'These Rebel Waves' by Sara Raasch Synopsis: Adeluna is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Argrid, a country ruled by religion. When an Argridian delegate vanishes during peace talks with Grace Loray’s new Council, Argrid demands brutal justice—but Lu suspects something more dangerous is at work. … Continue reading These Rebel Waves…
'Kingdom of Ash' by Sarah J. Maas is a bittersweet conclusion. Synopsis: Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. With their Queen captured, Aedion and Lysandra remain the last line of defence to protect Terrasen from utter destruction. Yet they … Continue reading Kingdom of Ash…
'Time's Convert' by Deborah Harkness was like coming home. Synopsis: This is the first novel outside of Deb's famous All Souls Trilogy and it tells two stories that intertwine: we learn of Marcus's rebirth over 250 years ago and of Phoebe's rebirth in modern day. As well as these two storylines, we also got to see how … Continue reading Time’s Convert…
'Dreams of Gods and Monsters' by Laini Taylor was a great ending. Synopsis: With Ziri in the White Wolf's body, and Akiva having gathered the Misbegotten together, the proposed union between these enemies is underway. However, both sides have reason to hate the other and it is a tumultuous ceasefire. Whilst they get to grips with … Continue reading Dreams of Gods and Monsters…
'The Lost Witch' by Melvin Burgess was a let down. Synopsis: After an eventful night on the moors with her family, Bea is able to see and hear things that no one else can. Soon a girl starts talking to her, telling her she is special; Bea is a witch. Not only that, she's in … Continue reading The Lost Witch…
'War Storm' by Victoria Aveyard was a fitting end. Synopsis: Mare is sticking with the Scarlet Guard and keeping the vision of an equal future in the forefront of her mind. However, an equal future isn't what everyone wants and walking the line between the two is proving difficult for some. War is very much … Continue reading War Storm…
'King's Cage' by Victoria Aveyard was a delight. Synopsis: Mare is now Maven's pet: under constant guard and in chains that smother her lightning. No one knows her fate, not even Maven and it tests everyone's tolerance. The imprisonment hits Mare hard and the fact that no one is able to rescue her does too. … Continue reading King’s Cage…
'The Smoke Thieves' by Sally Green is engaging. Synopsis: A downtrodden princess is to marry a prince but her heart belongs to another. An honourable soldier guards a princess as if she is his heart. A hunter is tasked with finding a valuable that was stolen. A traitor trades slavery for vengeance by deceiving a bastard … Continue reading The Smoke Thieves…
'Days of Blood and Starlight' by Laini Taylor definitely had blood, and maybe a smidge of starlight. Synopsis: Upon arriving in Eretz, Karou finds herself helping the White Wolf, Thiago, the same chimaera who executed her before. Now, with the common goal to see the end of the angels reign, they form a tremulous alliance. Akiva, … Continue reading Days of Blood and Starlight…
'The Novice' by Taran Matharu was alright, nothing more. Synopsis: Fletcher is given the diary of a dead summoner by a passing soldier and that night he decides to try out an old ritual from the book. He accidentally summons a demon from the ether who helps him to escape the clutches of his rival. … Continue reading The Novice…
