Moss’d in Space follows Torian Razner, who finally buys a long-abandoned alien starship, hoping it will be her ticket to freedom. But her first flight reveals an unexpected passenger: the moss covering the ship is actually a sarcastic organic computer with abandonment issues. Things become even more complicated when the immortal alien who built the ship returns and accuses Torian of stealing it.
I picked this up because the premise sounded so unique, and it definitely lived up to my expectations. This isn’t a genre I read often, but this book made me want to read more of it.
I also loved the found family dynamics and the cozy atmosphere throughout the book. The banter between the characters was genuinely enjoyable, and the story balanced humour with heartfelt moments really well.
Overall, this was a charming and comforting read that left me smiling. If you enjoy cozy science fiction, found family, lovable characters, light romance this one’s definitely for you.
I picked up A Forbidden Alchemy because the premise of elemental magic, class conflict, and forbidden romance sounded irresistible. It completely lived up to my expectations. The world feels immersive without being overwhelming, and I loved how the magic system is woven into the social divide. The story balances political intrigue, found family, and emotional moments so well that I was hooked from beginning to end.
What stood out the most for me was Patrick and Nina. Their chemistry is filled with quiet longing and heartfelt moments . The ending genuinely caught me off guard and left me desperate for the next book. If you enjoy romantasy with rich world-building, memorable characters, and high emotional stakes, I highly recommend giving this one a try!
The Oleander Sword is the second book in The Burning Kingdoms Trilogy. I loved The Jasmine Throne and definitely had to continue with the series.
It was very refreshing to read fierce female leads who know what they want. Being Indian this book also felt close to home , I like how so many elements of this book are inspired by various indian cultures. Reading an epic fantasy inspired by indian culture was rejuvenating.
I also liked how the magic system is further explored and explained to the readers. The various lores incorporated were beautiful to read and added so much to world building. This book is a solid follow up to the first book and didn’t disappoint me!
If you love epic fantasy, then you shouldn’t miss out on this one! I highly recommend it!
Synopsis- Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie are the perfect couple – that they’re inseparable. But now Nick is leaving for university, and Charlie will be left behind at Sixth Form. Everyone’s asking if they’re staying together, which is a stupid question – they’re ‘Nick and Charlie’, for God’s sake!
But as the time to say goodbye gets inevitably closer, both Nick and Charlie question whether their love is strong enough to survive being apart. Or are they delaying the inevitable? Because everyone knows that first loves rarely last forever…
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I read this after reading the first four volumes in Heartstopper. This one is totally different from them, this one touches the messy parts of a relationship, making it realistic. It shows more dynamics and sides of Nick and Charlie’s relation. In Heartstopper, Nick and Charlie are always shown as the perfect couple, this one perfectly balances it. So it was definitely a much needed addition to the series. It added another layer to the characters of Nick and Charlie, Charlie struggling to communicate his feelings to Nick and as they realise how important they are to each other. It’s definitely not a filler novella at all. Also I definitely see why it is in the form of a short story and not in comic format. I would recommend reading this after reading Heartstopper, in order to fully understand the story. If you enjoyed Heartstopper, you should definitely give this a try.
Synopsis – Zarene is about to marry the prince of Shandrabad. A young woman of high standing and impeccable upbringing, she can only be faulted for one thing: her fixation on dressmaking.
Her world is turned upside down when she encounters a ghagra that divines the future. Haunted by the secrets it shares with her in her waking hours and her dreams, she makes it her sole purpose in life to find its maker and become their apprentice.
Review- I was excited to read it after reading the synopsis, it sounded something like I would enjoy. I was expecting it to be adventurous, following a character on a quest , totally my thing. But it was totally opposite, the author spent more time explaining weaving and delicacies, as someone who doesn’t have much interest in weaving, it was off putting and made it difficult to get through it . I was expecting some intense action packed scenes, but there was barely any of it. I could see the author was somewhat inspired by ‘The Alchemist ‘ by the way the story is plotted, it reminded me of it. Even though it’s barely 170 pages long, it was slow paced , making it harder to get into the story. The author also uses a lot of fancy words, making it unnecessarily harder to read. There were some enjoyable parts. Overall, it was an okayish read and if you are a fan of books like The Alchemist, I think you will enjoy it.
Piranesi’s house is no ordinary building: its rooms are infinite, its corridors endless, its walls are lined with thousands upon thousands of statues, each one different from all the others. Within the labyrinth of halls an ocean is imprisoned; waves thunder up staircases, rooms are flooded in an instant. But Piranesi is not afraid; he understands the tides as he understands the pattern of the labyrinth itself. He lives to explore the house.
