Exploring the intersection of literature, lifestyle, and the magic found within the pages of our favorite stories.
Book Review A Gentleman in Moscow | Amor Towles Introduction When I picked up A Gentleman in Moscow from my favourite local charity shop months ago, I had no special plan to read it soon. I simply needed a new audiobook and did not want to search endlessly. It felt like a good option at […]
Book Review Come As You Are (Emily Nagoski) Introduction I first saw a bookstagrammer talking about Come As You Are and saying it completely changed her life. That made me curious right away. I wanted to know what made this book so special. Overall, written by Emily Nagoski, the book talks about sex science in […]
Book Review The Frozen River | Ariel Lawhon Introduction & First Impressions From the first page, The Frozen River pulled me into the 1700s. The cold winter, the snow-covered land, and the small Maine town felt real. The story stood out because of its strong midwife main character. Additionally, she is inspired by a real […]
Book Review American Dirt | Jeanine Cummins Introduction I first came across American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins when I noticed it featured on the best-sellers lists. With a gift voucher in hand at my local Jarrold, I couldn’t resist picking it up from a table marked buy one, get one half-price. That small moment led […]
Book Review Dark Matter | Blake Crouch Introduction & Initial Impressions From the very first page, Dark Matter throws you into a world of infinite realities where observing every possible version of yourself makes you wonder what take on life you would choose. The hype around Blake Crouch is real (perfect place to add your […]
Book Review The Blade Itself | Joe Abercrombie Introduction & Background When Joe Abercrombie first published The Blade Itself, it became the beginning of The First Law trilogy. I still remember reading about how every literary agent he approached rejected him again and again before he finally found support at Gollancz. That struggle impressed me. […]
Book Review The Lies of Locke Lamora | Scott Lynch Introduction The Lies of Locke Lamora stayed on my virtual and physical shelves for many years. It was always sitting on my long TBR. In fact, whenever people talk about fantasy, this book often shows up in conversations about the best fantasy books. It continues […]
Book Review A Game of Thrones | George R.R. Martin Introduction of A Game of Thrones A Game of Thrones has been one of my favorite fantasy stories for years, and the focus keyword fits naturally here within the first lines. However, I first discovered the HBO show before reading George R.R. Martin’s amazing writing, […]
Book Review Metro 2033 | Dmitry Glukhovsky Introduction Metro 2033 was the first translated novel I ever picked up, and it quickly became one of my favorites. Some readers say the translation feels uneven in a few places. Still, I enjoyed how the author mixes horror, action and deep philosophy into one story. The book […]
Book Review The Book of Azrael | Amber V. Nicole Introduction & First Impressions From the very first page of The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole, I thought the hero would be the main attraction. However, the story surprised me. The villain, and especially the sharp and layered villainess, stood out more than […]