Only four books read this month (the slump continues!) BUT they were all RATHER GOOD…
The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik is the conclusion to the Scholomance trilogy, so you really need to go off and read the first two before this one. But that will be TIME WELL SPENT. These books are glorious – the storytelling is so unique and the epically grumpy main character is one you won’t be able to help loving. It’s got wizards, horrible monsters, discussions of institutionalised unfairness… what more could you want?
I have been waiting to read Dark Rise by C. S. Pacat for a LONG time, and it was worth the wait. This book is such a fresh take on the ‘chosen one’ trope. It’s got long-lost magic, men who are also unicorns, and the awakening of dark forces. This one is the first in a trilogy, so sets up the world and conflict really well. I can’t wait for the next one!
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir was actually a re-read. I’m not a science nerd and I’m not big on maths, but I absolutely LOVE this book. It’s hard to talk about it without throwing out great whopping spoilers, but the humour is lush, the main characters will steal your heart, and the adventure will have you gasping until the last page.
The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman is the third in the Thursday Murder Club series – and it was so lovely to dip into this world again. By this point, I feel like I’m friends with all the elderly cronies and love hanging out with them while they solve crimes. I laughed out loud so many times with this one – there is such a warmth to Osman’s writing that shines through on every page.
As always, read them all and we can be chums 😊
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Anna Britton 