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• Review: Human Rites – Juno Dawson

  Chaos draws near as this trilogy comes to a close, the Hebden Bridge witches are back with a bang! A fitting ending for an exciting trilogy with great rep and twists and turns.

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  Sep 29, 2025

  Book Reviews, Fiction – Fantasy

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• Best Fantasy & Sci- Fi 2025

  If you’ve been around for a while then you’ll know that fantasy is one of my favourite genres and I’m loving finding more sci-fi recently. The escapism is second to none and the clever political writing is brilliant.

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  Aug 29, 2025

  Book Recommendation Lists

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• Review: The Sunbearer Trials – Aiden Thomas

  Competing in the Sunbearer Trials is every Golds dream, but when two Jades are chosen to compete as well, the competition heats up. An enjoyable and pacy read with great rep, set against a beautiful backdrop and lore.

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  Jul 7, 2025

  Book Reviews, Fiction – Fantasy, Fiction – YA

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• Review – The Dandelion Riots – Kim Smejkal

  One of the cursed, Drinn is destined for destruction, but is it all worth the risk for the ones she loves? Good fun in a short read, perfect for fans of The Gilded Ones.

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  May 19, 2025

  Book Reviews, Fiction – Fantasy

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• Review – A Tempest of Tea – Hafsa Faizal

  A tea shop that accommodates the needs of vampires by night is set to be shut down because of their night time guests, but Arthie is having none of it. A fun read with plenty of drama and tea.

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  Apr 18, 2025

  Book Reviews, Fiction – Fantasy, Fiction – YA

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• Cosy Fantasy Recommendations

  Cosy fantasy is a genre that’s been growing in popularity for some time. It’s gentler than your high stakes fantasy, but more fantastical than your magical realism. They can be the perfect palette cleanser and the most enjoyable escapes.

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  Apr 16, 2025

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• Review – Dust Child – Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

  Four seemingly unconnected individuals find their lives crossed across Vietnam as they wouldn’t have imagined. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai has done it again, Dust Child is absolutely stunning.

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  Mar 31, 2025

  Book Reviews, Fiction – Contemporary & Literary, Fiction – Historical

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• Review – The Eternal Ones – Namina Forna

  In this final book of the trilogy, Deka and her friends are finding what it means to help Deka fulfil her destiny, whether it’s one she chose or not. A fitting ending for one of my favourite YA fantasy series, I know I’ll re-read.

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  Mar 28, 2025

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• Review: A Woman is No Man – Etaf Rum

  Multiple generations uphaul lives for the hope of more, but hope isn’t always enough. Literary perfection, just trust me and read it.

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  Jan 24, 2025

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