Short Story Review: Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame – Neon Yang

Note: This copy of Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame was provided by NetGalley. Looking at this cover it's obvious why I picked this up. Seeing it's also from an author who's other book has been on my TBR for a while had me even more excited, and this novella did not disappoint. Set in the …

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Book Review: 10 Marchfield Square – Nicola Whyte

Note: This copy of 10 Marchfield Square was provided by NetGalley. The story revolves around the inhabitants of 10 Marchfield Square where a murder has taken place under mysterious circumstances. That the person murdered isn't really one to cry over isn't the issue, but the fact that someone has ruined the sanctity of their home has …

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Book Review: Return of the Martial Messiah – ToraAKR

Note: This copy of Return of the Martial Messiah was provided by NetGalley. Another book that originated over at Royal Road but this time with a heavier emphasis on martial arts in a LitRPG-esque atmosphere; or at least it is so touted. I have a very mixed feeling on the completion of this book. On …

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Book Review: The Secret Detective Agency – Helena Dixon

Note: This copy of The Secret Detective Agency was provided by NetGalley. The Secret Detective Agency scratches that cosy mystery itch that fans of Miss Marple and the Thursday Murder club will enjoy. The book is also a period piece, of sorts, as it takes place during World War II and follows Miss Jane Treen …

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Book Review: You’d Look Better as a Ghost – Joanna Wallace

I’m still a little confused which genre bin to add this book to. Is it a thriller? Is it humour? Is it a mystery? It’s safe to say this book had me hooked. Joanna Wallace gives us a very unique character who is very reminiscent of Villanelle from Killing Eve but without any of the …

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Book Review: Bullet Train – Kōtarō Isaka

TL;DR - Fast, funny, and action packed. A one-time read that is quite entertaining. Another from my ever-growing list of books picked up because a movie trailer brought it to my attention, Bullet Train has been languishing on my shelf for quite a while. In fact I had only recently just started Kōtarō Isaka's 3 …

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