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EMILY SANDERSON


The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Review
I don’t know what to say. This isn’t my usual genre. I do read a few books a year that aren’t fantasy + have absolutely loved some but I...


The Near Witch Review
Lockdown has led to some creative bookstagramming. I didn’t have a physical copy to hand so, hey, I improvised, and I kind of like it. I...


Children of Blood and Bone Review
Incredible worldbuilding and concept but unfortunately, the book was let down by the characters. The characters’ thoughts were repetitive...


Discussion - Book Hoarding
Ok, let’s be honest... How many piles of books do you have around the house? Umm, yeah I kind of ran out of book shelf space years ago!...


Discussion - Mixed Passions
Hey everyone! I’m so sorry I’ve been M.I.A. lately, I’ve been really ill. Don’t worry! I’m feeling a bit better but got hit pretty hard...


Speak Up: An Anthology of Young Voices Review
I had the extraordinary honour of being asked by Nottingham City of Literature to review their new anthology Speak Up: An Anthology of...


The Testaments Review
34 years but this story is timeless. Atwood speaks in a universal voice that exposes the cracks in society and will forever be a...


The Wicked King
The Wicked King. Oh, how it lives up to its name. Very wicked indeed. This sequel does not disappoint and again delivers twits and turns...


Vox Review
It only takes one generation to change an entire nation. Just raise one differently and after you take care of the older population who...


The Cruel Prince Review
A spy thriller set in fairy land by Holly Black. This is what this book is! It has the pace of a spy thriller with all the magic of a...


Discussion - Book Covers That Are Art
Today I want to talk about book covers that are art! I’m so excited to show you three of my favourites. I mean, look at them! They are...


Circe Review
I am Circe Witch of Aiaia... I can hear the narrator even now. Her voice clear and echoing in my head. I never thought I would take to a...


Discussion - Books That Got Me Reading
Today I want to talk about the books that got you reading. Is there a series or a stand-alone that you can pinpoint and say ‘This, this...


Strikingly Invisible Review
On behalf of Nottingham City of Literature I reviewed poet Henry Normal’s new collection, Strikingly Invisible. It’s available to view on...


The Handmaid's Tale Review
What is non-consent? It isn’t always a physical force moving your limbs. Sometimes restraints rest in the mind. Terrifyingly, what did it...


Sanctuary Review
Sanctuary by V.V. James is a book I read last year and haven’t stopped talking about since. So, I thought it was about time I reviewed...
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