Hi guys! It’s been a while… Anyways, I’ve decided to add a new category, Book Reviews!
- Songlight by Moira Buffini
3 stars. ✨
Comment : Great writing, I liked the POV switches, the way all the characters were fleshed out. There was something ethereal about Songlight. I loved the way I could connect to the characters.
Blurb of book:
They are hunting those who shine . . .
Don’t be deceived by Northaven’s prettiness, by its white‑wash houses and sea views. Many of its townsfolk are ruthless hunters. They revile those who have developed songlight, the ability to connect telepathically with others. Friends, neighbours, family will turn on each other in an instant . . .
Lark has lived in grave danger ever since her own songlight emerged. Then she encounters a young woman in peril, from a city far away. An extraordinary bond is forged. But when power is everything, how will they survive?
Read this if you:
Enjoy found family ✅
Love stories about hidden powers and forbidden gifts✅
Like protagonists who slowly discover their power ✅
Are a fan of slow-burn friendships ✅
Appreciate stories where music or creativity is more than metaphor ✅
- To Kill A Kingdom
4 stars. 🌟
Comment : I loved this book. I read through it so quickly, and I was totally absorbed by the way that the world was built. It wasn’t too confusing, and wasn’t too overwhelming. The ending did feel slightly rushed, and it threw me off slightly, but other than that the book was amazing!
The blurb:
Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most — a human. Robbed of her song, Lira has until the winter solstice to deliver Prince Elian’s heart to the Sea Queen or remain a human forever.
The ocean is the only place Prince Elian calls home, even though he is heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world. Hunting sirens is more than an unsavory hobby — it’s his calling. When he rescues a drowning woman, she’s more than she seems. She promises to help him find the key to destroying all of sirenkind — but can he trust her?
Read this if you:
Enjoy high-stakes fantasy with magic, curses, and kingdoms at war✅
Appreciate strong, ruthless protagonists who must confront their own nature
Want dual perspectives✅
Like when romance is complicated by secrets and loyalties✅
Are up for action, danger, and emotional stakes ✅
Like gritty, oceanic / sea-based worldbuilding✅
Reviews follow the following guidelines
| 1 star | Did not enjoy novel. DNF |
| 2 stars | Decent plot, nice character development, good writing style. |
| 3 stars | No problems, enjoyed writing style, characters were well fleshed out |
| 4 stars | Wonderful book, loved plot, loved story style, enjoyed characters. |
| 5 stars | Flawless. Perfect. I will buy multiple copies of this book with my nonexistent money. |
Brilliant essay and ode to motherhood.👏