I picked up this book with extremely high expectations. Who doesn’t love a good re-imagining or twist on something familiar? The Never King spins the familiar story of Peter Pan, Neverland, and Captain Hook into a dark, debauched romance with magic and menace. If you are not a fan of reverse harem stories (which IContinue reading “Book Review: The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe”
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Book Review: “Indian” in the Cabinet: Speaking Truth to Power by Jody Wilson-Raybould
As a Canadian, I have been disenchanted for many years, unable to reconcile the country that I love with the country in which I am currently living. It breaks my heart to admit that no is Canada strong and free. I can remember watching the SNC-Lavalin affair unfolding in the media with utter disbelief. SurelyContinue reading “Book Review: “Indian” in the Cabinet: Speaking Truth to Power by Jody Wilson-Raybould”
Book Review: Twisted by Emily McIntire
If I had to choose, my favorite romance trope is enemies to lovers. There is something so visceral about the connection that builds between two people who start off hating each other and become so deeply in love. I think that hate and love have passion in common, and what is more enticing than that?Continue reading “Book Review: Twisted by Emily McIntire”
Book Review: Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey
This book was not what I expected, but I am happy to say I wasn’t disappointed. The story is set in Terre d’Ange, a fictional land founded by a rebel angel and his companions. The inhabitants claim to be descended from those companions and the angel himself. The world-building in this story is masterful. WithContinue reading “Book Review: Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey”
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