I was pleasantly surprised to have stumbled across this book, because it became not only my favourite book of this year, but easily one of my favourite books of all time!
The writing was captivating and absolutely beautiful, truly brought to life by the author’s finesse. I adored the main character and was completely drawn into her story and rooting for her the entire time. There were tough moral questions addressed that left me thinking and agonizing (in a good way!) long after finishing the book.
The ancient Chinese fantasy style was compelling and reminded me of Chinese historical dramas that I also love to watch.
The bestselling debut fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess.
A young woman's quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm, setting her on a dangerous path where those she loves are not the only ones at risk...
*THE INSTANT TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*
THERE ARE MANY LEGENDS ABOUT MY MOTHER...
Raised far away on the moon, Xingyin was unaware she was being hidden from the Celestial Emperor - who exiled her mother for stealing the elixir of immortality. But when her magic flares and reveals her, Xingyin is…
This was a captivating story about a professor who is an expert on all things faerie and her adventures to investigate the faeries who live in the harsh winter climate of Hrafnsvik.
Emily was such a relatable character and I personally felt that we had a lot in common with the way we think and navigate life. The world of faerie was mysterious and beautiful, and Emily and her companion from university are such a fun pair to follow on their adventures. I’d definitely recommend this to someone who loves fairy stories and scholarly adventures!
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far north to study faerie folklore and discovers dark fae magic, friendship, and love in the start of a heartwarming and enchanting new fantasy series.
“A darkly gorgeous fantasy that sparkles with snow and magic.”—Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Cambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries. She is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world’s first encyclopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is…
This was such a fun book! The main character, Molly, is such an appealing and genuine character.
This isn’t a book that I would have normally picked to read, but I am very glad to have been introduced to it for a book club. It was a fun mystery about a neurodivergent maid at a posh hotel who’s taken unawares by unsavory people. It’s amazing how the author really gets inside Molly’s head and keeps the reader intrigued and constantly wanting to read more.
Even scenes where we see Molly cleaning and doing her best to be the perfect maid, sometimes obsessively, were captivating from start to finish.
*THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES & SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER *WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL CRIME FICTION *A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME PICK
'An escapist pleasure' SUNDAY TIMES 'Delightful' GUARDIAN 'An instantly gripping and delightful whodunnit' STYLIST 'Smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing ' LISA JEWELL
ZACHARIAS SWANWICK, twenty-one years old and living in 19th century Bristol, England, has discovered a young man named Wyndor from another world. In this world of Erala, starlit beings called Velans dwell. Drawn to the mystery, Zacharias decides to help Wyndor find a Velan object that can return him to Erala. Without it, Wyndor is slowly dying. This object belongs to a group of Chinese spiritual adepts called the Lung Hsieh, who have come to Bristol to retrieve it. The presence of this object has also drawn Dragon Kings to Bristol. Although these misty spirits are invisible, they emanate a chilling presence in their wake and have been gaining strength. Throughout his adventures with Wyndor, Zacharias learns about the powers inherent in other worlds and dreams, and he comes to make a decision that will change his life forever.
