I was in such a mood for historical romance and Manic Pixie Dream Earl sounded like such a fun, refreshing book, probably filled with surprises and some drama, perfect for me. Continue reading to find out if it met my expectations and if I enjoyed it. Synopsis: When not writing, poet Edward Astley, Viscount Featherfinch, […]
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His Face Is The Sun by Michelle Jabès Corpora | Review
By kat @ bookish blades on 26/06/2025I usually stay away from books set in Ancient Egypt or based on it because they usually disappoint me. But somehow, His Face Is The Sun called to me and so I had to pick it up. I read it through the lens of an egyptologist, of course, I couldn’t help myself. To find out […]
June Book Releases | Romance, History & Adventures in Space
By kat @ bookish blades on 10/06/2025Hoohoo, friends of the blade. June is here, new book releases are here. Filled with summer romances, historicals with a twist, queer reads and sequels I’m excited for, June is kicking off the summer books for real. Which books are you most excited for this month? 3rd JUNE The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater January 1942. […]
When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley | ARC-Review
By kat @ bookish blades on 07/05/2025It’s probably no secret anymore but I do love historical books with a magical twist. And I thought When the Tides Held the Moon’s synopsis sounded really interesting and promising and I was so excited to dive into it! Synopsis: Benigno “Benny” Caldera knows an orphaned Boricua blacksmith in 1910s New York City can’t call […]
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry | ARC-Review
By kat @ bookish blades on 25/04/2025Emily Henry has been one of my favourite authors ever since I picked up Beach Read years ago. I just had to read her previous work and now her novels are among my most anticipated books each year. And my day was truly made when I received mail from Penguin on Valentine’s Day with an […]
Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking. | Books With Flowers on the Cover
By kat @ bookish blades on 09/04/2025Hoohoo, friends of the blade. It’s spring, the sun is out more and actually warming the air. The bees are buzzing, the birds chirping and the bushes are starting to bloom. Wild garlic covers the floor of the woods, it’s allergy season. But I’m happy. I simply love spring, it is definitely my favourite season. […]