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Come of age in the credit crunch. Be civil in a hostile environment. Step out …
Content warning vague spoilers, particularly in TW at the end of the review
Assembly frequently reads like a poem and is visceral about the devastating effects of colonialism on a person. It critiques English/British natioanlism, racism and classism directly and intermingles these critiques extremely well. The character is very distinct; we learn later why she expresses herself the way she does in the book.
TW - cancer, suicidal thoughts
IN AMERICA, DEMONS WEAR WHITE HOODS. In 1915, The Birth of a Nation cast a spell across America, swelling the …
Jamie’s dream was to hit the big time at a New York tech start-up. Jamie’s …
At the end of the book, in the Author's note, Scalzi describes this book as a pop song, and it's a great description. It's about a secret organisation that looks after Kaiju. It's about billionaires being dicks. Best of all, it's hilarious.
A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret.
Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary …
This is a really comforting and caring book. The children are written so well, and the queer love story is delightful. I really felt Pratchett's influence in the book too, which is always a lovely feeling. It just felt like a hug in a book, and sometimes that's all you need.
