Synopsis (Goodreads): When Mahony returns to Mulderrig, a speck of a place on Ireland’s west coast, he brings only a photograph of his long-lost mother and a determination to do battle with the village’s lies. His arrival causes cheeks to flush and arms to fold in disapproval. No one in the village – living or dead – will tell what happened…
Fantasy
The City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty
I recently decided to try out a subscription book box called Page Habit. It is based in America but ships internationally. What drew me to this subscription company was the fact that they give subscribers new releases that have annotated notes from the author plus all sorts of bookish goodies to enjoy. I also love that they donate part of…
Witches of Lychford by Paul Cornell – Lychford #1
Yay for urban fantasy stories featuring witches! I really wanted to get myself into a short book, and what better way than to read a novella? When a supermarket wants to build a major branch, the villagers of Lychford are divided. Some are open to the prospect of new employment opportunities, while some object to the modernization of the local…
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
This was a novel I have been most excited to read and I wanted to make sure I would get the chance to read it before the year ends. I love magical realism and I love the idea of changeling children even more. It doesn’t hurt that the cover is really beautiful! Anyways, here is my review: Apollo Kagwa has…
The Wicked + The Divine Vol 1 by Kieron Gillen
Whenever I get the chance to read a graphic novel, I do so. It’s just so different from reading a novel and it is usually short and a quick read. Plus, amazing artwork to enjoy! Anyways, I saw this in my local library and the premise was interesting enough that I decided to give it a shot. Here is my…
Soulless by Gail Carriger – Parasol Protectorate #1
Going into this novel, I had no idea what to expect. All I knew was that the premise contained all of my favorite things: supernatural beings, the Victorian era, and a feisty heroine. That was enough to intrigue me and give this book a shot. After reading it, I am so glad I did. Here is my review: Alexia Tarabotti…
Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry
It has taken me a long time to get my hands on this book but I am so glad I did! I love everything about Peter Pan and I knew that this novel would be perfect for me, just by reading the premise. It reminded me of The Child Thief by Brom, which was also a really cool twist on the…
The Final Book: Gods by SW Hammond
I received this novel as an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This book has been long overdue on my TBR list; I mean, it was published in June and I just got to it now. However, I was really excited to read this novel because of its connections to mythology. I love mythology and I’m…
A Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan
I received this novel as an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Grandmére Ursule was one of the most powerful witches in her family. But when she dies trying to save the life of her tribe, her magic seems to have died with her. Even so, her daughters do their best to keep the Old Faith,…
Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstances by Ruth Emmie Lang
I received this novel as an advance copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I loved this premise so much that I had to request this ARC. I was so happy to have gotten my request approved and I’m even happier that I got the chance to read this novel because it was just such a fantastic read!…