Books
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The Eye of the World 🛞 Where Epic Fantasy Truly Begins
Few books define the phrase “epic fantasy” quite like The Eye of the World. As the first instalment in Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time series, it’s a sprawling, richly built adventure that draws heavily from Tolkien-esque roots while forging its own intricate mythos. It’s a book of immense scope and one that feels like…
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Coldwire by Chloe Gong 📚 A High-Concept Sci-Fi With Big Ideas but Low Engagement
Chloe Gong dominates when she’s in her lane, with historical fantasy, sharp political intrigue, lush world-building. Coldwire steps into new territory: a neon-lit future, digital realms, and corporate corruption. It’s ambitious, high-concept, and full of potential… but it never quite reaches the spark her previous works have. Despite its clever structure and moments of intrigue,…
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Start of a Chapter 📖 December 2025 TBR | Magic, Journeys, and the Foundations of Middle-Earth
As we close out the year, December’s TBR list is packed with magical tales, epic conclusions, and a deep dive into the vast lore of Middle-earth. This month, we’re revisiting the thrilling continuations and conclusions of Trudi Canavan’s “Traitor Spy” trilogy, embarking on a time-travel adventure with Alexandra Bracken’s “Passenger,” and exploring the final layers…
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The Vengeance by Emma Newman ⚔️ Piracy, Vampires and Found Family
The Vengeance by Emma Newman is the first book in a new fantasy series blending historical adventure, found family, and light supernatural elements. Set against the backdrop of an alternative France, the novel follows a young woman raised by pirates who sets out on a quest for revenge after the death of her mother figure.…
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The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of Spells ✨ A Cosy Tale of Love, Legacy, and the Lightest Touch of Magic
Set against a misty mountain backdrop where folklore and family secrets intertwine, The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of Spells promises a story rich with enchantment, love, and rediscovery. Rachel Greenlaw blends her signature warmth with a touch of magical realism in this story about coming home and confronting the ghosts of the past. While it’s undeniably…
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Hungerstone by Kat Dunn 🦇 A Powerful Gothic Horror Set Against the Wild Yorkshire Moors
Hungerstone by Kat Dunn is a beautifully crafted gothic horror novel set against the wild Yorkshire moors, blending psychological intensity, atmospheric writing, and allegorical supernatural elements. This is a story of longing, repression, and the slow, haunting decay of a woman trapped by society and marriage. Fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia and classic gothic fiction will…
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Daughter of Chaos by AS Webb 🦉 A Promising Mythological Debut That Falters on Impact
Greek mythology retellings always have a special pull, the promise of gods, prophecies, and the fine line between mortal and divine. Daughter of Chaos by A.S. Webb dives headfirst into that allure, reimagining ancient Greece through the eyes of a young woman destined to challenge the gods themselves. It’s ambitious, fast-paced, and filled with potential……
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Start of a Chapter 📖 November 2025 TBR | Epic Conclusions, Dark Histories, and Magical Beginnings
As we approach the end of the year, November’s TBR list is all about monumental conclusions, deep dives into the darker corners of Middle-earth’s history, and revisiting the start of a magical adventure. This month, we’re reading the final book of “The Wheel of Time,” exploring the complexities of Tolkien’s legendarium, and returning to Trudi…
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5 Cosy Fantasy Reads for Darker Nights
When the evenings draw in and the air smells faintly of woodsmoke, I always reach for fantasy that feels like a hug. There’s something about this time of year, the early sunsets, the rhythm of rain against the window, the soft ritual of lighting a candle, that invites us to slow down and sink into…