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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 clever blend of fact and fiction, Elizabeth & Marilyn explores the private similarities between two iconic women. Thoughtful, engaging, and surprisingly emotional, this was the perfect palate cleanser read.
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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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When an author reached out and offered me a historical mystery set in 17th-century London, it didn’t take much convincing. As someone who loves the gritty details of history and the stories hidden within it, Rags of Time immediately caught my attention. With vivid historical atmosphere, a gripping mystery, and a twist I genuinely didn’t…
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A feminist Medusa retelling should have been an automatic five-star read for me — instead Stone Blind left me weirdly unmoved. Between the distant audiobook narration, the endless rotating perspectives, and the fact that Medusa feels like a guest star in her own story, this was one myth retelling that never quite turned me to…
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I finished Insatiable out of spite, not enjoyment. Overstuffed, repetitive, and poorly executed, this dark romance tries to shock at every turn — but fails to deliver anything worthwhile. Viral ≠ good
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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 dark and atmospheric story with an intriguing premise, but the slow pacing, confusing flashbacks, and unrelatable characters made it difficult for me to fully connect with the story.
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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 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.