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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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I, Medusa by Ayana Gray reimagines the classic Greek myth, giving Medusa a human, nuanced voice beyond the “monster” label. Gripping, emotional, and beautifully paced, this retelling will make you root for Meddy from page one.
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The Bookbinder’s Secret by A.D. Bell pulled me in from the very first page. A peek behind the scenes of a bookbinder’s world, with mystery, romance, and nostalgia—this cosy, cleverly constructed story is a delight, even if I figured out the twist early. A perfect read for book lovers.
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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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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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A legendary lady-knight. A historian caught in time. The Everlasting is a stunning mix of historical fiction, fantasy, and romantasy that will make you laugh, cry, gasp—and never want it to end.
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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 little hello to the finder of my latest BookCrossing release — Local Girl Missing by Claire Douglas, last seen at Bebington Station on the Wirral. One of my favourite local drop spots, and the perfect setting for a twisty seaside thriller to begin its next journey.
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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…