Tag: Fantasy

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Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) by Skye McKenna

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Title: Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) Author: Skye McKenna Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Hachette/Welbeck Publishing Published: 30th May 2023 Format: Hardcover Pages: $26.99 Price: 416 Synopsis: Cassie, Rue and Tabitha's magical training will be put to the test as they venture deeper into the Hedge and race to find the faery treasure before it falls into the hands… Continue reading Woodwitch (Hedgewitch #2) by Skye McKenna

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Myrren’s Gift (The Quickening #1) by Fiona McIntosh

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Title: Myrren’s Gift (The Quickening #1) Author: Fiona McIntosh Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Penguin Australia Published: 4th March 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 464 Price: $22.99 Synopsis: A gripping and original epic fantasy from the million-copy bestselling author. Wyl Thirsk is very young when he inherits the role as commander of the Morgravian army for a new… Continue reading Myrren’s Gift (The Quickening #1) by Fiona McIntosh

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Readings Book Bingo

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I wasn’t going to add anymore challenges this year, but the Readings Book Bingo looked fun, and I thought why not. I was able to fill in some categories already with what I have read so far this year – so ten out of twenty-five filled, to relieve some stress as I go through my… Continue reading Readings Book Bingo

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The Night Librarian by Christoper Lincoln

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Title: The Night Librarian Author: Christoper Lincoln Genre: Fantasy, graphic novel Publisher: Schoslastic Australia Published: 1st January 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: Night at the Museum meets the Land of Stories in this thrilling new graphic novel adventure series in which two siblings, a mysterious Night Librarian, and a motley cast of book… Continue reading The Night Librarian by Christoper Lincoln

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The Hunt for the Tasmanian Tiger by David Webby

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Title: The Hunt for the Tasmanian Tiger Author: David Webby Genre: Adventure Publisher: Tree of Life Creations Published: 27th September 2024 Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Price: $19.95 Synopsis: The Tasmanian Tiger is thought to be extinct, but the Great Mother disagrees. She asks two native bush mice, Harry and Larry, to find the remaining Tasmanian… Continue reading The Hunt for the Tasmanian Tiger by David Webby

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Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

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Title: Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire Author: L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 25th February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Gems of Harmony and save her homeland from destruction? A fully illustrated… Continue reading Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

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Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson

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Title: Unhallowed Halls Author: Lili Wilkinson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Allen and Unwin Published: 18th February 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 464 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: DARK ACADEMIA…WITH DEMONS. After a deadly incident at her old school, Page enrols in Agathion College, an exclusive boarding school, only to find that it's built over centuries of secrets - including… Continue reading Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson

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January 2025 Round Up

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In January, I read 24 books for review, and a few other things thar I have going on at the moment.  It’s going to be quite a mix throughout the year, and some months may have more reviews than other months. One of my challenge prompts was an audiobook, and I chose the ‘First Chapters’… Continue reading January 2025 Round Up

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The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson

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Title: The 113th Assistant Librarian Author: Stuart Wilson Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Penguin Published: 29th October 2024 Format: Hardcover Pages: 304 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: If you liked The Grandest Bookshop in the World or The Book of Wondrous Possibilities, you’ll love this fantasy adventure story where books have power, cats are more than they seem, and the library is… Continue reading The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson

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2024 Reading Summary

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In 2024, I read 245 books and completed 7 reading challenges. Below are my stats, broken down into categories and months, with everything linked back into this post so it’s easy to find a specific challenge or month, and most, if not all reviews should be linked in as many of these as possible. I’m… Continue reading 2024 Reading Summary