Let’s see how many books from this haul I’ll actually read this year … and how many more will sneak onto my shelves while I pretend my TBR isn’t already its own piece of furniture. The Silverblood Promise – James Logan Lukan Gardova is a cardsharp, academy dropout, and – thanks to a duel that…
Rivers of London – Ben Aaronovitch (Rivers of London #1)
Plot ★★☆☆☆
Characters ★★★☆☆
World Building ★★★★☆
Atmosphere ★★★★☆
Writing Style ★★★☆☆
7 Best Books of 2024: Stories That Captivated My Heart
As 2024 comes to an end, I find myself looking back on the stories that made this year unforgettable. These books didn’t just entertain me—they challenged me, comforted me, and left me changed. Some took me to places I never imagined, while others made me feel deeply understood. Each one is special in its own…
7 Biggest Book Disappointments of 2024
Not every book can be a winner, and some just didn’t live up to my expectations this year. While I always try to find something positive in each story, these books either frustrated me, left me bored, or just didn’t deliver what I had hoped for. Here are the seven books that left me disappointed…
Crush Your Goodreads Challenge: 10 Short and Gripping Reads
If you’re racing to complete your Goodreads Challenge and need some quick but memorable reads, here’s a list of ten short books that pack a punch in under 300 pages. Each one offers something unique—whether it’s gripping action, emotional depth, or whimsical charm.
Lapvona – Ottessa Moshfegh (Standalone)
Rating
Plot ★★★☆☆
Characters ★★★☆☆
Excitement ★★★☆☆
Atmosphere ★★★★★
Writing Style ★★★★☆
Blood of Heirs – Alicia Wanstall-Burke (The Coraidic Sagas #1)
Rating
Plot ★★★☆☆
Characters ★★★★☆
World Building ★★★☆☆
Atmosphere ★★★★☆
Writing Style ★★★★☆
Lady Macbeth – Ava Reid (Standalone)
“If she were a man, he would not ask her this. For men there is no debt of blood which goes unpaid. If the world tips in another’s favor, it must be made to tip back again. But the world is never in a woman’s favor. She cannot tip the scale. The only choice is:…
Series Review: Empire of the Wolf – Richard Swan
Plot ★★★★☆
Characters ★★★★★
World Building ★★★★★
Atmosphere ★★★★★
Writing Style ★★★★★
A Sorceress Comes to Call – T. Kingfisher (Standalone)
Rating
Plot ★★★★☆
Characters ★★★★★
Excitement ★★★★☆
Atmosphere ★★★★★
Writing Style ★★★★★