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Hades, God of the Underworld, is seeking a successor. The prize? His fabled horn of plenty, source of boundless wealth. But to winnow down the applicant pool, Hades has devised a series of challenges as deadly to hopefuls as they are enlightening to readers, taking us all on a tour of the soil: its uses... Continue Reading →
A baby girl born with purple hair is promptly handed over to a convent by her horrified father, who fears she bears the sign of the witch. And indeed, little Evelyn seems to have strange powers and to attract supernatural manifestations as she grows up among the nuns, who patiently put up with it as... Continue Reading →
If you are twelve years old, what would you do when you discover that a magical being has stolen the soul of your parents and your entire neighborhood? This is what happens to Hattie. Moving to a new town was not on Hattie’s to-do list for the summer. Her arrival in Applewood brings nothing but... Continue Reading →
Writing a novel is a labor of love that takes an enormous amount of effort and it is always an honor for an author to reach out to you to review a book that they have written. I received a free copy of The Dream from Dust directly from the author and I would like... Continue Reading →
Many witch tales end with the witch burning at the stake. However, in The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec, this is how the story begins. The Witch’s Heart is a novel written by Genevieve Gornichec. She is a writer from North East Ohio, USA with a degree in history. The novel is a reimagining of... Continue Reading →
“Off with her head!” When I think about the Queen of Hearts, the first image that comes to mind is a cruel and bloodthirsty monarch who has a penchant for chopping people’s heads off. The Queen of Hearts is well known for her savagery. First appearing in Lewis Carol’s Alice in Wonderland, she is a... Continue Reading →
There is always a bittersweet feeling that accompanies the end of a trilogy and it is such a shame Ruin and Rising marks the final book of the Shadow and Bone series. However, as they say, all good things must come to an end. So without any further delay, let’s proceed with the book review... Continue Reading →
What do you do if you find yourself facing an extremely powerful enemy who is intent on chasing you until the end of the earth? You stop running and start fighting back. I truly enjoyed reading Shadow and Bone (The first book of the series) and I couldn't wait to get started on the second... Continue Reading →
Shadow and Bone was adapted into a Netflix series earlier this year and I was hooked! When I completed season 1, I was so eager to get my own copy of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy and luckily, I was fortunate enough to find all three in Borders at Ibn Batuta Mall, Dubai, UAE. The... Continue Reading →
I like to read stories with a hint of sadness but as much as I enjoyed reading Finding Chika by Mitch Albom, I found it difficult to write this book review as it is such a heart-wrenching tale with a tragic ending. Finding Chika is a moving memoir of a girl named Medjerda ‘Chika’ Jeune,... Continue Reading →
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