The Exploration and Exploitation of Words
In K Thomas’, Not Right Now, Senlis was a Nephilim, it was normal for her to be beyond empathic, she absorbed emotions and energy from people, but she couldn’t control it, nor could she remember the past that should have come to her so easily. In her dreams, or sometimes even when awake, visions of... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Her destiny. His revenge. In an empire on the brink of war . . . Ahn is no one, with no past and no family. Altan is a lost heir, his future stolen away as a child. When they meet, Altan sees in Ahn a path to reclaiming the throne. Ahn sees a way... Continue Reading →
“The ending doesn’t matter. What matters is how we get there. To face what’s ahead with as much dignity as we can muster and make the most of the time we have left.” The Witch’s Heart Be still, my heart. The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec is stunning! I could have read it in a... Continue Reading →
In the mystical realm of Jyndari, a relationship blossoms between two unsuspecting yet kindred souls.Ayla, a Light-loving Guardian of Childfey, hides more than a few secrets-ones which isolate and set her apart from the rest. Yet Ayla’s veiled confidences entice one who lurks in the shadows. Silent and watchful, this dangerous presence knows all too…Book... Continue Reading →
It’s Monday! What are you Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn from Book Date, a place to share and discuss what we’ve read in the past week and what we’re in the middle of or are planning to read this week. What I read / listened to last week: Retribution (DCI Jane Birchfield #3) […]It’s... Continue Reading →
Blog tour Bloodstone I’m pleased to announce that my YA fantasy is on tour with Henry Roi PR from 24th to 27th November. If you are interested in joining the tour the link is below: https://henryroipr.com/bloodstone Bloodstone (The Curse of Time Series – Book 1) By M.J. Mallon November 24 – 27 Purchase link: https://bookgoodies.com/a/B097QZBKNY Genre: YA […]News... Continue Reading →
Title: Labyrinths of Time (Song of Ancients Book II) Author: Jonathan Michael Erickson Genre: Science Fiction The second installment in the Song of Ancients series, Labyrinths of Time, continues Anka Aelgon’s journey as a relic carrier. Waking up in an unfamiliar place, Anka realizes she’s jumped back in time. As desperation and illumination […]Labyrinths of... Continue Reading →
Delighted to share my review of the recent poetry collection, Behind Closed Doors by Robbie Cheadle. About the collection What goes on behind closed doors: in the boardroom, after death, in the home, during lockdown, and in nature? This collection of poems, ranging from rhyming verse to twisted nursery rhymes, captures the emotions and thoughts […]Smorgasbord... Continue Reading →
StoryGraph Saturday is a weekly thing where I randomly choose a book from my To Read pile on StoryGraph and show it off to both remind myself that it’s there and to show it to you in case you might find it interesting, too. Celtic Myth in Contemporary Children’s Fantasy: Idealization, Identity, Ideologyby Dimitra FimiNonfiction305 […]StoryGraph... Continue Reading →
Title: Instructions for DancingAuthor: Nicola YoonPublisher: Delacorte PressPublication date: June 3, 2021Length: 304 pagesGenre: Young adultSource: PurchasedRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.5 out of 5. In this romantic page-turner from the author of Everything, Everything and The Sun is Also a Star, Evie has the power to see other people’s romantic fates–what will happen when she finally […]Book... Continue Reading →
Word Mongery and Musings 