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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 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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Daughter of Smoke & Bone is a lyrical, emotionally rich fantasy with vivid characters, stunning world-building, and a story that balances beauty with darkness. As the second Paper + Word Book Club pick, it completely drew me in — slow to start, but impossible to put down once it found its footing.
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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.
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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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Broody, unpredictable, and far from perfect — morally grey characters steal our hearts every time. Here’s why we love them (and why you probably do too).
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Feeling under the weather? Join me as I tackle four current reads, cosy up with comfort books, and survive sick days with tea and banter.
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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.