Black River Orchard has become one of my favourite of Wendig’s books. I love apples! My relatives called me an apple snob, and compared to them I guess to them I am. They are happy with Granny Smith and Delicious apples. Me, I am all about trying any new apple that comes into the grocery, […]
Welcome back to our ‘Hidden Gems’ series, where we shine a light on extraordinary books that deserve more attention. Today, we’re exploring the chilling and captivating world of Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt. Book Details Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt Publication Date: 2016 Genre: Horror, Supernatural Thriller Book Summary In Hex, the quaint town of […]
Gruffudd ap Llywelyn by KR Hebdige is a novel of historical fiction centring on 11th century Wales, and the struggle to unite the country into one kingdom, rather than several smaller ones. In total the tale ranges from the 1020s to 1061, following, for the most part, the life of the eponymous Gruffudd. I […]
As the finale to the Chorus of Dragons series, Jen Lyons’ The Discord of Gods wraps up an intriguing and far-reaching plot. Not gonna lie- I adore this series. I had hoped that one of my favourite characters would find a measure of redemption. In fact, I used his name for two characters I created […]
Dragon Bonds by Ava Richardson is the 3rd book in the Return of the Darkening trilogy. The story continues to follow Seb and Thea, who have been chosen by the red dragon Kalax. War is here, and the tensions are wound tight. Some of the dragon stones have been found. But will it be enough? […]
Strange Animals by Tom Jackson Organized by region, Strange Animals by Tom Jackson looks at some of the most unusual critters around the world. From the tuatara to the anteater, readers will be introduced to myriad marvelous faunal facts. Each section has a short written introduction, with the remainder of the chapter being gorgeous photos, with […]
Immersive and occasionally unsettling, The Wych Elm by Tana French is an engrossing exploration into the fracturing of one’s identity amidst an unexpected crisis. The story revolves around Toby, a charismatic young man from Dublin who suffers a debilitating head injury after a brutal home invasion. French pairs this personal jeopardy with the shocking discovery […]
Dragon Legends by Ava Richardson is the 2nd book in the Return of the Darkening series. The story follows Seb and Thea, who have been chosen by the red dragon Kalax. War is coming, and the newest dragonriders have been integrated into the bulk of the warriors. As the true nature of their adversary becomes […]
The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan is a sweeping and ambitious follow-up to The Eye of the World. The novel picks up where the previous book left off, with an even greater sense of urgency and peril. The stakes are higher this time around, as the protagonists find themselves embroiled in a deadly hunt for […]
The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig is a thrilling, yet poignant novel of body horror that explores the effects of trauma and the lengths to which people will go to protect those they love. The story follows Nate, as he returns to his hometown with his wife and son. However, when they arrive, they […]
