The Rise and Reign of the Mammals by Steve Brusatte | book review

The Rise and Reign of the Mammals by Steve Brusatte book review

You might not think that a humongous book about the evolution of mammals could be your favourite read of the year so far, but I'm here to tell you that it's very possible. I have collected some of my favourite little quotes from the book for you all to enjoy, speckled throughout this review.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson | bookreview

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson book review

This was unexpectedly spectacular?! I had [WRONGLY] assumed this book was cruising purely on baffling TikTok hype, but this is actually exceptional.

Crystal Crowned by Elise Kova | book review

Crystal Crowned by Elise Kova book review

The epic conclusion to the Air Awakens series!

Earth’s End by Elise Kova | book review

Earth's End by Elise Kova book review

Another great instalment to this series - things have only become bigger and more serious (and more exciting!) I think this is also my favourite of the books so far. I really have nothing to complain about for this one.

The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst | book review

The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

Well, Sarah Beth Durst certainly nailed the brief when she said she wanted to write a book that felt like drinking a hot chocolate. This book has to be the definition of cosy fantasy, and I loved every second of it.

Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove | book review

Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove book review

There is nothing more delightful than when an absurd-sounding plot is pulled off magnificently.

Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher | book review

This was absolutely magnificent and has to be one of my favourite reads of the year so far. I wasn't 100% sure what to expect going into this because I thought I'd heard some good and some meh things, but I can confirm that this is all the good things.

When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi | book review

When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi book review

This was as wonderful as it was bizarre. It reads like a collection of short stories, capturing a variety of people's reactions to the moon suddenly turning into 'cheese'. I loved how creative this concept was, and how well Scalzi has managed to pull off the entire thing.

A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen | book review

A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen, 5 out of 5 stars.

This was so much fun! I feel like, before reading, I'd heard so many mixed reviews and went into it with reasonably low expectations. But I thoroughly enjoyed this story.

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros | book review

This was so much better than book two - what a relief!