It's the most perfect cosy and relatable book. I throughly enjoyed this from start to finish, for a debut the level of detail from the characters to tIt's the most perfect cosy and relatable book. I throughly enjoyed this from start to finish, for a debut the level of detail from the characters to the scenery were perfect. Looking forward to reading more from this author....more
Literally one of my favourite books I've ever read in my life. What an absolute whirlwind. I am so proud of you Olivia, my second book I have read of Literally one of my favourite books I've ever read in my life. What an absolute whirlwind. I am so proud of you Olivia, my second book I have read of yours, and you DO NOT disappoint. Full review on my website www.whataimeereads.net...more
I'm bloody loving these novellas/novelettes lately. This one was particularly a brilliant read.
Hooked literally from the very beginning. Imagine openI'm bloody loving these novellas/novelettes lately. This one was particularly a brilliant read.
Hooked literally from the very beginning. Imagine opening the first page and seeing this...
Being one-half of a twin has been the best thing to ever happen to me. Mind you, it will also be the worst. On February 28th —in two days from now–– Tom and I will both be lying on the floor. Dead. See ya later! Happy fuckin’ birthday.
I cried, I had my jaw open, I was scared, excited... the lot. I had every emotion in the book through all of this and could nWhat an incredible novel.
I cried, I had my jaw open, I was scared, excited... the lot. I had every emotion in the book through all of this and could not put it down.
It had a fantastic equal mix of character development and plot, and the scientific evidence in here was mindblowing. After experiencing tonic clonic seizures myself, and being diagnosed with epilepsy, I can resonate so well with each feeling that the MC goes through, and the narrative was perfect at reeling the readers into an emotional, fast-paced storyline. There are aspects of religious exploration and vulnerability if practised incorrectly, which I thought was unique.
What is real? What is the world if we are seeing what we are supposed to see, not imagine? Waking up and thinking everything was normal, then all of a sudden, chucked into an unknown dead man's wasteland? Questioning your own sanity and understanding that time is different when you are in 'The Stillness'
Have you ever wondered what happened when you're unconscious? When you're in a coma? You'll be questioning your own existence after reading this. Trust me ...more
First of all, thank you so much N.J Alexander for gifting me a copy of this book. I knew from the minute I saw it on Twitter/Instagram that it would bFirst of all, thank you so much N.J Alexander for gifting me a copy of this book. I knew from the minute I saw it on Twitter/Instagram that it would be good, especially the cover, it drew me in straight away. We all know how important a cover is right? How gorgeous!
If I'm being completely transparent here, I had to take a triple look into the fact that this book was actually a debut? I refuse to believe a book THIS good would be an author's first, but here I am, mistaken...and incredibly impressed. If you are new to the fantasy genre I think as a complete beginner some may feel overwhelmed at the world-building, some of the names and various aspects of a fantasy in general can be hard to grasp and some, may avoid it completely. But this author managed to make this complex book, with phenomenal world-building flow perfectly even for the readers that have never dabbled into the fantasy fiction world. My impression from this novel is that the author must have planned each and every little detail for at least ten years to produce something like this, maybe mind maps of each character, strict planning? I guess I won't find out till I interview him, but I am seriously wondering how a normal person could pull of something so magical.
Character development is a huge thing to me, in reality, a story isn't a story without people. Alexander incorporated each individual perfectly, without the need of excess filler characters to spread the book out a little bit. Throughout the whole text, we learnt each one's back stories, their goals, their flaws, their growth as a person and their deepest desires, and by the end of the book I was actually really sad to let them go, they were that realistic that they felt like my friends... I'm so glad the author is making a sequel because I would be the first to snatch it up. We have Zercien, a normal day-to-day schoolteacher, thrown into a huge adventure and a mystery that seems otherworldly to others, once a nerd and then possessed by an ancient ghost which makes him overall kickass. You can see him fight for his own mental state, at which times are funny, but other times you are screaming at the page for a certain thing to happen. (Again no spoilers) His partner Saena, their life together and all of their friends including Euvard (he was a lovable character) and Lloyd, my absolute favourite, at no point was he a protagonist but he was such an important part of the story, and the most mysterious. I'd love to see what happens to him in the next book.
We have armies, we have ghostly beings, helldregs, dragons, the boil-faced-man (I loved it when he came on the scene, he was so creepy it was almost addictive) and so much more that if I typed it I would spoil the whole thing. So let's stop there?
