Heuvelt’s Oracle starts when two students biking their way to school one foggy morning make an incredible discovery. They find the wreck of a ship from the 1700s in the middle of a tulip field. One student- Emma- enters the ship and vanishes. Others follow, before the government steps in and seals the area off. […]
***Trigger warning- abuse, murder, contentious political opinions Dawson’s Guillotine follows fashion designer hopeful Dez, who’s playing would-be beau Patrick Ruskin in order to meet his mother. Marie Caulfield-Ruskin is editor-in-chief of the prestigious Nouveau magazine, and Dez desperately wants an internship. But an invitation to the Island, the ancestral home of Patrick’s family becomes a […]
Welcome to another installment of our ‘Hidden Gems’ series, where we uncover extraordinary books that deserve more attention. Today, we’re diving into the dark and mesmerizing world of Black River Orchard by Chuck Wendig. This is a novel of wickedly delicious supernatural horror. Book Details Black River Orchard by Chuck Wendig Publication Date: September 26, […]
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 to November’s edition of the Month in Books series! This month, we’re diving into a diverse collection of books that creatively spell out “November” with their titles. If you’re eager to cozy up with a mystery or, explore a new world, these notable November reads are sure to enrich your TBR. Nemesis by Kat […]
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 […]
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 […]
Akata Woman by Nnedi Okorafor is the stunning finale to the mystical Nsibidi Scripts trilogy that blends African folklore, and Nigerian culture/ traditions with contemporary life. Themes of friendship, identity, and personal growth take center stage, as Sunny and her Leopard Knocks friends navigate complicated magical politics and face immense battles. The world-building resonates with […]
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? […]
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 […]
