This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi is the kind of book that must be read slowly, so that each word can be savoured. Following a long-lost Jinn queen in hiding and the heir to the kingdom she is destined to destroy, this one contains two well-developed main characters and plenty of tension. I especially enjoyed the rich world-building and the Persian mythology at the core of the story. This is the beginning of an exciting new series that will not disappoint fans of Tahereh Mafi’s other books. Continue reading
Publisher: HarperCollins
Series Review: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi was one of my favourite series when it first came out, and I was thrilled when I heard that there would be three new books added to the original trilogy. The concept of the series is very original, and the writing is beautiful. I also enjoyed the characters and their complexities. Unfortunately, the new books are weak compared to the first three, and they ruined the series as a whole for me. Continue reading
Series Review: Magonia by Maria Dahvana Headley
Magonia by Maria Dahvana Headley is a breathtaking series that follows a ship in the sky. Its premise is imaginative and intriguing, and the world-building is phenomenal. Despite my enjoyment of the first book in the series, however, I couldn’t get into its sequel, and to me, the magic of Magonia is lost in Aerie. Continue reading
The Disasters by M.K. England
The Disasters by M.K. England is perfect If you are a fan of sci-fi. This book is a YA space adventure that sounds like so much fun. The diverse cast is intriguing and it is definitely worth checking out. Continue reading
Review: Broken Things by Lauren Oliver
Broken Things by Lauren Oliver is a book that is very mysterious as it blends fantasy and reality. The main characters are realistic, and the writing style is so suspenseful. This is the perfect read to curl up with this fall. Continue reading