Book Review: Sycorax by Nydia Hetherington

Sycorax is a richly written, character-driven novel that rewards patience and attention. Its beautiful prose, emotionally complex relationships, and unflinching honesty make it a powerful reimagining of a marginalised literary figure. While it may not be a book for those seeking a fast-paced plot, it is deeply satisfying for readers drawn to myth, language, and character above all else. … More Book Review: Sycorax by Nydia Hetherington

Book Review: A Treasury of British Folklore by Dee Dee Chainey

Saltblood is immersive, emotionally resonant historical fiction that gives voice to a woman history largely forgot. Francesca de Tores writes with confidence, empathy, and a keen understanding of character, transforming fragments of fact into a story that feels whole. Despite a few moments that verge on being too much, this is a novel that lingers – salty, sharp, and human. … More Book Review: A Treasury of British Folklore by Dee Dee Chainey

Book Review: Saltblood by Francesca de Tores

Saltblood is immersive, emotionally resonant historical fiction that gives voice to a woman history largely forgot. Francesca de Tores writes with confidence, empathy, and a keen understanding of character, transforming fragments of fact into a story that feels whole. Despite a few moments that verge on being too much, this is a novel that lingers – salty, sharp, and human. … More Book Review: Saltblood by Francesca de Tores

Book Review: The Land of the Living and the Dead by Shauna Lawless

Shauna Lawless delivers another immersive journey with the third instalment of her Gael Song series. In The Land of the Living and the Dead, she masterfully blends ancient myth with modern emotions, drawing readers into a world where the veil between life and death is as thin as it is treacherous. … More Book Review: The Land of the Living and the Dead by Shauna Lawless