Have you ever read a book where the MC was possessed by an ancient warrior? Seriously, if you have let me know because I certainly haven't. The plot was very unique and reminded me of each fairytale or childhood adventure you dreamt of as a child but a little darker and a bit more addictive.
Zercien bent down and placed his hand on the back of her head, bringing her lips to his, and they kissed like they'd never meet again.
The novel made me gasp, cry, throw the book in anger. Every single emotion was let out while reading, and if that doesn't happen surely something isn't right? I couldn't put it down. I'm a terrible reader sometimes because I like to think I'd know what would happen next, and at times in this book I was SO SURE of it, and turned the page and another twist smashed me right in the face and sat me back down to shut up. The novel started off as a slow burn, but it was important for the story to be able to portray the way it did, and I'm so glad for it because once everything came into one you were lead on an experience you would never forget.
Overall, this was a great book and a thrilling read.
Check out the blurb, because this is a fantasy book you do not want to miss out on....more
Thank you to the wonderful @rachel_l_tilley who gifted me a copy of her book in exchange for an honest review.
This is the second book I've read from Thank you to the wonderful @rachel_l_tilley who gifted me a copy of her book in exchange for an honest review.
This is the second book I've read from this author, a standalone which didn't disappoint. A lovely dystopian fantasy.
We follow Adria, who was an orphan who was placed within Ember House whose job it was to provide trips up to the mountain with food, clothes, and various necessities to the unknown locked inside. Until she releases him... was this a smart move? Time will tell.
I loved the poetic prose of this book, the POVs, and the internal thoughts from Varick himself. The theme of greed and power were obvious in the narrative, and what I thought would be an enemies to lovers trope...or was it?
We follow her fight and willpower to make the world a better place, decisions that had to come from strength and power that she did not hold. Within her new role, she finds herself thrown into the world of magic, a heavy responsibility she finds herself in. This was a very different YA fantasy book, with a unique storyline and not the usual tropes you'd see in a typical one.
I enjoyed the twists and the turns and the journey they both undertook to get to the bottom of all the unknown questions bubbling within the reader.
The world building in this book is another level. The amount of detail is incredible, which you can obviouslTW* Child abuse, child loss & stillbirth.
The world building in this book is another level. The amount of detail is incredible, which you can obviously tell Scott made an outstanding effort to plan this to the best it could be. The pacing and the climax all the way through were perfect. Nothing was rushed or spared.
For a debut novel and an epic fantasy, it's nothing short of brilliant, and that's possibly an understatement. It's a completely unique plot that I haven't seen similar to, which is one of my favourite aspects. ...more
This book was hilarious, and I definitely wasn't expecting it to be at all, the perfect sense of humour that had me giggling like a schoolchild. Set iThis book was hilarious, and I definitely wasn't expecting it to be at all, the perfect sense of humour that had me giggling like a schoolchild. Set in Stratford-upon-Avon with the most perfect imagery and setting. It was a joy to read about a place so local to me.
Crime, Shakespeare, dark humour, 1970's police banter...what more could you ask for in a book? After studying a level of English literature in college, I loved the hamlet retelling through a unique plot. It was definitely the icing on the cake for a perfect book ...more
It's my turn on the blog tour for this novel today by @alexpriorauthor. It was the perfect YA adventure sci-fi but suitable for all ages. Sci-fi made It's my turn on the blog tour for this novel today by @alexpriorauthor. It was the perfect YA adventure sci-fi but suitable for all ages. Sci-fi made easy...more
First of all, happy publication day to the wonderful lady who is @livvieharts and a huge thank you for gifting me an ARC of this book.
The first thingFirst of all, happy publication day to the wonderful lady who is @livvieharts and a huge thank you for gifting me an ARC of this book.
The first thing that drew me in was the cover. Excuse me? How gorgeous is that?
What I expected was a romcom. What I got was absolute tears! Lily has been single for a while after being treated terribly in a past relationship, she has her best friends Cassie and Luke and a great job, until Cassie sets her up on a blind date and meets Zack. This book was packed with humour and times I sniggered into the pages and had a few weird looks, but you know me, I don't care ...more
What a ride! An epic hide and seek chase mixed with lord of the rings, a battle of kingdoms and greed chasing the RubThe Demon's Tear by @RobSanders56
What a ride! An epic hide and seek chase mixed with lord of the rings, a battle of kingdoms and greed chasing the Ruby, that if anyone touches it...dies. incredible.
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