I’m currently enjoying the third and final book in The Once and Future Queen trilogy. I’m loving it so far. The writing is as good as it was in the second book which was a five-star read for me. The first book is not that great but two and so far three are phenomenal. I highly recommend the trilogy – just don’t judge the whole series by the first book.
Legend of the Lakes by Clara O’Connor
Genre: (YA) Epic Fantasy
Print Length: 508 pgs
Publisher: Harper Collins / One More Chapter
Publication Date: June 24, 2021
An absolute must-read for fans of Shadow and Bone…
The Once and Future Queen: Book 3
Cassandra stands silent upon a ravaged battlefield, watching as the druids prepare the dead for the pyres, embers drifting up into the still winter darkness. She can barely breathe through the agony of her grief, but she cannot waste another second on tears.
Because Londinium, the Caesar, the empire… all of it is still out there. The empire whose code she had followed, whose prince she had promised to marry, whose schemes she had been swept up in since birth.
They tried to use her magic against her. To silence her.
So she will use her magic against them. To silence them. Forever.
The third and final chapter of The Once and Future Queen trilogy, this epic scifi fantasy adventure set in a dystopian world where the Romans still rule will enchant fans of Sarah J Maas and Cassandra Clare.
Mirrorland is an interesting psychological thriller. It has strong notes of Neverland, Wonderland, and even Oz with all of their allegorical messages. This is not a kids book, though. It is meant to be read on two different levels, both through the eyes of an adult. I’m reading it for a The Write Reads blog tour later this month.
Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone
Genre:Psychological Thriller
Print Length: 319 pgs
Publisher: Scribner
Publication: April 20, 2021
With the startling twists of Gone Girl and the haunting emotional power of Room, Mirrorland is a thrilling work of psychological suspense about twin sisters, the man they both love, and the dark childhood they can’t leave behind.
Cat lives in Los Angeles, far away from 36 Westeryk Road, the imposing gothic house in Edinburgh where she and her estranged twin sister, El, grew up. As girls, they invented Mirrorland, a dark, imaginary place under the pantry stairs full of pirates, witches, and clowns. These days Cat rarely thinks about their childhood home, or the fact that El now lives there with her husband Ross.
But when El mysteriously disappears after going out on her sailboat, Cat is forced to return to 36 Westeryk Road, which has scarcely changed in twenty years. The grand old house is still full of shadowy corners, and at every turn Cat finds herself stumbling on long-held secrets and terrifying ghosts from the past. Because someone—El?—has left Cat clues in almost every room: a treasure hunt that leads right back to Mirrorland, where she knows the truth lies crouched and waiting…
A twisty, dark, and brilliantly crafted thriller about love and betrayal, redemption and revenge, Mirrorland is a propulsive, page-turning debut about the power of imagination and the price of freedom.
I have read one other Elly Griffiths novel – not of this series – and I enjoyed it very much. I think this series looks even more interesting than the one I read, so I am excited for this read.
The Night Hawks by Elly Griffiths
Genre: Mystery
Print Length: 250 pgs
Publisher: Houghton Mifflen Harcourt
Publication Date: June 29, 2021
There’s nothing Ruth Galloway hates more than amateur archaeologists, but when a group of them stumble upon Bronze Age artifacts alongside a dead body, she finds herself thrust into their midst—and into the crosshairs of a string of murders circling ever closer.
Ruth is back as head of archaeology at the University of North Norfolk when a group of local metal detectorists—the so-called Night Hawks—uncovers Bronze Age artifacts on the beach, alongside a recently deceased body, just washed ashore. Not long after, the same detectorists uncover a murder-suicide—a scientist and his wife found at their farmhouse, long thought to be haunted by the Black Shuck, a humongous black dog, a harbinger of death. The further DCI Nelson probes into both cases, the more intertwined they become, and the closer they circle to David Brown, the new lecturer Ruth has recently hired, who seems always to turn up wherever Ruth goes.
What are you reading this week? Anything that you’re particularly excited about?
I’m just finishing D. Wallace Peach’s The Ferryman and the Sea Witch. Her writing is beautiful. I just started it yesterday, and I’m sure I’ll finish it today. I can’t wait. Her work is hard to put down.
I have Diana’s book! I hope to read it soon. Just trying to get ahead with my reading a bit. And Mirrorland is fascinating and so very original for a psyc thriller.
I’ve been intrigued by The Once and Future Queen for a while. And if it’s similar to Bardugo, I’m going to have to pick it up eventually. I’m looking forward to your review of the final book. Happy Reading!
I’ve been considering Mirrorland, so I can’t wait to see your review on that one. And The Night Hawks has me intrigued, especially with the mention of Black Shuck!
I really enjoyed Mirrorland, agree with you it has some dark themes. Elly Griffiths is an author I really want to read more of – I’ve read The Stranger Diaries and loved that!
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21 responses to “WWW Wednesday | June 16, 2021”
Mirrorland sounds pretty crazy. I love the setting for that one too. I’m assuming much of the book is set in Scotland then?
Enjoy your upcoming read, Tessa. I love the cover. Hope you enjoy the mystery. Happy reading! 😃
When not in Mirrorland 😉- it is 95% in Scotland. It’s a very interesting read.
Oh, my gosh. Mirrorland sounds so good!
I’m just finishing D. Wallace Peach’s The Ferryman and the Sea Witch. Her writing is beautiful. I just started it yesterday, and I’m sure I’ll finish it today. I can’t wait. Her work is hard to put down.
I have Diana’s book! I hope to read it soon. Just trying to get ahead with my reading a bit. And Mirrorland is fascinating and so very original for a psyc thriller.
I just finished Five Strangers and I really enjoyed it! Now to choose which of my five current reads to pick next!
Five Strangers- now that sounds interesting. I look forward to hearing more about it 😊 Happy reading!
I am adding Mirrorland to my list, as it sounds so good. I also love Elly Griffiths’ books, but I am way behind.
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It is very interesting 🧐
Mirrorland was a really good read!! Can’t wait to read your thoughts!!!
Wasn’t it wild? I enjoyed it very much! ❤️
I’ve been intrigued by The Once and Future Queen for a while. And if it’s similar to Bardugo, I’m going to have to pick it up eventually. I’m looking forward to your review of the final book. Happy Reading!
It turned in to such an amazing tale! Very rich in descriptions and depth and boy does the author know how to make you feel the depth of despair.
Wow. Great recommendation. I’m all into despair. Lol. I love feeling my reads. 🙂
I’ve been considering Mirrorland, so I can’t wait to see your review on that one. And The Night Hawks has me intrigued, especially with the mention of Black Shuck!
Mirrorland is fascinating from an allegorical standpoint and compelling from a mystery one. My review will be out soon ❤️
I really enjoyed Mirrorland, agree with you it has some dark themes. Elly Griffiths is an author I really want to read more of – I’ve read The Stranger Diaries and loved that!
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I read The Stranger Diaries too! And I agree. I thoroughly enjoyed it ❤️
Mirrorland sounds super intriguing, I’ll definitely look out for your review on this one! 🙂
It’s simply fascinating ❤️
Mirrorland sounds awesome – and what a great cover to go along with it.
The cover is perfect and the book is so fascinating ❤️