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The Writers Field Kit by Isla Melysin Review by Shell The Mad Booker
What an amazing tool for writers of all levels. This is not a 'how to write' workbook, its a how to fit your writing into a full-time job, parenting, home ownership or school. It's also, 'how to still write with limited time, limited mental capacity and writers block.' Everyday you choose where you are physically and mentally to determine how your writing will show up for that day. Writers block? Find that worksheet and work through each step to help your writing flow again.
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Aug 2


These Dark Tides by B. L. Planko Review by Shell The Mad Booker
Fantasy is my favourite genre and These Dark Tides by B. L. Planko ticks all the boxes for me. We have a warrior FMC, Arina, who has had a rough life and is tortured by her Uncle. But that torture makes her a deadly soldier for the kingdom. We have found family with banter, friendship and loyalty (my favourite trope!) We have fae, Castles, Monsters and magic. All the delicious things that make the world easy to fall in to. Then there's Ronan, my new book boyfriend. The things
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Jul 31


A Silent Siege by CK Rider reviewed by The Medic Who Reads
Did I finish this in one sitting? Yes, yes I did! I’ve been hanging for almost a year for the second instalment of ‘the moonlit trilogy’ and CK did not disappoint! All I can say is I hope yall better be ready for Cassie’s villain era because holy freaking hell!!!! The heartbreak I felt during this book! To the point I had to RE-READ a big portion of a chapter because at first it didn’t compute that CK would do that, but she did and it damn well HURT! 😭 That cliffhanger is ab
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Jul 15


A Silent Siege by C.K Rider, Review by Shell the Mad Booker
A Silent Siege picks up where A New War left off, and it's far from Silent. It's louder, more chaotic, and even more hypnotic. I loved A New War, but I think I may love A Silent Siege a teeny bit more. The Magic system becomes more alive as the FMC becomes more powerful and inherits more of it. I loved the teleporting between realms, the ever changing Auras, and the 4 crystals have me extremely intrigued. It was hinted on within this book and looks to carry over to book 3. I
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Jul 11


Tane By Patricia Ngaheu Review by Shell The Mad Booker
Tane is the 2nd book from Patricia Ngaheu. It is the Male counterpart to Hine, which was released earlier this year. I know nothing of the Maori culture, but I am always excited to learn about other cultures and their stories. I was drawn in from the very first page. Ngaheu is a master storyteller. It felt like an invitation to sit at the campfire with her to listen to her speak to her ancestors. It felt like an honour and a privilege. Although the stories were dark, her pros
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Jun 30


Vow Blades by C.K Rider. Reviewed by Shell The Mad Booker.
And this, peeps, is why C.K Rider is an automatic purchase Author for me. She can not write a bad story in my opinion. Love triangle, enemies to lovers, Monsters, political secrets, quests, magic and bonded mates. Add to that, found family and dragons, lots and lots of dragons, (and some sassy ones at that) and you are taken on an adventure that keeps you up at night, reading just one more chapter. So many one liners had me smirking and the battle scenes had me holding my br
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Jun 27


The Deception of the Black Rose by K.G. Ryder | Reviewed by Salem
Grab your pirate hat and hold on to the rigging, because you are in for a wild ride! The Deception of the Black Rose follows British Royal Navy Lieutenant Ben Harrington, whose ship is captured by an infamous pirate queen known only as the Black Rose. What makes her so well-known on the high seas? She takes the highest-ranking survivor after a raid and brings them to her bed. If they perform well enough, she allows the remaining survivors to live. And you guessed it—Ben is he
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Jun 6
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