The Wood Bee Queen

The Wood Bee Queen

by Edward Cox

Being this was from one of my favourite Authors, I expected much. 

But I was wrong. 

Edward Cox surpassed much and went onto deliver something that seems to have surpassed his previous works. The stories (primary) setting is both unique and yet twists some myths on their heads in the most delightful way. The heroes are delightfully flawed as all good heroes should be at the start of any tale. Plus one of our heroes is a Librarian, and who doesn't love a Librarian?

And the villains, well, who doesn't like a good villain?

The story is not the type to ease you in slowly, but more grabs you by the face, and kicks you up the backside all the way through. It was totally delightful!

5 Stars!

The Reluctant Vampire Queen

The Reluctant Vampire Queen

by Jo Simmons

 If you want a bit of fluff reading, that isn't too serious but also pulls you in by the neck and pinches the jugular, then this is a book for you.

While I didn't always like the main character, you can't fault her reasoning, after all we have all been 16 once. I enjoyed the Vamp lore, and the general use of British humour, but then I'm British.

A fun read.

4 Stars!

The Stone Of Destiny

 

The Stone of Destiny

by Andrew Neil MacLeod

Okay, so my bad, I hadn't read the first novel. But it did not take away from the enjoyment I got out of this book whatsoever.

It's written in a way that you quickly get to know all you need to about the two characters and the world that they were living in. It was a fun, twisted and creepy little romp through myth, legend and strange little places that existed between.

A fun book, no mistake, though I'm now off to read the first!

5 Stars!

Crew of Exiles

 

Crew of Exiles

by Neal Holtschulte

Who doesn't like a good book full of exiles and rejects?  Exactly.  The writing is smooth and while full of lots of techno-babble, it still makes an easy and fun packed read.  Each chapter is written in the perspective of a different character, and each does indeed have their own voice.  You may not like some of them throughout the book, but that's fine, as you don't need to to empathise with them on their individual journeys.

A fun little read, with more than a few feels kicked in there.

5 Stars!