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Review: Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
Fantasy ► June 16, 2021

Review: Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

Favourite. This book has worked its way up onto one of my favourites of the year. A mind-blowing fairytale which will swoop you into its magical world on origami wings.

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Review: The Stranding by Kate Sawyer
Thriller ► June 12, 2021

Review: The Stranding by Kate Sawyer

This is a beautiful wee book that shows us just how resilient we can be and that we should never, ever settle with someone just because you feel you should. Go save the whales.

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Review: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
Fiction ► June 2, 2021

Review: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris

A wee glimpse into the world of Black people in the publishing industry. A toe-dip into the thriller world.

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Review: All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O’Donoghue
Fantasy ► May 22, 2021

Review: All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O’Donoghue

Horrifically accurate tarot card readings? Sign me up, pronto.

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Review: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Fiction ► May 17, 2021

Review: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

A good wee book for anyone who likes 80s fiction, wildly flawed families and sobbing despair.

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Review: In the Ravenous Dark by A.M. Strickland
Fantasy ► May 6, 2021

Review: In the Ravenous Dark by A.M. Strickland

A pansexual main with a lesbian princess and a non-binary bestie ready to take down the damn system

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Review: Circus of Wonders by Elizabeth Macneal
Fiction ► May 2, 2021

Review: Circus of Wonders by Elizabeth Macneal

This is a beautiful story that springs from a life of solitude and rejection to fame and success. From back-turning family to acceptance. I'm going to shout about it to anyone who'll listen.

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Review: Body of Stars by Laura Maylene Walter
Fantasy ► May 1, 2021

Review: Body of Stars by Laura Maylene Walter

Grab this if you're looking for a dystopian female adventure that cuts close to the bone and has The Handmaid's Tale vibes about it. Shines a light on our world and its stance on gender violence.

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Review: Cunning Women by Elizabeth Lee
Fiction ► April 28, 2021

Review: Cunning Women by Elizabeth Lee

This book is an AWESOME story but my attention? Wandered off into the damn hills. Slow-burner who love witches will be all over this.

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Review: The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni
Fantasy ► April 13, 2021

Review: The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni

Fuck me sideways - THIS IS A BOOK YOU NEED TO READ. My emotions, my heart, my MIND all left scrambled whilst I lie in the dark trying to contemplate what just happened. I am a mess ★★★★★

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