Book review: Elektra by Jennifer Saint

Book review: Elektra by Jennifer Saint

War is coming. Helen has run away with Paris and is living in Troy. Menelaus, Helen’s first husband, mobilises his troops, intent on bringing his wife back and punishing Troy.   Clytemnestra, Helen’s sister, hopes for a swift resolution, one that brings her...
Book review: We Cry for Blood by Devin Madson

Book review: We Cry for Blood by Devin Madson

The book continues the series’ running theme of women’s place in society. It explores the lingering trauma rape has on the victim and the difficulties women face when trying to change their situation. Dishiva face’s sexual discrimination for the first time in her life...
Book review: Kith and Kin by Marieke Nijkamp

Book review: Kith and Kin by Marieke Nijkamp

Kith and Kin is the debut novel based on the world and characters of Critical Role. For the uninitiated, Critical Role is a long-running livestream show where a group of voice actors (now arguably more famous for this endeavour than their other work) play Dungeons...
Five questions with Ava Reid

Five questions with Ava Reid

This summer, a fascinating novel evoking imagery from fairy tales likes Little Red Riding Hood arrived – but this one was a little different. Ava Reid’s The Wolf and the Woodsman explores Jewish mythology while leaning into Hungarian history. If you enjoyed...