There is one other person in the house—a man called The Other, who visits Piranesi twice a week and asks for help with research into A Great and Secret Knowledge. But as Piranesi explores, evidence emerges of another person, and a terrible truth begins to unravel, revealing a world beyond the one Piranesi has always known.
Piranesi’s house is no ordinary building: its rooms are infinite, its corridors endless, its walls are lined with thousands upon thousands of statues, each one different from all the others. Within the labyrinth of halls an ocean is imprisoned; waves thunder up staircases, rooms are flooded in an instant. But Piranesi is not afraid; he understands the tides as he understands the pattern of the labyrinth itself. He lives to explore the house.
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This is the first book I read by this author. I solely read this book based on the synopsis. It is written in a journal style. It takes time to fully understand what’s going on and to get used to the narration style. It was a bit hard to connect to the story but once I did, I kept turning the pages to know what happens next. This book requires patience, if you are looking for a quick read this won’t be it. It’s hard to get through the first half of the book but it’s the second half of the book where things get exciting and becomes more of a suspense novel.
I also enjoyed the philosophical conversations in it. I was impressed by the story telling, it was remarkable. It was a memorable read. If you enjoy books with dark undertones, this one is for you
It was a refreshing read. It is written in form of a journal. I liked the world building and the philosophy discussed in it.
Ruskin Bond, is the author who got me into reading books. His stories are simple but very impactful. I love how he includes little details of everyday life in his stories. In this book he offers advice based on his experience. He discusses topics like talent, time and life, ideas. I also like that it’s very easy to understand. He doesn’t use any fancy sentences. Everyone can learn something from this book. I also liked that there was a handwritten letter from the author included in the book. The illustrations included made it more enjoyable to read. It’s a short read, it can be easily finished in one sitting. I do recommend it. If you are a fan of Ruskin Bond you should definitely give this a read.
Vira is desperate to establish her legacy as a revered maharani of Ashoka. But with the country’s only quarry running out of magic – a precious resource that has kept Ashoka safe from conflict for centuries- she can no longer protect her citizens from the looming threat of war.
Vira’s only hope is to find a mysterious artefact of legend. the Ivory Key. But in order to retrieve it, she must reunite with her estranged siblings, who have taken very different paths.
Vira, Ronak. Kaleb and runaway Riya each have something to gain from finding the Ivory Key – and even more to lose if they fail. But with each sibling harbouring secrets, the very thing that brought them together could tear apart their family and their world – for good.
I totally enjoyed reading this book and it was a very refreshing read. The story is told through the perspective of the siblings. The author was able to tell the story through different perspectives really well and the transitions were really smooth.
The relationship between the siblings was structured really well. All the siblings were very contrasting and had different personalities.
The storyline was very intriguing and I liked how the siblings solved various riddles. I also liked that the romance doesn’t divert the attention from the actual storyline, it is very hard to find that in fantasy books these days.It is also very unpredictable and had many twists, which made it very entertaining. The ending was totally unexpected, I would definitely read the sequel.
If you love The Originals and love adventurous fantasy books, then you should give this a try.
Blurb: Over the last 22 years, Robert Greene has provided insights into every aspect of being human whether that be getting what you want, understanding others’ motivations, mastering your impulses, and recognizing strengths and weaknesses. The Daily Laws distills that wisdom into daily entries.Each entry delivers refined and concise wisdom from one of his books, in an easy to digest lesson that will only take a few minutes to read, as well as a Commandment — a prescription or prompt for the reader to follow.
My thoughts: I usually find self-help books boring because most of the times I am not able to connect to the author’s writing style. But I found this book really helpful and the writing style was engaging. I also liked that the author had included examples too which made it easier to understand the concepts. This book is a great introduction to Robert Greene’s work and it also has extracts from his previous books and as well as from his upcoming book. I would recommend to read it slowly, to understand it better and absorb more of the content. The only drawback I found was that the book being in the form of short daily entries, the author doesn’t go in depth to explain to concepts. So if you are looking for detailed explaining of the concept than this isn’t the right book for you. This is the first book I have read from this author, now I totally understand why his books are so popular. I would definitely read his previous books now. Overall, if you are new to self help genre or want to enrich your skills you should give this book a try.
This is the first book I have read by Brigid Kemmerer. I found the storyline intriguing and it made me pick this book. I found all the characters very generic and unoriginal. The plot is predictable too, I was able to guess most of the twists and turns. The only thing I liked was the world building, it was done well and I was able to imagine most of the places. Overall I found it underwhelming, I think the storyline could have been improved a lot and the story did have a lot of potential. This book does have a refreshing concept but the author ended up using the tropes which I think have been now overused in young adult literature and had nothing new to offer. I hope the sequel will be better.
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