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The blurb A standalone novel following young warrior Galva dom Braga on her journey from untested academy swordswoman to feared and bloodied veteran knight, set during the war-torn, goblin-infested years just before The Blacktongue Thief. The goblins have killed all of our horses and most of our men. They have enslaved our cities, burned ourContinue reading “The Daughters’ War by Christopher Buehlman – spoiler free review”

Some of you might not know that I am now a full-time writer. Well… I am. I left my job at the end of December 2022. It was a hard decision. I liked my job, loved my colleagues. It paid well. I had written two full novels, a novella, and started the third book inContinue reading “My first year as a full-time writer – reflections”

Hi everyone So another year has ended! I cannot believe it. In 2023 I managed to read 32 books. Some of them were simply amazing – so it’s going to be difficult year to surpass. December reads were The Book of Love by Kelly Link and The Daughter’s War by Christopher Buehlman- both of whichContinue reading “TBR for 2024”

The blurb Supernatural beings and chaos descend on the small seaside town of Lovesend, Massachusetts, in the wake of the unexpected return of three missing teenagers. Laura, Daniel and Mo disappeared without trace a year ago. They have long been presumed dead. Which they were. But now they are not. And it is up toContinue reading “The Book of Love”

The blurb When her beloved daughter Kore vanishes, Demeter is distraught. Suspecting betrayal and mistrusting of her family, she searches across the world, unable to come to terms with such a loss. But Demeter is one of the original goddesses of Mount Olympus, and a force not to be underestimated. She is determined that sheContinue reading “Winter Harvest by Ioanna Papadopoulou – spoiler free book review”

Hello everyone, I’ve got an author interview for you today. This time I was able to chat to Ioanna Papadopoulou. She is the author of Winter Harvest, a mythological retelling about the Greek goddess, Demeter. I’m nearly finished this novel and found it very compelling and beautifully written. I also enjoyed the story being toldContinue reading “Author interview – Ioanna Papadopoulou”

The blurb The third novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire. Hadrian and his Red Company have been serving the Empire in military engagements against the Cielcin, the vicious alien civilisation bent onContinue reading “Demon in White by Christopher Ruocchio – book review”

The blurb The war is over but peace can be hell. Demons continue to burn farmlands, violent mercenaries roam the wilds and a plague is spreading. The country of Eidyn is on its knees. In a society that fears and shuns him, Aranok is the first mage to be named king’s envoy. And his latestContinue reading “The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson – book review”

The blurb Ours is a land of many gods, and we are a people with the ability to pick the worst of them. Cahan du Nahare is known as the forester – a humble man who can nonetheless navigate the dangerous Deepforest like no-one else. But once he was more. Once he was a warrior.Continue reading “Gods of the Wyrdwood by RJ Barker – book review”