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Review: The Wicked and the Willing by Lianyu Tan

Synopsis: In 1927 Singapore, Verity Edevane is in need of a specific type of blood from a young woman that will satisfy her desires. Gean Choo, who requires money, accepts an offer from Mrs. Edevane, but questions who her new mistress is and what she truly wants. Meanwhile, Po Lam, who has served Mrs. Edevane …

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Review: Sorcery of Thorns By Margaret Rogerson

Synopsis: Elisabeth has always believed that all sorcerers are evil, a notion ingrained in her since childhood. Growing up in one of Austermeer’s Great Libraries, she has been surrounded by magical grimoires that possess the ability to transform into monsters of ink and leather. With the aspiration of becoming a warden to protect the kingdom …

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Review: These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi

Synopsis: Alizeh and Kamran’s lives are thrown into chaos when they share a passionate kiss, breaking down the walls between them. The death of Kamran’s grandfather, the king of Ardunia, reveals a terrible secret about his deal with the devil, leaving the kingdom in turmoil. Alizeh, the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, is …

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Review: The Court Dancer by Shin Kyung-sook

Synopsis: Upon meeting Yi Jin in the Joseon Dynasty at the height of its cultural splendor, a young French diplomat is captivated. He is especially enamored by her delicate and traditional Dance of the Spring Oriole. Despite knowing that women in the court are not available to outsiders, the diplomat confesses his love to the …

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Review: Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amélie Wen Zhao

Synopsis: In a land plagued by tragedy, a young girl holds the key to unraveling the mysteries of her nation’s past and unleashing the demons that lay dormant at its core. This epic fantasy series draws inspiration from the mythology and folklore of ancient China. Once known by a different name, Lan now goes by …

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Review: Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan

Synopsis: Heart of the Sun Warrior is the sequel to Daughter of Moon Goddess in The Celestial Kingdom duology. Xingyin has finally achieved peace after her dangerous mission to rescue her mother. However, her serenity is short-lived when a strange magic is discovered on the moon and the Emperor of the Celestial Kingdom begins to …

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