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Book Review: ‘The Lie Tree’ by Frances Hardinge
Title: The Lie Tree Author: Frances Hardinge Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Book Publication Date: 2015 The Lie Tree is a stand-alone novel by Frances Hardinge that is a mix of both historical fiction, natural history, and magical realism. Set in the 1800s when there was still much to learn and debate about the natural world, the…
Book Review: ‘Hunger’ by Choi Jin-Young
Title: Hunger Author: Choi Jin-Young Translator: Soje Publisher: Brazen Publication Date: 2025 CONTENT WARNING: ‘Hunger’ contains scenes and discussions on cannibalism. Hunger is a work of literary fiction by South Korean author Choi Jin-Young. It includes elements of body horror, romance, psychology, and social commentary. This novella features a dual narrative perspective. Dam is a…
Book Review: ‘The Demon Overlord’s Retirement Plan’ by MH Foster
Title: The Demon Overlord’s Retirement Plan Author: MH Foster Publisher: Hodderscape (UK Publication) Publication Date: 2025 (original) / 2026 (UK Publication) The Demon Overlord’s Retirement Plan is the first book in MH Foster’s cosy fantasy series: A Gentle Apocalypse. Demon Overlord Galornus Prime is tired. After 444 lifetimes of villainy and being slain by heroes…
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