Publisher: Orbit

Swordheart by T. Kingfisher 📚 A Sword, a Stoic Warrior & a Stubborn Widow

Swordheart by T. Kingfisher is a warm, witty, and thoroughly enjoyable romantic fantasy that delivers on both heartfelt character development and delightful magical elements. It’s a character-driven story with cosy, adventurous tones, focusing on found family, love in later life, and the quiet strength of choosing your own freedom. When widowed housekeeper Halla inherits her…
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…
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…
Book Club and Readalong Series: Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan

The journey through The Wheel of Time continues! Join us for a deep dive into Lord of Chaos, the sixth book in Robert Jordan’s legendary fantasy series. From March 17th to 23rd, 2025, we’ll be following Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, as he consolidates his power, faces growing threats, and navigates the dangerous web of…
Book Club and Readalong Series: The High Lord by Trudi Canavan

Join us as we conclude The Black Magician Trilogy with The High Lord by Trudi Canavan! From March 10th to 16th, 2025, we’ll be diving into the final book in this thrilling fantasy series. Packed with intrigue, power struggles, and revelations, The High Lord takes us deeper into the world of the Magicians’ Guild as…
Book Club and Readalong Series: The War of the Dwarves by Markus Heitz

The adventure continues! Join me as I delve into The War of the Dwarves, the second book in Markus Heitz’s thrilling Dwarves series. From 2nd – 9th March 2025, we’ll follow Tungdil and his allies as they navigate the perils of battle, political intrigue, and the ever-growing darkness threatening Girdlegard. Whether you’re a returning fan…
The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan 📚 Book Review

The Shadow Rising, the fourth book in The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan, is a turning point in the epic saga. Expanding the world even further, this instalment takes our main characters on separate journeys, deepening the lore, magic, and political intrigue of the series. Rand steps into his role as The Dragon…
The Magician’s Guild by Trudi Canavan 📚 Book Review

Trudi Canavan’s The Magician’s Guild is the first book in The Black Magician trilogy, introducing readers to the city of Imardin, the Magician’s Guild, and a world where magic is a privilege of the upper classes. Following Sonea, a slum dweller who unexpectedly discovers she has magical abilities, the novel explores themes of class divides,…
The Dwarves by Markus Heitz 🪓 Book Review

Markus Heitz’s The Dwarves brings classic fantasy to life with a rich tapestry of characters, political intrigue, and action-packed quests. Originally written in German and translated into English, this novel stands as a testament to Heitz’s mastery in capturing the spirit of traditional fantasy while carving a unique niche in the genre. The Dwarves by…