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Mar 20, 20212 min read

A delightful Regency-era adventure brimming with magic

A Most Improper Magick, the first book in the An Improper Adventure/Kat, Incorrigible series by Stephanie Burgis Thanks to the wonders of...

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Mar 15, 20215 min read

A classic that's charmed readers for over 40 years

Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones, HarperCollins "As a rule, gingerbread men were fun. They leapt up off the plate and ran when you tried...

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Mar 4, 20212 min read

Thanks to books like this, no one is ever alone

Luna Rae is Not Alone by Hayley Webster, published by Nosy Crow "There's nothing worse than feeling like you're the only one in the...

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Jan 27, 20213 min read

The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S.

(as told to his brother) by David Levithan The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. is a fascinating exploration of the impact of an...

Paperback Snob

Jan 19, 20213 min read

On the edge of my seat with The House at the Edge of Magic

The House at the Edge of Magic by Amy Sparkes The House at the Edge of Magic by Amy Sparkes is one of those wonderful books that you miss...

Paperback Snob

Jan 12, 20212 min read

An exciting and original debut from an Irish author

Spoiler-free review of Morgana Mage in the Robotic Age by Amy Bond I discovered this after seeing it mentioned on social media. As author...

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Jan 8, 20214 min read

Three sisters, a mysterious curse and a race against time

Spoiler-free review of A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison A Pinch of Magic is an absolutely irresistible blend of adventure, intrigue...

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