A Darkness of Dragons (Songs of Magic #1) by S.A. Patrick

This is a very promising first book in a series for children, maybe one of the better ones I have tried in the last few years. I could appreciate it as an adult and also felt that the pieces would work well for children as well.The story leans a lot on the lore of the…

A Radical Act of Free Magic (The Shadow Histories #2) by H.G. Parry

I have quite a few pending reviews to round off the year before my end of year lists. But I just put this book down and was shocked at the lack of buzz on Goodreads for it. Especially since the Goodreads Choice awards first round came up, and this was not even on it (Mostly…

The Fifth Elephant (Discworld #24) by Terry Pratchett

When talking about a Terry Pratchett book, it would not do to go by the standard route. I have read quite a few in my pre-blog times, and then there was a lull for a while. I am working my way through the books again as and when I get the opportunity.There is a running…

Wish You Weren’t Here (The Rooks #1) by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch

I have read a whole other series by the author and loved the approach to describing characters and relationships, and with that background, I must say that this is another intriguing start.I did not look at the blurb just before I started reading and first encountered a family cooped up in a car, the physical…

Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura

My interest in writing reviews is waning again, mostly because I do not actually sit in front of the computer. Once I start typing, the clickety-clack of the keyboard I have gives me the push to want to write something unique and entertaining (Is this just me? or do you feel annoyed by the noise?).…

Glass Coffin (Darkwood #3) by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch

I have read and reviewed #1, #2 before on the blog. If you see my reviews for the previous two instalments of this series, you will get an idea as to why I was surprised by the ending(s) provided in this one. For a fairytale retelling that could not be any quirkier, it had a…

Son of the Storm (The Nameless Republic #1) by Suyi Davies Okungbowa

If I have changed anything about my reading style in the last few years ( and I have changed a lot of things), I have tried more different types of fantasy fiction written by people from all over the world.This book depicts a very intricate political system that limits certain sections of society and uses…

Monkey Around by Jadie Jang

After reading the blurb, one might have an anticipation of what the book could be like. Despite that thought process, I highly doubt many people can truly guess its contents.I must admit that at the time of writing this review, there is no one else who rated the book the way I did, at least…