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ARC Review: He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

Published on August 28, 2023August 27, 2023 by Celeste10 Comments

Today’s review is about HE WHO DROWNED THE WORLD by Shelley Parker-Chan. It’s the final book in The Radiant King duology. As such, my review contains spoilers for SHE WHO BECAME THE SUN. This is a brilliant and satisfying ending that explores the power of grief and sex as well as identity. It is much darker than the first book and contains elements that some may find triggering.

Author: Shelley Parker-Chan
Series: The Radiant Emperor #2
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Tor Books
Publish Date: August 22, 2023
Print Length: 496

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Book Review: To Wake A Kingdom by Nisha J. Tuli

Published on August 21, 2023August 18, 2023 by Celeste3 Comments

Today’s review is about TO WAKE A KINGDOM by Nisha J. Tuli. It’s a self-published novel that is the first in a series, but also stands alone. TO WAKE A KINGDOM is a retelling of Sleeping Beauty that uses many of the classic fairytale’s elements to create a predictable fantasy romance comfort read.

Author: Nisha J. Tuli
Series: Curse of Thorne, #1
Age Category: New Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publish Date: August 23, 2022
Print Length: 414

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Book Review: Portrait of A Scotsman by Evie Dunmore

Published on August 7, 2023August 6, 2023 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about PORTRAIT OF A SCOTSMAN by Evie Dunmore. It’s a historical romance set in 19th century England and Scotland. It was a time when women’s suffrage started taking the spotlight. Women had few rights and what rights they had essentially became null once married. This book explores autonomy, suffrage, and economic topics which remain relevant today.

Author: Evie Dunmore
Series: A League of Extraordinary Women Book 3
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Berkley
Publish Date: September 7, 2021
Print Length: 432

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ARC Review: The Navigating Fox by Christopher Rowe

Published on July 31, 2023August 2, 2023 by Celeste5 Comments

Today’s review is about THE NAVIGATING FOX by Christopher Rowe. It’s a novella that brings together talking animals and humans in an expedition to the gates of Hell. Set in a North America colonized by pseudo ancient Romans, Rowe smartly incorporates themes such as colonialism and ethnocentrism.

Author: Christoper Rowe
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Tordotcom
Publish Date: September 26, 2023
Print Length: 160

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ARC Review: Forged By Blood by Ehigbor Okosun

Published on July 27, 2023November 27, 2024 by Celeste10 Comments

Today’s review is about FORGED BY BLOOD by Ehigbor Okosun, the first book in a duology inspired by Nigerian mythology. This debut incorporates quite a few themes, including colonialism and racism, balanced with magic and mythical elements.

Author: Ehigbor Okosun
Series: The Tainted Blood Duology, 1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publish Date: August 8, 2023
Print Length: 400

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