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What is your favorite book today?
Anything by V.E. Schwab. Her writing is immersive, intelligent, and beautifully dark. I’m particularly drawn to morally grey characters, and she absolutely nails that balance.
Tell us about your current book in 10 words.
Modern woman. Medieval England. Secrets, sword fights, spice, forbidden love.
E-Reader or print? and why?
I genuinely love both. But I mostly read ebooks—because I devour so many books, I simply couldn’t afford to buy them all in paperback (nor do I have the space). Plus, an e-reader is perfect for travelling—hundreds of books in one tiny device!
One book at a time or multiples?
Always multiples. Usually one non-fiction science book, one fantasy romance on my Kindle, and another paperback fantasy romance for cosy evening reads.
Least favorite book you've read this year?
I won’t name names, but it’s a beloved bestseller. I couldn’t make it past 100 pages. It was too slow, no tension, no stakes… the characters just drifted around. Characters need conflict! But hey—just because it wasn’t for me doesn’t mean it’s not loved by others, and that’s the beauty of books: there’s something for everyone.
When do you do most of your reading?
On my commute, I read on my Kindle. In the evenings, when my partner is gaming, I curl up with a paperback.
Favorite genre?
Fantasy romance, without a doubt. Give me epic worlds, forbidden love, swords, spice, and I’m happy.
Re-reader or not?
Yes! Especially when travelling or on holiday—rereads are like comfort food.
What would make you not finish a book?
So many things. I actually don’t finish about two-thirds of what I start. Miscommunication tropes, characters doing the obvious stupid thing to push the plot (like sacrificing themselves unnecessarily, and has to be rescued), annoying main characters, big plot holes, or lazy writing (telling instead of showing). My time is precious—I won’t waste it on something that doesn’t pull me in.
Keep books or give them away?
Most of my books are digital, so that solves the problem! But I do keep most physical books—and I collect really old ones. The older the better. There’s something magical about holding a book that’s survived centuries.
She thought it was real. She was wrong.
When Sophia wakes up in 15th-century England, she expects hardship—but nothing prepares her for this brutal, unforgiving world. Lost, alone, and desperate to return to her husband and son, she vows to find a way home. But as the days turn into months, Sophia begins to build a new life, finding unexpected kinship and purpose in this strange land.
After a violent attack, she takes fate into her own hands, disguising herself as a man to train under Henry, the castle’s enigmatic master-at-arms. As steel clashes and their connection deepens, forbidden desire ignites.
Yet Henry is not who he claims to be. His real name is Ethan, and this is the least of the lies he tells her. Falling for Sophia was never part of the plan—but the closer they become, the more he realises how wrong it is to keep her in the dark.
As danger closes in and the lines between reality and deception blur, Sophia must uncover the truth about Henry—and herself—before she runs out of time.
*Warning: strong language, steamy scenes, and graphic violence inside. Mention/Description of, but not limited to, abduction, blood, death, amputation, childbirth, death, sexual assault, suicide, violence against children, rape, and torture.*
The book is the first in a duology and ends with a cliffhanger.
I tensed up, unsure of what would happen next. Would they really go through with it? Beating someone up for a believable story was one thing, but they wouldn't kill an actor, would they? No, they wouldn't go that far; I was sure of it.
Before I could process the thought, two soldiers brought forth a rope, swinging it over the tall branch of an oak in the square. They couldn't possibly stage this, could they? Hanging someone without harm wasn't possible. Using the fake hand and stage blood was one thing, but hanging someone? That could go wrong very quickly! Surely, any moment now, a rider would burst through the crowd, interrupting the execution. But no such intervention came. The dreadful scene continued.
Helpless and sick, my stomach churned as the farmer was led to the tree, and the noose was placed around his neck. A priest stepped forward, reciting a brief Latin prayer, his voice audible amidst the oppressive silence. Was this really happening? They couldn't just sentence him one minute and hang him the next! There had to be some sort of protocol or waiting period, right?
As time ticked by and nothing happened, it became clear that this was not a show or a performance. This was a real execution, taking place right before our eyes in a matter of minutes.
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