Glitter + Ashes by dave ring (Editor)

Glitter + Ashes: Queer Tales of a World That Wouldn’t Die is an anthology of post-apocalyptic fiction published by Neon Hemlock, a small press specialising in speculative writing and queer chapbooks.

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna is a much darker YA novel than I was expecting, but one that ultimately drives home a message of truth and empowerment.

Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell

There’s been a lot of hype around Winter’s Orbit by Everina Mawell, which was originally published as an online series. Comparisons to Ancillary Justice, Gideon the Ninth and A Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (and Red, White and Royal Blue, which I haven’t read) set my expectations sky-high, but the author has definitely delivered.

The Galaxy, and the Ground within by Becky Chambers

Well, my space-faring friends, Becky has done it again. The Galaxy, and the Ground Within marks the final instalment in her Wayfarers series, and it is just so damn lovely.

Top 10: Releases of 2020

Welcome to my second ‘Top 10’ post, this time ranking my favourite books of 2020! You can check out my 10 most anticipated books of 2021 here. This list has changed quite a few times in the last couple of weeks, but I think I’m finally happy with my choices (full disclosure: I’ve altered it […]

Top 10: Most Anticipated of 2021

Welcome to my first ‘Top 10’ countdown post! I’m still deliberating over my top 10 books of 2020, so I thought I’d look ahead to next year instead. It took all my self-control not to break the rule of 10 on my first go, since there are so many fantastic books coming out. To help […]

The First Sister by Linden A. Lewis

Goodreads | Amazon | Bookshop.org (UK) | Book Depository | Hive | Waterstones Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Publish Date: 4 August 2020 Page Count: 342 pages Being one of my most anticipated reads of 2020, I’m so happy to share my review of The First Sister by Linden A. Lewis for my last post of #SciFiMonth! I […]

Seven Devils by Elizabeth May & Laura Lam

Goodreads | Amazon | Bookshop.org (UK) | Book Depository | Hive Publisher: Gollancz Publish Date: 4 August 2020 Page Count: 448 pages I wasn’t going to review Seven Devils as this book wasn’t for me, and I didn’t think that I could write a useful review. However, I’ve decided to post one anyway, partly because I’m a […]

Author Interview: Essa Hansen

It’s been five days and counting since I finished Essa Hansen’s Nophek Gloss, and I still can’t get it off my mind! Before I even sat down to write my 5-star review of this brilliant debut novel, I went out on a limb and contacted Essa for a blog interview, and she was kind enough […]

Nophek Gloss by Essa Hansen

Goodreads | Amazon | Bookshop.org (UK) | Book Depository | Hive | Waterstones Publisher: Orbit Books Publish Date: 19 November 2020 Page Count: 480 pages I judged Nophek Gloss by its cover (and judged it to be freakin’ cool), so I requested a review copy without paying too much attention to the blurb. Well, what […]