I really wasn’t keen on this one… but not sure why! I think I had expectations that The Familiars was going to have elements of magical realism, rather than just being solely historical fiction. I was hoping for a story laced with witchcraft, whereas witchcraft is merely alluded to as a superstition of the time. Continue Reading
Not gonna lie, I was a little disappointed with this one. After reading The Gracekeepers and absolutely loving it, I thought I’d give The Gloaming a try. It had the same nautical, mystical atmosphere, but the plot just didn’t grab me at all. Continue Reading
Vox is a feminist dystopian novel set in modern day USA, where new laws permit women of all ages to only speak 100 words a day. Overall I spent most of the novel feeling a bit underwhelmed, but there was enough suspense to keep me turning the pages. Continue Reading
I do love a cryptic book … but this one was so cryptic, I feel like I may have entirely fabricated the author’s intentions in my mind just to feel like there was a purpose to it all! But in doing that the novel made me really search for the meaning behind it, and there’s nothing I love doing more. Continue Reading
After reading ‘All the Light we Cannot See’, I was intrigued to see what this novel had in store. I can’t say I was particularly impressed, but there were a few things I could appreciate. Continue Reading