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Book Review: Pandora by Susan Strokes- Chapman

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Hi Cara, Today I am reviewing Pandora by Susan Stokes-Chapman. Steeped in mystery and rich in imagination, an exhilarating historical novel set in Georgian London where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations, and romance. London, 1799. Dora Blake, an aspiring jewelry artist, lives with her odious uncle atop her late parents' once-famed shop of antiquities. After a mysterious Greek vase is delivered, her uncle begins to act suspiciously,… Continue reading Book Review: Pandora by Susan Strokes- Chapman

Book Review, Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Historical, NetGalley Review, Romance

Book Review: The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec

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Hi Cara, Today I am reviewing a reimaging of Norse Mythology. The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec is being published on the 4th May 2021.   When a banished witch falls in love with the legendary trickster Loki, she risks the wrath of the gods in this moving, subversive debut novel that reimagines Norse mythology. Angrboda's story begins where most witches' tales end: with a burning. A punishment from Odin for refusing to provide him… Continue reading Book Review: The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec

Book Review, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, YA

Book Review: The Empire of Gold (The Daevabad Trilogy #3) by S.A Chakraborty

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.Hi Cara, The Empire of Gold by S.A Chakraborty is one of the most anticipated books of 2020. I loved The City of Brass and The Kingdom of Copper and have weighted on bated breath for the last book in The Daveabad Trilogy. Daevabad has fallen. After a brutal conquest stripped the city of its magic, Nahid leader Banu Manizheh and her resurrected commander, Dara, must try to repair their fraying alliance and stabilize a… Continue reading Book Review: The Empire of Gold (The Daevabad Trilogy #3) by S.A Chakraborty

Book Review, Fantasy, mystery, NetGalley Review, YA

Book Review: Heir of Ra (Blood of Ra #1) by M. Sasinowski

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Hello Sadiq, Today review is about Heir of Ra by M. Sasiniowski. One of my favourite historical periods is Ancient Egypt. When I saw Heir of Ra and read the synopsis my inner history geek was intrigued.      Alyssa life is all about studying history signed up to study history, she never thought she would be rewriting it.  He father has finally been permitted to dig under the Sphinx for the fabled Hall of Records,… Continue reading Book Review: Heir of Ra (Blood of Ra #1) by M. Sasinowski

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Book Review: Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures (Stephen Fry’s Great Mythology #2) by Stephen Fry

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  Hi Agapitoí fíloi kai fíles,   After finishing Mythos, I started listening to the second book in the series Heroes.  Heroes as the title suggests this book forces on the Heroes of Greek Myths and legends. Stephen tells the stories;.  Perseus and the Medusa. Heracles his life and his 12 labours.  Bellerophon life  and Pegasus.  Orpheus and his golden lyre. Jason and his Argonauts Atalanta huntress and queen Oedipus and his parents Theseus, Athens and… Continue reading Book Review: Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures (Stephen Fry’s Great Mythology #2) by Stephen Fry