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My August reading wrap-up is here! Four books finished, including Somewhere Beyond the Sea, Vicious, Hera and Vengeful, taking me to 46 of 52 books for 2026. Plus, a look at what I’m currently reading, my September hopefuls and the library books I really need to finish. 📚
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Victorious brings V.E. Schwab’s Villains series to a chaotic and satisfying conclusion. I loved returning to this world, seeing old and new characters collide, and watching everything finally come together — although the ending felt a little rushed, and the proofreading issues were hard to ignore. Despite that, saying goodbye to this series was considerably…
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It feels like forever since I’ve given a book five stars, but Jennifer Saint’s This Immortal Heart was more than deserving. A beautifully written Greek mythology retelling exploring Aphrodite and Ares’ legendary love affair, this was the immersive, emotional read I needed to pull me out of my reading slump.
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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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After a slightly feral festive season, I’m easing back into blogging with some very exciting February book club news. Paper + Word have announced their next read, Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill — an epic fantasy I probably would’ve got to eventually… just not until about 2036.
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A slow reading month, a chaotic life month — classic me. December’s finally here, the tree is up (thanks to my daughter and her 300-bauble attack), and I’m easing back into blogging with a dark festive retelling and some exciting plans for the Christmas break.
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October reading recap! 6 books, 2,247 pages, 1 DNF, 5 ARCs cleared, plus my fave of the month — The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow.
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Fell off a book series and don’t know how to get back in? Here’s my guide on picking up *Throne of Glass* after a break, including recaps, re-reading tips, and why sometimes just diving into the next book works perfectly.
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A beautifully gothic world where necromancy rules and love defies decay — Flesh & Bone by H. R. Leigh is atmospheric, haunting, and heartbreakingly descriptive. I adored the concept and the aesthetic, but got a little lost in all the lush prose. Stunning worldbuilding, but a story that left me craving a tighter pace and…
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Get into the Halloween spirit with this spooky-themed book giveaway! Win a Beetlejuice book protector, Freddy Krueger candle, and a horror-themed scrunchie. Open worldwide until 29th October