The Afterlife of Mal Caldera – A Review by Bryony

“It didn’t bother me much, being dead. I hadn’t really been living anyway. At least now I’d never have to do the dishes in the sink, or worry about the bills piled on the table, or nurse any guilt about staying in every night.” Rating: 5 stars Release date: 11/06/2024 Publisher: Titan Books Author: Nadi…

Evocation by S.T. Gibson

“The Devil knows your name, David Aristarkhov.” Release date: 28/05/2024 Publisher: Angry Robot Author: S.T. Gibson As a teen, David Aristarkhov was a psychic prodigy, operating under the shadow of his oppressive occultist father. Now, years after his father’s death and rapidly approaching his thirtieth birthday, he is content with the high-powered life he’s curated…

Snowblooded by Emma Sterner-Radley

“Snowblooded means you can be useful. That you can thaw. I shall be snowblooded.” Release date: 09/05/2024 Author: Emma Sterner-Radley Publisher: Solaris CW: Bullying, child abuse, drug addiction, torture, violence Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/dcELhdu Valour and Petrichor are esteemed members of the Order of Axsten, an assassin’s guild tasked with keeping order in the rough city of…

Faebound by Saara El-Arifi – A Review by Bryony

“DIVIDED BY BLOOD.IMPRISONED BY FATE.BOUND BY DESIRE.” Rating: 5 stars Release date: 18/01/2024 Publisher: HarperVoyager Author: Saara El-Arifi WELCOME TO THE INTOXICATING WORLD OF THE FAE. Yeeran is a warrior in the elven army and has known nothing but violence her whole life. Her sister, Lettle, is trying to make a living as a diviner,…

Our Darkest Hour by Gabriella E Mari – BLOG TOUR

Our Darkest Hour is a gay love story centered around paranormal investigations. It features ghosts, demons, and one psychic who is slowly but surely coming to terms with his powers... and the feelings he develops for one of his colleagues. Release date: October 2022 Author: Gabriella E Mari Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Darkest-Hour-Gabriella-Mari-ebook/dp/B0BHXLQVDJ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1TLMR2AVXPKG0&keywords=our+darkest+hour&qid=1701537335&sprefix=our+darkest+hour%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-2 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63217494-our-darkest-hour?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=tVbRJAIRQi&rank=6 Coming into his…

Gwen and Art and Not in Love by Lex Croucher – A Review by Bryony

“The path to true love never did run straight.” Rating: 4 stars Release date: 11/05/2023 Publisher: Bloomsbury YA Author: Lex Croucher CW: Violence, injury, war, death, death of parent Rep: F/F romance, M/M romance Gwen, the quick-witted Princess of England, and Arthur, future lord and general gadabout, have been betrothed since birth. Unfortunately, the only…

If Tomorrow Doesn’t Come by Jen St Jude – A Review by Bryony – BLOG TOUR

“I thought, I would hold your hand through anything. Even the dangerous things. Even the hard things. I always want to be your best friend. For the rest of the summer. For the rest of my life.” Rating: 4 stars Release date: Penguin Publisher: 11/05/2023 CW: This book contains discussions of suicide, mental health and…

Straight Expectations by Calum McSwiggan – A Review by Bryony – BLOG TOUR

“I really must have caught a bad case of heterosexualitis. A pandemic that has plagued humanity since the very dawn of time and yet for which, shockingly, there’s still no known cure.” Rating: 3 stars Release date: 04/05/2023 Publisher: Penguin CW: Bullying, homophobia About the Author: CALUM MCSWIGGAN is an author, presenter, and LGBTQ+ advocate.…

A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon – A Review by Bryony

“But I vow to you, this age of fire and smoke will end. A star will come at morning on the first day of spring.” Rating: 5 stars Release date: 28/02/2023 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Author: Samantha Shannon CW: Childbirth, child loss, child marriage, mass death, mind control, miscarriage (mention), pandemic, parental death, postnatal depression, pregnancy,…

Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree – A Review by Bryony

“The combined aromas of hot cinnamon, ground coffee, and sweet cardamom intoxicated her, and as she brewed and smiled and served and chatted, a deep contentment welled up. It was a glowing warmth she’d never experienced before, and she liked it. She liked it a great deal.” Rating: 4 stars Release date: 10/11/2022 Publisher: Tor…