Deborah Harkness returns with The Black Bird Oracle, the fifth entry in the All Souls universe. While the first trilogy gave us magic, history, and an unforgettable romance, this new installment tries to push the story forward by digging deeper into Diana Bishop’s family and her dark magical heritage. But does this latest chapter justify extending the series, or does it feel like setup for something bigger?
The Amateur trades explosions for quiet intensity, exploring one man’s quest for justice against a backdrop of cryptography and fate. With a surprising twist in its penultimate chapter, Littell’s story will keep you guessing until the very end.
This novel isn't just a piece of historical fiction, it's an epic journey into the heart of 17th-century Japan through the eyes of an English navigator. We experience cultural clashes, political intrigue, and personal transformation in a way that's both educational and profoundly entertaining. Clavell's storytelling not only captivates but educates, making "Shogun" a must-read for anyone fascinated by the power of history and the human spirit.
In the coming weeks, I will be reviewing each entry of this book series by J.A. Rock & Lisa Henry. It's been a while since I've read anything they've written so I'm excited to dive into this series. I remember enjoying the Prescott College series even if I have yet to review these. As for … Continue reading The Lords Of Bucknall Club By J.A. Rock & Lisa Henry | Audiobooks
A former warrior now turned monk, tells the story of how Arthur became the lord of war despite the illegitimacy of his throne.
A former warrior now turned monk, tells the story of how Arthur became the lord of war despite the illegitimacy of his throne.
From the author of the extraordinary Vampire Chronicles comes a huge, hypnotic novel of witchcraft and the occult through four centuries.Demonstrating, once again, her gift for spellbinding storytelling and the creation of legend, Anne Rice makes real for us a great dynasty of witches—a family given to poetry and to incest, to murder and to … Continue reading The Witching Hour (Lives of the Mayfair Witches #1) by Anne Rice | Book Review
Title: The Lost DaughterAuthor: Elena FerranteGenre(s): Contemporary, Cultural, Literary FictionPage count: 140 pagesPublished: 01 March 2008 My review | Book | Audiobook Title: Station ElevenAuthor: Emily St. John MandelGenre(s): Post Apocalyptic, Fiction, DystopiaPage count: 333 pagesPublished: 09 September 2014 My review | Book | Audiobook Title: Killing FloorSeries: Jack Reacher 1Author: Lee ChildGenre(s): Fiction, Thriller, … Continue reading December readings | Personal Development, Dystopia, Thrillers & Smut
For seventeen-year-old Fable, the daughter of the most powerful trader in the Narrows, the sea is the only home she has ever known. It’s been four years since the night she watched her mother drown during an unforgiving storm. The next day her father abandoned her on a legendary island filled with thieves and little … Continue reading Book Review: Fable by Adrienne Young
The Sea (The Knight and the Necromancer #3) by A.H. Lee published 23 March 2020Sairis has known all his life that knights are not his friends…until the last few weeks, when he somehow forgot, and tumbled into bed with one. He told Roland to leave, hurt him badly, used as many cruel words as possible. … Continue reading The Sea (The Knight and the Necromancer #3) by A.H. Lee | Book Review
Worn Out Spines 