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Start of a Chapter 📖 April 2025 TBR | Epic Conflicts and Endings

April’s TBR list takes us deeper into some of the most compelling and expansive fantasy worlds, as we continue to follow grand quests, confrontations, and the bittersweet conclusions of beloved series. This month’s line-up includes the next instalment in the “Wheel of Time” series, two classic re-reads from Narnia, and a return to the political…
Between the Blade and the Heart by Amanda Hocking 🔪 Book Review

Between the Blade and the Heart by Amanda Hocking is an engaging urban fantasy novel that blends Norse mythology with a modern-day setting. As the first book in the Valkyrie duology, it introduces readers to a world of gods, monsters, and powerful female warriors tasked with enforcing the balance between life and death. The novel…
Nemo Rising by C. Courtney Joyner 📚 A Thrilling Return to the Depths of Adventure

What if 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea didn’t end Captain Nemo’s story? Nemo Rising by C. Courtney Joyner offers a bold and thrilling continuation of Jules Verne’s legendary world, bringing back the enigmatic Captain Nemo and his mighty Nautilus for a new adventure filled with high-stakes action, deep-sea monsters, and political intrigue. Seamlessly blending steampunk,…
The Rogue Queen by Emily R. King – A Fierce and Thrilling Fantasy Sequel

The Hundredth Queen series continues to captivate with its third installment, The Rogue Queen by Emily R. King. This gripping novel takes readers deeper into the world of Kalinda as she battles powerful enemies, navigates political intrigue, and faces the ultimate test of leadership. With a blend of action, romance, and high-stakes magic, The Rogue…
The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis | Book Discussion 📖

As the sixth book published but the chronological starting point for The Chronicles of Narnia series, The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis serves as a rich, imaginative prequel to the beloved classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. C.S. Lewis’s The Magician’s Nephew offers an abundance of themes, characters, and philosophical ideas for reflection.…
The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis | Book Review 📖

As the sixth book published but the chronological starting point for The Chronicles of Narnia series, The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis serves as a rich, imaginative prequel to the beloved classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Filled with enchanting world-building, layered characters, and poignant themes, it delivers both a sense of wonder…
Tradition by Brendan Kiely 📚 Book Review

Brendan Kiely’s Tradition is a hard-hitting and necessary young adult novel that exposes the toxic culture of privilege, sexism, and silence at an elite boarding school. Set at Fullbrook Academy, a prestigious institution that prides itself on its long-standing customs, the novel unpacks the dark side of tradition; how it can be used to protect…
Start of a Chapter 📖 March 2025 TBR | Epic Journeys and Deepening Sagas

As we step into March, it’s time to continue our exploration of epic worlds and magical tales. This month’s TBR list is packed with gripping continuations, as we follow beloved characters on their paths through treacherous landscapes and deepening conflicts. The “Re-Reads” series also continues with more adventures in Narnia and a return to Trudi…
The Beasts We Bury by D.L. Taylor 📖 Book Review

D.L. Taylor’s The Beasts We Bury is a YA fantasy novel that weaves together magic, political tension, and personal struggles. At its heart, the novel follows Mancella, heir to the throne, who possesses the power to summon an army of animals, ones she has previously killed. Opposing her is Silver, a skilled thief whose motives…