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A thoughtful and reflective story about love, regret, and second chances, The Midnight Train shifts the focus from “what if” to “if only,” exploring what it really means to revisit the life you’ve already lived.
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A mixed bag of a reading month with 10 books, a few standout favourites, and a couple of disappointments. From mythology retellings to dark fantasy and ARCs, here’s everything I read in February—plus my stats, current reads, and what’s next on my TBR.
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A strong, classic fantasy start to The Bound and The Broken series, Of Blood and Fire delivers immersive worldbuilding, stunning illustrations, and serious The Lord of the Rings vibes—just don’t expect it to reinvent the genre.
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A dark, intense and dangerously addictive start to Insatiable by Leigh Rivers. With stunning character artwork, a Deftones-fuelled playlist and serious Haunting Adeline vibes, this taboo-leaning dark romance is already pulling me in just 50 pages deep.
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A Shakespeare retelling, a low page count, and high hopes — none of which Vinegar Girl managed to live up to. Despite its short length, the story felt sluggish, the characters forgettable, and the overall experience disappointingly bland.
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A quirky October read with a clever concept and fun nods to classic Gothic characters, but the writing style didn’t work for me. A unique idea that ultimately fell flat — though I may try again next spooky season.
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Your weekly UK fantasy & romantasy roundup is here! From Veronica Roth and Holly Black sequels to debut releases by SenLinYu, these September 19–25 books are dark, magical, and impossible to put down.
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An emotional and unforgettable review of Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. Discover how this powerful historical novel brings Shakespeare’s family to life, explores grief and love, and why it’s a must-read before the movie adaptation.
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Wind, rain, and a spend ban mean one thing: the perfect excuse to stay cosy indoors with blankets, endless tea, and a stack of books. This weekend I’m diving into two exciting ARCs for upcoming blog tours, plus making a final push on the Goodreads Summer Challenge. Here’s what’s on my TBR…