I really don’t know what genre you would call this, but it’s a great mindbender! There is a love story at the heart of it all. This was absolutely oriI really don’t know what genre you would call this, but it’s a great mindbender! There is a love story at the heart of it all. This was absolutely original and I was thoroughly entertained. Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book...more
A fantastic series of slightly connected stories set in Ireland. I haven’t read this author’s previous book The Spinning Heart(this is the companion pA fantastic series of slightly connected stories set in Ireland. I haven’t read this author’s previous book The Spinning Heart(this is the companion piece to it) but I certainly will be. A wide range of characters each have a story of their own. I found the language came alive on the page. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
I would have preferred this as a straight story. I have no for sometime that I don’t particularly like dual time line stories, but apparently I don’t I would have preferred this as a straight story. I have no for sometime that I don’t particularly like dual time line stories, but apparently I don’t get on with parallel time lines either! I found myself uncomfortable with the subject matter despite it being well written with good characters. Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book....more
This is the best story of the Little Folk I have ever read! It was quite dark. Absolutely nothing like Holly Black and closer to Juliet Marillier. TheThis is the best story of the Little Folk I have ever read! It was quite dark. Absolutely nothing like Holly Black and closer to Juliet Marillier. The conflict between religion and superstition comes to a head for the villagers. I can’t wait to see how the story continues. Many thanks to NetGalley for an ark of this book....more
I enjoyed it! Cosy fantasy (cosy anything really) isn’t my bag but TJ Klune and Travis Baltree have gone a long way to fixing that. While this story hI enjoyed it! Cosy fantasy (cosy anything really) isn’t my bag but TJ Klune and Travis Baltree have gone a long way to fixing that. While this story had a few pacing problems, it was still a warm, entertaining and satisfying read. I enjoyed the two main characters’ relationship, but felt a bit too much time was spent on the dynamics of setting up home together. I loved the magical world building including the dragons, griffins and unicorns. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
I really loved this foray for Laura Purcell into YA fiction. It has all the trademarks of her excellent work especially the gothic setting and atmosphI really loved this foray for Laura Purcell into YA fiction. It has all the trademarks of her excellent work especially the gothic setting and atmosphere. Laura Purcell is one of my go-to authors. Excellent stuff! Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
This was fascinating. In terms of personal enjoyment I would probably score it 3 stars but that’s because I’m a complete science ignoramus plus somethThis was fascinating. In terms of personal enjoyment I would probably score it 3 stars but that’s because I’m a complete science ignoramus plus something in my brain just turns off if the science gets too much. I love this author and luckily he writes excellent fantasy too so I’m not short of material! Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book....more
This book was a fun experience although it seems to be written for a very young audience. The descriptions of New Orleans in the nineties was fun and This book was a fun experience although it seems to be written for a very young audience. The descriptions of New Orleans in the nineties was fun and the pop and film culture were a trip down memory lane. Overall I don’t think I was the ideal readership for this story. Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book....more
4.5 rounded up to 5. The score is high because as well as being an interesting plot, we see the personal and professional development of Aldo in a way4.5 rounded up to 5. The score is high because as well as being an interesting plot, we see the personal and professional development of Aldo in a way which promises a new direction for the series from now on. I don’t want to say much more to avoid spoilers but if you’ve enjoyed the series so far, read on! Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book....more
Absolutely brilliant! I loved this dystopian story where those with songlight are ‘unhuman’ and dehumanised in the worst possible way, once caught. WhAbsolutely brilliant! I loved this dystopian story where those with songlight are ‘unhuman’ and dehumanised in the worst possible way, once caught. Where propaganda maintains a war, the people unaware of the State’s true agenda. Many of the tropes you’d expect to find are here, so in that sense, nothing original, but it’s done really well, which makes all the difference. I enjoyed all the characters, evil ones too! The rest of this series is going on my auto-buy list. Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book....more
I found this dark and compelling, original and surprising. Some reviewers have said they enjoyed this less than the first, but I disagree: it felt likI found this dark and compelling, original and surprising. Some reviewers have said they enjoyed this less than the first, but I disagree: it felt like a direct continuation and pretty seamless. I did reread the first in series again before reading this though. What I like about this series is I find it unpredictable and I find the magic system very interesting and unique. Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book....more
I thoroughly enjoyed this shift in genre by K J Charles. I’ve read several of their fantasy books and enjoyed them all but this worked really well. I I thoroughly enjoyed this shift in genre by K J Charles. I’ve read several of their fantasy books and enjoyed them all but this worked really well. I read it almost one sitting. I didn’t really find the characters terribly compelling but all in all I think the author should give us more! Many thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this book....more
This didn’t really do it for me. The voice of the main character was annoying and so I kept getting thrown from the story. I think though that many BrThis didn’t really do it for me. The voice of the main character was annoying and so I kept getting thrown from the story. I think though that many Brent Weeks fans will be happy with this though so don’t take my word for it! Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
Phenomenal, raw and real. This is NOT a marmite book, but it may be a marmite scenario. I definitely came down on one side as to who was right or wronPhenomenal, raw and real. This is NOT a marmite book, but it may be a marmite scenario. I definitely came down on one side as to who was right or wrong. But I’m not telling you. Go read it yourself! Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
Fantastic! This was just what I hoped for in a continuation of the series. I loved that Eleanor really took centre stage and showed what a brave and rFantastic! This was just what I hoped for in a continuation of the series. I loved that Eleanor really took centre stage and showed what a brave and resourceful character she was. Can’t wait for the next one. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
I enjoyed this story set in the late 1990s and then twenty years later. The characters were relatable and the momentum of the story carried me along. I enjoyed this story set in the late 1990s and then twenty years later. The characters were relatable and the momentum of the story carried me along. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
Loading...
