Recent Blog Posts

Castellan the Black and his Wise Draconic Tips on Life

27 June

It’s in our nature to hoard. But take care to curb that impulse – I’ve seen far too many dragons get killed when their desire for more jewels and riches drives them to take burnt-brained risks.
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday

24 June

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released.
This week’s Can’t-Wait offering: Miss Hortense and the Last Rites – Book 2 of the Miss Hortense Mysteries by Mel Pennant
Release date for the ebook – 2nd July, 2026
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Review of NETGALLEY arc Salt, Sky and Fire: Book One of The Founding by Serena Dracis

23 June

Once again, I demonstrated my shallowness by stopping to give this one a closer look based on the cover. And then I read the blurb and decided it sounded like a lot of fun. An angry pirate, a disorientated mage and powerful, magical creatures with a very different sense of priorities.
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Castellan the Black and his Wise Draconic Tips on Life

20 June

Of course grandparents know what’s best for their grandchildren – after all we’ve garnered hardwon experience and knowledge of what the world is about. However, their parents won’t see it that way and if you want to go on seeing the pesky lizards, you’d better forget those gobbets of wisdom you’re itching to share, if their parents think otherwise.
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Review of NETGALLEY arc This Immortal Heart by Jennifer Saint

18 June

Greek myth retellings from a feminist viewpoint have been one of my favourite genres in recent years, leading to some outstanding reads. See my reviews of The Silence of the Girls and The Women of Troy by Pat Barker; The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller; and then there’s David Hair and Cath Mayo’s fabulous Olympus trilogy – Athena’s Champion, Oracle’s War and Sacred Bride. And perhaps my ultimate favourite, Claire North’s sublime Songs of Penelope trilogy – Ithaca, House of Odysseus and The Last Song of Penelope. So I was glad to get hold of Hera two years ago, which very much impressed me. And it was a no-brainer to request this arc with its beautiful cover featuring the adventures of Aphrodite – would it live up to a very high standard?
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday

17 June

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. This week’s Can’t-Wait offering: The Feywild Job by C.L. Polk
Release date for the ebook – 30th June, 2026
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