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  • I'm Glad My Mom Died

    By Jennette Mccurdy
    5 stars

    Very candid chronicle with dark humour, recounting the life, the success of iCarly and the fame that came with it.

  • Infernal Enchantment

    By Helen Harper
    4 stars

    The main character might be inexperienced in her new role but she is still going to fight for what's right. She is the sole detective of the Supernatural Squad with some help from the vampire Lord and a few other supernaturals... (trying not to spoil this dark and twisty mystery).

  • Brimstone Bound (Firebrand Series 1)

    By Helen Harper
    5 stars

    What would you do if you had an opportunity to join the Supernatural Squad? Emma Bellamy thought she would be safe with the tech division but the city of London needs her to fulfil her potential. She is a bit bossy and faces a multitude of challenges that sometimes may overwhelm her. Occasional situational comedy is mixed in the intrigue of the paranormal world and the attempts to keep people and others safe.

  • Rivers of London

    By Ben Aaronovitch
    5 stars

    The first book in a series of London-based action detective stories with a very British vibe. It's a new twist on the master-apprentice storyline. As a reader, you'll empathise with the main character - Constable Peter Grant, and follow him around on his adventures.

  • Moon Over Soho (Rivers of London 2)

    By Ben Aaronovitch
    5 stars

    It's a cool book with entanglements. What's not to love about a mix of musical flavours with murder mystery and para-normal society?

  • A Deadly Education

    By Naomi Novik
    3 stars

    Harry Potter meets Deadly Class world... you're frown in the middle of things and at some point, they'll make sense. It might be a good read for those who are dipping their toes into fantasy but those who are acquainted with the genre might find it predictable. I'm curious how characters will develop but writing style is cumbersome at times and predictions can be easily made on how the narrative will unfold.

  • Magical Midlife Dating

    By K. F. Breene
    4 stars

    I love the fact that the male lead character is not a werewolf shifter - go polar bears! A continuation on a cool story with good characters and how the heroine is dealing with a new life in her middle-life glory.

  • Magical Midlife Alliance

    By K. F. Breene
    4 stars

    Honestly, 7th book in the series and I’m still interested in how characters will develop and what’s about to happen next. It’s a feel-good read with situational comedy, paranormal romance and some fantasy action.

  • The Medici Manuscript

    By C. J. Archer
    3 stars

    Book 2 in the Glass Library series and it’s definitely better than the one before. It’s a young adult book so don’t expect too much but it was an under a day read so nothing too strenuous.

  • The Librarian of Crooked Lane

    By C. J. Archer
    3 stars

    Book 1 in the Glass Library series… it’s a slow start, wait till chapter 5 for things to get going. A bit of a steam punk vibe easy-read with reminiscence of The Librarian TV show or Indiana Jones movies.

  • Iron Flame

    By Rebecca Yarros
    5 stars

    A fantastic read and it's great to see that older students are in love with this book as much as I am. I cannot say anything more than it's one of the new fresh fantasy stories worth your time.

  • Fourth Wing

    By Rebecca Yarros
    5 stars

    Easy & fantastic read. Reminds me of the 'Eragon' by C. Paolini and 'The Spook's Apprentice' by J. Delaney. This story hooks you in and will keep you glued to the book until the end... you'll crave to follow up with the second installment of The Empyrean saga. Fantasy lovers will find their thrill and get some new twists of the genre.

  • It's A Wonderful Midlife Crisis

    By Robyn Peterman
    3 stars

    Something is in the air for midlife fantasy heroines. Another series with a different approach to the hero's journey.

  • Magical Midlife Madness

    By K. F. Breene
    5 stars

    Hero's journey with the middle-aged female. You'll know the themes from all the other fantasy books but with a nice twist and an upgrade. No wonder that this series is called Levelling up.

  • Written in Red

    By Anne Bishop
    5 stars

    Fantastic young adult book and an opening to The Others series. Cannot wait to read the next one!

  • The Midnight Library

    By Matt Haig
    3 stars

    Nothing new here... library with books and potential lives you could live. It's nicely written and attempts to challenge well-being of the main character. I can imagine this book being relatable by some students. Overall, it provides an interesting 'string-theory' approach and supports the theme to create one's life without regrets.

  • Matariki Around the World: A Cluster of Stars, A Cluster of Stories

    By Miriama Kamo, Dr Rangi Matamua
    4 stars

    Library loan, great little research into the Matariki stars. Supported students from different cultures when using storytelling for the project.

  • A Discovery of Witches

    By Deborah Harkness
    5 stars

    One of my favourite books. Since it came out, it’s my go to book to read between October-December. I might quote it at times but every time I read it something new is revealed. I loved that the action is not only warped in time travel but across contemporary continents. There’s a magical link to Oxford that reminds me of my own time spent in the city. It was made into a TV series which is as good but slightly different to the book, so read it!

  • War Witch

    By Layla Nash
    4 stars

    An interesting take of a new fantasy witch-tale. The main character is a complex female on a mission to save the world yet always being the villain. Nice read and looking forward to the next book from this series.

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