The Dragon Republic is the second book in The Poppy War series written by R.F. Kuang. The first book was a huge success in the fantasy community with the Asian-inspired fantasy setting really drawing fans into some unique and fun. But does the sequel live up to the original? Please […]
Category: Fantasy
Book review: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
You may well have heard of the very successful TV series The Handmaid’s Tale but did you know it’s based on a very successful book by the same name, written by Margaret Atwood? Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means if you choose to purchase The Handmaid’s […]
Book review: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Piranesi is a fantasy book that has you guessing throughout. Piranesi, though he’s sure that’s not his name, lives in a large house with many corridors and rooms with walls lined with thousands of statues. There is only one other person in this house: The Other. Please note that this […]
Book review: Animal Farm by George Orwell
George Orwell is a name that needs no introduction if you’re a fan of literature and Animal Farm is one of, if not his most, famous books. Animal Farm centres around animals rebelling against humans on a farm and rising up as part of a revolution. Please note that this […]
Book review: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter is the biggest-selling book series of all time. The books have gone on to produce one of the biggest movie series of all time. If you haven’t heard of Harry Potter, you’ve surely been living under a rock? But is the first book The Philosopher’s Stone actually any […]
Book Review: The Fellowship of The Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Hands up if you’ve never heard of The Lord of the Rings. OK, anybody who put their hands up, keep reading as you’re in for a treat. Anybody who didn’t put their hands up, also keep reading as you’re the only normal people here!! The Fellowship of The Ring is […]
Book Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
The premise behind The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab had me hooked. A woman makes a deal with an evil god to essentially live forever. But one day a man comes along and changes the three hundred years of life she’s lived forever. Please note that this […]
Book Review: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
You can’t go too far on bookstagram without The Song of Achilles being recommended to you. In Madeline Miller’s debut novel, she focuses on the story of Achilles and Patroclus as they grow from boys to men and the different directions life takes them despite their love for one another. […]
Book Review: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson is one of my favourite authors and many say that The Final Empire is the perfect entry point into his books. So of course I had to pick it up and find out what all the hype’s about. Please note that this article contains affiliate links. This means […]
Book Review: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
When you look at other series out there that die-hard fans would say comes anywhere near to Harry Potter, the Percy Jackson series will feature on a lot of people’s lists. It’s got the young cast, the great friendships and the magical elements. But how good actually is Percy Jackson […]