Books

November 2019 Book Releases

Historical Fiction Mystery/Thriller YA Mystery/Thriller Fantasy YA Fantasy Middle Grade Fantasy Contemporary YA Contemporary Sci-Fi YA Sci-Fi Interested in a specific genre? Use the list to the left to jump to the genre you want. If you’re an author and would like to be on future installments of this list, please fill out this form.…
October 2019 Book Releases

Horror Historical Fiction Mystery/Thriller YA Mystery/Thriller Fantasy YA Fantasy Middle Grade Fantasy Contemporary YA Contemporary Sci-Fi YA Sci-Fi Interested in a specific genre? Use the list to the left to jump to the genre you want. If you’re an author and would like to be on future installments of this list, please fill out this…
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Girl King

One of the things I loved about The Girl King was that it focuses on multiple strong female characters. These characters are also distinct with one another, have different traits, relationships and goals. Each of them has a story, a path to follow, and the fight to lead ahead of them.
Uptown Oracle Reads… Evermore

After Everless, I was so excited to read Evermore and find out more about the world. I wanted to know more about the backstory and the blood coins and the magical aspects behind them. Evermore was a disappointment.
September 2019 Book Releases

September 2019 is finally here with some books perfect to start off your autumn with. Starting with Horror to get you into the Spooky spirit…
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Truth About Keeping Secrets

Unfortunately, I found The Truth About Keeping Secrets fairly forgettable. This could be a little bit because I read it during Uni when I was (obviously) trying to retain information for that, however when a friend asked me about it I could barely remember the plot!
Uptown Oracle Reads… Beneath the Citadel

Beneath the CitadelDestiny Soria (Affiliate Links) In the city of Eldra, people are ruled by ancient prophecies. For centuries, the high council has stayed in power by virtue of the prophecies of the elder seers. After the last infallible prophecy came to pass, growing unrest led to murders and an eventual rebellion that raged for…
Uptown Oracle Reads… Circle of Shadows

Overall, it was a lovely read for an anticipated book. There were a lot of good aspects, with only the predictability putting me off slightly. However the ending left just enough mystery to intrigue me for the next book.
Uptown Oracle Reads… Shiang

ShiangC F Iggulden (Affiliate Links) In Shiang, the young king rules without dissent. Mazer swordsmen stand watch on every corner, looking for the first sign of rebellion. This city is a place of quiet and slow dignity, like a man eating rice with a razor pressed against his throat. Yet with one sharp movement, order…