A beautifully written book, but I'm not sure I entirely 'got' it. It has been a few months since I read it and I remember almost nothing about it!

This was my first Riley Sagar book and it was an absolute let down. The characters were dull, the twist was obvious, and the plot should have been amazing but the writing just wasn't up to par. I'm not sure I'll be reading any more of his books after this.

I find the Murderbot series to be a little uneven, but System Collapse is a great addition to the series. One of the reasons this one resonated so much with me is that we, of course, get our usual Murderbot shenanigans, but Something has happened and the story takes an emotional turn. I am a sucker for non-humans exploring humanity, so System Collapse was right up my alley. 

I'm a big fan of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's work and have read the majority of her novels. So when I say that Silver Nitrate might be my favourite, it's beating some stiff competition. The story and atmosphere are absolutely perfect - she has such a gift for creating a sense of time and place - and I loved the inclusion of not only magic, but the real-world background to that magic. The characters, especially Montserrat and Tristán, and sheer perfection despite their flaws and complexities.

Silver Nitrate is a perfect novel for autumn reading, regardless of whether or not you're a horror movie buff (but its a must-read if you are). 

It has taken me ages to come to a conclusion on what I think about this book. The first half? Perfection. I was about to scream about this book from the rooftops and was so sure it would be my new favourite book. The second half? A total letdown, especially the ending.

 I love Zen Cho's writing and have had my eye on this for ages. I read this book slowly, devouring one story a night and it was an absolute delight. Some of my favourite stories include:

- If At First You Don't Succeed, Try, Try Again (winner of the Hugo and with good reason - one of my favourite short stories ever)
- The Terra Cotta Bride
-Odette
-The House of Aunts

Highly recommended for fans of contemporary fantasy! 

T. Kingfisher's horror books are immaculate. I foolishly had this sitting on my Kindle for years before picking it up and I'm absolutely kicking myself for not giving it a shot earlier. The combination of portal fantasy, the world's weirdest museum, and the dynamic duo of Kara and Simon made this a perfect spooky read.