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There is something I really love about picking up an indie fantasy and discovering a world that has been built entirely from an author's imagination. Born of Fae was such a fun introduction to Emily Bayliss's world, and while there were a few things ...more
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Born of Fae (Ashborn)
by Emily Bayliss (Goodreads Author)

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There is something I really love about picking up an indie fantasy and discovering a world that has been built entirely from an author's imagination. Born of Fae was such a fun introduction to Emily Bayliss's world, and while there were a few things There is something I really love about picking up an indie fantasy and discovering a world that has been built entirely from an author's imagination. Born of Fae was such a fun introduction to Emily Bayliss's world, and while there were a few things that stopped it being a five-star read for me, I genuinely enjoyed my time with this book.

Aeliana was definitely one of my favourite parts of the story. I loved watching her go from living a relatively ordinary life to suddenly having everything she thought she knew about herself turned upside down. Her discovery of her Fae heritage and abilities gave the story a really enjoyable sense of discovery, and I liked seeing her gradually find her confidence rather than immediately becoming this all-powerful character who knew exactly what she was doing.

The Fae world was another huge positive for me. You can tell Emily has put a lot of thought into creating the world beyond Aeliana's own life, and there is so much going on beneath the surface. The different characters, histories, politics and conflicts give the impression that this is only the beginning of a much bigger story, which made me particularly excited about where the series could go next.

I also enjoyed getting different perspectives throughout the book, although I have to admit that third-person POV has never really been my favourite. That's completely down to my personal reading preference rather than the writing itself. I tend to connect much more strongly with first-person characters because I like being right inside their thoughts and emotions, and there were moments where I wished I could get a little closer to Aeliana and some of the other characters.

I also found the number of characters a little overwhelming at times. There is a lot happening within this world and a lot of people introduced along the way, and occasionally I found myself having to remind myself who certain characters were and how they connected to the wider story. I think with such a large cast, giving each character an even stronger individual identity would make it easier for readers to keep track of everyone, particularly as the series continues and the world expands.

There were definitely moments where the story surprised me. There were twists and revelations I wasn't expecting, and by the time I reached the final stages, I was very much invested in finding out what was going to happen. That ending certainly left me wanting more, which is always a good sign when you're starting a series.

If I had another criticism, it would be that I sometimes wanted the story to slow down. There is so much happening that certain developments, particularly around the magic, relationships and the wider Fae world, could have benefited from a little more breathing room. There were moments where I found myself thinking, wait, I want to know more about this, only for the story to move on to the next thing.

One thing I do want to mention separately from the actual story is the editing and formatting. There were quite a few spelling mistakes throughout the book, as well as some formatting issues that occasionally pulled me out of the story. I don't consider this a reflection on Emily as an author, though. Authors are there to write the story; they're not necessarily the people responsible for the final production of a physical book. I think this book would really benefit from another professional edit and a careful look at the formatting before future editions, because the story itself deserves to be presented as cleanly as possible.

But honestly, those things didn't stop me from enjoying the story. This is an ambitious first book, and Emily has created a lot of foundations for herself to build upon. There is so much potential here.

Most importantly, I had fun reading it. Born of Fae feels like the beginning of something much bigger, and I'm genuinely interested to see how Emily takes everything she's established here and develops it throughout the rest of the series, which I plan on reading soon, when funds allow! ...more

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All Her Fault
by Andrea Mara (Goodreads Author)

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This was one of those books where the premise immediately grabbed my attention. A mother goes to collect her son from his first playdate, only to discover that the woman answering the door has absolutely no idea who she is or who her son is. From tha This was one of those books where the premise immediately grabbed my attention. A mother goes to collect her son from his first playdate, only to discover that the woman answering the door has absolutely no idea who she is or who her son is. From that opening, I was definitely intrigued because there is something particularly terrifying about the idea of your child simply disappearing and having absolutely no idea where they are.

I think Andrea Mara did a really good job of creating that initial sense of panic and uncertainty. The story gives you plenty of reasons to question the people surrounding Marissa and to wonder what is actually going on, and I did enjoy trying to piece together the different secrets as the story progressed.

I also liked the themes running underneath the thriller. There is quite a lot about motherhood, guilt, judgement and the expectations placed on women, particularly when something goes wrong involving their children. The title itself becomes quite fitting as the story develops because there is this constant question of who is responsible and how much blame people should carry for things that happen.

However, this unfortunately wasn't a five-star thriller for me.

I think the biggest issue was that, after such a strong opening, the pacing became a little inconsistent. There were parts where I was completely invested and wanted to know what was going to happen next, but there were also sections where the story seemed to lose some of that urgency. With a premise as gripping as this one, I found myself wanting the tension to remain at that same level throughout.

I also had mixed feelings about some of the characters. There were certainly interesting people within the story, but I didn't always feel as emotionally connected to them as I wanted to be. Some of the character decisions and revelations felt more like they were there to move the plot forward rather than because they felt completely natural for that character.

And then we have the twists.

I appreciate a thriller that makes me question everything, and there were definitely moments where I thought I had figured something out only to realise I hadn't. However, some of the reveals worked better for me than others. A couple felt genuinely clever, while others left me thinking, I'm not entirely sure I buy that.

The ending in particular was probably the most mixed part of the book for me. I understood what Andrea Mara was trying to achieve, and I can appreciate the reasoning behind the revelations, but I didn't get that satisfying feeling I always hope for from a psychological thriller where everything suddenly clicks into place and you realise the clues were there all along.

That said, I don't regret reading it. All Her Fault has a genuinely compelling premise, some great ideas surrounding motherhood and guilt, and enough twists to keep you turning the pages. It just didn't quite deliver the consistently gripping, emotionally intense thriller I was hoping for after that opening.

A solid three stars from me. There is definitely a lot to enjoy here, and I can absolutely see why this story has attracted so much attention, but for me, the execution didn't quite live up to the strength of the premise.

A good domestic thriller with a brilliant hook, but one that I wanted to love more than I ultimately did. ...more

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This book is a difficult one for me to review because, firstly, Fanny is genuinely one of the sweetest people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting, and secondly, this was actually the first indie author book I ever read. I’m very much a fantasy lover, al ...more

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This book pulled tears out of me. I loved it so so much. It tackles the heavy subject of grief and has such a uniqueness around it. I’m really hoping for book 2 👀 "

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Guardian of Guardians: The Midnight Read Series Book 1
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"This book focuses on Natalie, a woman who lives a traditional lifestyle which she shares online… and her followers are sick with envy. She’s got the dream farmhouse on a working ranch, a cowboy husband, and adorable children…. But is everything as it" Read more of this review »

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