The Memory Wood by Sam Lloyd

 

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3/5 stars

This is told in 3-way narration between Elissa who has been kidnapped from her chess tournament, Mairead the detective looking for her who has been having troubles of her own, and Elijah the mystery boy who visits Elissa but is unwilling or unable to help her.

This was an interesting novel and an intriguing concept but I think the execution was lacking slightly. It felt like the reveal and the full story behind it were kind of rushed and glossed over. The ending was very rushed as well.

Steff Out x

Alchemy and a Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne

 

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5/5 stars

The book opens with Reyna, who has been acting as Queen for several months at this point, being kidnapped. When Kianthe finds out she is naturally in a panic and immediately flies to the rescue but Reyna being Reyna doesn't entirely need rescuing and as a matter of fact she's also discovered the work of a rogue alchemist.

In the meantime tourists are invading Tawney and the pair are struggling with the fact that they may have to close their shop to save the town.

Along the way we solve the mystery of the missing dragon egg and Serena is trying to plan her proposal to Bonnie.

This was the fourth and final book in the Tomes and Tea quartet and I am so sad that it's over 😭 I love these books, the characters, the way they're written all just get me. I definitely plan to read anything else the author writes!

Steff Out x