And now the third book in the Hildur-series. Summary: As Christmas comes to the west cost of Iceland, a corpse is found in a fish farming pond. Detective Hildur Rúnarsdóttir and trainee Jakob Johanson barely have time to start their investigation before another body is discovered. And soon a third. While investigating the case, Hildur's … Continue reading Jakob / The Shadow of the Northern Lights – A Merry Christmas Murder Mystery!
Rósa & Björk / The Grave in the Ice – A Chilling Sequel!
And now onto the second book! I had my qualms with the first book, but I am glad I did not have with the second book in the popular Hildur-series. Summary: Detective Hildur Rúnarsdottir and her trainee Jakob are plagued by their own demons while working on the chilly west coast of Iceland: Hildur by … Continue reading Rósa & Björk / The Grave in the Ice – A Chilling Sequel!
Hildur / The Clues in the Fjord – A Nordic Blue Mystery in Beautiful Iceland
This book was recommended to me by my mother (www.kirsinbookclub.com) when I said I wanted a little Nordic Noir to read in Finnish. Summary: Hildur Rúnarsdottir is the only police detective working on the isolated west coast of Iceland. She is desperate to forget her traumatic past by burying herself in her cases alongside her … Continue reading Hildur / The Clues in the Fjord – A Nordic Blue Mystery in Beautiful Iceland
Foul Days – Spellbindingly Good!
I finally was able to get to this book! I have been trying to have the best time to read the Duology and it finally came! Trigger Warnings: Physical and psychological abuse by a partner (in the past, but recalled often), strong language, violence/gore, murder, illness (mentioned briefly), vomiting, arrest and imprisonment, drugging, drinking/intoxication and … Continue reading Foul Days – Spellbindingly Good!
My Throat An Open Grave – More Fantasy Than Horror
This book did not go through the way I expected it to go, and I am thankful that it did. Trigger Warnings: Blood, gore, suicidal ideation, animal death (deer), body horror, death, murder, childbirth, pregnancy, and religious trauma. Summary: Labyrinth meets folk horror in this darkly romantic tale of a girl who wishes her baby … Continue reading My Throat An Open Grave – More Fantasy Than Horror
Do Patti (2024) – A Predictable Script Hindered More by Clunky Filmmaking
I kind of hate that I did not like the film as much as I wished, but I did watch it, and I do have some good points too. Summary: Saumya is married to Dhruv Sood and there is clear domestic violence going on in their marriage. Vidya "VJ" Jyothi Kanwar is a by the … Continue reading Do Patti (2024) – A Predictable Script Hindered More by Clunky Filmmaking
A Song to Drown Rivers – Punched Me in the Gut
Glad to finally review this book by one of my favourite authors! Summary: Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China, A Song to Drown Rivers is an epic historical fantasy about womanhood, war, sacrifice, and love against all odds. Her beauty hides a deadly purpose. Xishi’s beauty … Continue reading A Song to Drown Rivers – Punched Me in the Gut
Lady Macbeth – Middling at Best, Too Symbolic at Worst
I love Ava Reid's work and this book was the one I read straight through, without stopping, for almost a day and half period. It gripped me so throughly. Summary: The Lady knows the stories: how her eyes induce madness in men. The Lady knows she will be wed to the Scottish brute, who does not … Continue reading Lady Macbeth – Middling at Best, Too Symbolic at Worst
A Dark and Drowning Tide – Does Not Live Up To Its Potential
I am right now on a reading spree, mainly because I have the time and energy, and there are just so many great books I want to review here. Summary: Lorelei Kaskel, a folklorist with a quick temper and an even quicker wit, is on an expedition with six eccentric nobles in search of a … Continue reading A Dark and Drowning Tide – Does Not Live Up To Its Potential
A Study in Drowning – This Book Healed Me
I have not done a book review in a LONG while, but I thought it would be best to start out with a book that I love, and which helped me heal. Summary: Effy Sayre has always believed in fairy tales. Haunted by visions of the Fairy King since childhood, she’s had no choice. Her … Continue reading A Study in Drowning – This Book Healed Me
The Little Corner 