Another amazing reading month! I read even more than May, admittedly there was one book that I really didn't enjoy but the rest were virtually five star reads across the board. I've got a few new favourite books and some new favourite authors now! I'm so sad one of my favourite series has now come to a close. Melinda Salisbury is one of my auto-buy authors. The worlds…
This was honestly just such a beautiful book. From the characters to the world and the writing in general. The Star-Touched Queen is heavily influenced by the Hades and Persephone myth (one of my favourites) blended with Indian folklore and mythology. Magical doesn't even begin to cover it. Maya, our main character, has been an outsider all her life despite being a Princess. Born with a horoscope that…
What a fantastic conclusion to one of my favourite duologies, I'm just sad it's over now. Melinda Salisbury creates absolutely masterful political intrigue. Sorrow isn't your typical sword-wielding, martial arts proficient heroine. Her battles are won with logic and tactics instead which I've found so refreshing. As much as I love a good sword battle it's nice to see a book that favours its characters brains rather than…
Each of the Witchlands novels emphasises the story of a particular character. Truthwitch was Safi, Windwitch was Merik and Bloodwitch was Aeduan. The moment I found out this was to be 'his' story I was so excited. He's always been my favourite character because I feel he's the most complex. He has so many different allegiances to different clans, people and himself. This book really saw him deciding…
Firstly, a huge thank you to Hodder & Stoughton for sending over an ARC. I adored this book. Finale was certainly an apt name for this one. What a book, what an ending. I only hope that there is room for more books in this world if not with these characters. Caraval is a series that draws you in from the first page and doesn't let you go…