Publisher: Orbit

The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan ⚔️ When the Wheel Stops Warming Up and Starts Turning Fast

If The Eye of the World was Robert Jordan clearing his throat, The Great Hunt is him saying, “Right. Let’s get on with it.” Bigger, darker, and far more confident, this second instalment of The Wheel of Time sheds much of its Tolkien-shaped training wheels and begins forging an identity all its own. This is…
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…
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…