angels, temptation, and the quiet power of kindness.
What if a fallen angel could perform miracles, but only the small kind? And what if that angel found themselves tempted not into sin, but into kindness, love, and perhaps even self-redemption? Olivia Atwater’s Small Miracles delivers a cosy, funny fantasy that feels like a warm drink on a rainy day, complete with celestial bureaucracy,…
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North is the Night ✨ Death gods, witch queens, and sisterhood in a haunting Finnish-inspired fantasy
Looking for a fantasy read steeped in folklore and emotional depth? North is the Night by Emily Rath blends mythic storytelling, atmospheric worldbuilding, and two compelling lead characters into a tale that explores life, death, and the lengths we go to for love. Inspired by Finnish mythology and set in the snow-draped mortal realm and…
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Retrograde by Kat Hausler – A Haunting Tale of Love, Memory, and Identity
What if you could keep the one you lost, but at the cost of your own sanity? Retrograde by Kat Hausler is a literary exploration of grief, memory, and the psychological consequences of refusing to let go. Blending emotional depth with speculative sci-fi elements, this poignant debut novel questions the nature of love and identity…
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The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor – A Chilling, Character-Driven Psychological Thriller
If you’re a fan of dark, twisty thrillers with dual timelines, eerie small-town secrets, and deeply psychological storytelling, The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor is a must-read. As her breakout debut, this psychological thriller firmly established Tudor as one of the most promising new voices in the genre—and for good reason. Gripping, atmospheric, and…